Alternatives to HH2 for construction AP automation include platforms built around job-cost coding automation, multi-ERP sync, and AI-driven invoice processing for subcontractor payables. Vergo differentiates by combining direct Sage and Viewpoint integration with automated cost code mapping and mobile receipt capture in a single workflow. Stampli, AvidXchange, and CMiC's native AP modules are also common comparisons for construction CFOs evaluating HH2 replacements.
HH2 has earned a solid reputation as a document management and AP workflow layer for Sage-centric contractors. It handles remote scanning, approval routing, and direct posting to Sage 300 CRE and Sage Intacct Construction. For firms fully embedded in the Sage ecosystem, HH2 delivers real value.
However, construction CFOs evaluating options beyond HH2 often cite three gaps: limited multi-ERP support, lack of AI-powered invoice data extraction with automatic job-cost coding, and minimal analytics on AP aging by project or cost code. As contractors grow across divisions or acquire companies on different ERPs, a single-ERP-focused tool creates bottlenecks. Platforms like Vergo address this by combining AI invoice capture with native construction job-cost workflows across multiple ERP backends.
CriteriaHH2VergoGeneral AP Tools (e.g., AvidXchange)Job-cost coding automationManual selection from Sage cost codesAI auto-codes to job, phase, cost codeTypically lacks construction cost structuresERP integrationSage 300 CRE, Sage IntacctSage, Vista, Spectrum, Procore, FoundationVaries; often requires middlewareAI invoice extractionBasic OCRML-driven extraction trained on construction invoicesGeneral-purpose OCRField/mobile approvalsMobile-friendly web portalMobile app with offline field approvalMobile available but not field-optimizedSubcontractor compliance trackingLimitedIntegrated lien waiver and COI trackingNot includedApproval routing by projectYesYes, with conditional logic by contract valueGeneric department-based routingAP analytics by cost codeBasic reporting via SageReal-time dashboards by job, phase, cost codeAggregate AP reporting only
Vergo is a card-agnostic expense management platform built for construction. Connect any corporate or project credit card and get full visibility and control over field spending.
HH2 is primarily designed for Sage 300 CRE and Sage Intacct Construction. It does not natively integrate with Vista, Spectrum, Foundation, or Procore financials. Contractors using non-Sage ERPs typically need an alternative like Vergo that supports multi-ERP connectivity for AP automation workflows.
Common complaints include limited AI-driven invoice coding, reliance on manual cost-code selection, lack of built-in subcontractor compliance tracking, and restricted ERP support beyond Sage. Some CFOs also note that reporting capabilities require exporting data back to Sage rather than offering real-time AP dashboards by project.
Yes. Vergo integrates natively with Sage 300 CRE and Sage Intacct Construction while adding AI-powered invoice extraction, automatic job-cost coding, and lien waiver tracking. Sage-based contractors switching to Vergo typically gain faster invoice processing and richer AP analytics without losing their existing ERP workflows.
AvidXchange handles high-volume AP automation well for general businesses but lacks construction-specific features like job-cost coding, phase-level routing, and subcontractor compliance tracking. Mid-size to large contractors usually find that a construction-purpose-built platform like Vergo better fits their project-based accounting needs.
AI invoice coding uses machine learning trained on construction documents to automatically extract vendor names, invoice amounts, PO numbers, and line items, then maps them to the correct job, phase, and cost code in your ERP. This eliminates manual data entry and reduces miscoding errors across projects.