Penta
Penta: A broad construction ERP for contractors that need accounting and field service together. Ranked #8 of 29 in Construction Accounting Software by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for contractors combining accounting with field service.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forContractors combining accounting with field service
- Job costingYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
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
Our verdict on Penta
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 payroll, job costing, field service, reporting, billing, and cloud hosting into one system. The product fits contractors that need job-based accounting alongside field operations, particularly those managing multiple entities, complex project costs, retainage, and project-specific billing rules.
Its strongest fit comes from the connection between financial and operational workflows. Job costing can be organized by job, phase, and cost code, while project reporting supports multiple levels of financial detail. Revenue recognition uses cost-to-complete forecasts, and billing supports retainage and project-specific rules. Field teams can work with dispatching, work orders, mobile tools, and invoicing. Construction payroll covers union, multi-state, and prevailing-wage operations, giving Penta a focused feature set for specialty contractors with complex labor and project requirements.
Penta also has an established integration and hosting profile for businesses that need connected systems. The platform is cloud-hosted through AWS and offers integrations and APIs for project management, accounts payable, tax, expense, and field systems. Named integrations include Procore, SAP Concur Invoice, Avalara AvaTax, Rhumbix, XOi Vision, OnBase, REQUORDIT, and DTI. Pricing follows a contact-sales model, with prospects directed toward contacting the company or scheduling a demo. Penta should suit larger or operationally complex specialty contractors seeking broad back-office and field coverage; smaller firms wanting a simpler accounting tool may find its ERP breadth unnecessary.
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Penta fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Job costing | Yes |
| Progress billing | Yes |
| Retainage tracking | Yes |
| Commitment tracking | Yes |
| Subcontractor management | Not verified |
| Project reporting | Advanced |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2 |
| Support | Phone, Tickets, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: OnBase, REQUORDIT, DTI, Rhumbix, Procore, SAP Concur Invoice … See all → |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | penta.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Penta integrations
Penta lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- OnBase
- REQUORDIT
- DTI
- Rhumbix
- Procore
- SAP Concur Invoice
- Avalara AvaTax
- XOi Vision
Alternatives to Penta
- Acumatica Construction EditionA broad construction ERP for contractors that need accounting, field workflows, and project control.9.4
- Jonas PremierA broad construction ERP for teams that need accounting tied to field and project operations.9.3
- Sage Intacct ConstructionA construction-focused accounting platform for consolidated project and entity finances.9.2
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