[Compared to Deltek, CORE is] more of a speed boat than a cargo ship. The information's always there. It's always live. We can run reports and see where AR is. We can see if we're going up or down. CORE has...allowed us to make decisions much quicker than in the past.
“Key BQE Advantages
See how BQE CORE’s modern design, seamless integrations, and powerful features deliver a superior experience to Ajera’s platform.
Key Differentiators
Modern User Interface & Ease of Use
Built to benefit your entire team, with a modern design that works on all devices. Plus we’re there to help you every step of the way, through consistent updates and over 100 software developers actively improving the product.
Dated software that your team hates using. With poor design and minimal investment over the last decade, customers know it's only a matter of time before Deltek calls it quits on Ajera. And when you need help, it’s expensive.
Data Connectivity
Seamlessly integrates project management, time tracking, invoicing, and financials. No double-entry, disconnected workflows, or wasted time searching for reports. Your financial team will love it.
Data silos cause inefficiencies. Financial data and project details don’t sync seamlessly, leading to extra work, wasted time, and errors. This is frustrating for everyone.
Better Adoption Across the Team
Great for finance teams. Game changing for project management. Intuitive dashboards give project managers real-time insights into budgets, hours, and progress, while automated notifications help prevent overages and keep the team on task
Minimal project management tools, while simple things like notifications require custom-built widgets and knowledge of SQL programming. Plus, several former Ajera customers (now with BQE) have told us that Ajera was cited as a top 3 reason employees left their firm.
Feature comparison
See how CORE’s intuitive and simplified interface compares to Ajera’s more traditional system, making it easier for teams to work efficiently and stay focused on what matters most.
Features
Integrated CRM
Yes, with the ability to build quotes & proposals
No
Flexible Billing Types
Yes. Including billing schedules & hourly not to exceed
No. Billing schedules require clunky workarounds, and no HNTE billing
PTO Request Management
Yes
No
Integrations
Yes. Office 365, Google, Zapier, Quickbooks, plus an open API
No
Bank & Credit Card Feeds
Yes
No
Search Function
Yes. Find any transaction by searching by amount or text
No
General Ledger Flexibility
Yes. Multiple ledgers for income, accounts receivable and payable
No
Task Management
Yes
No
Data Connectivity
Yes. Automatic sync from projects to accounting
No. Manual data transfer
Overtime Calculations
Yes. Fully Automated
No. Manual data entry & calculations
Report Scheduling
Yes. Automated
No
Timecard Monitoring
Yes. With automated reminders
No
Financial Reports Drill Down
Yes
No
Mac + PC
Yes. Fully accessible on all devices for both platforms
No. Have to purchase additional software to work on Macs.
Feature comparison
See how CORE’s intuitive and simplified interface compares to Ajera’s more traditional system, making it easier for teams to work efficiently and stay focused on what matters most.
Features
Integrated CRM
Yes, with the ability to build quotes & proposals
No
Integrated CRM
Yes, with the ability to build quotes & proposals
No
Integrated CRM
Yes, with the ability to build quotes & proposals
No
Integrated CRM
Yes, with the ability to build quotes & proposals
No
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Scott R, AIA
Heights Venture Architecture + Design
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