# Page 5 | Viewpoint Spectrum Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is Viewpoint Spectrum the right Construction Accounting solution for you? Explore 410 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/175831/Spectrum/reviews --- Viewpoint Spectrum 3.9 (410) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/175831/Spectrum/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 19th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of Viewpoint Spectrum ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 410 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use SJ Spencer J. Service Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Viewpoint for roofing " July 17, 2023 4.0 The experience has been positive. The team is helpful and responsive, but the platform may not work for your business structure. Pros Viewpoint provides a strong accounting platform for the right contracting company. Cons The software segmentation will not work for all company types. We have run into issues attempting to implement across all businesses areas. Review Source DL David L. Sr. Staff Accountant Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Full featured software package" November 7, 2017 4.0 As with any large, complex and flexible software package like Spectrum, it can be rather complicated to set up and train users in operating it. We have been overall pleased in using it since we switched back in 2009. During this time our business has just about tripled in size and we do not feel as if we have out grown it. Pros Lots of modules available with a fairly robust implementation, continuing active additions of new features and improvements, document imaging allows easy access to attached documents, security rights for employees can be adjusted down to individual menu selections if necessary, customer support is very good and transparent (we are notified if something doesn't work as expected with suggested workarounds - even if we didn't report the issue), and the ability to create custom reports in Crystal. Cons While subscriptions for updated US and state income tax tables are available, local income tax tables are not. When a sales/use tax code is entered into the screen, it cannot be marked inactive if it is no longer used (there are some other setups with the same issue). If a report has been previewed or exported in one form (pdf, for example), it cannot be immediately exported in another (such as Excel) without re-running the report. While most reports run quickly, there are some that can take a while and having to wait the additional time for the same information can be frustrating. Review Source NB Nathan B. Director of Construction Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Spectrum Review" July 11, 2023 4.0 The product itself is very useful. Getting to the point where you can use it is a nightmare. Pros Nothing is easy about switching from one product to another. We switch from Prolog to Spectrum and the functionality where way different. What I found was the best when switching was that integration between field staff and office admin. Spectrum allowed us to see things in real time. Cons The training was poor and there is no manual for using the product. I had to fiscally build a manual that would be user friendly with color codes to assist are staff with the integration. The help center is never gives a timely response so learning to use the software was by trial and error. Put in information and see what it effects. Review Source KB Kaylee B. Accounts Payable Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "In-Depth Program With Great Potential " March 11, 2021 4.0 Overall I do like Spectrum. I feel like there are areas it could improve in and that I could be made more modern/ appealing to the eye. When I am busy I am able to answer the phone and navigate through Spectrum quickly to get the information I need right away. The depth of the program is a very good thing as long as they focus on having ways to be able to dig deep quickly or else finding information can become a headache. Pros I really like all the different reports that are made available. There are many places to add all different kinds of information and once the information is added in Spectrum allows you to pull reports for everything. Another feature I like a lot is the Favorites Bar. Spectrum is very broad and the Favorites Bar makes it very easy to quickly assess certain features of Spectrum that are specific to your role. Cons Some features about the software can be "glitchy" in certain features. For instance we have a tab with lots of information added in to one thing and this can cause Spectrum to freeze up and I will have to close completely out and log back in and start over what I was working on at the time. We have tried different recommendations to resolve this issue, but we get the same result. Review Source GT Gord T. controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Expensive but mostly user friendly" July 11, 2023 3.0 Pros AP, AR, Multiple company setups, intercompany transactions, Cons Job costing does not work well, major failure. Difficulty with credit transactions in AP and AR. No ability to match AR and AP from same customer easily Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum unknown Switched from [Sage HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/128705/SageHR/) I was not involved in decision Review Source AS Ade S. Accounting