# Page 8 | Viewpoint Spectrum Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 8 - 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 8 - Reviews of Viewpoint Spectrum ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 176-200 of 410 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use CC Christina C. Project Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Martik Brothers" July 17, 2023 5.0 Pros The ease of use. The different ways to track our job progresses and billing/payables and profit. Cons At first we did not have a very positive experience when setting up and being trained, I believe it was the consultant we were given, because since we changed who we contact for help and training it has been 100% positive ! Review Source DG Dedra G. Safety Admin/Project Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Manage Projects effectively " July 11, 2023 5.0 Available to keep all project and billing in one place. All the team has access to Pros Very easy to understand and the helpful customer service Cons After an update it will be a little glitchy, but it still works well! Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director of Human Resources & Support Services Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Spectrum Review" December 4, 2018 3.0 I am relatively new (just under two years) to the product, and yet many who have been with our organization since implementation utilize only a small portion of the features available. I cannot attribute all of this to the product, but it certainly bears some of the responsibility. Pros The ability to do all that we can "in-house" from a payroll perspective & the "export" feature. Cons Spectrum has some great capabilities, and customer servicde does have help available, but they don't make it easy to learn and optimize the features of the product. Review Source MS Myra S. Job Cost/Accounts Receivable Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Spectrum Review" December 4, 2018 2.0 Our experience with Spectrum hasn't been the best. There was great support/conversations during the process to determine if we should go with the software. Then, upon implementation there was a drastic difference. We had a support person come to our facility for a week for a quick overview, but we had to get ourselves up and running. After a short time, the support person was "unavailable" for questions/issues. Our implementation process was done on our own. Most of the times when we called the support center, issues weren't resolved quickly. At times the person on the other end of the phone was less than courteous. We pretty much ceased calling for assistance and worked around any problems by ourselves. Pros Easy to use. Reports and documents look clean. Cons The Materials Management and Job Cost integration is very cumbersome regarding the Scale Ticket process. Much has to be done before importing ticket files into Spectrum, and it leaves itself open to errors due to the amount of steps needed to complete for job costs, special customer pricing, etc. Review Source RB Rudy B. President Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Oversold and under delivered " July 11, 2023 2.0 very disappointing Pros relatively intuitive and accessible and report formats close to what we were using before. Cons very poor support and multiple extra costs for implementation that were not disclosed and should not have been charged. Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum Believe what the sales team promised. Review Source RH Rosa H. Ccontract Consultant Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Editor in Subcontractss" July 20, 2023 3.0 It’s okay software and works for construction. I was a key user in SAP and since this is customized for Constructions works better than previous JDE. Pros The editor in the Subcontract module is AWFUL. There have been no improvements in it for the last 9 years. Cons The Editor in Subcontracts. It’s AWFUL! Review Source HL Hilary L. Manager of Finance Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Costing, Not for investigation of transactions, terrible for CDN Payroll" February 24, 2017 3.0 While the product has great features for costing, the reports and review capabilities are limited. It is very difficult to drill down on certain types of transactions and get enough information. There are also many issues with Canadian Payroll and a lack of support with knowledge. The new upgrade also has many bugs and requires a significant amount of time with developers to take corrective action. While this is free of charge, does not seem to respect that my time spent costs the company money. I don't trust the accuracy of posting in Spectrum. Pros It is really great for costing. It provides simple job costing for labour, equipment, and cost management. There is free product support (US based) and (most of) the people there are extremely helpful and want to help y ou find a solution. Cons \-The biggest flaw is the very small field space for memo lines. We have to keep many backup journals -If any payments are made other than through the AP module, it is really difficult to drill down on a prior transaction. -Posting errors for payroll (such as posting to the wrong job or equipment number) can only be corrected by completely voiding and re-entering the entire payroll. There are obviously times where an employee is going to mix up information. We can do a correcting journal entry so the costs are correct, however, labour cost reports don't pick up Journal Entries. Review Source NB Nancy B. Controller Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Implementation Phase" September 19, 2022 5.0 We got off to a slow start. It took about 7 weeks to get started which is causing us to delay our go live date. The implementation plan is comprehensive. I think it will make the transition very manageable. Pros We are in the implementation stage. I like the integration between the field, project managers and accounting. It handles intercompany well. The SDX importer uploads most of the history and settings. I think it will be a great system when we get up and running. Cons I don't like the data entry screens. Many items that could be entered in a grid list open an data entry window. The system doesn't let you go to the next field until required fields are complete. Also, things like timesheets are not viewable in a grid. You can only print reports. The help menu search isn't very good. It references other items that would be nice to click into. Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum Integration. Switched from [FOUNDATION](https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/) We wanted an integrated system for project managers, field managers, work orders tracking and accounting. Review Source MMH Md Mahmud H. CEO Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best for users" May 8, 2023 5.0 Pros One of the best things about Viewpoint Spectrum is the flexibility it offers. You can customize everything from colors and fonts to layout and spacing, ensuring that your content looks exactly the way you want it to. The software also includes a wide variety of images, icons, and other design elements, making it easy to create unique and eye-catching visuals. Cons I highly recommend Viewpoint Spectrum to anyone who needs to create high-quality visual content quickly and easily. Whether you're a marketer, social media manager, or simply someone who wants to make their presentations look more professional, this software has everything you need to create stunning designs. Review Source YC Yvonne C. Controller Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Yvonne" July 11, 2023 4.0 great Pros the customer service has been wonderful. Cons the cost to me is the least thing that I like about the product. Review Source CV Carolyn V. CFO Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Spectrum" August 23, 2022 3.0 Pros Able to open multiple modules or screens at one time. Cons Customer support is very frustrating and does not provide timely assistance. Very hard to extract useful customize information. Projections can be difficult. Review Source Response from Trimble August 24, 2022 Thank you or taking the time to leave a review. We greatly appreciate your feedback! GG Grace G. PAYROLL MANAGER Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Adaptable" July 25, 2023 5.0 Very useful Pros I find it easy to navigate and helpful with my duties Cons I really don't have any least to mention. Review Source JA Jt A. Maintenance of Traffic Superintendent Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Viewpoint Spectrum is a key asset" July 17, 2023 5.0 Viewpoint helps me stay organized and reflects how the business side of construction can aide in the overall complexity of new and older jobs. Pros Viewpoint Spectrum is great for me because of the easy usage. I can log in, assign bills after approval and it only takes a few minutes. Cons I haven't found any cons up to this point. Review Source CB Cheryl B. