Deltek Costpoint
ERP systems
Project-based ERP software
Actuarial software
Government ERP software
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What is Deltek Costpoint
Deltek Costpoint is a project-based ERP system designed for organizations that deliver work through contracts and projects, with a strong focus on government contracting requirements. It provides integrated capabilities across project accounting, finance, procurement, time and expense, and human resources/payroll. The product is commonly used by government contractors and professional services firms that need compliant cost accounting, indirect rate management, and detailed project cost tracking.
Government contracting compliance focus
Costpoint is built around government contractor needs such as project cost collection, indirect rate structures, and audit-ready accounting practices. It supports detailed segregation of direct and indirect costs and strong traceability from transactions to projects. This focus can reduce the amount of customization typically required to meet regulated contracting and reporting expectations.
Strong project accounting depth
The system emphasizes project-centric financial management, including project setup, budgeting, cost tracking, and revenue recognition aligned to contract work. It supports granular labor costing through time entry and expense workflows tied directly to projects. This depth is particularly relevant for firms where project profitability and contract performance reporting drive operational decisions.
Integrated suite for contractors
Costpoint combines core ERP functions (GL/AP/AR), procurement, time & expense, and HR/payroll within a single platform designed for project-based delivery. This reduces reliance on multiple disconnected systems for labor, purchasing, and project financials. It also supports standardized workflows and controls across departments that participate in contract execution.
Implementation can be complex
Deployments often require significant configuration for chart of accounts, project structures, indirect rates, and approval workflows. Data migration and process alignment can be time-consuming, especially for organizations moving from simpler accounting tools. Many buyers use specialized implementation partners, which can increase total project cost and timeline.
Less suited for product-centric ERP
Organizations whose primary needs center on manufacturing, advanced warehouse operations, or high-volume order management may find the product less aligned than ERPs optimized for product businesses. While procurement and basic inventory-related processes may be supported, the core design prioritizes contract/project accounting over complex supply chain execution. Firms with mixed models may need additional systems or integrations for product-heavy operations.
Actuarial use case not primary
Despite sometimes being grouped with specialized financial tools, Costpoint is not an actuarial modeling platform. It does not replace actuarial calculation engines, policy administration, or reserving and pricing models used in insurance contexts. Insurance organizations typically need separate actuarial and policy systems alongside ERP financials.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Costpoint Essentials | $800 per month (based on a 10-user license; implementation included). | Cloud-based SMB package for government contractors — includes licenses and implementation, ready to close books in ~60 days; includes project accounting, time & expense, budgeting & forecasting, BI and support geared to small GovCon firms.. |
| Costpoint (Full / Enterprise) | Custom pricing — Request a Quote | Enterprise-grade, modular project ERP for government contractors (time & expense, project accounting, HCM, manufacturing, procurement, BI, compliance). Pricing not published; Deltek asks customers to Request a Quote / Contact Sales for bespoke quotes.. |
Notes: An official Deltek blog/page also states Costpoint Essentials "as little as $350 per month for a 10-user license" (Deltek blog), which conflicts with the $800/mo statement on the Essentials product page. Both statements appear on Deltek-owned pages; see sources for each.
Seller details
Deltek, Inc.
Herndon, Virginia, USA
1983
Private
https://www.deltek.com/
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