Esker, the finance automation company, said on June 23 that Gartner has named it a Leader in its 2026 Magic Quadrant for Accounts Payable Applications. It is the second year running.
The company announced a second placement the same day. Forrester listed it as a Leader in The Forrester Wave for Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Software, Q2 2026.
What the analysts pointed to
Esker credits the Gartner result to its AI approach, from invoice capture that needs no templates to agentic AI that handles invoice exceptions faster and more consistently. Gartner’s report was published on 18 June 2026.
Forrester’s vendor profile, as Esker describes it, says the company’s vision stands out for customer focus. It also praised AI-powered communication between internal users and suppliers when an invoice is in dispute. Forrester called Esker “a good fit for organizations looking for streamlined workflows and a seamless user experience.”
The company’s own reading
Scott McDermott, Esker’s chief financial officer, said: “We believe these evaluations underscore Esker’s vision for AI-powered finance and our commitment to helping AP teams keep pace with evolving business demands.”
Esker’s argument is that accounts payable is moving past plain transaction processing as invoice volumes climb, processes grow more complex and regulations change. Its software automates manual tasks, streamlines the handling of exceptions and links AP to the rest of finance. McDermott said the company wants to give the Office of the CFO “the automation, intelligence and connected workflows needed to improve agility, visibility and control.”
Both research firms attach disclaimers to their reports. Gartner says it does not endorse any vendor and that its publications are opinion, not statements of fact. Forrester says the same about the companies in its research. Esker said it plans to keep investing in agentic AI, decision support and connected finance processes.
Sources
- Esker Recognized as a Leader in Accounts Payable Automation
- Esker Named a Leader in Gartner and Forrester AP Reports
