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Growing GovCons Need More than Entry-Level Accounting Software
When contracts get complex and compliance becomes critical, Costpoint gives you the visibility and control QuickBooks® can’t. Costpoint is built for the demands of government contracting, helping you manage complex financials, stay audit-ready and accelerate growth.
45%
higher growth rates
23%
fewer financial audits
50%
shorter invoice cycles
What Sets Deltek Apart
QuickBooks is for Bookkeepers. Costpoint is for Business Builders.
QuickBooks covers the basics, but growing government contractors need a platform that scales. Costpoint offers integrated financials, project and resource management and contract management built to grow with you and improve your firm’s value.
- Manage finances, projects, resources, contracts and compliance all in one platform
- Scale up with modules for contracts, procurement, manufacturing, resources and human capital management as your business expands
- Out-of-the-box reports that help satisfy Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) audits and due diligence requirements for investment firms and banks
No Upfront Costs. $800/month.* Implementation Included.
You shouldn’t have to choose between powerful software and affordable pricing. With Deltek Costpoint Essentials, you get both.
For $800/month, you’ll get:
- Licenses and implementation all in one, predictable monthly payment
- Ready to close the books in 60 days or less
- Peace of mind knowing Deltek’s ecosystem of GovCon experts and partners are here to support you
And if you’d rather not manage the books yourself, Deltek Pros® are available at low monthly pricing to keep your business running smoothly.
*Based on a 10-user license of Costpoint Essentials
Get a Pricing QuoteCompliance Isn’t Optional. It’s How You Win.
Meeting government contract requirements isn’t a choice—it’s a must. To stay competitive, compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and DCAA standards is non-negotiable. Costpoint helps you meet every requirement, every time.
- Win more contracts by staying ahead of CMMC requirements with Costpoint GCCM, which has completed its FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency assessment and is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace, delivering peace of mind through built-in security controls.
- Ensure full cost traceability and segregation of direct, indirect and unallowable costs to satisfy DCAA audit requirements
- Don’t sweat your next DCAA Audit. Costpoint does the heavy lifting on compliance without overburdening employees.
Easy Time Entry: Enter & Approve Time Directly in MS Teams & Outlook
Why make users log into an accounting system to enter time? Costpoint brings time entry and approvals to the apps where they already work—right inside Microsoft Teams™ and Outlook™. Your users will thank you for it.
- Submit timesheets 75% faster, helping you stay compliant without hassle
- One-click approvals keep financials accurate and month end stress free
- Don’t sweat your next DCAA Audit
Smarter, Simpler Workflows—Right Where You Work
Why pull your team away from the tools they use every day? With Costpoint and Dela™, Deltek’s AI-powered business companion, your users can enter time, approve tasks, and access project insights directly from Microsoft Teams™ and Outlook™—no extra logins, no extra hassle.
- Submit time and approvals faster right inside Teams™ and Outlook™ to keep projects moving and your data up to date
- Automate tasks and uncover insights with Dela’s AI-driven tools like Ask Dela, Smart Summaries™ and automated workflows
- Find and act on the right opportunities with GovWin IQ Smart Search & Fit Scores, then launch contract management in Costpoint
G2 Reviewers Love Costpoint
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"For the special requirements of a government contracting company, Deltek Costpoint is the best system out there. I have been working for most of my career with this ERP system (and the early systems) and I will always recommend Deltek Costpoint."
- Michelle Y, Deltek Costpoint User
What Top GovCons Say About Costpoint
“We outgrew QuickBooks by the time we hit five employees. Costpoint gave us the integrated accounting, payroll, and indirect rate management we needed to scale.”
— Aaron Solar, CFO & CIO, Adaptic
“QuickBooks couldn’t support our compliance needs. Costpoint gave us the financial and cybersecurity compliance we needed to grow—and keeps investing in what matters to government contractors.”
— Hari Nallure, Vice President & Co-Founder, ePATHUSA
“The system is known and trusted across the government contracting community. It’s not only known by the DCAA but also by the USG. Auditors have seen Costpoint and its reports countless times, so they know that the appropriate checks and balances are in place.”
— Anita Campion, Founder & CEO of Connexus
Deltek Costpoint vs. QuickBooks: Built for GovCons, Not Just Bookkeeping
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CMMC support with FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent offering |
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CMMC support with FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent offering |
Yes* |
No |
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Cybersecurity compliance controls that support CMMC |
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Cybersecurity compliance controls that support CMMC |
Yes |
No |
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FAR/DFARS/CAS compliance controls |
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FAR/DFARS/CAS compliance controls |
Built-in |
Workarounds or add-ons |
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DCAA/DCMA audit support |
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DCAA/DCMA audit support |
Built-in |
Workarounds or add-ons |
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Cost plus contract support |
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Cost plus contract support |
Yes |
Not supported natively |
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Integrated Microsoft Teams and Outlook time entry |
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Integrated Microsoft Teams and Outlook time entry |
Yes |
No |
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* FedRAMP Moderate Offering Requires Costpoint GCCM
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Why Choose Deltek Over QuickBooks for Government Contracting?
QuickBooks is built for general small business accounting. It lacks the compliance, reporting, and project accounting features that government contractors need to meet DCAA, CMMC and FAR requirements. Deltek Costpoint is purpose-built for GovCon, with features designed to keep you audit-ready and project-focused.
Costpoint GCCM includes built-in support for DCAA, CMMC and CAS compliance—no third-party tools or manual workarounds required. You get audit-ready reports, automated time tracking and secure cloud hosting with FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency.
Yes. Whether you have 10 or 1,000 employees, Deltek Costpoint grows with you. Unlike QuickBooks which can become cumbersome as your project requirements evolve, Costpoint is built to handle complex contracts like Cost-Plus and T&M, automate billing and streamline back-office processes.
Not at all. Deltek provides a GovCon-specific Quick Start database with expert support to accelerate implementation. We help migrate your data and configure your system so you can get up and running quickly—with less manual work and more confidence in your compliance and reporting.
Many GovCons report major efficiency gains and reduced risk after switching. Time-consuming invoicing, payroll issues and spreadsheet overload often disappear—replaced by real-time visibility, audit readiness, and a foundation built to win more contracts.
