Factor AE vs. BQE
BQE tries to do it all, which leaves A&E firms with complexity they don’t need. Factor AE keeps things simple with tools built for how you actually work, all for $30 per user/month.
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Why architects & engineers choose Factor over BQE.
Factor is built for A&E firms who need more control with less complexity.
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“BQE was costing me $2,500 a month for the modules I wanted, and I wasn’t using it to solve problems. I found Factor AE and did my analysis, and in about 2.5 years I would be in the green on the cost benefit ratio of switching.”
Nathan Jurmu
+50% cut
in admin time, making more time for engineering.
80-90 projects
completed annually with clear, real-time progress tracking.
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BQE isn’t working.
More work than it’s worth.
Firms find BQE heavy, hard to navigate, and bogged down with unnecessary steps to do simple tasks.
Project setup is confusing.
Each phase is treated as a separate project, creating extra work to manage budgets and reports.
Customization comes at a cost.
Changes to invoices or reports often require extra fees and long wait times, making it harder to get the visibility you need.
Go ahead, compare for yourself:
Built for A&E firms
Purpose-built for architecture and engineering firms with tools that connect projects, time, and billing in one place.
Markets itself for A&E, but was built for all professional services, so it often feels bloated and overly complex.
Transparency & pricing
Simple, transparent pricing at $30 per user/month, with onboarding and customization included.
Modular pricing that requires multiple quotes and often hides extra costs for setup or reports.
QuickBooks integration
Our two-way, real-time QBO sync keeps your accounting data accurate and eliminates duplicate entry.
Limited one way QBO integration that often leads to incomplete or inconsistent data.
Onboarding & support
Get fast, responsive support with consultative onboarding, weekly training, and help from A&E specialists who understand your firm.
Many firms report slow, inconsistent support that leaves them waiting for answers.
Built for A&E firms
Purpose-built for architecture and engineering firms with tools that connect projects, time, and billing in one place.
Transparency & pricing
Simple, transparent pricing at $30 per user/month, with onboarding and customization included.
QuickBooks integration
Our two-way, real-time QBO sync keeps your accounting data accurate and eliminates duplicate entry.
Onboarding & support
Get fast, responsive support with consultative onboarding, weekly training, and help from A&E specialists who understand your firm.
Built for A&E firms
Markets itself for A&E, but was built for all professional services, so it often feels bloated and overly complex.
Transparency & pricing
Modular pricing that requires multiple quotes and often hides extra costs for setup or reports.
QuickBooks integration
Limited one way QBO integration that often leads to incomplete or inconsistent data.
Onboarding & support
Many firms report slow, inconsistent support that leaves them waiting for answers.
Easy project setup built for A&E teams.
Because Factor is designed for how A&E firms really work, project setup feels natural and familiar without the confusing structures found in other tools.
A dashboard you will not find anywhere else.
See firm-wide and project health in one dashboard. The Pulse delivers an intersection of real-time data you will not find anywhere else.
Custom invoice templates made for A&E firms.
Unlimited custom invoice templates specific to A&E needs at no extra charge, so you get faster billing, fewer errors, and clearer client communication.
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Implementation made easy with experts by your side.
"When I first did my onboarding, they were super helpful. They customized my invoices, added in all my clients, and did a lot of the work to get me going. That was huge."
Nate Jurmu
Owner/President, Jurmu Engineering
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Most firms are up and running with time entry in weeks and invoicing by the next billing cycle
"I would recommend Factor for anyone in the industry.”
In one quick call, we’ll show you a simpler way to run projects and get paid faster.
“I've worked with software platforms for 20+ years, and Factor has been my best experience of having a platform that will listen to you and is just as invested in us as we are in us.”
Betsy Koch
operations manager