Looking for a Continia alternative? Zentriq uses AI to process invoices in Business Central — faster setup, lower cost, no templates to maintain.
Continia Document Capture is one of the most established invoice processing solutions for Business Central. It uses OCR templates to extract data from supplier invoices. But template-based OCR has significant limitations that AI-powered alternatives like Zentriq solve.
Zentriq AI reads any invoice layout without pre-configured templates. Upload a PDF from any supplier and AI extracts all fields automatically.
Install the BC extension, sign in with Microsoft, and start processing invoices. No configuration, no training, no templates.
Zentriq isn't just invoice processing. It includes PunchOut cart capture, an AI assistant for BC, and document processing — all in one subscription.
Pay per document or per message. No per-user fees, no per-template fees, no infrastructure costs.
| Feature | Continia Document Capture | Zentriq |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Days to weeks | 5 minutes |
| Template configuration | Required per supplier | Not needed |
| New supplier invoices | Template must be created first | Works immediately |
| Format changes | Template must be updated | AI adapts automatically |
| PunchOut / cart capture | Not included | Included |
| AI assistant for BC | Not included | Included |
| Pricing model | Per-user license | Per-document credits |
| Free tier | No | Yes — 20 credits/month |
Continia is a proven solution with deep BC integration. But if you want AI-powered extraction without template maintenance, faster deployment, and a broader feature set that includes PunchOut and an AI assistant, Zentriq is the modern alternative.
The best way to decide is to try it. Zentriq offers a free plan with 20 Agent messages and 5 PunchOut captures per month — no credit card required.
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