Why Choose Deltek Costpoint vs Unanet?
Run Your Entire GovCon Business in One System
Manage complex contracts, support compliance, and eliminate manual workarounds with Costpoint — so you can move faster and stay in control.
Built for the Complexity Unanet Customers Outgrow
As government contractors grow, so do the demands — more complex contracts, stricter compliance requirements, and higher expectations for data security. Costpoint brings financial compliance and cybersecurity compliance together so you can scale faster, operate with clarity, and maintain control without adding complexity.
9,600+
GovCons trust Deltek
75%
faster time entry & approvals
40+
years built for GovCon
What Sets Deltek Apart
Meet cybersecurity and contract compliance requirements across your entire operation
Costpoint protects sensitive data, supports evolving requirements, and keeps you audit ready across every contract. From Cost-Plus to complex multi-entity programs, you can reduce risk, eliminate last-minute fixes, and operate with confidence, no matter your contract mix.
Scale from small contracts to complex programs without switching systems
As your business grows, Costpoint grows with it. Manage finance, projects, contracts, and operations without fragile integrations or manual reconciliation. With enterprise-grade capabilities and a model designed for growing businesses, you get the power you need today and the flexibility to expand as you grow.
Get more done with AI built into your ERP, not bolted on
Dela™ is Deltek’s AI orchestrator, embedded across Costpoint to automate workflows, surface insights, and accelerate execution. From reporting and contract management to financial close, Dela works within your ERP, not as a separate tool. Your team can enter and approve time and expenses and get answers about their projects and financials directly in tools like Microsoft Teams. The result is faster execution, fewer errors, and less manual work.
Moving from Unanet to Deltek Costpoint
"When my company underwent an acquisition, we made the switch from Unanet to Deltek Costpoint, which initially made me apprehensive. However, thanks to the support and comprehensive help documentation provided by Deltek Costpoint, along with the flexibility to work in our test environment, the transition proved to be remarkably smooth".
Deltek Costpoint vs Unanet: The GovCon ERP Built to Win
Deltek Costpoint
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Capability
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Audit trails and transaction traceability
Native, end-to-end across ERP
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Compliance coverage across ERP and extended modules
Broad coverage across core and extended capabilities
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Support for complex contract types (Cost+, multi-entity, advanced cost structures)
Designed for complex GovCon requirements
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Core business functions in a single system
Unified platform across finance, projects, and operations
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Data consistency across modules
Single system architecture
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Scalability as business grows
Supports a wide range of company sizes and complexity
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AI capabilities within ERP workflows
Embedded across multiple workflows
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Workflows within collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Outlook)
Available
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Automation across ERP processes
Broad workflow automation capabilities
Unanet
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Capability
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Audit trails and transaction traceability
Varies by module and configuration
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Compliance coverage across ERP and extended modules
May depend on modules and integrations
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Support for complex contract types (Cost+, multi-entity, advanced cost structures)
May require configuration or workarounds
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Core business functions in a single system
May rely on integrations for extended capabilities
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Data consistency across modules
Data may reside across multiple systems
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Scalability as business grows
May vary based on configuration and architecture
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AI capabilities within ERP workflows
Available in select areas or separate tools
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Workflows within collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Outlook)
Not standard capability
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Automation across ERP processes
Varies by module and tools used
What You Get When You Choose Costpoint
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Capability
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Audit trails and transaction traceability
Greater confidence in audit readiness and traceability
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Compliance coverage across ERP and extended modules
More consistent compliance across your operation
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Support for complex contract types (Cost+, multi-entity, advanced cost structures)
Ability to manage complex contracts with fewer workarounds
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Core business functions in a single system
Fewer disconnected systems and less operational complexity
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Data consistency across modules
More consistent data and reduced reconciliation effort
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Scalability as business grows
Ability to scale without significant system changes
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AI capabilities within ERP workflows
More streamlined workflows and less context switching
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Workflows within collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Outlook)
Ability to work within familiar tools and reduce friction
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Automation across ERP processes
Reduced manual effort and fewer process gaps
What Top GovCons Say About Costpoint
[Unanet is] not a comprehensive software. It lacks comprehensive reporting, business development and opportunities. As we continue to grow, we need a software that really can handle everything that we need.
