Projectworks vs. BQE Core
One intelligent platform for time tracking, resourcing, invoicing, and forecasting — built for professional services firms ready to see the full financial picture.
Why firms choose us over BQE CORE:
- Margin forecasting that shows profitability before projects close
- Native two-way Xero and QuickBooks sync
- Visual resource planning with heatmaps and capacity views
- Dedicated implementation support — fast implementation
 Rating |   | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
Ease of use | 8.7 | 8.5 |
Ease of setup | 8.1 | 7.3 |
Ease of admin | 8.8 | 7.8 |
Quality of support | 8.7 | 9.0 |
Resource Management | 8.1 | Not enough data |
Has the product been a good partner in doing business? | 9.5 | 8.4 |
Product direction (% positive) | 9.8 | 8.9 |
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
feature | | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
Timesheets |  Yes | Yes |
Make comments required | Yes | Yes |
Chrome start/stop timer extension | Yes |  No |
Log time directly from Jira or Azure DevOps | Yes | No |
feature | | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
Plan resources | Yes | Yes |
Heat map view of capacity | Yes | No |
Skills matrix filter | Yes | No |
Shadow resourcing (placeholders) | Yes | Yes |
Leave management | Yes | No |
feature | | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
Purchase orders | Yes | Yes |
Planned expenses | Yes | No |
Export expenses to Xero or QuickBooks as bills to pay | Yes | Yes |
Auto-sync with Xero and QuickBooks Online | Yes | No |
feature | | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
Create a revenue forecast | Yes | Yes |
Contributes to projected margin (profit) | Yes | Yes |
Can see cashflow forecast across companies | Yes | No |
feature | | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
Invoice T&M from timesheets | Yes | Yes |
Invoice fixed fee (and % based) | Yes | Yes |
WIP reporting | Yes | Yes |
Export invoices to Xero, QuickBooks, or MYOB | Yes | Yes |
Auto-sync with Xero or QuickBooks Online | Yes | No |
feature | | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
Project budgets | Yes | Yes |
Projected burn view | Yes | No |
Projected margin | Yes | Yes |
Custom fields | Yes | Yes |
Project Gantt charts | Yes | Yes |
Employee utilization | Yes | Yes |
feature | | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
Instant free trial | Yes | No |
Knowledge base | Yes | Yes |
Migration assistance | Yes | Yes |
Life-long support | Yes | Yes |
Global network of partners | Yes | Yes |
feature | | BQE Core |
|---|---|---|
User permissions | Yes | Yes |
Multiple billable rate options | Yes | Yes |
Multi-tenancy | Yes | No |
Built for the needs of modern professional service businesses
Projectworks connects every part of your business - time tracking, resourcing, billing, reporting – into one intelligent platform. With complete visibility across people, projects and profit, you’ll unleash your team’s expertise and grow your consulting firm with confidence.
Time and Expenses
Live, connected time and expense tracking forms a single source of truth for 360 project visibility. Built for consulting firms.
Manage Resources
Plan and assign resources with complete oversight. Get your consultants off the bench and maximise their billable time.
Invoicing
Pre-populated invoices sync seamlessly with your accounting software, saving you time and helping you get paid faster.
Report on Financials
You need project visibility. Ditch scattered, error-prone spreadsheets and track margin, utilization, and more in real time.
Access life-long support from our team of experts
We'll set your business up for success with comprehensive training, expert data migrations, and responsive ongoing support.
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Integrations that Eliminate Double Data Handling and Costly Human Error
Projectworks integrates directly with the most popular accounting, reporting, and HR systems, empowering your firm with one integrated workflow from quote to cash. Eliminate manual data entry, reduce errors, and keep your entire professional services ecosystem running smoothly.
