# Monograph Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Monograph the right Time Tracking solution for you? Explore 236 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/178124/Monograph/reviews --- Monograph 4.5 (236) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/178124/Monograph/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 March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Monograph Ease of use 4.4 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews MG Marc G ArchitectArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “When it comes to specifically manage projects, i really appreciate Monograph's capabilities as it let me track multiple projects at once and let me know what projects, or project phases, need my attention.“ July 24, 2025 AM Ari M Design DirectorArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It is clearly too small to fix bugs that affect the basic function or to provide meaningful technical support in an emergency.“ February 27, 2026 FG Felice G Office managerArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “The invoicing function is also a bonus since it allows you to customize the amounts each month.“ April 5, 2024 DP Debra P Office Manager and BookkeeperArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Invoicing requires the review of multiple tabs simultaneously, and we have suggested a way to combine much (or all) of this information on the financial tab, but nothing has been done yet. Have found just a couple of errors, one leaving off consultant work and previously invoiced amounts - noted a couple of months ago, and understand they are still working on this.“ August 29, 2024 Dan D Founder and PresidentArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The software has given us a great tool to communicate where our projects are both internally as well as externally with our clients.“ April 5, 2024 SK Sims K PresidentArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The newness of the product means that a lot of needed features have not yet been built out...especially when it comes to reports.“ April 4, 2024 Lori H Office ManagerArchitecture & Planning, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We have many age ranges, and this interface is so well designed that even the older crowd is able to jump onboard easily.“ April 4, 2024 JP Joe P PrincipalArchitecture & Planning, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “They have check all the features boxes but not implemented in the best way possible yet. “ April 5, 2024 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 236 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Lori H. Office Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Monograph is the bestest in the westest! :)" April 4, 2024 5.0 Fantastic!!!! I I think that this the way that it was built makes it cross-industry applicable. I could see myself in another industry and recommending that they implement this service. Pros User friendliness. A++ We have many age ranges, and this interface is so well designed that even the older crowd is able to jump onboard easily. Cons The insurance companies with the payroll services. Monograph is great, but those other companies that are tied in with the additional services are quite lacking in their turnaround times and communication. Reason for choosing Monograph BQE Core cost was astronomical. One look at their interface scared our principal architect. We was never going to take the time to learn to navigate it. And onboarding new employees was going to be so time consuming and complicated. Monograph just made things so easy, and are open to feedback on the product to make adjustments as needed. Switched from [Microsoft Access](https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/) Access has been in the process of being phased out by Microsoft for years, as it is a Visual Basic platform that requires having a retained coder who can adjust and update your customized interface so that it remains functional. It cost the same yearly to get Monograph as it did to pay a coder, but we could do everything in-house. Review Source AP Angelique P. Director Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Monograph, a true tool for architects" October 1, 2024 4.0 More intuitive carrying over of current project would make a great app even more amazing. Pros Timesheet analysis and Budget forecasting Cons Needs a better iOs app. Project Details & Communication Tracking sheet would be very helpful. Alternatives considered [Total Synergy](https://www.capterra.com/p/23086/Synergy-AEC/) Reason for choosing Monograph Synergy was too vast, complicated/ clunky and grey! Switched from [Total Synergy](https://www.capterra.com/p/23086/Synergy-AEC/) Deposit payments and incremental project tracking with a simpler format... initally swapped from Xero Projects Review Source AM Ari M. Design Director Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Fundamental function is broken and customer service is understaffed" February 27, 2026 1.0 This software is not fully cooked. They have told us they have a small team. It is clearly too small to fix bugs that affect the basic function or to provide meaningful technical support in an emergency. They need to pull this software from sale until it functions. Pros I loved the idea of the software but it fails to deliver on the most basic functionality. I wish it did what the promotional material says it does. Cons Adding previously billed amounts does not function from project that were started before we migrated to the software. We were told it was a glitch but there was no urgency to fix it. We cannot prepare invoices and we are a small firm that does not have the reserves to wait until they get around to fixing this basic function. Switched from [Harvest](https://www.capterra.com/p/75598/Harvest/) We wanted more integration of project management, time tracking, and invoicing. But invoicing is fundamentally broken so we are switching back with having lost a ton of our time and energy. Review Source MG Marc G. