Factor AE vs. Monograph
Factor makes it simple to track projects, manage subconsultants, and create
customized invoices for just $30 per user/month.

Why architects & engineers choose
Factor over Monograph.
Factor is built for A&E firms who need more control with less complexity.
Monograph isn’t working.
Looks great, stops short.
Clean design, but not flexible enough for growing teams.
No real customization.
Invoices and reports can’t be tailored to how your firm actually works.
Limited support.
No consultative onboarding or ongoing guidance when teams need help most.
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.
Built by architects for small firms that work one specific way. If your process is different or more complex, you will hit limits fast.
Flexibility & customization
We learn how your firm works, then tailor phases, budgets, and invoices to match, with setup and customizations included at no extra cost.
One size fits all setup that cannot adapt to complex projects or unique reporting needs.
QuickBooks integration
Our two-way QuickBooks Online sync updates in real time so your accounting data stays accurate with no duplicate entry.
One-way sync that requires manual updates and double entry to keep data consistent.
Onboarding & support
We guide you from day one with consultative onboarding, weekly training, and responsive support from A&E specialists.
No guided onboarding or continued support once you sign up.

Built for A&E firms
Purpose-built for architecture and engineering firms with tools that connect projects, time, and billing in one place.
Flexibility & customization
We learn how your firm works, then tailor phases, budgets, and invoices to match, with setup and customizations included at no extra cost.
QuickBooks integration
Our two-way QuickBooks Online sync updates in real time so your accounting data stays accurate with no duplicate entry.
Onboarding & support
We guide you from day one with consultative onboarding, weekly training, and responsive support from A&E specialists.

Built for A&E firms
Built by architects for small firms that work one specific way. If your process is different or more complex, you will hit limits fast.
Flexibility & customization
One size fits all setup that cannot adapt to complex projects or unique reporting needs.
QuickBooks integration
One-way sync that requires manual updates and double entry to keep data consistent.
Onboarding & support
No guided onboarding or continued support once you sign up.
Customization without the added costs.
Get the customization you need without the high price tag. Set up your account your way and get premium onboarding and support included at a cost that works for all firms.

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.

Clear invoices with built-in online payments.
Show clients exactly what they need to see with clear invoices. Use built-in online payments to keep billing smooth and improve cash flow.

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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
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
Frequently asked questions about Factor AE vs Monograph
Factor AE is purpose built for architecture and engineering firms with tools that connect projects, time, and billing in one place. Monograph looks great, but it stops short for growing or more complex teams.
Yes. You get unlimited invoicing templates and unlimited custom reports and project fields included at no extra cost. Monograph offers limited customization.
Factor AE provides a two-way, real-time sync with QuickBooks Online for clients, projects, invoices, payments, and items, so there is no duplicate entry. Monograph often requires manual updates to keep data aligned.
Factor AE includes consultative onboarding from A&E industry experts, implementation in weeks, weekly training webinars, quick responsive support, and ongoing user feedback sessions. Monograph offers lighter guidance with no continued support once you sign up.
Factor AE delivers clear invoices with built-in online payments and a real-time dashboard that shows firm wide and project health, including utilization, WIP, AR, and backlog. Monograph does not offer the same depth for A&E teams.

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