Deltek ComputerEase vs RIB BuildSmart

Deltek ComputerEase9.2Visit RIB BuildSmart8.9Visit

Higher score Deltek ComputerEase #1 in Construction ERP Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Deltek

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RIB BuildSmart #4 in Construction ERP Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit RIB BuildSmart

• Deltek ComputerEase fits best

  Contractors needing deep accounting and field operations

• RIB BuildSmart fits best

  Contractors managing project costs, procurement and plant

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Side by side

Feature	Deltek ComputerEase 9.2/10 Visit ↗	RIB BuildSmart 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Construction ERP Software	#4 in Construction ERP Software
Best for	Contractors needing deep accounting and field operations	Contractors managing project costs, procurement and plant
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Tickets
Integrations	1 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Deltek ComputerEase 0/4 · RIB BuildSmart 1/4
Job costing	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Project management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Procurement	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Inventory tracking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Accounting scope	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Cloud	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Tracks job costs by job, phase and cost code, with WIP reporting. Supports construction payroll compliance, including union and prevailing-wage payroll. Connects project management with field tools, equipment and inventory tracking.	Tracks committed, accrued and actual costs by ledger code and activity Combines procurement, subcontractor reconciliations and retentions Manages inventory, plant utilization and profitability in one system
Cons	Pricing is handled through a sales or demo process. Procore is the only named native integration. Cloud, desktop and mobile access may depend on modules and deployment configuration.	Custom pricing requires a sales conversation Listed integration is limited to RIB Candy Available through the web platform only
Our verdict	Deltek ComputerEase brings construction accounting and operational workflows into one ERP for residential, commercial and specialty contractors. Its intended fit is small to mid-sized businesses managing multiple field-driven jobs that… Read the review →	RIB BuildSmart is a cloud-based, web construction and engineering management system for contractors, construction companies and engineering businesses. Its scope spans project and contract costing, enterprise accounting, procurement,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Deltek ComputerEase — where it wins

  • Tracks job costs by job, phase and cost code, with WIP reporting.
  • Supports construction payroll compliance, including union and prevailing-wage payroll.
  • Connects project management with field tools, equipment and inventory tracking.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through a sales or demo process.
  • Procore is the only named native integration.
  • Cloud, desktop and mobile access may depend on modules and deployment configuration.

• RIB BuildSmart — where it wins

  • Tracks committed, accrued and actual costs by ledger code and activity
  • Combines procurement, subcontractor reconciliations and retentions
  • Manages inventory, plant utilization and profitability in one system

  Where it doesn't

  • Custom pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Listed integration is limited to RIB Candy
  • Available through the web platform only

• Deltek ComputerEase9.2/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad construction ERP combining job accounting, payroll, project and field operations.

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• RIB BuildSmart8.9/10 · Pricing on request

  Construction ERP that brings project costing, accounting, procurement and plant management together.

  Visit RIB BuildSmartFull verdict →