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# Compare SherpaDesk vs BQE CORE Suite

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> Detailed comparison between SherpaDesk and BQE CORE Suite. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | SherpaDesk | BQE CORE Suite |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.5/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 62 | 783 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 39.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### SherpaDesk

small to medium sized business; personal service firms

### BQE CORE Suite

With more than 400,000 users worldwide, BQE CORE is trusted by Architects, Engineers, Construction Designers, Consultants, Interior Designers, Accountants, Legal Professionals, Contractors, and more.

## Key features

### SherpaDesk

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Billable Items Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Client Portal
- Collaboration Tools
- Document Storage
- Estimating
- Invoice Management
- Mobile App
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Project Time Tracking
- Projections
- Reporting/Analytics
- Self Service Portal
- Time & Expense Tracking
- Time Tracking

### BQE CORE Suite

- API
- Activity Dashboard
- Alerts/Notifications
- Billable Items Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- CRM
- Client Portal
- Collaboration Tools
- Document Storage
- Estimating
- Invoice Management
- Mobile App
- Monitoring
- Project Management
- Project Time Tracking
- Projections
- Reporting/Analytics
- Self Service Portal
- Time & Expense Tracking
- Time Tracking

## Links

- [View SherpaDesk Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/136172/sherpadesk)
- [View BQE CORE Suite Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/141096/bqe-software)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/136172/141096/sherpadesk/vs/bqe-software)

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