BlackLine Named Top-Tier Software Vendor by APPS RUN THE WORLD in the APPS TOP 500 Market Report

BlackLine Strengths, Domain Expertise, and Key Differentiators

BlackLine offers a cloud-based platform designed for finance and accounting functions, including financial close, intercompany accounting, and invoice-to-cash processes. The platform includes tools for account reconciliations, transaction matching, journal entries, variance analysis, and compliance, and was expanded in November 2024 with the launch of Studio360. It integrates with major ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics.

BlackLine Recent Developments

BlackLine has recently expanded its product capabilities and global footprint. In November 2024, it introduced Studio360, a platform that incorporates AI and machine learning to support financial operations such as financial close, intercompany accounting, and invoice-to-cash processes. In April 2025, the company was noted in a report on AI use cases in accounts receivable automation for addressing issues like model bias and inaccuracy. It also expanded its presence in India by opening a new office in Bengaluru in February 2025 to support global operations. Additional initiatives include its Modern Accounting Playbook aimed at midmarket automation and a continued partnership with Google Cloud to deliver scalable financial solutions.

BlackLine Customers in ARTW Customer Database

Leveraging a rigorous data-centric research methodology, APPS RUN THE WORLD asks the simple question: Who’s buying BlackLine applications and why? And we provide the answers – supported by decades of research – to our clients around the world. Our Customer database has over 100 data fields that detail company usage of BlackLine and other enterprise apps by function, customer size, industry, location, implementation status, partner involvement, Line of Business Key Stakeholders and IT decision makers contact details. List of Verified BlackLine Finance Controls & Automation Platform, customers.

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List of Verified BlackLine Customers

No. of BlackLine Customers: 4443

No. of BlackLine Enterprise Applications Customers: 4443

No. of BlackLine Cloud Customers: 4443

No. of BlackLine Cloud Subscribers: 397477

As of 2025, BlackLine serves over 4,400 customers in more than 130 countries, including large enterprises and midsize companies. Its clients operate across various industries such as manufacturing, consumer goods, and financial services, with notable names like Hershey, Coca-Cola, and Western Union. The company has a broad geographic presence, with significant activity in North America, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

BlackLine Market Opportunities, M&A and Geo Expansions

BlackLine provides cloud-based financial automation software aimed at modernizing accounting processes for global organizations. Its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region, including the opening of a new office in Bengaluru in February 2025, supports regional growth and local compliance efforts. The company integrates technologies such as AI, machine learning, and cloud computing to enhance operational efficiency in finance functions. Partnerships with SAP and Google Cloud contribute to its go-to-market strategy and broaden its reach across industries and regions.

BlackLine Risks and Challenges

BlackLine has experienced steady growth and strong customer renewal rates but remains exposed to risks from market competition, economic uncertainty, and evolving technology. Its "Land-and-Expand" strategy supports revenue growth but may lead to over-dependence on existing customers or market saturation. The company must manage challenges related to data security, regulatory compliance, and maintaining product relevance in a fast-changing environment. Reliance on third-party technology providers and a limited product portfolio also introduces operational risks. These factors, along with historical financial losses and potential volatility in stock performance, may affect future results and investor confidence.

BlackLine Ecosystem, Partners, Resellers and SI

BlackLine maintains a global partner ecosystem that includes technology integrators, system integrators, and value-added resellers to support product delivery and market expansion. Partnerships with companies like SAP and Google Cloud facilitate interoperability and broaden the platform’s reach. Its global partner program promotes collaboration across regions and industries, contributing to go-to-market efforts. The program recognizes partners for their role in supporting financial process modernization. This network supports BlackLine’s ability to deliver integrated solutions and reach a wider customer base.

Research Methodology

Data used in research reports are derived from publicly available documents, continuous surveys of applications vendors, customers, resellers, Independent Software Vendors, systems integrators and other verifiable sources.

Vendor shares and market forecast results are based on a combination of existing databases as well as demand side and supply side research conducted throughout the year with validation from vendors, customers, channel partners and documentations such as earnings releases and 10Q and 10K filings, vertical industry studies, regional and country-level statistics from public and private institutions(i.e. colleges, universities, government agencies and trade associations).

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