Deltek Costpoint
mid-rangeby Deltek (Roper Technologies)
ERP for project-based government contractors and A&E firms
Starting price
$75/user/mo
per user / mo
Company size
51–5,000 employees
ideal fit
Go-live
4–9 months
typical timeline
Total project cost
$80K–$400K
software + implementation
Best for: Government contractors, A&E firms, and project-centric businesses
30,000+ users at government contractors, A&E firms, and consulting companies
What is Deltek Costpoint?
Deltek Costpoint is a project-based ERP built to help government contractors and project-centric businesses manage finances, projects, and resources from one system. It tracks labor, material, and overhead costs against individual projects, and combines project budgeting, scheduling, and financial reporting so contract-driven organizations can control costs and coordinate delivery. Costpoint is especially well suited to construction, engineering, and manufacturing firms, and the industries listed further down this page. Deltek positions Costpoint as its ERP for larger government contractors, with Deltek Vantagepoint serving as the lighter-weight option for smaller AEC and professional-services firms in the same product family.
Deltek Costpoint
User Interface
A closer look at how Deltek Costpoint is laid out: Executive Dashboard, Aged AR Report, CRM Opportunity, Project Setup, Budget vs Actual, Resource Utilization, Timesheet Entry, Interactive Billing, GL Reporting, and Project Reporting.
Pros & Cons
Best-in-class DCAA-compliant project accounting
Strong government contract management (FAR/DFARS)
Excellent resource planning and time/expense tracking
Deep A&E and professional services editions
Very niche — not suited for manufacturing or retail
No ecommerce module
Can be expensive when adding all modules
UI feels dated in some older modules
Module Strengths
●●● Strong · ●●○ Moderate · ●○○ Basic
View full pricing, implementation costs & get a quoteSee the full modules breakdownIs Deltek Costpoint the right fit?
The scenario that decides whether Deltek Costpoint's government-contracting depth is the right starting point — or whether a lighter Deltek product or a different ERP fits better.
Runs government contracts and needs project accounting built around FAR/DFARS contract management and DCAA-oriented cost tracking
Deltek CostpointIs a smaller AEC or professional-services firm that wants Deltek's project ERP without Costpoint's scale
Deltek VantagepointNeeds strong manufacturing or supply-chain functionality rather than project-based accounting
A different ERPWants built-in ecommerce out of the box
A different ERPRuns a business with fewer than 50 employees
A different ERP
Key Differentiators
Project cost tracking
Tracks labor, material, and overhead costs against individual projects, with budgeting and scheduling built around project delivery rather than generic accounting.
Government contract accounting
Project accounting and contract management are built around government-contracting requirements, with cost tracking designed to support DCAA-oriented recordkeeping and contract management aligned to FAR/DFARS rules. DCAA audits contractor books rather than certifying software, so confirm specific compliance needs with Deltek or your implementation partner.
Flexible deployment
Available as cloud SaaS, privately hosted, or on-premise, so organizations can match deployment to their data-control and IT requirements.
Resource and workforce visibility
Gives a real-time view of resources and project status, helping organizations make informed decisions on staffing and project prioritization.
Built-in reporting and analytics
Generates custom reports and dashboards on project and financial data without a separate BI project.
Multi-language support
Supports more than 20 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Chinese.
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5 – 5,000 active ERP users
Pricing
Deltek Costpoint is licensed on a subscription basis, with a monthly or yearly fee that includes software updates and new features released during the subscription period. An annual maintenance plan is also available, providing access to technical support, training, and discounts on future purchases.
Starting price
Approximately $75 per user per month on a subscription basis.
Typical total cost
First-year total cost of ownership, including implementation, typically runs $80,000–$400,000 depending on modules, user count, and complexity.
Implementation timeline
Typical go-lives run 4–9 months, depending on scope and the number of modules deployed.
Deltek Costpoint Modules
Costpoint ships as a suite of connected capability areas built around project-based financial management. Build your requirements list with the ERP Requirements Wizard or compare Costpoint against alternatives.
Financial Management & Accounting
General ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets, giving contract-driven organizations a full accounting cycle built around project cost control.
Read more →Time Management
Tracks time against projects, tasks, and clients, with detailed usage reports, invoice generation, project timelines, and deadline alerts.
Read more →Expense Tracking
Automates expense reporting with electronic approval workflows, compliance with corporate expense policies, and integration with existing accounting systems.
Read more →Procurement
Streamlines the procure-to-pay process from requisition through purchase order and receipt, with workflow automation, spend analysis, and a central document repository.
Read more →Resource Management
Gives a real-time view of resources, finances, and project status across people, projects, and budgets, streamlining financial and HR management processes.
Read more →Reporting and Analytics
Generates custom reports and dashboards from pre-built templates, with drill-down analysis for finance, project, and operational data.
Read more →●●● Strong · ●●○ Moderate · ●○○ Basic
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Add-Ons That Extend Deltek Costpoint
Costpoint's core strength is project-based financial and contract management, but it deliberately stays narrow outside that lane. These are the gaps buyers hit most often:
Storefront and order-sync integration for contractors that also sell direct to consumers or agencies.