Clerk Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It works for what you may need in construction accountins" July 17, 2023 4.0 Pros When it comes to Spectrum, there are many reports and easy to use accounts payable and receivable options. The interface takes a second to learn , but once you do it makes sense and is intuitive Cons Spectrum does not always make it easy to work collaborative and when it comes to images, it does not make it easy to add or download. Review Source NE Nicole E. HR/Payroll Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product has some flaws but nothing we were not able to work around. " March 26, 2021 5.0 It's been a great product that we've used for the last 9 years. Pros The way that as technology changes they system is updated to match. Cons Vacation accrual system is not what I'd like it to be. I have to do my own spreadsheet to get it to work properly. Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum the options available at the time. Switched from [Construction Partner](https://www.capterra.com/p/60128/Construction-Partner/) Job costing Review Source PL Paul L. General Manager Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ERP ...Not that easy" July 11, 2023 2.0 I am disappointed in the product, we were over sold, over promised, and under delivered. Pros It was a great sales job, but not a good fit after the fact, Should have gone with VISTA Cons The navigation, report development, interaction with other software.. very difficult Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum salesman was a great con. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) needed to grow. Review Source SS Steven S. VP Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mara" July 7, 2023 4.0 Pros Information provided and on time cost tracking, projection Cons bulky to use and reports hard to determine what will be provided. trial and error Review Source JG Julia G. Payroll Administrator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Viewpoint Spectrum Review" August 30, 2022 4.0 I like this software - once we figured out what it could do!! After 3 years we are still learning how powerful it is, and are still implementing new modules Pros Payroll flows into AR making billing much easier Cons Almost have to be a programmer to set up Payroll - not as intuitive as other programs Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Maintenance Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Viewpoint for Service Departments" July 26, 2023 3.0 Overall this software is very average. Pros The ServiceTech app for the crews in the field has been very easy to transition to. Cons It makes it hard for viewing pictures in the work orders because you can only look at one picture at a time. It also is hard to close work orders that wont be billed out to customers because you have to bill a $0 invoice. Switched from [Dataforma](https://www.capterra.com/p/130599/Dataforma/)[FOUNDATION](https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/) Do combine all our company into one software Review Source SB Sarah B. Project Controls Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Missing some functionality - still tracking things in Excel" July 7, 2023 4.0 It's ok. Better than Microsoft Dynamics for sure. But there are still a few areas of concern. Pros I am able to navigate it relatively easily after some training Cons We are still tracking our subcontractor daily reports on an excel spreadsheet outside of the system. We have to do our own tickets in Excel, outside of the system. Perhaps this could also be a training issue? I don't find the help online to be of much use. Review Source CS Cindy S. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Why I would never recommend Viewpoint" July 17, 2023 2.0 Overall it is horrible. Pros I don't like anything about Viewpoint and even worse not that it is a Trimble product the customer support is even worse than before. Cons The customer support is not very supportive. Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum It was purchased before I came to work here. Review Source JH JOAN H. Business Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A daily tool" March 26, 2021 4.0 Pros Spectrum gives me an instant look at open POs or subcontracts, payment history, job and equipment costs, helps to manage compliance (licensing, current COI, etc.), time reports, timecards, vendors, phase/GL/job codes. I can instantly find out whether an invoice has been paid, when we invoiced a customer, whether new equipment has been added to inventory. We have nearly eliminated paper files using Spectrum and digital files. In the past couple of years, Viewpoint has created an outstanding suite of user support that ranges from daily updates, web-based free training, and a responsive staff that helps find learning resources or the right technician/trainer to answer questions. The Viewpoint Network was a game changer for me. Cons The reporting function is limited if you don't know Crystal Reports, and the reports aren't consistent. Some are available in comma delimited format, which makes it relatively easy to structure the information in Excel. Others download only as preformatted Excel reports, using an older version of Excel, which is awkward to use. Review Source MG Mark G. VP of Equipment Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not for equipment management" July 7, 2023 1.0 Horrible, clumsy, not user friendly Pros Nothing