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A good contender" July 24, 2025 4.0 When it comes to specifically manage projects, i really appreciate Monograph's capabilities as it let me track multiple projects at once and let me know what projects, or project phases, need my attention. Pros Probably its integration with Quickbooks to do my accounting. I also must mention the powerful Gantt chart feature. Cons The fact that I need to subscribe to other tools to make it complete. If Monograph could offer an all-in-one suite (from estimate to billing), i would higly recommend it. Alternatives considered [Nutcache](https://www.capterra.com/p/142829/Nutcache/) Reason for choosing Monograph A friend of mine suggested to go with Monograph. Review Source DP Debra P. Office Manager and Bookkeeper Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "After a little over a year..." August 29, 2024 4.0 Overall, it is functional, easy to use, but is a work in progress. Not sure what we would switch to though as those changes in software are not painless! Interested in seeing what this product is like in a few years. Pros Interface is very intuitive, time tracking is almost always correct. Integration with QBO is important to us, as QBO has been our rock with regard to bookkeeping/accounting. Monograph is continuing to be developed and enhanced. Cons Support at first was great when we first signed up and was very responsive, and issues were generally settled immediately. Quite a bit slower and more elusive now, and there is no community forum or easy way we have found to interact with others users to pick their brains and gain from their experience in resolving questions or issues. Invoicing requires the review of multiple tabs simultaneously, and we have suggested a way to combine much (or all) of this information on the financial tab, but nothing has been done yet. Have found just a couple of errors, one leaving off consultant work and previously invoiced amounts - noted a couple of months ago, and understand they are still working on this. Reason for choosing Monograph Not involved in purchase - it was primarily purchased for its project management capabilities. Switched from [Deltek Ajera](https://www.capterra.com/p/82750/Deltek-Ajera/) Difficulty in using program, invoices not clear to PMs who reviewed them, and new person (no longer with our firm) probably did not understand it. Review Source DB Daphne B. Director of Business and Strategy Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great software and easy to use" April 11, 2024 5.0 Very positive, and although there is plenty of room for improvement, I do notice that there are often new features being introduced, which I greatly appreciate. Pros It is very user friendly and easy to learn how to use. It does not take much time to onboard new employees. It's staffing/scheduling feature is great too. Cons I would like to see more metrics for each project. Namely profit margin, as the numbers I see under the profit margin for each project seem way off. It would be nice to understand how those numbers are calculated. It would also be nice if Monograph could provide a cost rate for each employee. I would also like to be able to enter PTO time available to each employee, which would also help provide a better picture of their cost rate and therefore the profit margin on projects. It would also be nice to be able to see at what pace we are consuming the fee for projects, and how we should alter staff hours accordingly. Switched from [BQE CORE Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/141096/BQE-Software/) We needed a software with better staffing/scheduling features. Review Source CH Cynthia H. Studio Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Monograph is Great!" April 11, 2024 4.0 I love Monograph and would recommend to anyone in the field. I think it is pretty user friendly and easy to understand where project status and finances stand. The color coding and layout of the Gant sheet is great! Invoicing is a breeze as well as timesheet management. Pros I love the layout and color options. It is visually pleasing to start, and pretty easy to use once you get acquainted with the program. Easy for all staff to use, and helps us manage our time better. Cons Project reports and employee performance reports could be better and easier to read. We have some discrepancies when it comes to profit and loss, so we refer to our QuickBooks online for that information. Reason for choosing Monograph Monograph was overall more detailed, and easier to understand project management. Timesheets and invoicing were simpler as well. All the new features that have been added since we enrolled have been a bonus, keep them coming! Switched from [Forecast](https://www.capterra.com/p/166339/Forecast/)[Harvest](https://www.capterra.com/p/75598/Harvest/) Monograph had more features that we use, and once Review Source SA Seth A. Principal Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Out of the Box Solution that is Easy to Use" March 17, 2024 5.0 Pros Once a project is entered, users can immediately track time and monitor performance. There are not major customizations to make and everything is available instantly. The invoicing process is one of the simplest I've expereinced. Cons Somewhat limited features compared to the big company offerings, but they are expanding their features on a monthly basis. Alternatives considered [BQE CORE Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/141096/BQE-Software/)[Deltek Vision](https://www.capterra.com/p/1404/Deltek-Vision/) Reason for choosing Monograph Cost and simplicity. Graphic interface is also higher quality. Review Source Matt F. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Can't wait for whats to come" April 4, 2024 5.0 Great people, easy to ask questions and get support. Wont turn back! Pros I love the simple interface of the software and the regular updates and improvements always showing up. Cons Looking for ways to integrate with QBO more... looking for a how to on the new setup for best results. Switched from [Squava](https://www.capterra.com/p/180437/SQUAVA/)[BigTime](https://www.capterra.com/p/131076/BigTime/) The other platforms were too cumbersome and heavy Review Source Lea B. President Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Beautiful and Transparent Firm and Project Management Tool" March 21, 2022 5.0 We've been able to solve our issue of having tons of data in different places, unable to reconcile them - assignments, pipeline/backlog, time tracking, budgets, etc. We tried to build something ourselves with the tools we had until we found Monograph, who does it perfectly, and understands what it takes to do architectural projects. The staff is incredible, and the expanded focus they've placed on building a community of practice operations nerds is SO valuable. From the product to the people to the community, they're incredible. Pros Monograph is so beautifully designed that my team of architects enjoy looking at an analyzing data now. We love how past, current, and future fee and staffing projections are married together to give us a clear picture of our firm's profitability and staff and project needs. Our firm owners can see high level firm health info, our project managers can see how they're performing on their projects, and our staff can see exactly what they should be working and reporting on. I also appreciate that it's a newer platform that's constantly putting out new updates, features, and functionality. Cons We understand that it takes time to build a great product and some things are going to be missing or slightly off as the platform improves. There are some minor annoyances with reporting functions, exporting features, and how resources are assigned work, but we get around it for now. Accurately tracking overhead time and PTO could use major improvement. I'd love to see different user types for guests and/or independent contractors - it's too high of a price point to invite part time 1099 contract staff to use it, but would be very convenient if they could track time directly against our projects on Monograph. I'd also like to see more app integrations. Alternatives considered [Deltek Vision](https://www.capterra.com/p/1404/Deltek-Vision/) Reason for choosing Monograph Past experience w/ Deltek is clunky. I like supporting startups and love what Monograph is doing overall as a company. I'd like to support them in building the best platform for architectural practice ops management. Review Source Response from Monograph May 20, 2022 Thank you for your feedback! We've added these items to our request board for the team to review for future enhancements. We'd be happy to set up a call with our customer experience team to learn more about your needs! SE Sarah E. Principal Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A much-needed tailored PM software for our Architecture studio!" July 20, 2022 5.0 Monograph has been a great experience although migrating our projects over was a longer, less streamlined process than anticipated. Pros Love that this software is structured around architectural projects. We can manipulate project plans, our fees and staffing accurately thanks to this! Cons Task management and detailed project schedules could be further developed. Switched from [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) We were looking for a more streamlined way to manage projects, schedules, billing/ invoicing specific to our project structures. Review Source JK Julia K. Architectural Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Perfect for Architecture Phasing & Project Management" April 16, 2021 5.0 It's much easier for me to keep track of project phasing and time spent towards various projects, clients and/or architectural phases. As a young aspiring professional, it's been a relief to have found such a user-friendly and organizationally-thorough project and work management software to help me navigate and organize my architectural career. Pros Integrating Monograph with our existing business processes was quite easy, and we soon found that the Monograph interface offered every aspect of project organization and management that we could think of. I'm currently collecting my AXP hours with the intention of becoming licensed, and this system has also made it very easy for me to refer to past timesheets and easily determine which AXP categories have been satisfied by various hours and requirements. Also, the team at monograph was always helpful and quick to respond, even on matters that weren't urgent. Cons The only thing that is missing from this software is a corresponding phone app, ideally with just as navigable an interface as the website layout. Hopefully over time and with enough support, Monograph will be able to develop this in the upcoming future. Switched from [QuickBooks