--- description: Detailed reviews on BQE CORE Suite based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare BQE CORE Suite with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: BQE CORE Suite Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Legal Billing Software](/directory/121/legal-billing/software) > [BQE CORE Suite](/software/90351/bqe-software) # BQE CORE Suite Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/90351/bqe-software Page: 1 / 33\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90351/bqe-software?page=2) > BQE CORE is a cloud-based software designed specifically for architecture and engineering firms. The platform integrates accounting, invoicing, project management, and resource planning features that streamline operations across entire organizations. BQE CORE enables firms to track time and expenses, manage projects profitably, and access real-time financial data through a centralized system that eliminates the need for multiple software solutions. > > Verdict: Rated **4.5/5** by 783 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.5/5** | 783 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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 Integration - Accounting Software - Accounts Payable Software - Accounts Receivable Software - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Attendance Tracking Software - 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 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 Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Legal Billing Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/121/legal-billing/software) ## Related Categories - [Legal Billing Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/121/legal-billing/software) - [Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/236/accounting/software) - [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/240/billing-invoicing/software) - [Time and Expense Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/264/time-tracking-expense/software) - [Professional Services Automation Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/331/professional-services-automation/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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They are constantly updating and improving the system. > > **Cons**: Updates sometimes cause lags the system, but if you sign up for updates they will let you know when they are doing them. > > We went from no project management system and manual accounting. This has improved our productivity and improved profits. ----- ### "BQE Core key to Business Operations" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *December 13, 2022* | Utilities | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: BQE Core is critical to the overall operation of our business. CORE allows us to charge time and expenses to different projects, in which we utilize CORE's invoicing suite to invoice customers in a timely manner. CORE's suite helps us manage cashflow and WIP better than we ever have before. > > **Cons**: CORE has moments where the platform loads very slowly. Invoices can be customized, but that comes at a cost. We would like for CORE to have the ability to allow it's customers to customize their own invoice templates. When a project has many phases, invoicing by master project is not possible. > > CORE allows us to operate efficiently as a business. Overall, the CORE product I would recommend to any business who relies on billable hours as their core business. The ability to invoice directly from the platform and customize project fields are nice features. ----- ### "Great invoicing platform for Time Based Civil Engineering" — 3.0/5 > **Melidee** | *February 1, 2024* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Time tracking; overall look of the invoices; tracking payments > > **Cons**: Needs to improve features like adding email to each project; being able to make notes only visible to us on an invoice; seeing payment dates while looking at invoice (this takes several steps by going to the project tab); CORE can be slow and I find I have to enter 2-3 times before it will respond (Server issue?); Being able to create our own "template" for what assignments need to be used when creating a project and there's more not specified here. ----- ### "CORE is a real time saver \!" — 5.0/5 > **Steven** | *August 3, 2022* | Insurance Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Using CORE to invoice our clients has freed up so much of my time I'm afraid I could have streamlined myself out of a job. Billing previews that used to take days are now done in hours. The time to create invoices and submit them for approval takes about 25% of the time before CORE. Easy to learn and a breeze to use. > > **Cons**: ORE is a very complex software system to set up, but once we worked out all of the nuances and specifications, this software rocks\! > > Implementation took longer than expected but has proved worth the extra time to get it right. ----- ### "Great Tool for Time Tracking\!" — 5.0/5 > **Jess** | *September 3, 2024* | Architecture & Planning | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It breaks down each of my projects clearly and I can directly see where all of my time is going\! It offers a lot of control. > > **Cons**: It did not feel very user-friendly initially, but I caught on after some questions asked to my coworkers\! > > Overall has been a very positive experience using BQE CORE Suite. It allows for clear communication between myself and my team leadership, so there is no question about where my time is going and how long a task took to complete. ----- Page: 1 / 33\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90351/bqe-software?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/90351/bqe-software) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data