# Monograph vs BQE Core

## Tired of bloated software?

## Leave BQE Core behind.

Stop wrestling with clunky tools. Monograph is built for architects and engineers, with a modern, phase-based platform that keeps your focus on the work you love.

### See what you’re missing

Get a personalized demo and see your potential ROI

## Monograph is founder-led. BQE Core isn't.

For small and mid-sized businesses, who builds your tools matters.

Ex-BQE customers tell us the same thing: BQE Core feels bloated and overcomplicated, designed by people who don’t understand how A&E firms work. The truth is that [**BQE is led by industry outsiders**](/content/blog/is-nobody-building-for-90-of-architects/index.html) and owned by private equity, which raises the question: are their decisions driven by your needs or their investors’ returns?

Monograph is different. [**Robert Yuen**](/content/who-we-are/index.html), our CEO, is an architect who built the platform to solve the same challenges you face today. We are mission-driven, helping small and mid-sized firms invoice faster, staff smarter, and see their business clearly.

Isn't it time for tools your whole team [actually wants to use](/content/book-a-demo/index.html)?

## See the Monograph Difference

Watch what happened when a busy firm traded outdated tools for a platform built for the way architects and engineers really work.

How this design-build Architect-developer cut unbilled fees 75% after leaving BQE Core + Smartsheets - YouTube

[How this design-build Architect-developer cut unbilled fees 75% after leaving BQE Core + Smartsheets](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlAgo2xSnfM)

## Monograph: The Clear Choice for A&E Firms

Monograph gives you modern, A&E-specific tools that BQE Core simply can’t match.

**Features**
- Project Management
- Time Tracking
- Invoicing
- Mobile App
- Led by A&E industry insiders
- Practical Innovation
- Batch Invoicing
- Monograph Method™
- MoneyGantt™
- AI Budget Builder
- AI Project Staffing
- AI Note Taker
- Smart Inbox
- Consultant Collaboration

**Ease of Use**
- Setup Time: Minutes vs. Weeks
- Learning Curve: Minimal vs. Steep
- User Training Required: Intuitive Design

**Support & Onboarding**
- Live Chat Support
- Industry-Specific Onboarding
- Dedicated Success Manager
- Video Tutorials

## Why firms switch from BQE Core to Monograph

### Track and manage project budgets easily

Keep your important project data front and center. Instantly compare planned versus actual metrics to spot and address risks early.

### Simplify staffing and reporting

No clunky “generate report” process. Monograph’s powerful reports are ready with a single click, making project insights quick and painless.

### Industry-leading onboarding and support

No onboarding or training fees. Our fast, friendly support team knows A&E inside and out, so you get expert help from people who speak your language.

### Get your custom migration plan

See exactly how we'll move your data from BQE Core to Monograph.

## What former BQE Core users say about Monograph

"Our consultants agreed that [Monograph] has a much easier interface. We can keep more accurate time, we can more easily see projections for billings, and we can easily balance work load."  
**Katrina H.**  
Principal  
Architecture Firm

"Monograph is truly beautiful to work with so to many aspects. [Our Product Specialist] was a huge help for me in understanding different components and how to use them. I can't wait to dive deeper into this software. It is going to save our company so much time and headache! Thanks Monograph team for everything - keep doing what you're doing!"  
**Morgan B.**  
Project Manager  
Engineering Firm

"We tried Core...but it was just impossible, too complicated and not developed for our needs. I like the way [Monograph] is built for our industry, the [team] understands what we do and how we do our operations and business. It saves a lot of time and I really look forward to those five hours on getting more projects."  
**John L.**  
Principal  
Architecture Firm

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