Deltek ComputerEase

What it is

Category DescAccounting/ERP software (specifically purpose-built construction accounting and job-costing ERP with integrated project management, certified payroll, AIA billing, and field management capabilities) ↗

Target UserBuilt for small to mid-sized general contractors and specialty trade contractors (including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, demolition, and heavy highway/civil) across both commercial and residential construction sectors ↗

OwnershipAcquired; owned by Deltek, which is a subsidiary of public parent company Roper Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq/NYSE: ROP). ComputerEase was acquired by Deltek in August 2019. ↗

Founded Year1983 ↗

Pricing & cost

Pricing ModelQuote-only. Deltek does not publish public list prices for ComputerEase. Pricing is customized based on user seat count, deployment model, and selected modules. The base price includes core construction financials, with separate purchases required for add-on modules (e.g., field management, service management, equipment tracking) and third-party applications. ↗

Typical CostPricing is not publicly listed and requires a quote. Industry software analysts estimate typical costs ranging from $200 to $500 per user per month, with baseline/entry pricing starting around $5,000 depending on company size and module selection. ↗

Api Or Integration FeesDeltek does not publish standard API pricing. ComputerEase supports API access and third-party integrations (such as Procore, Viewpoint, and Fieldwire), but custom integrations, third-party connector tools (e.g., Agave), or developer support require separate subscription or technical assistance fees. ↗

Implementation CostImplementation costs are custom quote-only and not publicly listed as fixed dollar amounts. Upfront implementation, data migration, software customization, and user training fees are charged separately from recurring licensing costs. ↗

API & data access

Has ApiYes ↗

Api TypeREST ↗

Api Access GatingRequires ComputerEase version 24.3 or higher, an active CE Live installation, continuous internet access, and administrator setup in PW MAINT (Configure > API Management). Access tokens/keys are generated per authorized user/company. ↗

Api LimitationsAPI access keys are valid for a maximum of 24 hours and must be rotated using a refresh token via the application key rotation endpoint. Endpoint data resides in an independent API database populated via periodic synchronization (e.g., job totals sync hourly). Not all data endpoints currently support write-back updates to master records. ↗

Data Export OptionsQTool report exports (CSV, Excel, Text & Tabs, Lotus), module-specific report exports (e.g., Payroll, 941, W-2/W-3, State Unemployment), grid view list exports to CSV, automated scheduled report books delivered via email, and direct database access via ODBC. ↗

Native AI features

Ai Features SummaryDeltek ComputerEase provides specific native AI and automation capabilities primarily focused on financial processing and mobile field operations. Key native features include Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) / OCR for Accounts Payable invoice capture and field expense processing, alongside the OpenAI-powered Deltek Dela digital assistant in ComputerEase Field 5.0 for voice and text time/expense management. However, ComputerEase does not offer native AI features for dispatching, estimating, call handling/CSR, or a native Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. ↗

Ai DispatchDeltek ComputerEase does not offer native AI-powered dispatching or scheduling. Its Service Management and Field Mobility modules utilize standard digital calendar boards, manual job routing, and rules-based mobile schedule tracking without AI/machine learning route optimization or automated predictive dispatch. ↗

Ai FinanceIn March 2024, Deltek released ComputerEase 24.1 featuring native Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) / AI-powered OCR for Accounts Payable (AP) Invoices, enabling automated scanning and auto-population of voucher data into ComputerEase. This builds upon ICR expense capture in ComputerEase Field and integrates with ComputerEase Payments for automated AR click-to-pay and AP invoice approval workflows (Status: Shipped/GA). ↗

Ai Assistant Or McpDeltek integrated its OpenAI-powered digital assistant, Dela, into ComputerEase Field 5.0 (April 2026 release). Dela supports voice-default and text chat for field staff to create/query time entries, log expenses, and check field logs (Status: Shipped/GA). Deltek ComputerEase does not offer a native Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, though third-party AI platforms (such as Beiing Human or dltHub) provide external MCP server integrations connecting to the ComputerEase API. ↗

Integrations & ecosystem

Accounting IntegrationsDeltek ComputerEase is a standalone construction accounting software and ERP system (encompassing general ledger, job costing, payroll, AP/AR, and subcontract management), rather than an add-on that connects to external general accounting tools such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or Foundation. It serves as the primary accounting system of record. Field and PM systems connect into Deltek ComputerEase to transfer budgets, job costs, change orders, and invoices. Deltek provides a natively built and maintained integration for Procore as well as Deltek Replicon (for time tracking). Integrations with other field, PM, and procurement tools—such as Autodesk Build, Kojo, hh2, and Field Materials—rely on third-party connectors or integration platforms. ↗

MarketplaceDeltek maintains an official partner directory and marketplace through the Deltek Partner Network ('Find a Partner' directory), which allows users to filter by product, including ComputerEase, to find technology integration partners and marketplace applications. Additionally, ComputerEase integrations are listed on third-party app marketplaces, such as the Procore App Marketplace and Autodesk Construction Cloud Marketplace. ↗

Unified Api SupportDeltek ComputerEase is supported by Agave, a unified API platform for construction data, which connects on-premise and single-tenant hosted ComputerEase instances to project management tools like Autodesk Build and Procore via API and ODBC access. Merge.dev does not support Deltek ComputerEase (its unified accounting API focuses on horizontal cloud platforms like QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, and Xero). ↗

Accounting fit & implementation

Certified PayrollDeltek ComputerEase supports certified payroll and prevailing wage natively within its built-in payroll module, providing WH-347 certified reporting, fringe benefit calculations, union tracking, and prevailing wage rate notifications. Deltek also offers an optional managed Payroll Service for outsourced compliance support. ↗

Accounting MethodSupports accrual accounting, including standard GAAP accrual and specialized construction revenue recognition methods (percentage-of-completion and completed-contract basis), as well as cash-basis tracking. ↗

Wip Poc SupportSupports Work in Progress (WIP) reporting and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting natively, allowing contractors to track real-time job costs, percentage complete, estimated cost-to-finish, and overbilling/underbilling. ↗

Implementation TimeImplementation typically takes several weeks to a few months (generally 1 to 3 months depending on contractor size, system complexity, and data migration scope). ↗

Requires ImplementerYes, onboarding typically involves paid implementation services, either through Deltek's in-house Professional Services team or certified Solutions Partners / VARs for configuration, data migration, and training. ↗

Adoption & market position

Market PositionDeltek ComputerEase holds a strong market position as a dedicated construction accounting, job costing, AIA billing, and project management solution designed specifically for small-to-midsized general, specialty, and trade contractors across North America. ↗

Customer ScaleMore than 6,000 contractors and construction firms in North America rely on Deltek ComputerEase. ↗

MomentumAcquired by Deltek in 2019, ComputerEase is a mature legacy platform currently undergoing modernization. While its roots lie in desktop and on-premise architecture with an older interface—causing some growth-oriented contractors to migrate to native-cloud ERPs—Deltek has transitioned the product toward cloud-hosted deployments, web-based usage, and mobile field integration. It retains high customer loyalty (reported at 96% renewal) and steady adoption among contractors scaling beyond generic platforms like QuickBooks. ↗