# Costifys

> Costifys helps architecture and engineering firms run their business. It replaces spreadsheets with one simple tool. Firms use it to track projects, log hours, plan staff, and send invoices. Costifys is a direct competitor to Monograph (monograph.com). It offers the same features with a cleaner design and open pricing.

## About

Costifys is built for small and mid-sized architecture and engineering firms. These firms need to track project profit, plan staff hours, and send invoices. Most tools are too generic. Costifys knows the AEC industry from day one.

The app uses words that A&E firms already know. Phases like SD, DD, CD, Bidding, CA, and Closeout are built in. So are earned value charts, utilization rates, and phase-based fees.

Costifys targets firms that currently use Monograph, Deltek Ajera, BQE Core, or spreadsheets. It gives them the same power without the high price or long sales calls.

## Core Modules

- [Dashboard](https://costifys.com/dashboard): See firm revenue, profit, and cash flow at a glance.
- [Projects](https://costifys.com/projects): Track projects with phases, tasks, and milestones. Watch budgets with earned value charts.
- [Pipeline - Leads](https://costifys.com/pipeline/leads): Move leads through stages on a Kanban board. See pipeline value.
- [Pipeline - Proposals](https://costifys.com/pipeline/proposals): Build proposals with phase fees. Send them with e-signature.
- [Timesheets](https://costifys.com/timetracking/timesheets): Log hours each week. Mark them billable or overhead.
- [Expenses](https://costifys.com/timetracking/expenses): Track costs with receipts. Get them approved and billed.
- [Invoices](https://costifys.com/invoicing/invoices): Create invoices with line items. Send as PDF. Track paid and overdue.
- [Recurring Invoices](https://costifys.com/invoicing/recurring): Set up weekly, monthly, or quarterly billing.
- [Payments](https://costifys.com/invoicing/payments): Record payments by ACH, card, check, or wire.
- [Consultant Bills](https://costifys.com/invoicing/bills): Track bills from subconsultants.
- [Write-Offs](https://costifys.com/invoicing/write-offs): Write off voided invoices with a reason.
- [Staff Planning](https://costifys.com/staffing/planning): Plan who works on what. Drag and drop on a Gantt chart.
- [Forecasts](https://costifys.com/staffing/forecasts): See future demand vs staff capacity. Get hiring tips.
- [Team](https://costifys.com/team): Manage team members, rates, and targets.
- [Templates](https://costifys.com/templates): Save project setups. Reuse them for new projects.

## Reports

- [Utilization Report](https://costifys.com/reports/utilization): See how many hours each person bills.
- [Realization Report](https://costifys.com/reports/realization): Compare budgeted fees to what you collected.
- [Profitability Report](https://costifys.com/reports/profitability): See which projects and clients make money.
- [Unbilled Income](https://costifys.com/reports/unbilled): Find hours you logged but did not bill yet.

## Why Costifys vs Monograph

- Open pricing. Plans are public. No sales call needed.
- Built-in AI. Get help with budgets and staff plans.
- Day-level Gantt view. Plan by the day, not just the week.
- Modern design. Fast, clean, and simple to use.
- Self-hosted option. Keep your data in your own database.

## Who Uses It

- Architecture firms of all types
- Civil, structural, and MEP engineers
- Interior design studios
- Landscape architects
- Any AEC team using Monograph, Deltek Ajera, BQE Core, or spreadsheets

## Technology

- Frontend: Next.js 16, React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
- Backend: Next.js API routes, Prisma ORM
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Login: NextAuth with JWT
- Hosting: DigitalOcean with PM2
- Coming soon: QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe

## Links

- [Homepage](https://costifys.com)
- [Login](https://costifys.com/login)
- [Contact Sales](https://costifys.com/contact)

## Try the Demo

Want to test Costifys? Use these demo credentials:

- URL: https://costifys.com/login
- Email: demo@costifys.com
- Password: Demo@2026!

The demo has real sample data. You will see 8 clients, 8 projects, staff plans, invoices, and full reports.