
Deltek
5.6/10Deltek sells project-based ERP and accounting software, including Costpoint, Vantagepoint, Maconomy and Ajera, for government contractors, architecture and engineering firms, and professional services firms.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
Deltek is a long-established vendor of ERP and project accounting software for organisations that bill by the project. Its finance products split by market. Costpoint serves government contractors and aerospace and defence firms. Vantagepoint serves architecture, engineering and consulting firms, Maconomy serves larger global professional services firms, and Ajera and ComputerEase serve small A&E firms and construction contractors. Costpoint handles contract accounting with cost segregation, burdening, indirect rates, revenue recognition and billing. It also covers payables and receivables through Costpoint Payments, budgeting and forecasting, and time and expense capture that ties into payroll. Its controls are aligned with DCAA, FAR, DFARS, CAS and CMMC, and it ships with more than 300 reports. The GovCon Cloud Moderate offering is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace and is hosted only in the United States. Vantagepoint combines CRM, resource planning, project delivery and project accounting in one system and includes the Dela AI assistant. It replaces Deltek Vision, which reaches end of life on December 31, 2026. Pricing is quote-based. Third-party estimates put Vantagepoint at about 30 dollars per user per month, with implementation often adding a large one-time cost. Integrations include Microsoft Outlook and Teams, plus MCP connections to AI tools as a paid add-on. The main limitation is complexity. Reviewers report a steep learning curve and reporting that often needs partner help. Deltek is also a poor fit for businesses that do not run on projects or contracts.
Our Rating
Finance Software5.9/10
Project Management5.3/10
Who Deltek is best for
Best software for Engineering FirmsGood fit
Vantagepoint and Ajera target architecture and engineering firms.
Costpoint is built for government contractors, with DCAA, FAR and CAS controls and a FedRAMP-listed cloud.
Vantagepoint and Maconomy are built for project-based consulting and professional services.
ComputerEase provides job costing and accounting for construction contractors.
Costpoint and Maconomy serve large multi-entity contractors and global services firms.
Less suited
Reviewers say the cost and complexity deter small teams, apart from the lighter Ajera product.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Costpoint has built-in controls for DCAA, FAR, DFARS, CAS and CMMC, plus more than 300 standard reports for government contract audits.
- Costpoint GovCon Cloud Moderate is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace and hosted only in the United States, which suits defence contractors.
- Vantagepoint combines CRM, resourcing, project delivery and project accounting in one system for A&E and consulting firms.
- Separate products cover different firm sizes and industries, from Ajera for small A&E firms to Maconomy for global services firms.
- Contract accounting includes indirect rate management, burdening and revenue recognition tied to contract types.
Cons
- No public pricing, and third-party estimates put implementation at 25,000 to 120,000 dollars.
- Reviewers on G2 and Capterra describe a steep learning curve and complex usability.
- Custom reports and dashboards often need help from a partner.
- Some reviews describe support as slow, and some Costpoint users say the payroll module needs manual workarounds.
- Reviewers cite limited integration with some third-party tools.
Key Features
Deltek Pricing
Custom quote
- Implementation services priced separately
- Cloud or on-premise deployment for Vantagepoint
- Quote-based subscription priced by users, modules and deployment
Frequently Asked Questions
Deltek does not publish prices, so you need a quote. SelectHub estimates Vantagepoint from about 30 dollars per user per month. ERP Research puts total project cost, including implementation, at 25,000 to 120,000 dollars.
Deltek says Costpoint GovCon Cloud Moderate meets FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency under DoD policy and is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace, with US-only hosting. Third-party sources describe the status inconsistently, so check the Marketplace listing directly.
Costpoint is for government contractors, Vantagepoint for A&E and consulting firms, Maconomy for global professional services firms, Ajera for small A&E firms, and ComputerEase for construction.
Vision reaches end of life on December 31, 2026, and Vantagepoint is its designated successor.
Yes. Time and expense capture connects to payroll and runs automated DCAA compliance checks, but some reviewers say payroll and leave rules still need manual work.
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