Stop paying more for software that does less.

Built only for architecture and engineering firms, Factor AE is designed around the way projects are actually run for just $30 per user a month.

Factor AE vs Deltek Ajera

Stop paying more
 for software that does less.

Built only for architecture and engineering firms, Factor AE is designed around the way projects are actually run for just $30 per user a month.

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“I was on the search for a better project management system and when I found Factor, it was so great to finally see a beautifully-designed, user-friendly, simple software built just for my industry. The customer service was amazing and made us feel so at-ease in the onboarding process. We really appreciate that they are always releasing new features and it is constantly improving. 

We couldn't be happier that we made the switch to Factor.”

Semple Brown Design Migrated 
from Deltek Ajera
 to Factor

Why A/E firms are switching
to Factor from Deltek Ajera

See why Factor is the better choice for architecture and engineering firms.

Why Architects & Engineers Choose Factor AE

Flexible Project Setup With Budget & Timeline Information

No more scrambling for reports or telling clients you'll have to get back to them. Get at-a-glance project summaries with just a few clicks.

Phase-level breakdowns

Timeline and budget planning

Fixed fee, hourly, and non-billable distinctions

Sub-consultant management

Simplify Collaboration with the Messaging Center

The Factor messaging center provides a central repository for all project-related communication. 

Seamlessly integrated project management tools

Real-time chat for faster decision-making 

Immediate notifications to prevent unread messages

Organize discussions & updates by project

Quick, Easy-to-Customize & Detailed Invoicing

Prepare invoices in just a few clicks and take the effort, headaches, and guesswork out of invoicing.

Guided invoice preparation

Custom invoice design

2-step approval workflow

QuickBooks integration

Resource Scheduling for Project Planning & Execution

Manage people, projects, hours, and dates with the visual calendar and better forecast revenue, hiring needs, and more.

View employee availability & PTO

Easily visualize gaps in work

Revenue forecasting

Track time logged vs scheduled

Time & Expense Tracking That Isn't Time-Consuming

Factor makes time entry as painless as possible for employees to enter, managers to review, and administrators to invoice.

Simple and intuitive time entry

Expense tracking

Copy any entry

Timesheet review and approval

Factor-10 Implementation Timeline

Initial Meeting

Meet your Product Specialist to setup Factor for your current project needs.

Meet your Product Specialist to setup Factor for your current project needs.

Initial Meeting

Import your projects via a simple, customizable process.

Project Import

Project Import

Import your projects via a simple, customizable process.

Enter budgets for your phases and log previously bills to track current status.

Budget

Budget

Enter budgets for your phases and log previously bills to track current status.

Start logging time and expenses so you can bill for in-progress work.

Time Entry Training

Time Entry Training

Start logging time and expenses so you can bill for in-progress work.

Run your first batch of invoices in Factor alongside your Product Specialist.

Run Invoices

Run Invoices

Run your first batch of invoices in Factor alongside your Product Specialist.

In 5 easy steps, your team can be using Factor with no downtime on your end.

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Simplify Project Management 
& Improve Financial Results

Schedule a demo with one of our experts and see how Factor addresses the needs of your A/E firm without being overly complex.

Simplify Project Management 
& Improve Financial Results

Request a Demo

Schedule a demo with one of our experts and see how Factor addresses the needs of your engineering firm without being overly complex.

Factor AE vs Deltek Ajera