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "spectrum" July 7, 2023 3.0 not good Pros nothing yet, still trying to find the the pros of this system Cons everything, still having a hard time getting used to it. Review Source DC DeeDee C. Project Admin Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User Friendly" August 17, 2022 4.0 Pros I like that it is very user friendly, and if utilized properly everything you need can be imported into the system for easy access. Cons This is the only software I have used at this company so I am not sure I can really list cons yet Review Source KL Karen L. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We have been with Spectrum since 1997 (when it was Forefront). This software is a workhorse!" July 16, 2018 5.0 Ease of use and great support! Pros I like how easy this program is to use. If I can't find the report I need, I can easily export to Excel or Crystal Reports. The document imaging module saves us time when we need to review invoices or other documentation later. When I have issues, the support team is right there and usually can fix the problem while we are on the phone. It is rare for us to have an open ticket. Cons There are some differences between modules. When you exit a previewed report, some take you back to the site map while others take you back to the report page so you can adjust and run again if necessary. Consistency would be nice. It isn't a big deal, it could save a few steps. Review Source Response from Trimble August 6, 2018 You have truly seen the evolution of the software, going all the way back to the Forefront days. Wow! Thank you for your support through the years, Karen. We really value your partnership. JG Joseph G. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Spectrum 14.24" November 1, 2018 4.0 Like all programs that have a significant number of features, the more your staff learns about the software the better the ROI. The user interface has a lot going on and can be overwhelming at first. However, there is a logic to it and once learned a diverse array of features can be accessed quickly. Pros The ability to access many features from one screen. The connectivity of features on screen. For example, if a job is displayed, all of the customer information is available as well. No need to add software to each workstation, software runs within a browser (I've used Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and my cell phone browser, I understand other browsers are supported as well) All reports can be emailed right from the display screen. Cons Many of the reports must be customized to meet user needs. Some features are not located in an intuitive place. Financial statement writer is basic and pretty weak. Review Source LL Lesley L. Sr. Project Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Four years and counting" November 2, 2017 4.0 Pros I have been using Spectrum V14 since it was released. I like the apps on the Site Map and the shortcuts menu. I train our project manager and project engineers on this software regularly and these two areas I think get used the most by our people. I promote these areas on a regular basis and encourage everyone to use the ones we have already created and also create their own. Cons My wish list would include a link to Outlook for ease of obtaining and maintaining a list of current contacts. Also, RSS feeds hardly ever get used, but links to actual websites would be a better feature. Also, insurance tracking feature is confusing when working between the vendor and the job-specific side. It would be very helpful if the Help Menu broke down the available features related to insurance and how each one can or should be used. Review Source LA Laura A. Payroll Manager Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Viewpoint Spectrum Review" July 12, 2023 3.0 Pros Spectrum is a great software for our roofing industry and can do everything needed for our business. Cons I main enter payroll so there are a few fields that could be simplified so rekeying isn't needed. Also, more basic training classes are needed regarding financial statements. Additional step by step instructions for set up on new companies. Review Source FB Fred B. Service Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Spectrum ideas" July 11, 2023 3.0 Overall it does what we need still a little glitchy at times. Pros Invoicing on spot is great. It is easy to see what the techs are doing and scheduling for weeks out is great Cons Server issues. Not the easiest platform to learn compared to others. Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum We already use view point spectrum for scheduling and accounting Review Source PK Penny K. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Controller" July 11, 2023 4.0 we started using Spectrum in 1999. It was great customer service while owned by \[sensitive content hidden\]. Pros ease of use Spectrum is user-friendly and is easy to navigate within each module. Cons Customer Service has changed since \[sensitive content hidden\] no longer own this product. Review Source CV Chantal V. CAO Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Viewpoint " July 13, 2023 4.0 7 - poor customer support, we call an external advisor to get things resolved. Alot of customization Pros Integrating the accounting and project costing Cons Cost for extra users, should be more options Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Business Owner Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Spectrum uses" December 4, 2018 4.0 Pros The capture of information and the ability to find that information in inquiries rather than running reports Cons Customization of reports has to be done thru a different software. Delay in improvements to the software Review Source HK Holli K. AP/Media Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Spectrum for the Win" March 10, 2021 5.0 Highly recommend! Pros What I appreciate most about Spectrum is the support that comes with the software. There is a network of other Spectrum users able to share experiences, tips etc. It has been invaluable to us. Cons There are a few quirks we've run into where we lose check images if they are not immediately attached to the transaction. Review Source HV Holli V. AP/Marketing Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Viewpoint is on point " August 19, 2022 4.0 Pros Whenever we have had an issue with anything, customer service has always worked hard to help us. Cons There are some hiccups in payment posting, for example when you post a check payment to an account before there is an invoice posted, and then go back to clean up the payment to the invoice, you lose the image. Review Source Response from Trimble August 24, 2022 Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We greatly appreciate your feedback, Holli! Similar Products Featured