Time](https://www.capterra.com/p/151722/TSheets/) When it came to architectural phasing and recording time spent on what areas of which projects, the Monograph user interface was much more straightforward and directed towards our kind of project management workflows. They seemed to cater more to architects than our previous products, and that ultimately made it easier for us to record and understand our own business development. Review Source Response from Monograph July 9, 2021 Thank you for your feedback! While we do not currently have a mobile app, you can visit our Knowledge Base at support.monograph.com for information on how to add our mobile site as a Home Screen Shortcut, so that you can easily track your timesheet on the go. SK Sims K. President Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Monograph has improved our staffing/planning tremendously" April 4, 2024 4.0 Customer service has been top notch. Value of the product has been exceptional. It has helped our firm be better at multiple aspects of business and architecture. Pros Staffing and planning features and how integrated they are with projects. Cons The newness of the product means that a lot of needed features have not yet been built out...especially when it comes to reports. Alternatives considered [BQE CORE Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/141096/BQE-Software/)[Harvest](https://www.capterra.com/p/75598/Harvest/) Reason for choosing Monograph It seems far superior in almost every aspect. Switched from [ArchiOffice](https://www.capterra.com/p/233317/ArchiOffice/) There were so many features missing from Archioffice. And there was no customer support. Review Source JG Justin G. Project Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Gleason Review" April 5, 2024 3.0 It has been good, I am still learning what it can or can't do. Pros The features for building out project fee, and schedule. How that translates into a Gantt chart, and how you can allocate fee / time by % to staff members. Cons Need's some further iteration's to refine the staffing chart. We have to keep rebalancing hours for every person, for every phase, for every project. Should be able to do in one click. Switched from [BQE CORE Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/141096/BQE-Software/) Moved jobs, and the new one already was using monograph Review Source RL Rome L. Principal Interior Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best Software for Architecture and Design firms out there!" April 4, 2024 5.0 Pros The reports of profitability, time management, and utilization rate are game-changing in the software. Cons They are always improving the software. I wish we could do some purchase orders for products and materials we sell for projects. Alternatives considered [Studio Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/217839/Studio-Designer/) Switched from [Ivy](https://www.capterra.com/p/258086/Ivy/)[Houzz Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/199689/Houzz-Pro/) It fit better with our business model and Houzz Pro does not integrate with Quickbooks properly. Review Source CK Chris K. Principal Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Monograph " February 15, 2022 4.0 It has really improved our ability to manage the business side of our firm Pros 1\. Very nice graphical interface which makes it easier to use than other products with similar features 2. Monograph as a company is very open and transparent about the improvements they are working on and are always eager to get constructive feedback. 3. The Money-Gantt feature Cons The Milestone and Task tracking capabilities do not have project team notifications yet Reason for choosing Monograph Monograph stood out because it was graphically pleasing to look at, which is very important when you use it every day and you are in a design profession. Monograph was designed from the ground up by Architects. Monograph provides us with the ability to track our fees against our project progress in REAL TIME Review Source Response from Monograph May 20, 2022 We're glad to hear that you're enjoying Monograph! We're currently in the process of enhancing Tasks and Milestones. You'll be notified within your dashboard once the updates have been released! AM Amy M. Architect Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Inadequate" April 19, 2023 2.0 I have found that I track my time so much less regularly with monograph than I had been using with a competitive software. That shows how clunky and unfriendly the interface is. Pros That it’s a small start up company is desirable. Cons Get an app for crying out loud! The web browser on a phone is dreadful. Time tracking should be an easy process. I liked jumping onto an app on my phone while on a bus home at the end of the day and I just can’t do it with Monograph. I have to be at a desk to use the software and even then it’s clunky and not intuitive. Review Source TG Tabatha G. Studio Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Effective project management software" April 8, 2024 5.0 Pros Monograph is a very intelligent and easy to use software for time tracking against project phases. It makes it very simple to gather reports on project finances and send out invoices to clients. It makes our day to day project management so easy, we couldn't live without it at our office! Cons Monograph offers many tools and one of them, the staffing tool, could be extremely useful to us however it is not easy to deploy and it leaves the users very confused when we do deploy it. Would love a simpler version of it where each designer in said project has an hour countdown per project so they know how much time