Costifys vs BQE Core
BQE Core is strong but hard to use. See how Costifys gives you the same depth with a modern look, AI tools, and faster setup at a better price.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
See where Costifys and BQE Core stack up on the features A&E firms care about.
Pricing Comparison
Better tools should not cost more. Costifys gives you more for less.
- All tools in every plan
- AI Budget Builder, AI Staffing, AI Notes
- Built-in e-signatures
- No setup fees
- Free 14-day trial, no credit card
- No AI tools
- No built-in e-signatures
- Thin or no client portal
- May charge setup fees
BQE Core starts at $47 per user a month and goes up to $75+ for full tools. Costifys gives you similar project accounting and billing at $15-45, plus a modern look and AI tools BQE Core lacks.
Why Firms Switch from BQE Core
Real reasons A&E firms are moving to Costifys.
A modern look your team will enjoy
BQE Core packs in a lot of tools. But the look feels old and busy. Costifys gives you the same depth with a clean, modern UI your team can use without a training manual.
Get going in days, not months
BQE Core setups often take weeks of work and training. Costifys is built for fast setup. Sign up, import your data, and your team is running in days.
AI that handles boring work
BQE Core has no AI tools. Costifys has an AI Budget Builder, AI Staffing picks, and AI Notes. They auto-build budgets, pick staff, and write meeting notes.
Save 40-60% on your monthly bill
BQE Core costs $47-75 per user a month. Costifys Pro is $29 with annual billing. It has AI tools and e-signatures BQE Core lacks.
Built-in e-signatures and a real client portal
BQE Core needs outside tools for e-signatures and has only a thin client portal. Costifys has built-in e-signatures and a full client portal with online payments.
Modern Look, Same Depth
BQE Core has deep project accounting. But using it feels like work software from ten years ago. Costifys gives you the same money depth with a clean dashboard that shows what matters. No clutter.
- Clean dashboard with key metrics at a glance.
- Easy menus with zero learning curve.
- Live project health checks.
- Custom views and saved filters.
AI Workflows BQE Cannot Match
BQE Core needs a lot of manual entry. Costifys uses AI to build budgets, pick staff, and write meeting notes. It saves hours a week on tasks you used to do by hand.
- AI Budget Builder makes phase estimates fast.
- AI Staffing matches team members to jobs by skill and time.
- AI Notes writes meeting summaries and to-dos.
- Smart Inbox sorts what needs your attention.
Reports That Tell You What to Do Next
BQE Core has lots of reports. But they can be tough to set up. Costifys gives you 7 built-in reports with clear insights and alerts. Spend less time pulling reports and more time acting on them.
- 7 built-in reports for profit, use, and more.
- Get alerts when metrics go off track.
- Export dashboards for clients and partners.
- Schedule report delivery by 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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