# Page 9 | Viewpoint Spectrum Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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Viewpoint Spectrum

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Last updated March 19th, 2026

# Page 9 - Reviews of Viewpoint Spectrum

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RG

Richard G.  
Sr. Financial Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Spectrum Review"

July 17, 2023

3.0

Pros

Cloud based helps to save space on our existing servers. Several product off some type of intergration

Cons

Not intuitive or easy to navigate. Customer service is slow and unorganized.

Review Source

TM

Tim M.  
APM  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "APM Review - Spectrum & Viewpoint"

December 15, 2020

4.0

Overall a solid product that I use on a daily basis. It gets the job done and I would recommend to others.

Pros

I like that there are a ton of automated functions. Instead of the old spreadsheets, you can generate reports straight from the system very quickly. I use Viewpoint for submittals and RFI's that's about it. It too has many functions within the system. Good for storing public documents for subs to access.

Cons

It's still a work in progress in my mind. Some times weird glitches occur and things just don't make sense. Sometimes it seems like there are almost too many functions. Ease of use could be simplified.

Review Source

CG

Carla G.  
Branch Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Spectrum review"

July 20, 2023

1.0

Poor!

Pros

Honestly, I think a lot of things could be done better. It is not very customizable, and I don't enjoy having to use it.

Cons

Overly complicated/convoluted. Does not save time to perform tasks.

Review Source

LC

Lori C.  
Spectrum Software Implementation Consultant  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Your Answer to Job Cost Accounting"

July 12, 2023

4.0

Huge learning curve if you are not immersed in the software daily.

Pros

Job cost functionality. Can be a granular as needed to accomplish detail level desired.

Cons

Could be more user friendly. Can be overwhelming and overcomplicated.

Review Source

CN

Christopher N.  
Purchasing Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best in the Business "

July 13, 2023

5.0

Pros

Cloud based, easy on the eyes. Fast & efficient.

Cons

Glitches with the software occasionally are annoying.

Review Source

RP

Ray P.  
Safety Director  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Updates needed"

July 17, 2023

5.0

Pros

centralized data

Cons

I have several reports that were built by you when we switched to using Spectrum. The reports are date based. Now that several years have passed since the reports were created, I must click the year button 7 times to get from the report creation year to the current year. It would be nice if there was a default to the current year rather than the year the report was created. Every time I get this report I think to myself why they don't simply make the current year the default.

Review Source

SD

Sara D.  
Administrative Assistant  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Spectrum works great for our company."

March 18, 2021

4.0

Pros

I like that is is easy to use and most times easy to navigate what you are looking for. Document imaging is a huge plus.

Cons

Unfortunately it is not easy to correct errors when an error occurs. There is a lot of steps to take to correct.

Review Source

MW

Melody W.  
Administrative Assistant/DER Representative  
Utilities  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "New User"

July 25, 2023

5.0

I don't have any problems to give at this time.

Pros

I am currently still learning Viewpoint.

Cons

The training with so much information and taking so long to learn the program.

Review Source

EE

Emily E.  
Service Coordinator  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Not very user friendly"

July 12, 2023

2.0

It works - just not well. Creates more problems than it solves.

Pros

Can handle large quantities of data. There are some options for customization.

Cons

It's not intuitive or user-friendly, and not suited to an agile business environment. For instance, you have to re-title your documents after uploading (why!?).

Review Source

TH

Tina H.  
  
  
Used the software for:

### ""

August 8, 2013

3.5

We've been using Dexter & Chaney Spectrum (previously Forefront) for over 12 years; longer than I've actually been employed by the construction company I work for. We originally (and for many years) only used Spectrum for some basic accounting functions. After finally upgrading to the current version (we are currently on V13), we expanded our use of the software, utilizing the system on a much broader base - from purchasing and subcontracts, to projecting costs, and financial reporting/WIP. We have found that with the increased functionality came increased training needs. We had project managers that had never used the system previously, and suddenly needing to do their projections directly in the system. Navigation has been a source of contention, but we think that version 14 shows some promise on being much easier to navigate for non-computer-savvy users. Computer savvy users have generally been able to quickly learn to use the system. The flexibility of the system does allow a large range of ways to enter and report information, and this has been a positive and a negative. It's a positive as we can choose to set up jobs in different ways depending on how we want to run and report that job. It's a negative in that there are so many choices to make, and that some users can get confused if given too many options. Customer support was initially very poor, as we were on a very old version that really wasn't being supported well. Since we've upgraded to a more recent version, customer support has improved. Custom programming can be very expensive, and we've encountered some issues that required custom programming, but Spectrum, for the most part, has enough functionality in place with the base product to meet most needs. I've used a few other systems, and Spectrum seems to be far better than the other ones I've used. I've heard others complain sometimes, but I think that some of that comes from confusion over the wide variety of options and the navigation difficulties (not being intuitive). All-in-all, I think it's a pretty good product.

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MC

Madison C.  
Office Admin  
Environmental Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Madison"

July 13, 2023

5.0

Good, easy to learn

Pros

Theres lot of ways to see entered data, pull reports and filter results

Cons

Sometimes glitchy, slow or just has issues with login link

Switched from

[RQ Retail Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/15866/RQ/)

New job

Review Source

IK

Iris K.  
Accontant  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Working with Spectrum"

July 13, 2023

4.0

Pros

The safeguards so more than one person cannot be doing the same task is very good. There should be training blogs to follow.

