Costifys vs BQE Core
BQE Core is powerful but complex. See how Costifys delivers the same depth with a modern interface, AI features, and faster onboarding at a better price.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly where Costifys and BQE Core stack up across the features that matter most to A&E firms.
Pricing Comparison
Better features should not cost more. Costifys gives you more for less.
- All features included in every tier
- AI Budget Builder, AI Staffing, AI Notes
- Native e-signatures included
- No implementation fees
- Free 14-day trial, no credit card
- No AI features
- No native e-signatures
- Limited or no client portal
- May require implementation fees
BQE Core starts at $47/user/month and scales to $75+ for full features. Costifys delivers comparable project accounting and billing at $15-45/user/month, with a modern interface and AI features that BQE Core does not offer.
Why Firms Switch from BQE Core
Real reasons architecture and engineering firms are making the move to Costifys.
A modern interface your team will actually enjoy
BQE Core packs in a lot of features, but the interface feels dated and overwhelming. Costifys delivers the same depth with a clean, modern UI that your team can navigate without a training manual.
Get up and running in days, not months
BQE Core implementations often take weeks of setup and training. Costifys is designed for fast onboarding: sign up, import your data, and your team is productive within days.
AI that automates the tedious work
BQE Core has no AI features. Costifys includes an AI Budget Builder, AI Staffing recommendations, and AI Notes that automate budget creation, team allocation, and meeting documentation.
Save 40-60% on your monthly bill
BQE Core costs $47-75 per user per month. Costifys Professional plan is $29/user/month with annual billing and includes features like AI tools and e-signatures that BQE Core does not offer.
Native e-signatures and a real client portal
BQE Core requires third-party tools for e-signatures and offers only a limited client portal. Costifys includes native e-signatures and a full client portal with online payment acceptance.
Modern Interface, Same Depth
BQE Core has deep project accounting, but navigating it feels like using enterprise software from a decade ago. Costifys gives you the same financial depth with a clean, intuitive dashboard that surfaces the metrics that matter without the clutter.
- Clean dashboard with key metrics at a glance
- Intuitive navigation with zero learning curve
- Real-time project health indicators
- Custom views and saved filters
AI-Powered Workflows That BQE Cannot Match
BQE Core relies on manual data entry and traditional workflows. Costifys uses AI to generate budgets, recommend staffing, and summarize meetings, saving your team hours every week on tasks that used to be manual.
- AI Budget Builder generates phase-based estimates automatically
- AI Staffing matches team members to projects by skill and availability
- AI Notes creates meeting summaries and action items
- Smart Inbox prioritizes what needs your attention
Reports That Tell You What to Do Next
BQE Core offers extensive reporting but the reports can be overwhelming to configure. Costifys gives you 7 built-in report types with actionable insights and alerts, so you spend less time pulling reports and more time acting on them.
- 7 pre-built report types covering profitability, utilization, and more
- Actionable alerts when metrics fall outside acceptable ranges
- Exportable dashboards for client and partner presentations
- Scheduled report delivery via email
“BQE Core had every feature we needed, but our team dreaded using it. Training new hires took weeks. When we switched to Costifys, everyone was comfortable within two days. The AI budget builder and modern interface make it feel like a tool built for today, not 2010.”
James Whitfield
Director of Operations, Whitfield Architects
35-person architecture firm
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from BQE Core to Costifys.
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