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# BQE CORE Suite

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> BQE CORE transforms the way Professional Service firms manage performance, people, project lifecycles, workflows, forecasts \&amp; budgets. 
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 787 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses BQE CORE Suite?

With more than 400,000 users worldwide, BQE CORE is trusted by Architects, Engineers, Construction Designers, Consultants, Interior Designers, Accountants, Legal Professionals, Contractors, and more.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 787 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

- Accounting
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Approval Workflow
- Calendar Management
- Case Management
- Case Notes
- Client Management
- Client Portal
- Core Accounting
- Cost Estimating
- Cost Management
- Customer Statements
- Document Management
- Due Date Tracking
- Employee Database
- Employee Management
- Expense Tracking
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Reporting
- For AEC Industry
- Income & Balance Sheet
- Invoice Management
- Invoice Processing
- Leave Tracking
- Legal Case Management
- Mobile Access
- Mobile Payments
- Overtime Calculation
- Payment Collection
- Payment Processing
- Profit/Loss Statement
- Progress Reports
- Project Management
- 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
- Time & Expense Tracking
- Time Tracking
- Timesheet Management
- Transaction Management
- Workflow Automation
- Workflow Management

... and 47 more features

## Integrations (15 total)

- 8am AffiniPay
- 8am LawPay
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- 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
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

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

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## Reviews

### "Boosting Productivity with Intuitive Project Management Solutions" — 5.0/5

> **Montasir** | *13 January 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
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> **Pros**: It is an intuitive and powerful tool that simplifies project management, time tracking, and expense management for small to midsize businesses. Its user-friendly interface, customizable dashboards, and real-time insights boost efficiency and streamline operations.
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> **Cons**: Nothing came to my mind at this moment. It is very user friendly
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> CORE’s ability to handle project budgets and automate tasks makes it a valuable asset for improving productivity and organization.

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### "Speed up time and expense tracking, easy all-in-one system\!" — 5.0/5

> **Sydney** | *9 June 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Able to implement it quickly, and my team caught on quick with training. It was not as painful to switch from our previous processes as we expected.
> 
> **Cons**: There have been some minor bugs but we were never without anything for an extended amount of time and customer service has been very helpful.
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> Overall our company is very satisfied with the use of CORE. We have become much more efficient in our operations and allowing more of our employee's time to be not only used for more important things than tedious admin work, but also easier to view and project their day to day tasks.

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### "An elegant tool for expense management" — 4.0/5

> **Gideon** | *20 March 2025* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The software is simple and easy to use. Recording expenses using the platform is much easier. BQR CORE also enbles us to quickly track and control our expenses in real-time.
> 
> **Cons**: I appreciate services of the product. It is worth it.
> 
> The software has automated our daily operations and saved us alot of time. Tye product is a game changer.

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### "Recommended" — 5.0/5

> **Vicky** | *13 January 2025* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It is very easy to use. And lots of functions
> 
> **Cons**: nothing I really don't like. It is all good.

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### "Helps Me Focus on the Business End" — 5.0/5

> **Tim** | *21 November 2024* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It's easy to navigate and find what you need.  This is an important aspect because I don't want to have to spend a lot of time trying to navigate my way around.
> 
> **Cons**: One minor complaint is that sometimes my time entries double up for no reason.  This can lead to confusion within our payroll department.
> 
> Overall, I find the suite to be very helpful for what I need it for.  It allows me to focus on my work without stressing about this aspect of the business.  I more-often-than-not trust that things are taken care of properly and effectively.

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