Product identity on this preserved route
This profile covers Kojo, formerly Agora. Kojo documents that former name; the legacy route slug is retained. The slug does not establish any relationship with a different product called TruMethods.
Notice evidence reviewed 2026-10-07. Kojo product announcement identifies former Agora Systems name
What it is
2018
Source: pitchbook.com: What it isNot verified from available source evidence: Category Desc, Target User, Ownership. Unavailable evidence is not a negative product verdict.
Pricing & cost
Quote-only custom subscription model based on contractor size (annual construction volume and foreman count) and selected modules (Procurement, Warehouse Materials, Accounts Payable, Prefab, Tool Tracking, Finance). Subscription plans include unlimited users and unlimited data.
Source: usekojo.com: Pricing & costPricing is non-public and provided exclusively through custom quotes. Subscriptions scale according to contractor revenue and chosen modules. Third-party software database Itqlick estimates a starting price of $100 per user/month, though Kojo's official pricing page specifies an unlimited user structure.
Source: forconstructionpros.com: Pricing & costAPI and EDI integrations with accounting, ERP, and project management systems (such as Procore, QuickBooks, and Sage) are offered within customized subscription plans. Separate standalone API fee schedules are not publicly disclosed.
Source: usekojo.com: Pricing & costNot verified from available source evidence: Implementation Cost. Unavailable evidence is not a negative product verdict.
API & data access
Kojo supports data export and import features through file-based options and pre-built system syncs. Users can import and export Bills of Materials (BOM) and requisitions via CSV files, transmit catalog and price list files via CSV or TXT format, download raw EDI transaction log files from the Kojo Vendor Integration Portal, and automatically sync purchase order and invoice data directly into connected ERP/accounting platforms.
Source: usekojo.com: API & data accessNot verified from available source evidence: Has API. Unavailable evidence is not a negative product verdict.
Native AI features
Kojo's native AI capabilities focus specifically on materials procurement, inventory optimization, and accounts payable automation for trade contractors. Key shipped features include the Kojo Intelligence Layer (GA September 2023), powered by OpenAI's GPT-4 and Hugging Face transformer models to analyze purchasing history and vendor availability; AI-powered Automated Invoice Matching in Kojo AP (GA March 2023); and an AI-powered procurement suite (GA April 2025) offering multi-supplier pricing comparison, material cost/availability forecasting, and automated purchasing recommendations.
Source: businesswire.com: Native AI featuresKojo does not offer native AI-powered dispatching, field labor routing, or job scheduling features. Its product scope is strictly dedicated to materials management, purchasing, tool tracking, and AP operations.
Source: usekojo.com: Native AI featuresNot verified from available source evidence: AI Finance, AI Assistant Or MCP. Unavailable evidence is not a negative product verdict.
Integrations & ecosystem
Kojo integrates directly and natively with major construction accounting and ERP systems, including QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Sage 100 Contractor, Sage 300 CRE, Sage Intacct, FOUNDATION, Acumatica, CMiC, Deltek ComputerEase, eCMS, Access COINS Evo, Viewpoint Spectrum, and Viewpoint Vista. For field and project management (PM), Kojo natively integrates with Procore and Autodesk Construction Cloud (BIM 360 / Autodesk Build). These field-to-accounting integrations are native direct integrations built and maintained by Kojo, automatically syncing purchase orders, 3-way matched invoices, commitments, and job cost data across systems without requiring third-party middleware.
Source: usekojo.com: Integrations & ecosystemKojo does not maintain an open public app marketplace or developer partner directory for third-party apps to build onto its platform. It maintains a directory of native software/supplier integrations and industry association partners (such as NECA, ABC, and CFMA) on its website. Additionally, Kojo operates as a listed partner app on third-party marketplaces, including the Procore App Marketplace, Sage Intacct Marketplace, and Trimble App Marketplace.
Source: usekojo.com: Integrations & ecosystemAgave, a construction-specific unified API platform, explicitly supports integration with Kojo to sync project and procurement data with backend ERPs. Merge.dev does not currently list or support Kojo in its unified API directory.
Source: useagave.com: Integrations & ecosystemAccounting fit & implementation
Supports accrual accounting workflows by generating purchase orders, receiving logs, and 3-way matched invoices that sync committed costs directly into the contractor's general ledger/ERP.
Source: globenewswire.com: Accounting fit & implementationNo. Onboarding and implementation are provided directly by Kojo's internal Customer Success and onboarding staff rather than requiring a third-party paid implementer or Value-Added Reseller (VAR).
Source: usekojo.com: Accounting fit & implementationNot verified from available source evidence: Certified Payroll, WIP POC Support, Implementation Time. Unavailable evidence is not a negative product verdict.
Adoption & market position
Kojo (formerly Agora) is a leading specialized materials procurement and inventory management SaaS platform for U.S. trade contractors (including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and roofing) and self-perform general contractors.
Source: research.contrary.com: Adoption & market positionServes over 500 major trade contractors and has powered nearly 50,000 construction projects across North America, processing over $3 billion annually in materials order volume.
Source: usekojo.com: Adoption & market positionNot verified from available source evidence: Momentum. Unavailable evidence is not a negative product verdict.
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