Head-to-head · ERP Software
Deltek Costpoint vs Acumatica Cloud ERP
Deltek Costpoint leads on 0 checks, Acumatica Cloud ERP on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDeltek Costpoint · 8.3/10
Deltek Costpoint scores higher on our rubric for erp software: 8.3 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #16.
Deltek Costpoint is the better fit for government contractors and project manufacturers. Acumatica Cloud ERP is the better fit for midmarket manufacturers.
- Deltek Costpoint fits best
Government contractors and project manufacturers
- Acumatica Cloud ERP fits best
Midmarket manufacturers
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Side by side
| Feature | Deltek Costpoint 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Acumatica Cloud ERP 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #11 in ERP Software | #16 in ERP Software |
| Best for | Government contractors and project manufacturers | Midmarket manufacturers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML | SOC 2, GDPR, 2FA |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 130+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Deltek Costpoint 5/5 · Acumatica Cloud ERP 5/5 | ||
| Finance module | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Order management | ✓ | ✓ |
| Manufacturing tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-entity support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Hybrid | Hybrid |
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| Our verdict | Deltek Costpoint is an ERP platform for government contractors, defense organizations, aerospace businesses, and project manufacturers. It brings project execution, financial management, procurement, manufacturing, contracts, workforce… Read the review → |
Acumatica Cloud ERP is a modular business management platform for small and midmarket organizations, with particular fit for manufacturers that need finance and operational planning in one system. Its coverage includes general ledger,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Deltek Costpoint — where it wins
- Project accounting and financial management support compliance-driven operations
- Manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, and shop-floor capabilities
- Multi-company support with budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning
Where it doesn't
- Costpoint Essentials costs $800 per 10 users per month
- The breadth may exceed the needs of simpler businesses
- Core capabilities are focused on project-based, compliance-heavy operations
Acumatica Cloud ERP — where it wins
- Covers finance, inventory, orders, manufacturing, MRP, CRM, and projects
- Supports multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and multicurrency
- Includes AI business-data queries plus Microsoft Teams, Amazon, and commerce integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a tailored sales conversation rather than a standard per-user price
- The broad module set may exceed the needs of narrow-function buyers
- Deployment options center on SaaS public cloud and private cloud
- Deltek Costpoint8.3/10 · Pricing on request
A compliance-focused ERP for complex, project-based government contracting operations.
Visit DeltekFull verdict → - Acumatica Cloud ERP7.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad cloud ERP for midmarket manufacturers needing finance, operations, and planning.
Visit AcumaticaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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