Automation

Set the rules. Let the system enforce them.

Automated reminders, approval workflows, recurring billing, stage-based transitions, finance closing entries, and Zapier integration — so your team focuses on decisions, not repetitive tasks.

Payment remindersApproval workflowsRecurring invoices1000+ Zapier apps

Rule engine

live

Trigger → Condition → Action → Notify

Trigger

Invoice overdue

Condition

Past due > 7 days

Action

Send reminder

Notify

Alert finance

Event stream

2,847 rules fired today

Trigger: Invoice overdue

15 hrs/week

Saved on follow-ups & approvals

40%

Faster invoice collection

100%

Process consistency across teams

1000+

Apps connected via Zapier

Rules beat reminders from humans

Escalations, approvals, and billing run on schedule — nobody has to remember.

One ERP engine, every module

Sales, procurement, finance, HR, inventory, and projects share the same automation layer.

Connect the rest of your stack

Zapier for 1000+ apps; API & webhooks when you need custom control.

Capabilities

Everything you can automate in Upbooks

Seven automation layers — from polite payment reminders to API webhooks.

01

Automated Reminders

Chase payments and renewals without writing the email.

Email reminderslive
INV-2041 · fires in 2h

Gentle → firm → final, sent on schedule.

Notificationslive
Email
In-app
Customer

Right message, right channel, every time.

Overdue follow-uplive

INV-2041 · ₹1,24,000 outstanding

1

Gentle

Day 1

Sending
2

Firm

Day 7

3

Final

Day 14

Payment reminders for overdue invoices — sent on your schedule
Contract and renewal reminders before expiry dates
Configurable frequency and escalation (gentle → firm → final)
Consistent rules across all entities and branches

Why it matters

“Gentle reminder” emails shouldn’t be written by humans. Automated reminders chase payments, flag renewals, and escalate overdue items — politely, consistently, and without anyone remembering to do it.

02

Approval Workflows

Policy-enforced sign-off — not Slack chasing.

  • Expense approvals: Draft → Submitted → Approved → Paid
  • Purchase order approvals before commitment to vendors
  • Leave request approvals with policy-based routing
  • Multi-level approval chains for high-value transactions
  • Approvers notified automatically — no chasing for sign-off

Why it matters

Approvals without workflows mean Slack messages, email threads, and “I thought you approved it.” Structured approval chains enforce policy and create an auditable record.

Expense · EXP-882

₹48,200

Travel & lodging
RA

Requester

Reviewing now…

MK

Manager

Awaiting turn

FS

Finance

Awaiting turn

CV

CFO

Awaiting turn

Paid out

03

Recurring Invoices & Billing

Predictable revenue on autopilot.

Auto payment debitlive

1st

15th

Last

Retainer · Acme Co.

Debit ₹75,000 on the 15th

Document automationlive

Enquiry

Proposal

Order

Invoice

Enquiry auto-created — linked, no re-keying

Set up recurring invoices for retainers, subscriptions, or monthly services
Frequency: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or custom intervals
Auto Payment Debit: automatically debit customer accounts on schedule
Payment status tracking for failed or successful debits

Why it matters

If you bill the same client the same amount every month, you shouldn’t be creating that invoice manually. Recurring billing and auto-debit turn predictable revenue into zero-touch collection.

Explore Auto Payment Debit
04

Workflow Creator (Stage Transitions)

Process consistency from rules — not training decks.

  • Define how tasks move between stages in project boards
  • Set rules for automatic status changes, notifications, and field updates
  • Example: when a task moves to “Client Review,” auto-notify the client contact
  • Example: when a PO is approved, auto-create an inward record
  • Enforce process consistency: every team follows the same steps

Why it matters

Process consistency at scale comes from automation, not training. Workflow rules ensure every task, order, or request follows the same path — regardless of who handles it.

Stage transition rule

In Progress

Client Review

Auto: Notify client contact
05

Finance Automation

Month-end close without the fire drill.

Pre-close checklistlive

Unreconciled bank lines

Unapproved expenses

Missing attachments

Period locked

Data sync
Orders
Payments
Portal
Reports
Event ruleslive

Trigger

invoice.overdue

Condition

days > 7

Action

send_reminder()

Automated closing entries: move balances to retained earnings at period end
Pre-close checks: surface unreconciled bank lines and unapproved expenses
Period locks: prevent retroactive changes to closed financial periods
Exception lists by severity with owner assignments

Why it matters

Month-end close is the most stressful time for finance. Automated closing entries and pre-close exception checks turn it from a fire drill into a repeatable process.

