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Finance teams today are under constant pressure to do more with less. Instead of spending hours chasing invoices, matching payments, or dealing with customer back-and-forth, leaders want to focus on strategy, forecasting, and growth. That’s where automation-first tools like Tabs and Invoice Butler come in. When used together, they create a powerful, streamlined finance stack.
Different Problems, One Goal: Better Cash Flow
At first glance, Tabs and Invoice Butler might seem similar. Both aim to remove repetitive, manual work from finance teams while giving leaders clear visibility into collections. But the way they achieve this is quite different:
- Tabs: From Contract to Cash
Tabs automates the accounts receivable journey. It generates invoices directly from contracts, sends them out, and tracks payments. As payments come in, Tabs automatically matches them against invoices, marking them as paid. Because Tabs has direct access to contracts, it can also support revenue recognition and provides dashboards that give teams insight into revenue streams. - Invoice Butler: Taking Care of Collections
While Tabs ensures invoices go out and payments are tracked, Invoice Butler handles the human side of collections. If an invoice isn’t paid, Invoice Butler steps in—communicating with customers, answering questions, finding required forms, or simply clarifying what the invoice is for. If needed, it escalates the process by reaching out to additional contacts or adjusting the collection approach to fit the business context.
Where They Overlap
Both tools shine when it comes to visibility. Finance leaders get dashboards that highlight the state of collections, helping them spot bottlenecks and make better decisions about cash flow.
How They Fit Into Your Stack
- Tabs requires access to contracts and the accounting system.
- Invoice Butler requires access to invoices.
Together, they cover the full journey from contract → invoice → cash in the bank, minimizing manual intervention and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
The Bottom Line
Tabs and Invoice Butler complement each other perfectly. Tabs ensures invoices are generated, sent, and tracked with precision, while Invoice Butler handles the nuanced, often time-consuming work of following up on late payments. Used together, they free finance teams from repetitive tasks and give leaders the space to focus on what really matters—driving growth and making strategic decisions.
