--- title: "BQE CORE Suite Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra" description: "Is BQE CORE Suite the right Trust Accounting solution for you? Explore 796 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/141096/BQE-Software/reviews/" page_type: "reviews" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-11-09" --- BQE CORE Suite 4.5 (797) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/141096/BQE-Software/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated November 9th, 2026 # Reviews of BQE CORE Suite Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.6 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Janapher S Operations SpecialistProfessional Training & Coaching, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The ability to manage projects, track time, monitor expenses, and handle invoicing in a centralized system improves organization and efficiency.“ July 20, 2026 PP Peter P CAD DrafterConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “sometimes I cant use arrow keys to move the typing cursor in the notes/comments box“ August 13, 2026 Janapher S Operations SpecialistProfessional Training & Coaching, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “It is a comprehensive platform that helps streamline project management, time tracking, billing, and financial operations.“ July 20, 2026 MV Mahtab V ResearchAccounting, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “When BQE had an updated it took me a couple of days to get a hang of it but other than that no much that I don't like“ August 18, 2026 Jessica S AdminAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It’s a powerful, all-in-one solution that helps streamline project management, time tracking, and accounting in a single platform. While there is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, the efficiency and visibility it provides into projects and finances make it well worth it.“ May 6, 2026 CF Colby F Architectural TechnologistArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “Not being able to read longer titles on projects.“ April 18, 2026 Montasir M Civil EngineerCivil Engineering, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It is an intuitive and powerful tool that simplifies project management, time tracking, and expense management for small to midsize businesses.“ January 13, 2025 Bryon Y PrincipalArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Very slow, cumbersome at times to run reports and navigate. “ March 18, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 797 available reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Elyse F. Caregiver/Companion/ Home Care Provider Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Tailored for Service Firms with Strong Project Planning and Expense Tracking" November 5, 2026 4.5 It has helped with consolidating all daily tasks to one platform Pros I love that BQE is tailored specifically to service firms. It also allows for detailed project planning and helps streamline tasks for better time management. It excels at expense tracking and makes daily tasks more efficient. Cons The software is complex and challenging, and it can be difficult to use. Having used ArchiOffice in the past, I found the transition to the new software especially difficult. Support has also been an issue at times. Review Source DIRECTOR Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Comprehensive Solution for Project and Financial Management" September 30, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with BQE CORE Suite has been positive. It is a comprehensive solution that helps streamline project and financial management, although the interface and some advanced features could be more intuitive. Pros I liked BQE CORE Suite’s ability to bring time tracking, project management, billing, and accounting functions together in one platform. It helps keep project and financial information organized and accessible. Cons The platform has a lot of features, which can make it feel complex at first. Some workflows may require extra steps, and learning the more advanced functionality can take some time. Review Source Structural Technologist Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "good product" September 29, 2026 5.0 I like it. Compared to other apps I've used this one has the cleanest and most visually appealing look Pros I like that it's easy to use, it has a clean interface, good updates with quick fixes. Tracking stuff is easy Cons some setup stuff initially was a little bit of a headache, but the issues were worked out eventually Review Source MR Mohammed R. Technical engineer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Powerful Features with a Learning Curve" September 27, 2026 5.0 Pros I like BQE CORE Suite because it brings project management, time tracking, billing, and accounting into one platform. It helps streamline workflows and saves time by keeping important information organized in one place. Cons The interface can take some time to learn, especially for new users. Some features could also be more intuitive and easier to navigate. Review Source Melissa R. Admission Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Highly Effective Invoicing and Management Platform" September 14, 2026 4.0 Great software combining project management with accounting tools.Solid product maximizing business security and invoicing reliability. Pros Powerful invoicing automated system.Time tracking features work seamlessly.Excellent project collaboration tools included. Cons Complex initial dashboard navigation setup.Steep learning curve for staff.Custom reporting can take time. Review Source Research Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Why I really love using BQE CORE for my work projects " August 19, 2026 5.0 Pros I like how organized my project is and I can easily see the amount of work uploaded. It helps our customers. Cons