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Head-to-head · Construction Accounting Software

Eque2 Construction vs Penta

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Eque2 Construction #7 in Construction Accounting Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Eque2
Penta #8 in Construction Accounting Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Penta

Eque2 Construction leads on 0 checks, Penta on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEque2 Construction · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresEque2 Construction · 5 of 5

Eque2 Construction scores higher on our rubric for construction accounting software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

Eque2 Construction is the better fit for UK contractors using Sage or Microsoft tools. Penta is the better fit for contractors combining accounting with field service.

  • Eque2 Construction fits best

    UK contractors using Sage or Microsoft tools

  • Penta fits best

    Contractors combining accounting with field service

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Side by side

Feature Eque2 Construction 8.7/10 Visit ↗ Penta 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.6
Ranking #7 in Construction Accounting Software #8 in Construction Accounting Software
Best for UK contractors using Sage or Microsoft tools Contractors combining accounting with field service
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 11 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Eque2 Construction 5/5 · Penta 4/5
Job costing ✓ ✓
Progress billing ✓ ✓
Retainage tracking ✓ ✓
Commitment tracking ✓ ✓
Subcontractor management ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Project reporting Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Covers job costing, payment applications, retentions and WIP/CVR reporting
  • Connects with Sage, Xero, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 tools
  • Tracks subcontractor compliance, procurement and plant-related overspend
  • Job costing by job, phase, and cost code
  • Payroll support for union, multi-state, and prevailing-wage operations
  • Field service, billing, reporting, and revenue recognition in one system
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Eque2 for a demonstration or consultation
  • Its broad construction focus may exceed simple invoicing needs
  • Best ecosystem fit is centered on Sage, Xero and Microsoft tools
  • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
  • Web access is the listed platform option
  • Its broad ERP scope may exceed the needs of smaller contractors
Our verdict

Eque2 Construction is cloud-based accounting, job costing and contract management software for construction and contracting businesses. Its Construct solution supports project budgets, cost codes, procurement, applications for payment,…

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Penta is a construction ERP designed for specialty contractors and multi-trade operations, including mechanical, electrical, concrete, industrial, fire protection, and oil and gas businesses. It brings financial management, construction…

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  1. Eque2 ConstructionConstruction Accounting Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. PentaConstruction Accounting Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Eque2 Construction — where it wins

    • Covers job costing, payment applications, retentions and WIP/CVR reporting
    • Connects with Sage, Xero, Dynamics 365 and Microsoft 365 tools
    • Tracks subcontractor compliance, procurement and plant-related overspend

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Eque2 for a demonstration or consultation
    • Its broad construction focus may exceed simple invoicing needs
    • Best ecosystem fit is centered on Sage, Xero and Microsoft tools

  • Penta — where it wins

    • Job costing by job, phase, and cost code
    • Payroll support for union, multi-state, and prevailing-wage operations
    • Field service, billing, reporting, and revenue recognition in one system

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a contact-sales process
    • Web access is the listed platform option
    • Its broad ERP scope may exceed the needs of smaller contractors
  • Eque2 Construction8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad construction finance and project-control suite for Sage and Microsoft users.

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  • Penta8.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad construction ERP for contractors that need accounting and field service together.

    Visit PentaFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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