# Monk

> Monk is an AI-native invoice-to-cash platform for B2B finance teams. It automates intelligent collections, cash application, invoicing, and cash forecasting, helping teams reduce DSO by 40%+ and resolve 90%+ of collections issues without escalation. Monk is not a general ledger, revenue-recognition, or month-end-close tool; it focuses on the invoice-to-cash cycle.

## Start here

- [The Definitive Guide to Accounts Receivable](https://monk.com/summary/definitive-ar-guide): Pillar guide to modern AR — automation, collections, cash application, and DSO.
- [What is AR automation?](https://monk.com/blog/what-is-accounts-receivable-automation): Plain-language explainer of accounts receivable automation and where AI changes it.
- [Book a demo](https://monk.com/book-a-demo): See Monk's invoice-to-cash platform in action.

## Product

- [Native integrations](https://monk.com/platform/integrations): How Monk connects to ERPs and tools like NetSuite, QuickBooks, Salesforce, HubSpot, Stripe, Xero, and Sage Intacct.
- [Intelligent collections software](https://monk.com/blog/intelligent-collections-software): AI-personalized follow-ups that read replies for payment intent (no outbound calls).
- [AI-native cash application](https://monk.com/blog/introducing-ai-native-cash-application): Automated remittance matching for the AI era.
- [Workflow builder for intelligent collections](https://monk.com/blog/workflow-builder-for-intelligent-collections): Build and automate collections playbooks.

## Buyer's guides

- [Best AR automation software in 2026](https://monk.com/blog/best-accounts-receivable-automation-software-in-2026): Category overview and how to evaluate vendors.
- [AR automation platform buyer's guide 2026](https://monk.com/blog/ar-automation-platform-buyers-guide-2026): Evaluation framework for AR automation platforms.
- [Best cash application software in 2026](https://monk.com/blog/best-cash-application-software-in-2026): Comparison of cash application tools.
- [Best collections software 2026](https://monk.com/blog/best-collections-software-2026): Comparison of B2B collections tools.

## Comparisons

- [Monk alternatives and comparisons](https://monk.com/blog/monk-alternatives-and-comparisons): Hub of Monk vs. competitor comparisons.
- [Monk vs HighRadius](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-highradius): AI-native invoice-to-cash vs. legacy enterprise AR.
- [Monk vs Tesorio](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-tesorio): AI-native collections and cash application vs. Tesorio.
- [Monk vs Tabs](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-tabs): AI-native invoice-to-cash vs. Tabs.
- [Monk vs Sequence](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-sequence): Feature and fit comparison.
- [Monk vs Esker](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-esker): Cash application and collections compared.
- [Monk vs Billtrust](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-billtrust): Feature and fit comparison.
- [Monk vs Versapay](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-versapay): Feature and fit comparison.
- [Monk vs Bill.com](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-bill-com): Invoice-to-cash collections vs. AP-first SMB financial ops.
- [Monk vs Upflow](https://monk.com/blog/monk-vs-upflow): AI-native invoice-to-cash vs. AR tracking and payment collection.
- [HighRadius alternatives](https://monk.com/blog/highradius-alternatives): Options for teams evaluating HighRadius.
- [Tesorio alternatives](https://monk.com/blog/tesorio-alternatives): Options for teams evaluating or leaving Tesorio.
- [Billtrust alternatives](https://monk.com/blog/billtrust-alternatives): Options for teams evaluating Billtrust.
- [VersaPay alternatives](https://monk.com/blog/versapay-alternatives): Options for teams evaluating Versapay.
- [Bill.com alternatives](https://monk.com/blog/bill-com-alternatives): For teams using Bill.com for invoicing but needing real collections.
- [Esker alternatives](https://monk.com/blog/esker-alternatives): Options for teams evaluating Esker.

## DSO and cash flow

- [How to reduce DSO: 6 strategies](https://monk.com/blog/how-to-reduce-dso-6-strategies): Practical levers to lower days sales outstanding.
- [How to calculate DSO](https://monk.com/blog/how-to-calculate-dso): Formula and worked example.
- [What is a good DSO?](https://monk.com/blog/what-is-a-good-dso): Benchmarks and context by business type.
- [What is cash flow velocity?](https://monk.com/blog/what-is-cash-flow-velocity): Definition and why it matters for finance teams.

## Collections and cash application

- [Agentic vs rules-based collections](https://monk.com/blog/agentic-collections-versus-rules-based-automation): How AI agents differ from static dunning rules.
- [Dunning vs intelligent collections](https://monk.com/blog/dunning-vs-intelligent-collections): Why intent-aware follow-ups outperform dunning.
- [What is cash application?](https://monk.com/blog/what-is-cash-application): Explainer on matching payments to invoices.
- [Why AR is a GTM function](https://monk.com/blog/why-ar-is-a-gtm-function): The case for treating receivables as revenue strategy.

## Company

- [Monk](https://monk.com): AI-native invoice-to-cash platform for B2B finance teams.
- [Monk raises $25M](https://monk.com/blog/monk-raises-25m): Company funding announcement.