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# BQE CORE Suite

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> BQE CORE is accounting and invoicing software that helps architecture and engineering firms manage operations from one platform.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 781 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses BQE CORE Suite?

BQE CORE is used by architecture firms, engineering firms, consulting firms, project managers, finance teams, administrative staff, principals, and owners.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 781 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: BQE Software
- **Location**: Torrance, US
- **Founded**: 1995

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: The pricing structure is designed to fit specific needs—users only pay for the features that their staff actually use. Annual and multi-year commitment options are available to support the unique needs of each firm. Users can get a free quote and learn how CORE can maximize productivity and profitability.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, United States

## Features

- Activity Tracking
- Approval Workflow
- Billable & Non-Billable Hours
- Billing & Invoicing
- Calendar Management
- Case Management Software
- Case Notes
- Client Management
- Client Portal
- Core Accounting
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Management
- Customer Statements
- Document Management Software
- Due Date Tracking
- Employee Database
- Employee Management
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting Software
- For AEC Industry
- Income & Balance Sheet
- Invoice Management
- Invoice Processing
- Leave Tracking
- Legal Case Management Software
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Payments
- Overtime Calculation
- Payment Collection
- Payment Processing Software
- Profit/Loss Statement
- Progress Reports
- Project Management Software
- Project Planning/Scheduling
- Project Time Tracking
- Quotes/Estimates
- Real-Time Updates
- Receipt Management
- Receivables Ledger
- Reporting/Project Tracking
- Resource Scheduling
- Self Service Portal
- Speech Recognition Software
- Time & Expense Tracking
- Time Tracking Software
- Timesheet Management
- Transaction Management
- Trust Accounting Software
- Workflow Management Software

... and 47 more features

## Integrations (15 total)

- 8am AffiniPay
- 8am LawPay
- ArchiSnapper
- Box
- Dropbox Business
- Google Drive
- MYOB Business
- Microsoft 365
- Microsoft Power BI
- Office 365 Document Management
- OneDrive
- QuickBooks Online
- Stripe
- Tax1099.com
- Xero

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Time and Expense Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30080/time-and-expense/software)

## Related Categories

- [Time and Expense Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30080/time-and-expense/software)
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- [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30015/billing-and-invoicing/software)
- [Time Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30612/time-tracking/software)
- [Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/1/accounting/software)

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5. [Jibble](https://www.capterra.ca/software/156992/jibble) — 4.8/5 (1610 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Simple, easy and quick" — 5.0/5

> **Harshad** | *October 15, 2024* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: All Entries are easy to maintain and quick.
> 
> **Cons**: It is very easy to categorised all the expenses

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### "Lots of features, includes an API" — 5.0/5

> **Mitchell** | *January 10, 2025* | Research | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: I like how everything has many ways to accomplish the same thing. Not stingy on features.
> 
> **Cons**: Sometimes it can be laggy and require a couple refreshes prior to actual timecard submission
> 
> Overall, my experience was good. It's a comprehensive suite of software, not lacking much. It can be buggy at times, but there's definitely workarounds that can be done. Additionally, the inclusion of an API is a major selling point over competitors.

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### "Easy to Use" — 5.0/5

> **Karl** | *August 6, 2024* | Environmental Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: the personal dashboards and the ease of expense tracking and project management
> 
> **Cons**: it is difficult to convert foreign currency
> 
> easy to use, strong visuals and project management tools

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### "Great for profitability" — 4.0/5

> **Mylene** | *July 30, 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Great to assist in project profitability
> 
> **Cons**: Very hard to learn, a lot of updates which is great but challenging
> 
> a necessary tool for business growth, happy we did it\!

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### "Core review" — 5.0/5

> **Richard** | *May 16, 2024* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Ease of use and compatibility with our work.
> 
> **Cons**: Not sure I have used all the functionality yet, there may be something but haven't found it yet

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