ExtractFoxExtractFox vs Rossum
Rossum is enterprise IDP focused on accounts-payable automation. Its entry-level Starter plan is now listed publicly at $18,000/year with a one-year minimum; everything above that is a custom quote. ExtractFox is the self-serve alternative — same kinds of documents, monthly pricing, free to try.
The short version
Rossum is one of the strongest invoice-processing platforms in the enterprise IDP category. It has a well-built validation interface, deep ERP integrations, and a long track record. It now publishes a starting price — Starter is $18,000/year, one-year minimum — but Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate above that are still quote-only, priced against your volume, field complexity, and service level. ExtractFox is a much lighter way to get the same kind of structured extraction running today, without a year-long commitment before you know if it's the right fit.
Side by side
| Feature | ExtractFox | Rossum |
|---|---|---|
| Self-serve signup | ✓ | — |
| Free tier without sales call | 1 extraction, no signup | — |
| Published entry-level price | ✓ | $18,000/yr Starter |
| Time to first extraction | 30 seconds | Days (post-demo) |
| Validation / human-in-the-loop UI | Lightweight review | ✓ |
| Direct ERP integrations (NetSuite, SAP) | — | ✓ |
| Free-text custom extraction | ✓ | Engagement required |
| Multi-document types beyond invoices | ✓ | Limited |
| REST API | Pro plan (beta) | ✓ |
| Minimum contract length | None | 1 year |
Why teams switch from Rossum
A Rossum rollout is a project — discovery, security review, contract negotiation, integration, validator setup. ExtractFox is a sign-up and a PDF.
Rossum's published Starter price is $18,000/year with a one-year minimum term. ExtractFox is a monthly subscription starting at $19 — much lower commitment while you're still validating the use case.
Rossum's ICR engine is invoice-shaped at heart. ExtractFox handles invoices, statements, contracts, IDs, charts, websites, and free-text extraction without a separate product.
When you need a field Rossum's invoice schema doesn't cover, you raise it with customer success and wait. In ExtractFox, type the request and ship.
Rossum wants an annual contract before you have production data. ExtractFox lets finance upload invoices today, compare accuracy, and wire the API only after the numbers justify switching.
Pricing
No card needed for the first extraction. Paid plans start at $19/mo for 300 extractions and scale to $149/mo.
Starter is $18,000/year with a one-year minimum term. Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate are quote-based, priced against document volume, field complexity, and service level.
ExtractFox is dramatically cheaper and faster to pilot for small and mid-size teams. Rossum is the right call when you need a deep ERP integration, full validator workflow, and a contractual SLA — and your AP team has the headcount to operate it.
When Rossum is the better pick
Pick Rossum if invoice automation is the entire goal, you have a dedicated AP team that will live in the validator UI all day, and you need a turnkey integration with NetSuite, SAP, or another ERP — and you're prepared for an enterprise procurement and onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
Can ExtractFox handle the same invoice volume as Rossum?+
For typical bulk pipelines, yes, on paid plans. For very high-volume AP automation with a full validator workflow and mature production integration, Rossum is more turnkey today; ExtractFox is more flexible for teams that want to wire their own queue and review UI.
Does ExtractFox have a validation UI for AP teams?+
There's a lightweight review surface — see the extracted fields, edit any value, then export. It's not a Rossum-style full validator with rules, queues, and per-user routing. Most teams plug ExtractFox's output into their own AP or ERP system for review there.
What ERPs does ExtractFox connect to?+
Direct connectors are on the roadmap. Today, customers integrate via the REST API or by exporting CSV / Excel into NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or Xero. The data shape is stable and ready for ingestion.
How accurate is ExtractFox vs Rossum on invoices?+
On standard invoice fields, comparable. Where Rossum's long-tuned engine pulls ahead is on edge cases its customers have already taught it. Where ExtractFox tends to win is photos, multilingual invoices, and unusual layouts the model can read holistically.
Can I use ExtractFox while still evaluating Rossum?+
Yes — run the same batch through both and compare fields side by side. No Rossum validator setup or contract required.
Does ExtractFox support Rossum-style exception rules?+
Not built-in. Rossum routes low-confidence fields to validators. ExtractFox returns JSON you score in your own rules engine before ERP posting.