Comparison of Workist and Conexiom for automated order entry

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From inbox to ERP

Workist automates the entire process from the inbox to the ERP—including email inquiries and phone orders.

Illustration showing the end-to-end automation feature of Workist. The central hexagonal shape contains the Workist logo, with various document icons (PDF, email, scanned documents) entering from the left, symbolizing different document types. The Workist mascot is seen analyzing a PDF document, and arrows point towards an icon representing a database, indicating the data is processed and transferred into various ERP systems, such as SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, Sage, and others listed on the right. This visual emphasizes the seamless automation of document handling from input to integration with ERP systems.
Illustration of Workist's software showcasing seamless integration with various systems. The central Workist logo is surrounded by icons representing different document formats, such as PDF, and languages including English, German, Spanish, and French. Outer hexagonal layers feature logos of major software systems like Oracle, Microsoft, SAP, and Sage. This illustration emphasizes the capability of Workist's software to seamlessly integrate with multiple platforms and handle various document types and languages efficiently.

ERP integration

Workist integrates with the ERP systems widely used by manufacturers and distributors—via native API, file interface, or existing middleware.

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In short: Workist or Conexiom?

Both automatically capture incoming orders and transfer them to the ERP. These are Workist's advantages:
From inbox to ERP

Workist automates the entire process from inbox to ERP, including email inquiries and phone orders.

Human-in-the-loop

Your team reviews unclear cases with one click. The AI learns from every correction.

DACH ERP systems, data hosted in Frankfurt

Workist is designed for SAP, proALPHA, abas, and Sage, hosts data in Frankfurt, and is SOC 2 Type II certified.

When Conexiom is a fit

Conexiom is a natural choice if you primarily sell in North America and use a distribution ERP such as Epicor Prophet 21.

250+ customer projects

Experience from more than 250 customer projects.

96% less processing time

Up to 96% less processing time per order.

Conexiom is a better fit if your company primarily operates in North America and uses a distribution ERP such as Epicor Prophet 21 or Eclipse. If you mainly sell in the DACH region, Workist is the more natural choice.

When is Conexiom a better fit?

A direct comparison

How does Workist process an order?

From receipt to a completed order in your ERP in just a few steps.
Step 1

Forward to Workist

Incoming documents are simply being forwarded to Workist. Workist can process a variety of formats (PDFs, Excel files, and plain-text emails).

Illustration showing multiple documents being forwarded towards the Workist mascot, representing the first step in the Workist workflow where documents are forwarded to Workist for processing. The mascot is positioned at the bottom right, ready to receive and handle the incoming documents. This image emphasizes the initial action of forwarding documents to the Workist system for further processing.
Step 2

Extract the data

Workist intuitively recognizes documents and automatically extracts all relevant data—regardless of language or layout.

Illustration of the Workist software analyzing a digital document containing company data, billing address, and line items. The Workist mascot or symbol is positioned to the right of the document, pointing towards a section labeled "Analyzing...". This image illustrates the process of business document analysis by the Workist software.
Step 3

Validate the data

Workist validates the information in your documents against your master data, ensuring accurate extraction.

Illustration of the Workist software validating extracted data with the ERP's master data. A stylized Workist mascot is shown on the left, with a question mark indicating data analysis. The mascot points towards an ERP system represented by a database icon on the right, with a checkmark indicating successful validation. Below, the document sections display various data fields with checkmarks, signifying that the extracted data has been verified against the ERP's master data.
Step 4

Match against your master data

Workist matches every line item against customer and item master data in your ERP and flags errors.

Illustration of the Workist software transferring extracted and validated data to various ERP systems. On the left, a stylized Workist mascot holds a data cube. Arrows from the mascot point to three labeled data transfer methods: EDI, API, and XML. These methods connect to logos of different ERP systems on the right, including SAP, Microsoft, Sage, PRO ALPHA, and abas ERP, indicating the integration of data into these systems.
Orders are forwarded by email, PDF, or Excel to the Workist AI Agent
Workist analyzes a business document and extracts company data, billing address, and line items
Workist validates extracted order data against customer and item master data in the ERP
Workist transfers validated order data via API, EDI, or XML to SAP, Microsoft, Sage, proALPHA, and abas

Real stories, real successes

How our customers benefit from using Workist for automated document processing in wholesale.

Test Workist with your own orders

See in a demo how Workist reads, validates, and transfers your real orders to your ERP.
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Conexiom Alternative: Workist and Conexiom Compared

Workist and Conexiom both automate order entry. Here you can see how they differ and which solution fits your business.

Illustration comparing Workist and Conexiom for automated order entry

In short: Workist or Conexiom?

Both capture incoming orders automatically and transfer them to the ERP. These are the advantages of Workist:

From inbox to ERP

Workist automates the entire process from the inbox to the ERP, including email inquiries and phone orders.

