Factor AE vs. Deltek Ajera
Deltek Ajera can feel heavy and dated. Factor AE keeps things simple at $30 per user/month.
Plus, we never charge extra for custom reports or invoices.
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Why architects & engineers choose Factor over Deltek.
Factor is built for A&E firms who need more control with less complexity.
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"Factor was 1/10th the price of a Deltek solution.That's one thing that stuck out in my mind and I heard some real horror stories about Deltek. Hands down Factor was the best way to go.”
Clint Rabe
1/10th
the cost of Deltek.
32 hrs/mo
Time savings in Factor project management and reporting compared to QuickBooks.
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Deltek isn’t working.
Outdated and hard to use.
Firms say Deltek Ajera feels dated and overly complicated, often requiring outside consultants just to get started.
Slow, expensive setup.
Implementation can take months and cost thousands in consulting fees before teams ever log in.
Customization costs extra.
Even small invoice or report changes come with added fees and long turnaround times.
Go ahead, compare for yourself:
Integration & flexibility
Our two-way, real-time QBO sync keeps your accounting data accurate and up to date while giving your firm the freedom to use the tools that work best for you.
Firms often feel stuck in a rigid all in one system that limits flexibility and requires extra manual work to keep data consistent.
Performance & efficiency
Fast, modern, and built for the way A&E teams actually work, so projects move forward without lag, confusion, or extra steps.
Known for being slow and cumbersome, requiring manual effort to pull reports or find key data.
Pricing transparency
Simple, transparent pricing at $30 per user each month with onboarding and customization included.
Complicated modular pricing that hides extra costs for setup, training, and custom templates.
Onboarding & support
Quick, responsive help from A&E specialists who understand your workflows, with consultative onboarding that guides your firm through every stage.
Support is often slow or hard to reach, leaving firms waiting for answers or turning to consultants for help.
Integration & flexibility
Our two-way, real-time QBO sync keeps your accounting data accurate and up to date while giving your firm the freedom to use the tools that work best for you.
Performance & efficiency
Fast, modern, and built for the way A&E teams actually work, so projects move forward without lag, confusion, or extra steps.
Pricing transparency
Simple, transparent pricing at $30 per user each month with onboarding and customization included.
Onboarding & support
Quick, responsive help from A&E specialists who understand your workflows, with consultative onboarding that guides your firm through every stage.
Integration & flexibility
Firms often feel stuck in a rigid all in one system that limits flexibility and requires extra manual work to keep data consistent.
Performance & efficiency
Known for being slow and cumbersome, requiring manual effort to pull reports or find key data.
Pricing transparency
Complicated modular pricing that hides extra costs for setup, training, and custom templates.
Onboarding & support
Support is often slow or hard to reach, leaving firms waiting for answers or turning to consultants for help.
One system your entire firm can get behind.
A connected system your entire firm will actually use. Easy for your team to pick up and built to keep projects, people, and billing aligned.
No more paying for unused features.
Stop paying for a system you only use a fraction of. Factor delivers the essential project management tools missing in Deltek.
Easy invoicing built for A&E firms.
A&E specific invoicing made simple. Bill the way your firm needs and sync everything directly to QuickBooks Online for smooth, accurate accounting.
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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.
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“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