Costifys vs Deltek Ajera
Deltek Ajera served the industry well, but it is time for a modern alternative. See how Costifys delivers cloud-native A&E firm management at a fraction of the cost.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly where Costifys and Deltek Ajera 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
Deltek Ajera requires custom enterprise pricing, typically $50-100+ per user per month, plus implementation fees that can run into the tens of thousands. Costifys is transparent and affordable from day one, with no implementation fees and no long-term contracts.
Why Firms Switch from Deltek Ajera
Real reasons architecture and engineering firms are making the move to Costifys.
Move to the cloud with zero downtime
Deltek Ajera is legacy on-premise software that requires server maintenance, IT support, and manual updates. Costifys is 100% cloud-native, accessible from any browser, always up to date, and backed up automatically.
A modern UX your team will thank you for
Ajera's interface was designed for a different era. Costifys has a clean, modern UI that new team members can learn in hours, not weeks. No more training manuals or dedicated admin staff to manage the software.
Go live in days, not months
Deltek Ajera implementations typically take months and cost thousands in consulting fees. Costifys requires no implementation: sign up, import your data, and start working. Most firms are fully operational in under a week.
AI features that Ajera will never have
As legacy software, Ajera is unlikely to receive AI capabilities. Costifys includes AI Budget Builder, AI Staffing, and AI Notes out of the box, with new AI features shipping regularly.
Transparent pricing at a fraction of the cost
Deltek Ajera requires custom pricing, often $50-100+ per user per month plus implementation fees. Costifys pricing is public and starts at $15/user/month with no hidden costs, no long-term contracts, and no implementation fees.
Cloud-Native from Day One
Ajera requires on-premise servers, VPN access, and regular IT maintenance. Costifys runs entirely in the cloud: access it from any browser, on any device, from anywhere. Automatic updates mean you always have the latest features without scheduling downtime.
- Access from any browser on any device
- Automatic updates with zero downtime
- Bank-level encryption and SOC 2 compliance
- Daily automated backups with 99.9% uptime
Modern Timesheets and Expense Tracking
Ajera's time entry feels like filling out a spreadsheet from 2005. Costifys offers a modern timesheet experience with timer mode, weekly bulk entry, mobile-friendly design, and approval workflows that make time tracking painless for your team.
- Timer mode and weekly bulk entry
- Mobile-friendly for field work and site visits
- Expense tracking with receipt photo uploads
- Approval workflows with automatic notifications
Instant Setup vs Months of Implementation
A typical Deltek Ajera implementation takes 2-6 months with consulting fees that can exceed $20,000. With Costifys, you sign up, import your data via CSV, invite your team, and start working. Most firms are productive within 2-5 days.
- Self-service setup with guided onboarding
- CSV import for projects, clients, and time entries
- No consulting fees or implementation costs
- Free onboarding support from the Costifys team
Reports You Can Actually Read
Ajera has deep reporting, but pulling reports requires navigating complex menus and filters. Costifys offers 7 pre-built report types with clean visuals, actionable alerts, and the ability to export or schedule delivery - no training required.
- 7 pre-built reports covering every key metric
- Actionable alerts for metrics outside acceptable ranges
- Clean, visual dashboards that stakeholders can understand
- Export to PDF or schedule automated email delivery
“We ran Ajera for over a decade and kept telling ourselves the pain was worth it. When we finally tried Costifys, our entire team was up and running in three days. The cloud access, mobile timesheets, and AI budget builder changed how we operate. We only wish we had switched sooner.”
Patricia Nakamura
CEO, Nakamura & Partners Engineering
45-person MEP engineering firm
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Deltek Ajera to Costifys.
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