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BQE CORE Suite vs Design Flex Comparison (2026)

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BQE CORE Suite

Design Flex

Overview

BQE CORE is a cloud-based software designed specifically for architecture and engineering firms. The platform integrates accounting, invoicing, project management, and resource planning features that streamline operations across entire organizations. BQE CORE enables firms to track time and expenses, manage projects profitably, and access real-time financial data through a centralized system that eliminates the need for multiple software solutions.

Design Flex is architecture software that helps businesses design kitchen and bathroom spaces by generating photorealistic renders and 360° panoramic views. It gives designers the ability to use real products in designs through the largest selection of manufacturer catalogs in the industry.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

No pricing info

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

796

555

166

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

85%

would recommend this app

4.3

357

183

115

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

65%

would recommend this app

Pros

“The system provides useful tools for improving productivity and maintaining better visibility into business activities.”

Janapher S.

Operations Specialist

“The simplicity of logging hours, sorting the task, and being able to add notes for accurate billing and invoicing.”

Colby F.

Architectural Technologist

“The reporting and visibility into project performance are also valuable for making better business decisions.”

Janapher S.

Operations Specialist

Pros

“The catalog integrations are also helpful, allowing for relatively accurate specifications. When it works well, it really speeds up the design process and helps present a polished, professional package which I feel is great value for your money.”

Karly G.

President

“As a small design group, a menu option would allow us to pay for features we need and use vs. an excessive blanket annual fee.”

Diana S.

Senior Designer Project Developement

“The software is supported by a wide selection of manufacturer supported catalogs which makes ensuring the proper fit, finish, and textures for the renderings.”

Markku K.

Director of ops

Cons

“As an example, when we are now trying to decide which project and phase we want to select, we are faced with a list that compresses information like client, project manager, etc, which is not relevant to our selection. Because of space constrains, we no longer can see the full text of the projects and phases, which makes it very difficult to figure out which phase we want to select. ”

Carmela C.

Accountant-administrator

“It is particularly bad on Monday mornings when the employees are trying to complete their timecards from the week before.”

Carmela C.

Accountant-administrator

“Needs to improve features like adding email to each project; being able to make notes only visible to us on an invoice; seeing payment dates while looking at invoice (this takes several steps by going to the project tab); CORE can be slow and I find I have to enter 2-3 times before it will respond (Server issue?); Being able to create our own "template" for what assignments need to be used when creating a project and there's more not specified here.”

Melidee H.

Accounting Manager

Cons

“I would have given a 6 out of 10 2 months ago because I felt that the rendering software had been the same quality for many years and the long wait times on some files is frustrating, but with the new rendering upgrades and cloud storage I would give it an 8 out of 10.”

Crystal W.

Owner

“I am not sure what happened but the the new system is vey buggy and the drag feature will often lose contol and the cabinet will disappear or just plain drop off the grid and reappear when doing a renering.”

Patrick M.

Kitchen Designer, Project Estimator

“The lighting issues, how colors dont always show accurately and adding light washes out the rendering.”

Leanna P.

Manager