# Page 8 | FOUNDATION Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 8 - Is FOUNDATION the right Construction Accounting solution for you? Explore 374 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/reviews --- FOUNDATION 4.3 (374) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/FOUNDATION/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 April 17th, 2026 # Page 8 - Reviews of FOUNDATION ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 176-200 of 374 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JY JoBlake Y. Administrative Assistant Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Make Informed Decisions with Accurate Data" October 22, 2024 5.0 It will not be an easy transition from your current accounting software. Follow the implementation teams direction, be candid with what your expectations are, and commit to learning and using the system for your needs. It will get easier and eventually you will see your efforts rewarded. After a year, I began learning more and more ways to make the system work even better for our team and I am now confident in it's ability to provide the data our team needs to make informed decisions to benefit our company. Pros Foundation is a solid accounting system. Our implementation team made certain we took the time to set up the software to match our needs. Foundation is tailored to allocate everything to the appropriate accounts to generate reports that provide valuable data to make informed decisions for our business. Cons Some accounting scenarios, especially in construction, require you to learn specific ways to account for them in Foundation. A mistake made in this system is not impossible to correct, but it does require a strong knowledge of how software operates. Luckily the support team is fantastic in these scenarios. I've sometimes taken hours to resolve concerns on my own, then contacted support and resolved the concerns in minutes. Use the support team, listen and learn, and they will save you a lot of frustration and time. Switched from [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) Quickbooks allowed to many opportunities to make mistakes. The ease of the software allowed for errors that weren't even tracked. Our data is much more trustworthy in this system. Review Source Response from Foundation Software October 30, 2024 Thank you for sharing such thoughtful insights! We’re delighted that FOUNDATION’s tailored setup and accurate reporting are supporting your business decisions. It’s great to hear our support team has been helpful, especially in complex scenarios. We’re here to make your experience as smooth and rewarding as possible, so please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime you need guidance. Thank you for being part of the Foundation community! BC Brooke C. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Useful Software" January 28, 2025 4.0 So far it has been easy to learn and follow. Pros Very good for cost reporting, Pretty easy to learn how to move around in system, Cons Feel that there are ways to simplify some of the journal entry processes and invoice entry, reports could be easier to run and create. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 29, 2025 Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you find FOUNDATION useful for cost reporting and that it's been easy to learn. We also appreciate your input on simplifying journal entries and invoice processes—continuous improvement is a priority for us. If there’s anything specific we can do to enhance your experience, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your support! SK Sharon K. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundations" December 11, 2024 5.0 Good experience with Foundation. Pleased with foundation classes Pros Easy to use very easy to learn. The classes that are offered are a great help Cons Payroll reports. Can not get daily reports on date payroll is paid. Not a fan of the AP input screen when using tab button it skips several key points and have to mouse it back to enter invoice number Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 16, 2024 Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you find FOUNDATION easy to use and that our training classes have been helpful. We appreciate your input on payroll reports and the AP input screen. Enhancing user workflows and reporting capabilities is a priority, and your suggestions are invaluable as we continue improving the software. If you’d like assistance or have additional feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you! GC Ginger C. Accounting Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Software " December 16, 2024 5.0 I have been able learn the program with ease. Pros Easy to use. A lot of ways to learn the software i.e. webinars, trainings, etc. Very responsive support staff. Cons Make it a little easier to upload information Alternatives considered [Sage Construction Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/154874/Sage-Construction-Suite/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION We have used for several years and to learn a new system was not benificial. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 17, 2024 Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you've had a smooth learning experience with FOUNDATION and found value in our training resources and support. We’ll keep working on making tasks like uploads even easier! JC Julie C. Treasurer and Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Hardcastle" October 25, 2024 4.0 Pros Document imaging and project management. Cons It has been going down way too often with very little explanation. Change order tracking to subcontracts could be better. Would like to be able to attach time sheets for payroll. Switched from [Sage 100](https://www.capterra.com/p/227232/Sage-100cloud/) More functions. Sage was difficult that every year had to stand alone. In Foundation, we can everything since we began in 2014 Review Source Response from Foundation Software November 5, 2024 Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We’re happy to hear that FOUNDATION’s document imaging and project management tools are valuable to your work. We understand consistent uptime is essential, and our team is actively enhancing stability to prevent disruptions. We also appreciate your suggestions on change order tracking and timesheet attachments; feedback like yours drives our ongoing improvements. If there’s anything we can assist with, please don’t hesitate to contact Client Support at (800) 811-5926 or support@foundationsoft.com. AM Anna M. