Zone & Co vs. Charted: More AP coverage, fewer bundle compromises
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Zone & Co AP Automation
You want flexible packages to grow with your AP team
You need customizable 3-way matching
You want a proven global solution
Charted
You want NetSuite services bundled with your AP tool
You need check payments
You want a fast initial deployment
Why teams Choose zone
Built inside NetSuite, not bolted on
One platform, zero sync
Invoices, approvals, and payments live in the same system your team already runs. No middleware, no nightly sync, no duplicate vendor records.
Close faster every month
Real-time GL posting and automated 3-way matching cut exceptions and shorten your close instead of waiting on a batch to reconcile.
Scales with your structure
Multi-subsidiary, multi-currency, and custom approval routing inherit directly from your NetSuite configuration — nothing to rebuild.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charted (formerly SquareWorks)?
- Charted, previously known as SquareWorks, is a NetSuite-focused AP automation platform. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Boston, the company rebranded in 2025. It serves approximately 700 customers and positions itself as a bundled AP automation and NetSuite services provider.
- Does Zone support check payments like Charted?
- Zone AP Payments is electronic-only – it doesn’t support physical check disbursement. If check writing is a hard requirement, Charted covers that rail. Zone is focused on electronic and global wire-based payments at scale, supported by licensed payments infrastructure.
- How does Zone’s pricing compare to Charted?
- Charted uses feature-gated bundle pricing. Zone offers stackable AP packages – AP Automation, AP Operations and P2P Orchestration. These build on each other so teams add capabilities as their operations grow, from procurement to NetSuite bank reconciliation based on their actual requirements, without being forced into a higher bundle to unlock a single feature.
- Is Charted or Zone better for global vendor payments?
- Zone AP Payments supports 200+ countries and 140+ currencies via TransferMate’s licensed infrastructure. Charted’s payment capabilities are primarily domestic. For any company with international supplier relationships, Zone’s global payment coverage and wider compliance support makes a meaningful difference.
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