Zero. Waste of valuable employees time. It is the brunt of jokes and ridicule. Except accounting. Cons Equipment module is trash. Too many clicks. Drop and drag scans are painfull. Too many screens. Equipment module appears to be an afterthought. Accountants like it, my entire equipment department deplores it. Promises to make it better were made in years past. Promises broken. Review Source KM Kerry M. COO / Owner Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Review" July 12, 2023 3.0 looking back it wasnt what was best for our company, and would have not purchased it Pros from accounting side, its really nice reporting structure Cons cannot customize it for our specific use.training provided was very inadequate,felt like you were all in until it was sold, then felt left out Alternatives considered [Contractor Foreman](https://www.capterra.com/p/166113/Contractor-Foreman/) Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum at the time, CF didn't integrate into QBO Switched from [Knowify](https://www.capterra.com/p/135791/Knowify/) we were growing and needed better software for tracking all projects / accounting features Review Source ELS Esther Lorraine S. Account Payable Specialist Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Spectrum review from the Accounts Payable prospective" July 13, 2023 4.0 Pros Most of Viewpoint Spectrum features work really well for us and they are constantly adding new features as well as fixing existing issues. Cons Not able to delete invoices during the routing approval process, not being able to send emails after the switch to the cloud, and not being able to change receiving quantities, phases and cost centers as a higher user (administrator). Review Source SS Solomon S. Vice President Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Not a solution for the construction industry" July 7, 2023 1.0 Would never recommend for the construction industry. Pros System had every possible feature that could be desired. Cons System was completely dysfunctional. Assessing the system on paper looked amazing, but when we tried to actually use the system is was completely unreliable to effectively accomplish tasks without substantial amount of time and energy to manage the inputs, connections, data management and high level of expertise to not make errors at any point in the processes. Review Source LB Larry B. AP Specialist Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accounting and Job cost " July 7, 2023 4.0 Pros Easy invoice entry and processing checks for AP Cons Not having easy access to the General Ledger file Review Source KP Kelsi P. VP/Operations Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Viewpoint Spectrum" July 7, 2023 5.0 One major benefit is the time savings of our administrative staff in order to track jobs Pros Web-based platform, customizable and excellent support and implementation processes Cons Very different than the platform we currently use, so it took some getting used to in order to convert Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) In order to streamline our processes Review Source RP Raj P. Web Application Developer Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Poor Customer Service / Technical Support" July 17, 2023 3.0 Poor customer service and tech support and this happens over and over. Pros value for moneyAvailability of APIs for time entry and project entry Cons The technical support is very poor.We were told that Spectrum can not find what went wrong with their system unless we tell them that exact time that the system has issues.We were also told that logs are deleted at 11pm everyday.How is that even acceptable for a software that is used by external vendors?On top of all this, the tech support person was quite rude Switched from [Avanti](https://www.capterra.com/p/199859/Avanti/) We thought it was a better product - value for money Review Source GT Ginette T. Payroll and Benefits Administrator Mining & Metals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "General Review" July 7, 2023 3.0 Overall, payroll works well and efficiently. On the flip side, employees using "Android" phones can't seem to access their paystubs. Pros I use VP Spectrum for payroll only. Time entry works wonderfully and it has clear step by step instructions in Payment Process. Cons There is no APP for Canada. Paystubs are not easily accessible by employees. Review Source SP Shelley P. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Purchase of Viewpoint Spectrum" July 17, 2023 1.0 Pros It was a painful implementation. Support is lacking Cons Support is lacking. Calls aren't returned in a timely manner. We regret buying this software Review Source MB Myron B. Regional Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Spectrum user review" July 18, 2023 5.0 Pros Product is very intuitive to use and provides up to date information to make decisions. Cons Work order module could be a little more robust with the ability to use it with retainage, certified payroll, work order overview report. Review Source MT Michelle T. Project Accountant Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "It's a great product" July 13, 2023 5.0 Pros A lot more user friendly then some software I've used and easy to navigate different functions. Cons Subcontract change orders are more complicated then they should be especially if it an addition that does not tie into a customer change order. Review Source Similar Products Featured