When BQE had an updated it took me a couple of days to get a hang of it but other than that no much that I don't like Review Source Junior Associate Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Great but could be better" August 18, 2026 5.0 I've loved using them and I find it a very simple and great way to get hours in for work. Slight frustration with things involving my specific work. Pros Easy to use, quick but safe login, organized and formatted well. I like the features it has available. Cons Some stuff can be more convenient or useful, I wish the stopwatch mechanic was easier to use or more helpful. Review Source CAD Drafter Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "BQE is great" August 18, 2026 5.0 Overall, I have really enjoyed using it. Like I said, it is very easy to use and understand. Having the ability to make big changes without having to go through HR/PR first is huge Pros BQE is very easy to use. I like the dashboard. I like the ability to easily update tax documents and request PTO Cons Entering time can be a bit cumbersome. sometimes I cant use arrow keys to move the typing cursor in the notes/comments box Review Source Janapher S. Operations Specialist Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "A Comprehensive Business Management Solution for Streamlined Operations" July 22, 2026 4.0 My overall experience with BQE CORE Suite has been positive. It is a comprehensive platform that helps streamline project management, time tracking, billing, and financial operations. The system provides useful tools for improving productivity and maintaining better visibility into business activities. With proper onboarding and training, it can be a valuable solution for organizations looking to manage their operations more efficiently. Pros I liked that BQE CORE Suite brings multiple business processes together in one platform. The ability to manage projects, track time, monitor expenses, and handle invoicing in a centralized system improves organization and efficiency. The reporting and visibility into project performance are also valuable for making better business decisions. Cons The biggest challenge is that the platform offers many features, which can make it feel overwhelming for new users. The learning curve can be higher during initial setup, and some workflows could be simplified to make navigation more intuitive. Review Source Segreteria Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Il centro di controllo definitivo per i professionisti" July 20, 2026 4.0 BQE CORE Suite è un software gestionale potente e robusto. Per studi di ingegneria, architettura o consulenza che vogliono smettere di perdere ore fatturabili e desiderano una panoramica millimetrica dei propri profitti, è un investimento che ripaga ampiamente il costo e lo sforzo iniziale di configurazione. Pros La centralizzazione assoluta. Avere nello stesso software la contabilità dello studio, la gestione dei progetti, il tracciamento dei tempi del personale e la fatturazione elimina la necessità di usare tre o quattro programmi diversi. La reportistica e i grafici sulle performance dei progetti sono straordinariamente dettagliati. Cons La curva di apprendimento è ripida. La piattaforma è così ricca di opzioni e configurazioni che all'inizio può risultare travolgente per il team. Inoltre, la struttura dei prezzi e i costi di implementazione iniziale possono essere pesanti per i piccoli studi o i singoli professionisti. Review Source Nick D. Director of Operations Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "BQE Core, a great product!" January 7, 2025 5.0 Been great, when there is an issue, the BQE Core team goes out of there way to fix it. Pros Simplifies Invoicing and Billing and enhances Project Management over Time Keeping. Cons Implementation was a challenge primarily due to QBO, but sales expectations were different from reality. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) QBO is an inferior product and does not meet the needs of a professional service organization. Alternatives considered [BigTime](https://www.capterra.com/p/131076/BigTime/) Reasons for choosing BQE CORE Suite Accounting integration was not available with BigTime Review Source Architectural Technologist Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Excellent Software for Architects" April 21, 2026 5.0 BQE Core suite offers more education than any other platform I’ve used to manage projects, hours, and billing. Pros The simplicity of logging hours, sorting the task, and being able to add notes for accurate billing and invoicing. Cons Not being able to read longer titles on projects. Sometimes the discipline I am billing is at the very end, and I am unable to see which one until I has already logged it. Switched from [Deltek Ajera](https://www.capterra.com/p/82750/Deltek-Ajera/) I began working at a new firm that used BQE CORE Review Source Director of Operations Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Software has issues, but their customer support is pretty good" September 4, 2023 2.0 In theory, I like all of the features that core has to offer, however, when the features don't work the way they're supposed to it becomes a bit of a nightmare to use. It has a lot of bugs, crashes often and in general is just not very user friendly. Pros I like the expense management feature for employee reimbursement and client billing purposes. I also liked the accounting feature that allows you to bill expenses straight from the Cloudfeeds. I also really liked their customer support. They have a solid team on standby for customer support. I would often get the same person when I called. They are super friendly and know how to navigate the software. Cons It's time consuming to use - it's so slow and there are a lot of features that bug out and simply don't work the way they're supposed to, so I spend a lot of time navigating all of that, which is a