--- description: Review of BQE CORE Suite Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: BQE CORE Suite | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Higher Education Software](/directory/4253/higher-education/software) > [BQE CORE Suite](/software/37091/bqe-core-project-management) # BQE CORE Suite Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/37091/bqe-core-project-management Page: 1 / 33\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/37091/bqe-core-project-management?page=2) > People and projects are the core of your professional service firm. That’s why BQE Software created BQE CORE, an intuitive professional services automation solution that gives you complete visibility and control over projects, financials, clients, performance, and staff utilisation. BQE CORE centralises and streamlines how teams enter and use accounting, time \& expense tracking, billing, reporting, and project management details. This allows you to accurately stay within scope and budget, plan, and make quick and informed decisions. Run Your Business from a Single Platform ● Use smart, customisable dashboards with actionable intelligence ● Monitor projects and have tighter control over budgets and profitability ● Automate the entire billing process to improve cash flow ● Easily capture every hour for projects, overhead and time off with pre-filled timesheets and in-built timers ● Quickly take action with clear, easy-to-understand, schedulable reports ● Manage your business no matter where you are with native iOS and Android apps ● Win more clients with CORE CRM ● Focus on the “Human” and develop talent with BQE CORE HR BQE CORE offers integration with various third-party accounting software and certified partnerships with popular software such as QuickBooks Online, MYOB AccountRight Live, Dropbox, Google Drive, Stripe, Office 365, Power BI, and more\! With more than 400,000 users worldwide, BQE CORE is trusted by leading architects, engineers, accountants, lawyers, IT specialists, and business consultants. The scalable system is suited for small to large-sized professional services firms looking for a solution with a wide range of features and integrations at a modest price. BQE CORE pricing is built in a modular fashion and lets you buy only the modules you need. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 792 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 792 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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 - API - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Attendance Tracking - Audit Trail - Automatic Billing - Automatic Time Capture - Bank Reconciliation - Batch Processing - Benefits Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Billable Items Tracking - Billing & Invoicing ## Integrations (15 total) - 8am AffiniPay - 8am LawPay - ArchiSnapper - Box - Dropbox - 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 - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Higher Education Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4253/higher-education/software) ## Related Categories - [Higher Education Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4253/higher-education/software) - [Expense Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/427/expense-management/software) - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/404/time-attendance/software) - [Leave Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3926/absence-management/software) - [Farm Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/289/agriculture-software/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The reporting and visibility into project performance are also valuable for making better business decisions. > > **Cons**: The biggest challenge is that the platform offers many features, which can make it feel overwhelming for new users. The learning curve can be higher during initial setup, and some workflows could be simplified to make navigation more intuitive. > > My overall experience with BQE CORE Suite has been positive. It is a comprehensive platform that helps streamline project management, time tracking, billing, and financial operations. The system provides useful tools for improving productivity and maintaining better visibility into business activities. With proper onboarding and training, it can be a valuable solution for organizations looking to manage their operations more efficiently. ----- ### "Excellent Software for Architects" — 5.0/5 > **Colby** | *18 April 2026* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The simplicity of logging hours, sorting the task, and being able to add notes for accurate billing and invoicing. > > **Cons**: Not being able to read longer titles on projects. Sometimes the discipline I am billing is at the very end, and I am unable to see which one until I has already logged it. > > BQE Core suite offers more education than any other platform I’ve used to manage projects, hours, and billing. ----- ### "BQE Core - Time and Billing" — 5.0/5 > **Tanya** | *31 August 2021* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Time management for projects along with tracking time for payroll > > **Cons**: Some of the reporting features have to be worked at to come to the desired result. ----- ### "My BQE personal review" — 5.0/5 > **Ahmed** | *20 June 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: That it's a platform designed specifically for architecture and engineering and professional services firms > > **Cons**: What I like least about it that it replaced older legacy platforms like billquick and archi office I was adoring them too much > > My over all experience with BQE is absolutely amazing and I am 100 % satisfied since I started to use it ----- ### "BQE Core, a great product\!" — 5.0/5 > **Nick** | *6 January 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Simplifies Invoicing and Billing and enhances Project Management over Time Keeping. > > **Cons**: Implementation was a challenge primarily due to QBO, but sales expectations were different from reality. > > Been great, when there is an issue, the BQE Core team goes out of there way to fix it. ----- Page: 1 / 33\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/37091/bqe-core-project-management?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/37091/bqe-core-project-management) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data