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Software solution for A/E Firms

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Factor AE - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Factor AE overview

What is Factor AE?

Factor AE was created to offer an affordable software option for small to mid-size architecture and engineering firms. It was designed to alleviate specific pain points that many A/E firms experience, including: flexible project break-downs, sub-consultant management, project tasking, resource scheduling, time entry, detailed invoicing, and industry-specific KPI's. Factor also integrates with QuickBooks online, offers fully-assisted onboarding, and charges no additional fees for support.

Key benefits of using Factor AE

- Customizable project templates and phase breakdowns
- Sub-consultant management
- Project-level tasks and scheduling
- Firm-level resource schedule
- Easy, intuitive time entry
- Detailed invoicing
- Industry-specific reporting and KPI's
- QuickBooks integration

Starting price

30per user /
per month

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Factor AE’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Factor AE reviews

Overall rating

5.0

/5

10

Positive reviews

100

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.7/10
Rating distribution

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Pros
“My favorite thing about Factor AE is that it syncs perfectly with QuickBooks Online. I also really like the easy to use system, and the helpful customer service.”
AL

Amanda L.

Business Manager

“The Factor team was very helpful during the transition from our old software and have continued to be responsive to our support requests when questions come up.”
HH

Heather H.

Owner

“Their customer service excellent. The software is easy to navigate.”
KY

Kristen Y.

Administrative Assistant

Cons
“The only thing missing is our old software would push any employee reimbursable expense to be a bill to pay. In Factor I have to run an expense report and then go into Quickbooks and pay it.”
AJ

Amy J.

Business Manager / Executive Assistant

“In our experience, there's no limit to their expertise, patience, or genuine concern for their clients. Five stars are not enough.”
MH

Mark H.

Principal

“Factor can still be affected by internet outages.”
SS

Scott S.

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Who uses Factor AE?

Based on 10 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Top industries

Architecture & Planning
Civil Engineering
Information Technology and Services

Use cases

Project Tracking
Business Performance Management

Factor AE's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Factor AE users:

Reporting & statistics
Time & expense tracking
Status tracking
Customizable reports
Activity tracking
Percent-Complete tracking

All Factor AE features

Features rating:

Dashboard
Gantt/Timeline view
Project planning
Task scheduling
Workflow management
Activity dashboard
Activity Planning
Budgeting/Forecasting
Customizable templates
Progress tracking
Project templates
Reporting/Analytics
Resource management
Task management
Task progress tracking

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Factor AE pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

30

/user

Per month

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about Factor AE price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of Factor AE's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“My favorite thing about Factor AE is that it syncs perfectly with QuickBooks Online. I also really like the easy to use system, and the helpful customer service.”
AL

Amanda L.

Business Manager

“The Factor team was very helpful during the transition from our old software and have continued to be responsive to our support requests when questions come up.”
HH

Heather H.

Owner

Factor AE integrations (3)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 10 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Factor AE integrations and how users feel about them.

Integration rating: 5.0 (1)

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Factor AE support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
Email/Help Desk
Knowledge Base
Phone Support

Training options

Webinars
In Person
Documentation
Live Online
Videos

Factor AE FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does Factor AE offer?

Factor AE has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $30.00/month
Pricing model: Subscription
Free Trial: Available | (No Credit Card required)

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Q. Who are the typical users of Factor AE?

Factor AE has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Small Business


Q. What languages does Factor AE support?

Factor AE supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does Factor AE offer an API?

No, Factor AE does not have an API available.


Q. What other apps does Factor AE integrate with?

Factor AE integrates with the following applications:
QuickBooks Online


Q. What level of support does Factor AE offer?

Factor AE offers the following support options:
Chat, Email/Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Phone Support

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