bummer. Switched from [Harvest](https://www.capterra.com/p/75598/Harvest/)[QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) The owner of the firm worked with the BQE team when they first started building the software, he was informing them of features that would be useful for the architecture firm, so he set the company up with BQE to support their mission. Alternatives considered [Deltek Vantagepoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/225612/Vantagepoint/)[Deltek Costpoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/155685/Deltek-Costpoint/)[Deltek Acumen](https://www.capterra.com/p/10001903/Deltek-Acumen/)[Deltek PPM](https://www.capterra.com/p/154650/Deltek-Project-Portfolio-Management/)[QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reasons for choosing BQE CORE Suite The owner of the firm worked with the BQE team when they first started building the software, he was informing them of features that would be useful for the architecture firm, so he set the company up with BQE to support their mission. Review Source Ahmed H. Management Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "My BQE personal review" June 26, 2026 5.0 My over all experience with BQE is absolutely amazing and I am 100 % satisfied since I started to use it Pros That it's a platform designed specifically for architecture and engineering and professional services firms Cons What I like least about it that it replaced older legacy platforms like billquick and archi office I was adoring them too much Review Source Managing Partner Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Yep, there is a feature for that!" June 21, 2023 5.0 Good. Invoicing and time entry in the program fit our needs. There are always more features that we discover when we need more from CORE. Pros The program is cloud based which keeps us current. Most of the time when I have specific report, feature, or activity that I want, I can find what I need quickly. As with many programs, CORE does more than my office utilizes it for. Invoicing and time entry are usually smooth processes. Cons We migrated from ArchiOffice and feel that the way contacts are managed in CORE is utterly useless. We've abandoned it in favor of a piecemeal assortment of Office 365 and Mac built-in programs.The structure of projects is also something that can be improved. When a project transforms from hourly to percentage or adds phases, CORE has some flexibility but there are troublesome aspect such as migrating time from a single phase project to ensure it can be captured in invoices. Switched from [ArchiOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/233317/ArchiOffice/) Saved money through the al a carte module cost structure compared to previous program. Alternatives considered [Deltek Vantagepoint](https://www.capterra.com/p/225612/Vantagepoint/) Reasons for choosing BQE CORE Suite Easier to migrate our ArchiOffice data into CORE. Review Source Melissa H. Manager Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Great software for a small firm" May 5, 2023 5.0 We went from no project management system and manual accounting. This has improved our productivity and improved profits. Pros Setup was very easy, the support was great at each step. It is the most cost effective for a small firm. At any time I can call or email a question and get a quick response. They are constantly updating and improving the system. Cons Updates sometimes cause lags the system, but if you sign up for updates they will let you know when they are doing them. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reasons for choosing BQE CORE Suite Best value for cost, easy setup and support. Most programs weren't for a small firm. Review Source Project Coordinator Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "BQE Review" August 7, 2024 4.0 I switched to this system after using another finance system for 18 years and it was an easy interface and allowed for minimal training so even our entry level staff picked it up quickly. Pros The ability to run multiple reports and drop them into excel. Cons I wish we could save multiple filters for the T&E reviewer since I use that the majority of the time. Switched from [BST10](https://www.capterra.com/p/36030/BST10/) My job changed so I had to change from the system I used for almost 2 decades! Review Source Admin Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Powerful and Streamlined Solution That Elevates Project Management" May 12, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with BQE CORE Suite has been very positive. It’s a powerful, all-in-one solution that helps streamline project management, time tracking, and accounting in a single platform. While there is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, the efficiency and visibility it provides into projects and finances make it well worth it. Pros What I liked most about BQE CORE Suite is how it brings everything—project management, time tracking, and accounting—into one clean, easy-to-use platform. It saves time, reduces errors, and makes it simple to stay organized and on top of project finances. Cons One area for improvement is that the platform can feel a bit complex initially due to its wide range of features. There’s a learning curve when getting started, and some reports or settings could be more intuitive. However, once you become familiar with it, the system becomes much easier to navigate and use effectively. Review Source RS Robert S. Wheelchair Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Fantastic give straight AAAA" June 11, 2026 5.0 Good and fantastic great perfect ect great ect now nice cool pleased wonderful satisfied all doing good Pros Very nice I like it A lot I like reviewing the question I enjoy answering questions ect now read a lot and answer a lot questions Cons I Like it there was a a lot words and questions to answer ect now a lot answers to do on