06

Zapier Integration (1000+ Apps)

Upbooks wired to the rest of your stack.

Zapier bridge

1000+ apps
Slack
Sheets
WhatsApp
HubSpot
Trello
Mailchimp

invoice.created → Slack #finance

invoice created → Slack #financelow stock → Google Sheet rownew lead → Trello cardleave approved → Calendar event
07

API & Webhooks

When Zapier isn’t enough — custom automation.

API & webhooks

sandbox live

Upbooks

REST · webhooks

POST · invoice.created

Your stack

hooks.acme.io/finance

Scoped API keys
pk_live_••••3f2afinance.write
pk_test_••••91cdsandbox
Event stream
invoice.createdfiring
payment.received
stock.low
REST API for custom automation scripts, dashboards, and integrations
Webhooks for real-time event notifications
API keys with scoped permissions per integration
Sandbox environments for testing automation safely

Why it matters

Zapier covers common workflows. The API handles everything else — custom dashboards, legacy system integration, and bespoke automation that matches exactly how your business works.

What you can automate across Upbooks

One engine, every module — sales to projects.

Sales

Invoice reminders, recurring invoices, lead assignment rules

Procurement

PO approval workflows, vendor payment reminders

Finance

Closing entries, period locks, pre-close checks

HR

Leave approval routing, payroll schedule, attendance alerts

Inventory

Low-stock alerts, reorder triggers, transfer notifications

Projects

Stage transition rules, deadline notifications, task auto-assignment

Who should use this

Built for the teams drowning in repetitive operational work.

Finance teams

Automated reminders, closing entries, and approval workflows

Operations teams

PO approvals, stock alerts, and stage-based workflows

Sales teams

Recurring billing, lead routing, and payment reminders

IT teams

API and webhook integrations for custom automation

Growing businesses

Replace manual processes before headcount scales

Automate the repetitive. Focus on the strategic.

Start enforcing your process rules today — reminders, approvals, billing, and integrations included.

Pricing Plans for Automation

Choose the plan that unlocks the automation rules your team needs.

MonthlyYearly(Save up to 20%)

*Prices are exclusive of GST

Free

Perfect for getting started

₹0

/ Month

  • Sales Order & Invoicing
  • Vendors & Purchase Orders
  • Expense Management
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Centralized Documents Repository
  • Advanced Reports
  • Automated Reminders
  • API Key
  • Invite upto 1 Teammates
  • 0.5 GB Storage Included
  • Expense Tracking App
  • Projects Management App
  • Employee Connect App
  • Notekeepr By Upbooks™
  • Custom Domain

Basic

For small teams

₹750

/ Month (Billed annually)

Billed yearly
  • Sales Order & Invoicing
  • Vendors & Purchase Orders
  • Expense Management
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Centralized Documents Repository
  • Advanced Reports
  • Automated Reminders
  • 1 API Key Included
  • Invite upto 1 Teammates
  • 2 GB Storage Included
  • Expense Tracking App
  • Projects Management App
  • Employee Connect App
  • Notekeepr By Upbooks™
  • Custom Domain
Most Popular

Startup

For growing teams

₹1,667

/ Month (Billed annually)

Billed yearly
  • Everything in Basic
  • 200 Leads & Enquiries
  • Inventory Management
  • 20 HR & Payroll Suite
  • Add upto 20 Projects
  • Unlimited tasks
  • Dynamic Dashboards
  • 2 Branches
  • 3 API Key Included
  • 1 Warehouse
  • 5 Backups per Month
  • Invite upto 3 Teammates
  • Expense Tracking App
  • 5 GB Storage Included
  • Projects Management App
  • Notekeepr By Upbooks™
  • Custom Domain

Growth

For enterprises

₹3,450

/ Month (Billed annually)

Billed yearly
  • Everything in Startup
  • Unlimited Clients & Vendors
  • Unlimited Leads & Enquiries
  • 20 HR & Payroll Suite
  • Unlimited Employees
  • Deals & Contracts
  • Employee Spends & Reimbursements
  • 10 API Key Included
  • Email Rules & Tracking
  • Unlimited Branches
  • Unlimited Warehouses
  • 30 Backups per Month
  • Invite upto 5 Teammates
  • Expense Tracking App
  • 7 GB Storage Included
  • Employee Connect App
  • Notekeepr By Upbooks™
  • Custom Domain
ENTERPRISE

Enterprise

For large organizations

Custom pricing

Talk to our team for a tailored plan

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What's included:

comes with all features of Growth plan
Custom integrations
Dedicated account manager
Priority support & SLA
Advanced security & compliance