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BillQuick Core

Tracks time, billing, and project management for professional service businesses.

Our take: This product is BQE Core, the cloud successor to BillQuick, which BQE no longer actively sells.

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ReviewedPricing: Free Trial
7.4 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
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The bottom line

The go-to all-in-one platform for A/E/C and professional-service firms that need billable-hour rigor, project financials, and invoicing in one place.

Our score

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Community ratings

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G2
4.3 out of 5
440+ reviews
Capterra
4.5 out of 5
780+ reviews

4.4 / 5 aggregate · across 2 sources

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isBQE Core — time tracking, billing, and project management for professional-service firms (formerly BillQuick).
Our takeThis product is BQE Core, the cloud successor to BillQuick, which BQE no longer actively sells.
It serves architects, engineers, consultants, attorneys, and other professional-services firms. Pricing is custom/quote-based rather than a flat $29/user/month. BQE Core bundles time tracking, billing, project management, and optional add-on modules (accounting, CRM, HR, payroll) into a single modular platform with a modern, highly rated UX.
Why we rate itBQE Core earns strong user ratings (9.6/10 across 60+ reviews) thanks to a genuinely intuitive interface, fast support (avg 90-second wait), and deep project-billing workflows that generic tools can't match.
The addition of embedded payroll in 2024–2025 closes a long-standing gap.
The catchPricing opacity is a real friction — no public rates mean every evaluation requires a sales call.
Modular add-ons can push total cost well above entry-level, and the platform is overkill (and undersupported) for teams beyond ~100 employees.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • A/E/C firms needing phase-level project billing and Gantt tracking
  • Consulting practices that want time-to-invoice automation
  • Firms requiring DCAA compliance for government contract work
Not good for
  • Non-professional-service businesses (retail, e-commerce, manufacturing)
  • Enterprises with 100+ employees needing full ERP depth
  • Teams that want transparent, self-serve pricing without a sales process
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Moderate: demo and custom quote required before signup; onboarding assisted by BQE's training library (webinars, guides), but initial project and billing setup takes days not minutes.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Per-user costs compound at 50+ seats; reporting customization and payroll limitations surface as firms grow past ~100 staff.
  3. Walled garden
    Moderate: QuickBooks/Xero integrations exist, but project financial data and billing workflows are deeply embedded in BQE Core — migration out requires significant data export effort.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, try it on the official site.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this core software handle time tracking, billing, and invoicing for professional services?

It records time, tracks billable hours, and generates invoices for professional services firms.

Does this time and billing software help professionals track hours and manage invoicing?

Yes, this time and billing software helps professionals log hours, manage expenses, and generate invoices accurately and efficiently.

How does BillQuick Core help in tracking time, expenses, and billing for professional services?

BillQuick Core tracks time, expenses, and billing for professional services, streamlining invoicing and financial management.

How does this project accounting software manage time, expenses, and billing for professional services?

Project accounting software manages time, expenses, and billing by tracking project costs, invoicing clients, and generating financial reports for professional services.

How can businesses use this platform to track time, billing, and project costs efficiently?

Businesses can track employee hours, project costs, and billing while generating invoices and reports for accurate financial management.

Alternatives

  • Step up

    Deltek Vantagepoint for larger A/E firms needing full ERP, resource management, and CRM at enterprise scale.

  • Lighter alternative

    Harvest for smaller consulting teams that need time tracking and invoicing without project management complexity.

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