Human-in-the-Loop

Your team reviews unclear cases with one click. The AI learns from every correction.

Built for DACH ERPs, data in Frankfurt

Workist is built for SAP, proALPHA, abas and Sage and hosts in Frankfurt and is SOC 2 Type II certified.

When Conexiom fits

Conexiom is a natural choice if you sell mainly in North America and use a distribution ERP such as Epicor Prophet 21.

Workist vs. Conexiom at a glance

The key differences across nine criteria.

Workist vs. Conexiom: all criteria in detail (as of September 2026, Conexiom information according to conexiom.com, ratings according to G2 and OMR Reviews on 28 September 2026)
Criterion Conexiom
FocusSales back office of manufacturers and wholesalers in DACH and the USOrder automation for manufacturers and distributors, focus on North America
Input channelsEmail, PDF, fax, Excel, phone (Voice Agent)Email and order documents in almost any format
ApproachAI agent from inbox to ERP, human-in-the-loopAutomated processing aiming for no-touch, corrections via Conexiom Assist
ValidationMatching against ERP master data (customers, items, terms)Matching against business rules and master data
ERP systems40+ integrations, incl. SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle NetSuite and Sage. Further ERP systems via the Workist REST API.40+ integrations, incl. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Epicor, Infor, Sage
Implementation30 days on average30 days on average
Hosting and complianceEU (Frankfurt), SOC 2 Type II, GDPR-compliant, DPAMicrosoft Azure Cloud
PricingOn request · Core, Professional and Enterprise plans, tiered by document volume, users and teamsOn request · individual quote, no public plans
Reviews4.8 out of 5 (OMR Reviews)4.6 out of 5 (G2)

When is Workist the better Conexiom alternative?

Workist is the better fit for manufacturers and wholesalers in the DACH region who want to get orders and inquiries from email, PDF and phone into the ERP without manual typing, while keeping control over every order.

Workist Inbox Agent processes a quote request and automatically creates an email draft

From inbox to ERP

You want to automate the entire way from inbox to ERP

Workist reads incoming emails, recognizes the request and creates orders and inquiries as sales orders or quotes in the ERP. The Voice Agent also takes phone orders, even outside business hours.

Workist connects incoming documents with SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, Sage and other ERP systems

ERP integration

You work with SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor or Sage

Workist connects to the ERP systems common among German mid-sized companies, via native API, file interface or middleware such as Lobster or Seeburger.

Workist securely validates extracted order data against customer and item master data in the ERP system.

Data protection

Your data should stay in Germany

Workist hosts in Frankfurt, is SOC 2 Type II certified and works in compliance with GDPR. Master data is only read for validation and is not used for AI training.

Employee reviews an order extracted by the Workist AI Agent in a human-in-the-loop workflow

Human-in-the-Loop

Your team wants to stay in control

Unclear cases go to your team for approval. Only checked orders are posted, and the AI learns from every decision.

When is Conexiom the better fit?

Conexiom is the better fit if your business operates mainly in North America and uses a distribution ERP such as Epicor Prophet 21 or Eclipse. Conexiom has a strong presence there and many prebuilt integrations. If you sell mainly in the DACH region and work with SAP, proALPHA, abas or Sage, Workist is the more natural choice.

What sets Workist apart from Conexiom?

AI instead of templates: Workist recognizes new document layouts without templates and matches every line item against your ERP master data.

200+
customer projects
96%
less time per order
15M+
processed transactions

How does Workist process an order?

From receipt to the finished sales order in the ERP in five steps.

  1. The order arrives

    Orders reach Workist by email, PDF or phone , in any format.

  2. The AI extracts the data

    Workist recognizes customer, line items, quantities, prices and delivery dates, even with new document layouts.

  3. Matching against your master data

    Workist matches every line item against your customer and item master data in the ERP and catches errors.

  4. Approval by your team

    Unclear cases go to your team for review with one click. Only checked orders are posted.

  5. The order lands in the ERP

    The checked order is created automatically in your ERP , without manual typing.

How does switching to Workist work?

Switching to Workist takes four phases, usually within a few weeks.

Kickoff and master data

Define goals, document types and contacts. Workist reads the customer and item master from your ERP.

Configuration

Document types, fields and rules are set up for your processes.

Test with your orders

End-to-end test with your real orders before anything goes live.

Go-live

Workist takes over order entry, with final adjustments during live operation.

Test Workist with your own orders

See in a demo how Workist reads, checks and transfers your real orders to the ERP.

Human-in-the-Loop Interface Machine Learning Intuitive document understanding Variant configurations ERP master-data matching Order-data validation Seamless integration

Frequently asked questions about Workist and Conexiom

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