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Deltek vs Ecount

Deltek logo

Deltek

Software

Project-based business management and accounting software

From
$1500/month
Rated
-
Ecount logo

Ecount

Software

Cloud ERP for Asian manufacturers and distributors

From
$55/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Deltek not one product but a portfolio, including Costpoint, Vantagepoint, Maconomy, Ajera, ComputerEase, GovWin IQ and Replicon, so the right choice depends on the industry before the feature set; Ecount mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • They diverge on capability: Deltek covers Project accounting, Ecount covers Financial management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Deltek and Ecount actually diverge.

Attributes where Deltek and Ecount differ
AttributeDeltekEcount
Starting price$1500/month$55/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsCloud, Web, MobileWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded19831999

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Deltek

  • Project accounting
  • Resource management
  • Time and expense
  • Financial reporting
  • Government compliance
  • Office 365
  • Outlook
  • Tableau

Only in Ecount

  • Financial management
  • Manufacturing
  • Supply chain
  • Inventory
  • CRM
  • Multi-currency
  • REST APIs
  • Third-party systems

Both cover

  • Data encryption
  • Cloud support
  • Web support
  • Mobile support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Deltek

  • ERP and project accounting for government contractors through Costpointnot Ecount
  • Project management for architecture and engineering firms with Vantagepointnot Ecount
  • Construction accounting through ComputerEasenot Ecount
  • Finding and bidding on public sector opportunities with GovWin IQnot Ecount
  • Professional services resource planning with Maconomy and Polarisnot Ecount

Ecount

  • Asian market operationsnot Deltek
  • Multi-currency managementnot Deltek
  • Manufacturing optimizationnot Deltek
  • Regional compliancenot Deltek

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Deltek

  • Not one product but a portfolio, including Costpoint, Vantagepoint, Maconomy, Ajera, ComputerEase, GovWin IQ and Replicon, so the right choice depends on the industry before the feature set
  • Pricing is not published anywhere and requires contacting sales
  • Built around project-based industries such as government contracting, architecture and engineering rather than general business

Ecount

  • Mobile app provides only essential features, not full desktop functionality
  • Complex navigation and setup requiring time investment and sometimes expert assistance

Pricing, plan by plan

Deltek

$1500/month
  • Vantagepoint$1500/month
    • Project accounting
    • Professional services
    • Resource management
  • Vantagepoint Enterprise$3500/month
    • Advanced features
    • Multi-entity
    • Advanced analytics

Ecount

$55/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Ecount review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Deltek if

  • You need project accounting.
  • You work on Cloud, Web, Mobile.
  • You also want resource management.

Choose Ecount if

  • You need financial management.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want manufacturing.

Questions people ask

Is Deltek or Ecount better?
Neither clearly leads. Deltek starts at $1500/month and Ecount at $55/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Deltek or Ecount?
Deltek starts at $1500/month and Ecount at $55/month.
Does Deltek or Ecount run on more platforms?
Deltek runs on Cloud, Web, Mobile. Ecount runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
What is Deltek best used for?
Deltek is most often used for erp and project accounting for government contractors through costpoint, project management for architecture and engineering firms with vantagepoint, construction accounting through computerease, finding and bidding on public sector opportunities with govwin iq. Of those, erp and project accounting for government contractors through costpoint and project management for architecture and engineering firms with vantagepoint are not what Ecount is typically brought in for.
What can Deltek do that Ecount cannot?
Deltek covers Project accounting, Resource management, Time and expense, Financial reporting. Ecount covers Financial management, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Inventory. Both handle Data encryption, Cloud support, Web support, Mobile support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ecount: What is the pricing for Ecount ERP?

Ecount ERP costs $55 per month with unlimited users included. All features and unlimited users are available at this single tier, with no additional per-user fees.

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Ecount: What platforms does Ecount support?

Ecount ERP is 100% web-based and cloud-based, accessible via Chrome, Edge, Safari and other browsers on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without software installation.

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Ecount: Does Ecount offer integrations with other business systems?

Yes. Ecount integrates with 400+ business applications including payment systems, ecommerce platforms (eBay, Shopee, Lazada), shipping solutions, and custom systems via Open API.

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Ecount: What support does Ecount provide?

Ecount offers 24/7 customer support, on-site training, and video resources. The platform is ISO/IEC 27001 certified for security.

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Ecount: How long is the typical implementation time for Ecount?

Implementation varies but typically requires significant time investment for data migration from previous systems. Expert assistance may be needed depending on system complexity and customization needs.

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