Cons

Some of the keystrokes seem to take long as compared with other programs I have used. The integrating an excel sheets into payroll is difficult to format.

Review Source

KM

Kathy M.  
Senior Project Administrator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Spectrum Review"

July 17, 2023

4.0

Overall I'm fairly pleased with Spectrum for what I use it for.

Pros

I like the ease of moving around in the Subcontracts.

Cons

There is a lull every hour almost on the hour that delays productivity.

Review Source

LR

Lea R.  
Accounting Manager  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Poor reports "

September 24, 2018

2.0

I feel they should have a packet of reports that would make this program for different states. They are already creating these reports for other customers why not just offer them as a package deal to add on for a set price instead of saying they are recreating them each time.

Pros

Easy to look up employees and jobs in most modals because you can type in almost anything to find it. you are type in city, state first name last name or part of any of these to get the info you are looking for.

Cons

reports are not easy to get customized without them quoting 10-14 per report to have customized. In California there are certain reports we need to be able to report to the state. With this program we need to run 3-4 reports to get that info. Their is no report that show PTO and Vacation. The Job Overview reports do not show cash flow. Also many of the reports do not have totals on them so when running reports we also have to add them up manually. There is no way to do a cash pay with out entering an invoice. Not all reports show the same totals. Employees really have to dig into reports to confirm the info is correct.

Review Source

NM

Natalie M.  
Accounts Payable Lead  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good Product"

July 17, 2023

4.0

Pros

Ease of document tracking and Po & Subcontract matching to invoices.

Cons

Some reports need to be more customizable, more filter options.

Review Source

DG

Delmas G.  
Manager  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent construction accounting software"

July 17, 2020

5.0

Our experience with Spectrum has been good over the 6 years we are using the software.

Pros

This software does a good job of integrating our construction operations. We do not use the project management part of it though. We do a lot of job costing for our projects.

Cons

I think the inventory module should be modernized and brought up to current standards. It is not very easy to use.

Review Source

SH

Stephanie H.  
Admin assistant/AR  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Spectrum"

July 17, 2023

2.0

Pros

I like the simplicity, it is easy to use and understand.

Cons

There are many glitches daily when trying to complete tasks. Error messages and have to restart the start.

Review Source

AA

Angelica A.  
Production Clerk III  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Excellent tool for every office"

July 7, 2023

5.0

Pros

It's so easy to use, and very friendly. It helps you to keep record, prepare invoices, and purchase orders as well. It is actually fantastic.

Cons

At the beginning, I thought there were too many steps for a single purchase orders, but I changed my mind. Now I am a regular user, and it is not difficult at all.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
ITM Contract Administrator  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "User Review"

December 4, 2018

5.0

We have had a wonderful experience with training, tech support and overall interactions with most representatives.

Pros

The financial reporting available is a wonderful asset to our company.

Cons

It's unfortunate that crystal reports are priced so high and your unable to execute daily process with out purchasing these reports separately.

Review Source

LY

Linda Y.  
Accounting Aminstrative  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Spectrum review"

July 12, 2023

5.0

I've recommended Spectrum to a couple of companies as I have been using it since 1999

Pros

Easy to use, Like the crystal reporting to change our invoices.

Cons

nothing at this time. I dont not have any cons at the moments.

Review Source

JC

Jadon C.  
Cabinet maker  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Viewpoint "

July 12, 2023

4.0

Pros

The fact that it’s synced with each other

Cons

Very glitchy and new logs can take a while to show up

Review Source

TE

Thomas E.  
SPM  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Buyer Beware - Not user Friendly - Lots of Limitations"

July 22, 2023

1.0

Wish we would by and use another product.

Pros

It is an accounting software that has accounting features.

Cons

Everything is simplistically complex. Many limitations.

Review Source

mR

mendy R.  
Accounting  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Spectrum"

January 30, 2020

4.0

Difficult at first to navigate. Set and implementation was horrible. Training not good

Pros

I like the different detailed functions. attachments, tracking, invoice approval routing, T&M billing when it works forrect

Cons

reports. the standard reports are not what i need. T&M billing does not always work correctly. Invoice corrections are messy. not clean. Can not reverse invoice when it is assigned a PO without approving even though invoice is not approved. The have to reverse. and reeer.

Switched from

[FOUNDATION](https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/)

More in depth software

Review Source

JR

Jeffrey R.  
Outside Consultant  
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Does One Size Fit All?"

July 13, 2023

5.0

Pros

Of course the primary value is in the scope of the application. It provides a sophisticated platform for our accounting function and for our financial and project management. For a small company it has been both a teaching tool and positions us for growth.

Cons

The small business theme continues here. We are not merely making small steps from one platform to another but changing and enhancing methodologies as well. Application of the systems nuances are not self-evident. We feel we make two steps forward and one step back in the application of the systems rules.

Reason for choosing Viewpoint Spectrum

Cost and features.

Review Source

EC

Eric C.  
PM  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easy to Use"

July 17, 2023

5.0

Very easy to use

Pros

Easy to keep track of job costs and billing

Cons

I cannot think of anything at this time.

Review Source

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