If a customer requires invoices through Tradeshift, Pepper cannot replace that supplier workflow. Tradeshift connects trading partners and supports e-invoicing delivery; Pepper prepares and stores one business’s invoices on its own hosting. A downloaded UBL file does not fulfil a requirement to submit through a particular network.
Tradeshift describes accounts-payable automation, invoice capture and matching, ERP connections and e-invoicing services. Its seller platform supports electronic invoice submission and purchase-order-to-invoice workflows. Sources checked 13 October 2026: Tradeshift’s platform and seller invoicing service.
Compare the required delivery process
| Requirement | Pepper | Tradeshift |
|---|---|---|
| Network delivery | No Tradeshift connector or Peppol transmission | E-invoicing services and trading-partner network |
| Supplier workflow | Manual purchase records and receipts | Supplier onboarding and electronic submission workflows |
| Invoice preparation | Quotes, fixed-price milestones, PDF invoices and supported local UBL files | Invoice submission, including purchase-order conversion |
| Integration | No Tradeshift synchronization | ERP connections described by the provider |
Confirm the customer’s required platform, identifiers, file format and delivery evidence before choosing a tool. Tradeshift’s applicable country coverage, onboarding and service terms need to match that requirement.
Where Pepper fits
Pepper can suit your separate internal billing work when customers accept the documents and delivery methods it provides. It can email invoices, record delivery by another method and export invoice and purchase records for an accountant. It has no procurement approval workflow or government-portal submission.
Using Pepper alongside a required network means keeping the records in sync through your own process. It has no Tradeshift migration tool or automatic connector, so account for that extra work before adding another system.
Decide from the customer’s requirement
Start by confirming the required submission process with your customer. If network delivery is mandatory, evaluate the approved service before a local invoicing application.
Check Pepper’s UBL export limits if you need a file for a separate process. The licence and renewal guide covers the cost of running Pepper for other billing work.