Compare ESC Service and BQE Core - Jan 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - ESC Service or BQE Core?

BQE Core is more expensive to implement (TCO) than ESC Service, and ESC Service is rated higher (89/100) than BQE Core (80/100). BQE Core offers users more features (5) than ESC Service (3).

Looking for the right Accounting & Finance solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Desco, Llc Vs. BQE Software

Desco, Llc: Owners of a HVAC company in Fort Myers, FL saw the need to incorporate technology to enable service companies to become more manageable and ultimately more profitable. And in 1980 Coastal Computer Corporation, later renamed dESCO, was founded. dESCO, LLC. is the leading developer of innovative service industry solutions supporting more than 50 indu...

BQE Software: BQE Software is a world leader in time tracking, billing and project management software for professional services firms. Its products, including BillQuick®, ArchiOffice® and EngineerOffice®, simplify the way information is entered and utilized by firms. With over 250,000 users, BQE is the trusted solution worldwide for architects, engineers, accou...

Who is more expensive? ESC Service or BQE Core?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Accounting & Finance software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for ESC Service and BQE Core.

ESC Service accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 ESC Service Management is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Accounting & Finance software. BQE Core price starts at $19.95 per user/month , When comparing BQE Core to its competitors, the software is rated 2 - much lower than the average Accounting & Finance software cost.

Bottom line: ESC Service cost is around the same cost of BQE Core.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared ESC Service Vs. BQE Core based on some of the most important and required Accounting & Finance features.

ESC Service: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

BQE Core: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing & Invoicing, Purchase Orders, Time and Expense Tracking.

Target customer size

ESC Service's typical customers include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, and BQE Core's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.