the core ect Review Source Sydney H. Office Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "Speed up time and expense tracking, easy all-in-one system!" June 18, 2025 5.0 Overall our company is very satisfied with the use of CORE. We have become much more efficient in our operations and allowing more of our employee's time to be not only used for more important things than tedious admin work, but also easier to view and project their day to day tasks. Pros Able to implement it quickly, and my team caught on quick with training. It was not as painful to switch from our previous processes as we expected. Cons There have been some minor bugs but we were never without anything for an extended amount of time and customer service has been very helpful. Review Source Felice G. Office Manager Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "BQE Core Review Dec 2022" December 6, 2022 4.0 This software does take some time and effort to learn, but as with everything you get out of it what you put into it. You need to take the time to both learn and enter data so that you get accurate results. Pros The customer service is outstanding and available 24-7. The software itself is easy to use as long as you put the time in to learn what it can do. Reports are great and very customizable and if you cannot find what you need there is an option to reach out for a custom report for a fee. Time entry is extremely easy to do whether you are in the office or on the go. Cons Invoices when in draft mode cannot only have some changes made to them, whereas other PM software I have used lets you update more whilst in this mode. Also we started using the accounting feature and the bank feed updates are still not working Switched from We made the switch so that we have more insight into our projects. Alternatives considered [Deltek Ajera](https://www.capterra.com/p/82750/Deltek-Ajera/) Reasons for choosing BQE CORE Suite We were already using ArchiOffice and where happy with this project, so we decided to stay with BQE. Review Source KP Kimberly P. Business Manager Used the software for: 1-3 years ### "We are particularly impressed with CORE’s user-friendly, “all in one” design" April 25, 2020 5.0 Our small but rapidly-growing architectural firm was looking for a project management and billing solution. We were particularly impressed with CORE’s user-friendly, “all in one” design. Pros It provides us with a single source to record employee time, manage project tasks, budget, invoice and track project performance. We took advantage of the various training packages and technical assistance BQE offers to help us get up-to-speed with CORE in a matter of months. BQE also worked with us to develop a custom invoice that provides our clients with current and past billing information in a clean and easy-to-read format. With the mobile app, our partners access CORE data anytime, anywhere, and can record travel expenses directly from their smartphones. BQE has demonstrated to us that they listen and responds to suggestions on how to make CORE an even better program for its users by providing regular updates and enhancements that incorporate our suggestions. We are very pleased with CORE and BQE.” Cons Everything is working for us and if it does not then that is what support is for. Like any other new software implementation there is a learning curve. We took advantage of the various training packages. Switched from [Progress ShareFile](https://www.capterra.com/p/10007380/ShareFile/) We were using 4 applications to run our business We are Sharefile, Timefox, Quickbooks and MSExcel to track our projects and handle time/billing/productivity and forecasting. It was getting cumbersome Alternatives considered [WorkflowMAX](https://www.capterra.com/p/226306/WorkflowMax/) Reasons for choosing BQE CORE Suite For its simple to use interface and definitely Mobil apps are far superior Review Source Dan L. Consultant Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Effective, Accessible Tool" March 13, 2025 5.0 I've had a good experience with Core, and I appreciate the at-a-glance history that I can review as soon as I log in. Pros I like that Core is available wherever I need it, at the office or from my home if there's something I need to add or adjust. I like that I can edit entries quickly all from a keyboard. Cons I have not had any issues with CORE, and certainly none that would keep me from using it. Review Source Civil Engineer Used the software for: Less than 1 year ### "Boosting Productivity with Intuitive Project Management Solutions" January 15, 2025 5.0 CORE’s ability to handle project budgets and automate tasks makes it a valuable asset for improving productivity and organization. Pros It is an intuitive and powerful tool that simplifies project management, time tracking, and expense management for small to midsize businesses. Its user-friendly interface, customizable dashboards, and real-time insights boost efficiency and streamline operations. Cons Nothing came to my mind at this moment. It is very user friendly Review Source Timothy M. Senior Engineer I Used the software for: 3-5 years ### "Helps Me Focus on the Business End" December 4, 2024 5.0 Overall, I find the suite to be very helpful for what I need it for. It allows me to focus on my work without stressing about this aspect of the business. I more-often-than-not trust that things are taken care of properly and effectively. Pros It's easy to navigate and find what you need. This is an important aspect because I don't want to have to spend a lot of time trying to navigate my way around. Cons One minor complaint is that sometimes my time entries double up for no reason. This can lead to confusion within our payroll department. Switched from [ArchiOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/233317/ArchiOffice/) Tried to make invoicing more streamlined Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.