Compare all 13 tools →Why it matters: Costpoint has no native ecommerce module
Dedicated scheduling, dispatch, and mobile workforce tools for post-sale service teams.
Compare all 14 tools →Why it matters: Field service functionality is basic in the native platform
Directed picking, receiving, and cycle counting for contractors that also manage physical inventory.
Why it matters: Warehouse management is basic, reflecting Costpoint's project-accounting focus rather than distribution
Bi-directional sync for business-development and proposal teams that need a real pipeline.
Compare all 15 tools →Why it matters: CRM stays moderate rather than a deep sales pipeline tool
Browse the full ERP add-ons directory for vendor-by-vendor detail on each category.
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Alternatives to Deltek Costpoint
The systems most often evaluated alongside Costpoint, plus Deltek's own lighter-weight option:
SAP SE
SMB-friendly ERP from the SAP ecosystem
Best for: Small to midsize businesses wanting SAP reliability
Odoo SA
Open-source, modular ERP for SMBs on a budget
Best for: Small businesses and startups wanting affordable, modular ERP
Microsoft
Modular ERP + CRM tightly integrated with Microsoft 365
Best for: Mid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem
Within Deltek's own product family, Deltek Vantagepoint is the lighter, more modern project ERP for smaller AEC and professional-services firms that don't need Costpoint's government-contracting depth.
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Deployment: Where and How It Runs
Deltek Costpoint is available across three deployment models:
Cloud (SaaS)
Hosted and managed by Deltek and accessed via the internet, from any internet-connected device.
Privately hosted
Hosted by a third-party provider and accessed via the internet, for organizations wanting dedicated infrastructure without full on-premise management.
On-premise
Installed on your own servers and accessed via your internal network, for organizations with the strictest data-control requirements.
Support, Training and Languages
Support channels
Help desk, knowledge base, FAQs and forum, and email or live chat.
Language support
Available in more than 20 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Chinese.
Training resources
Online tutorials, webinars, and in-person training, plus an annual maintenance plan covering technical support, training, and discounts on future purchases.
User Interface
Web-based and mobile-friendly
Built on Microsoft .NET, with a top toolbar for main features, a side panel for navigating between areas, and customizable toolbars for frequently used commands.
Searchable help and customization
Includes a searchable knowledge base, online help, drag-and-drop functionality, and configuration options tailored to each organization.
Deltek Costpoint Industry Fit
Costpoint was built for project-based, contract-driven organizations, with its deepest fit in:
History
Origins
Costpoint was originally developed by American Management Systems (AMS); Deltek acquired the business in 2007, and Costpoint has remained part of the Deltek product portfolio ever since.
Current ownership
Deltek is now part of Roper Technologies, Costpoint's parent company. The product has kept its core project-accounting functionality through Deltek's various ownership changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Deltek Costpoint pricing work?
Deltek Costpoint uses a subscription pricing model, with a monthly or yearly fee that includes software updates and new features released during the subscription period. Pricing starts at approximately $75 per user per month, and an annual maintenance plan is also available, providing access to technical support, training, and discounts on future purchases.
What are the benefits of using Deltek Costpoint?
Deltek Costpoint helps organizations track project costs, generate invoices and reports, and manage contracts from one connected system. It is built around project-based accounting, so finance, project management, and resource planning share the same data rather than requiring manual reconciliation between separate tools.
What features are included in Deltek Costpoint?
Deltek Costpoint includes project management, time and expense tracking, billing and invoicing, contract management, procurement, resource management, and reporting and analytics tools for tracking project costs and performance.
How easy is it to use Deltek Costpoint?
Deltek Costpoint is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface, various training resources, and configuration options that let organizations tailor the system to their needs. That said, the initial setup can be time-consuming, and some users report the interface takes time to get used to.
What training and support options are available for Deltek Costpoint?
Deltek offers online tutorials, webinars, and in-person training. An annual maintenance plan is also available, providing access to technical support, additional training, and discounts on future purchases.
Is Deltek Costpoint designed for DCAA compliance?
Costpoint's project accounting and timekeeping are designed to support DCAA-oriented recordkeeping, and its contract management aligns with FAR/DFARS requirements — the main reason it's used by government contractors and A&E firms. DCAA audits a contractor's accounting records rather than certifying software directly, so confirm your specific compliance setup with Deltek or an implementation partner.
What industries is Deltek Costpoint best suited for?
Deltek Costpoint is built for project-based, contract-driven organizations, with its deepest fit in aerospace & defense, government, construction, and professional services, plus engineer-to-order engineering firms and nonprofits. It is a niche, project-accounting-focused platform rather than a general manufacturing or retail ERP.
Does Deltek Costpoint include ecommerce or manufacturing functionality?
No. Deltek Costpoint has no native ecommerce module, and its manufacturing and supply-chain capabilities are basic rather than a core focus. It is built around project-based financial management and contract compliance, not production or distribution — organizations needing deeper manufacturing functionality typically pair Costpoint with a specialist add-on or choose a different ERP.
How long does Deltek Costpoint implementation take?
Typical Deltek Costpoint implementations run 4–9 months, depending on the number of modules deployed, data migration complexity, and integration scope. First-year total cost of ownership, including implementation, typically runs $80,000–$400,000.
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