Entering time via [Outlook and Teams] takes about 10–15 seconds, compared to at least a minute when using a browser. For 1,600 employees, this results in significant time savings.
Leveraging technology for timesheets drives 100% of our operations, reducing infrastructure needs and increasing employee compensation.
GovWin IQ now identifies best-fit opportunities based on past performance. The integration between Costpoint and GovWin saves an inordinate amount of time. It would be impossible to achieve all this without Deltek's integrated ERP solution.
[Deltek Costpoint] GCCM ensures our data is protected and meets regulatory requirements, eliminating stress and worry. For government contractors entering a business with specific security needs, GCCM is the wise choice.
Deltek's new GCCM FedRAMP Moderate-ready status helps us support CMMC 2.0 compliance.
Resources for Government Contractors
Article
6 Tips from Government Contractors Who Moved Off QuickBooks and Unanet
Small and medium-sized government contractors are moving off of entry-level solutions like QuickBooks® and Unanet and switching to Deltek Costpoint. Learn why these executives at leading government contracting companies decided to make the move.
Guide
Understanding CMMC Compliance
Get the latest updates on CMMC 2.0 and what you need to know to stay compliant and competitive.
Article
Maximizing Efficiency & Compliance
This Research Note by Nucleus Analyst, Sofia Halbisen, uncovers how organizations deploying Deltek Costpoint reported a 33 percent reduction in audit risk and a 40 to 75 percent decrease in financial close cycles, significantly improving compliance and operational efficiency. Costpoint delivers a secure, scalable, and government-specific ERP solution for contractors managing rapid growth and increasing regulatory pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Deltek Costpoint Over Unanet?
Find answers to common questions about how Deltek supports government contractors. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our team.
Costpoint is the industry's leading ERP for government contractors, built over 40+ years specifically for the compliance, reporting, and operational demands of GovCon. With thousands of customers across every size segment — and FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency in the GCCM cloud — Costpoint gives you the depth, security, and scalability to compete and win at every level.
Costpoint GCCM has achieved FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency and is listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace and supports CMMC Level 2 and Level 3 compliance along with DFARS 7012 with a third-party validated Body of Evidence. Hosted and managed entirely in the U.S., it can also support ITAR compliance. When DoD contract eligibility is on the line, that level of validation matters.
Yes. Whether you're managing Cost-Plus, Time & Materials, or Firm Fixed-Price contracts — or navigating EVM, CPSR, and multi-award environments — Costpoint is built to hand it as your portfolio grows. And if you're just starting out, Costpoint Essentials gets you up and running for $800/month, all in for 10 users — both license and implementation included.
Deltek's Dela is an AI orchestrator embedded across the full contract lifecycle — from opportunity identification in GovWin IQ through project execution, compliance, and close-out. It goes deeper, offering real-time reporting, full project lifecycle visibility, and advanced automation. Ask Dela is available directly inside Microsoft Teams, putting time and expense entry as well as AI-powered answers and summaries where your people already work, not in a separate interface.
Deltek offers flexible onboarding options tailored to your goals, scope, and timeline. Whether you need a quick-start or a more customized setup, we provide expert guidance and GovCon-specific support every step of the way. Our partner and consulting ecosystem is the largest in the industry, giving you access to experienced support at any scale.
GovCons moving from Unanet to Costpoint consistently cite gaps in reporting, business development, and scalability as the drivers — and report faster billing, smoother audits, and stronger financial control after the switch.
Ready to See Why 9,600+ GovCons Choose Deltek?
Contact us to find out how you can get started with Costpoint Essentials in 60 days or less — or schedule a demo to see how Costpoint compares to Unanet for your specific contract environment.