they have left per phase. Review Source SB Stefan B. Project Manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Monograph is a highly effective project management tool for architects" February 10, 2022 4.0 It is currently doing what we need it to do but it has significant shortcomings which might force us to look at other tools. Pros Graphical representation and clarity of information conveyed. Cons Resource management and Quickbooks integration is not functional at the moment. Review Source Response from Monograph May 19, 2022 Thank you for your feedback! We're currently in the process of enhancing our third-party integrations. We'd be happy to set up a call with our customer experience team to learn more about your needs! EG Emily G. Principal Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good Software- Would be Great with Better Forecasting Tools" March 22, 2022 5.0 We are much more able to collaboration on the financial tracking of our projects real time without a series of cumbersome spreadsheets. Pros I love the integration of the financial project tracking with the time sheets and invoicing. The interface is user-friendly and well-designed. Cons We would like to be able to use the forecasting tools more, but need to be able to input prospective projects and assign potential staff. I would also like to be able to communicate with other PMs in the resource tab- i.e. with a comments widget or similar. Review Source Response from Monograph May 20, 2022 Thank you for your feedback! We've added these items to our request board for the team to review for future enhancements. NR Nicole R. Chief of Staff Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great solution for architecture firms" April 10, 2024 5.0 Pros I love how organized and user friendly it is. It is really essential to our business as a successful architecture firm and helps us with the day to day. Cons absolutely nothing that I can think of. Review Source AJ Amanda J. Administrative and Marketing Coordinator Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A colorful platform to review company data " April 4, 2024 4.0 Pros Monograph is a user-friendly program that can help organize data. It can be a one-stop hub once you have everything in order. Cons Some budget items are less user-friendly, and we are still working on understanding and addressing these with monograph staff. Entering information can be a bit tedious at first. Review Source DS Derek S. Architectural Designer Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Clean and Simple" February 17, 2022 4.0 As an employee at a small architecture firm I find Monograph very useful for our needs. It's easy, clean, and simple to use. It also has all the basic tools one might need to keep a firm running. Pros I love how easy it is to fill out my timesheets. Timesheets are well organized in the software and easy to edit. I also like being able to add notes to the hours I put in. Cons I think that the time tracker clock could be easier to use. Currently I don't use it at all because it ends up being more of a pain than a benefit. As well as not improving efficiency. I think it would be more useful if it was integrated with the time sheet page. I often jump from project to project in a single day. So being able to start time on a project and pause, then start time on another would be helpful. Review Source Response from Monograph May 20, 2022 We're so glad to hear that you enjoy using Monograph! Thank you for the feedback - we've added an embedded Timer to our request board for the team to review for future enhancements. eS eugene S. CEO Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Many Things Still in Progress" March 15, 2022 4.0 there are some nice features that other software packages do not have, but quite a few that others have but Monograph does not. Hoping these are integrated going forward Pros interface time tracking gantt charting milestones Cons invoicing does not show outstanding balance per projects. would like to generate draft invoices for review as a batch instead of 1x1 tasks do not send out automated reminders, reducing functionality reporting is weak, would like to be able to generate reports on all active projects, by staff member etc. Reason for choosing Monograph Architectural focus. Hoping it can rise to the level of these other, more established softwares, who generally do "data", invoicing, and reporting better at this point. Review Source Response from Monograph May 20, 2022 Thank you for your feedback! We recently updated our Invoices feature and launched Stripe Payments, and we're currently in the process of enhancing Tasks and Milestones. We'd be happy to set up a call with our customer experience team to learn more about your needs! SP Sophie P. Principal Architecture & Planning Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Getting Organized!" February 11, 2022 5.0 Pros Meistertask give us the ability to assign tasks to the team and keep track of them, as well as the ability to have all the information about a task in one place. It is SO helpful... Cons None that I have noticed yet... We still need to explore more features! We have only use the tip of the iceberg... Review Source Response from Monograph May 19, 2022 Thank you for your feedback! If you haven't already, please check out our Knowledge Base page at support.monograph.com and our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/c/Monograph. These are great learning resources that we continue to update based on new features and customer needs. If you need additional assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team! Similar Products Featured