Costifys vs Monograph
See why hundreds of architecture and engineering firms are switching from Monograph to Costifys for better features at half the cost.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See exactly where Costifys and Monograph 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
Costifys delivers more features at roughly half the cost of Monograph. Every plan includes AI-powered tools, native e-signatures, and deeper integrations that Monograph charges extra for or does not offer at all.
Why Firms Switch from Monograph
Real reasons architecture and engineering firms are making the move to Costifys.
Cut your software bill in half
Monograph charges $45-75 per user per month. Costifys starts at $15/user/month with more features included in every tier. For a 20-person firm, that can save over $7,000 per year.
AI features that actually save time
Costifys includes an AI Budget Builder that generates phase-based estimates from project scope, AI Staffing that matches team members to projects, and AI Notes that summarize meetings. Monograph offers none of these.
Native e-signatures built in
Send proposals and contracts for e-signature directly from Costifys. No third-party tools, no extra cost. Monograph requires external e-signature software like DocuSign or HelloSign.
A client portal your clients will actually use
Give clients a branded portal to view project progress, approve invoices, and make online payments. Monograph does not offer a client-facing portal.
Deeper accounting integrations
Costifys syncs with both QuickBooks Online and Xero with two-way data flow. Monograph only supports QuickBooks, leaving Xero users without a native integration.
AI-Powered Budget Building
While Monograph offers solid budgeting tools, Costifys takes it further with an AI Budget Builder that generates phase-based estimates from your project scope and historical data. Stop spending hours on spreadsheets and let AI create accurate budgets in minutes.
- AI generates phase-based budgets from project type and scope
- Historical data improves accuracy over time
- MoneyGantt view for visual budget tracking
- Automated alerts when projects approach budget thresholds
Smarter Staffing and Resource Planning
Monograph has basic resource planning, but Costifys adds AI-powered staffing recommendations that match team members to projects based on skills, availability, and workload. Drag-and-drop scheduling makes it easy to rebalance your team.
- AI recommends the best team members for each project
- Drag-and-drop resource planner with weekly and monthly views
- Real-time utilization dashboards
- Capacity forecasts for hiring decisions
Complete Pipeline to Payment Workflow
Monograph handles projects well but lacks online payments and a client portal. Costifys gives you the full workflow: track leads in the pipeline, send proposals with e-signatures, manage projects, generate invoices, and accept online payments through a branded client portal.
- Pipeline management with custom stages and probability scoring
- Native e-signatures for proposals and contracts
- One-click invoice generation from approved timesheets
- Client portal with online payment acceptance
“We used Monograph for two years and loved the budgeting tools, but the cost was adding up and we needed AI features and e-signatures. Costifys gave us everything Monograph had plus more, at nearly half the price. The switch took less than a week.”
Sarah Chen
Principal, Chen & Associates Architecture
22-person architecture firm
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Monograph to Costifys.
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