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Review from Regional Electric" October 25, 2024 4.0 Overall my experience with Foundation has been extremely good. Pros That everything I need is in one program and it all integrates with each other. Cons When entering in an invoice in A/R it doesn't always show the whole invoice when previewing. This is because it isn't a true word program. Alternatives considered [Sage 50 Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/174753/Sage-50cloud/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION The payroll integrating into the program for certified payroll. Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/)[Paychex Flex](https://www.capterra.com/p/119841/Paychex-Flex/) So I could have everything in one software. Review Source Response from Foundation Software November 5, 2024 Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so pleased that FOUNDATION’s integrated features are meeting your needs and simplifying your workflows, and that your overall experience with FOUNDATION has been good. We appreciate your feedback on invoice previews in A/R and will keep it in mind as we continue enhancing functionality. If there’s anything else we can assist you with, please reach out to Client Support at (800) 811-5926 or support@foundationsoft.com. We’re here to help! LC Linnette C. Controller Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Happy Customer" December 12, 2024 5.0 I am very pleased with everything I am using . Pros I am very pleased with your payroll and financial service team they are always on the ball. They give really good information and Training. Cons Reports need more detailed information. Union Fringes for Private jobs is really difficult to manage. Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) more efficient needed accounting software Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 16, 2024 Thanks for the love! We're thrilled our payroll and financial services team keeps you smiling. We'll keep working to make reports and union fringes even better—stay tuned! sB steve B. President Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I Love Foundation Software!!" November 4, 2024 5.0 I love my accounting software. It does almost everything I wish it would do! Pros he onboarding was very intense and comprehensive. Systems and processes are in place to breed success. Cons Support took too long at the beginning. It has improved drastically lately. I wish the connected payroll s Alternatives considered [ComputerEase](https://www.capterra.com/p/8686/ComputerEase/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Worked well with our estimating software McCormick Review Source Response from Foundation Software November 11, 2024 Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted that FOUNDATION’s onboarding process set you up for success and that you’re enjoying the software’s functionality. It’s great to hear that your experience with support has improved as well. Your feedback is invaluable as we continue to enhance FOUNDATION. If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to reach out to Client Support at (800) 811-5926 or support@foundationsoft.com. We’re here to help! SF Steven F. Controller Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Software" January 8, 2025 5.0 Pros Great software and being able to do amazing job costing. Cons It is a little bulky at times to sign in. It would be great if it was more online based. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) We were on QBO from the start and the job costings with QBO is less than best. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 9, 2025 Thank you for your positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that FOUNDATION has been a valuable tool for your job costing needs. We appreciate your comment about the sign-in process and your preference for more online-based functionality. Enhancing accessibility and usability is a priority, and feedback like yours helps guide our development efforts. If there’s anything else you’d like to share or need assistance with, our support team is here to help. You can reach us at (800) 246-0800 or support@foundationsoft.com. Thank you for choosing FOUNDATION and sharing your experience! LM Laurel M. Office Manager Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Reporting with Ease" January 10, 2025 5.0 So far this program offers all the reports we need and is easy to use Pros The training was easy to follow and the operation of the program is exactly what we were looking for Cons The program tends to freeze when entering multiple invoices Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 14, 2025 Thank you for the glowing feedback, Laurel! We're delighted to hear that the training was easy to follow and that FOUNDATION is meeting your reporting needs. Your note about the program freezing when entering multiple invoices is valuable, and our support team is always here to assist if needed. We’re glad you’re finding the software easy to use and effective for your business! AD AMANDA D. CONTROLLER Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "FOUNDATION REVIEW" December 11, 2024 4.0 Pros The ease of handling Union payroll processing. Cons I would prefer an actual software instead of a SaaS model, but that seems to be the way of software these days. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 16, 2024 Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're pleased to hear that you find FOUNDATION effective for handling Union payroll processing. We understand that some users prefer traditional software models over SaaS. While we strive to offer the benefits of flexibility and remote access through our SaaS model, we appreciate your perspective and will keep it in mind as we continue to develop and improve our services. Your input is valuable, and we’re here to support your business needs. TP Theresa P. Bookkeeper Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Customer Service" October 22, 2024 5.0 I love it. If I can't find it myself I know I can call and get detailed help Pros The professional, friendly support. They are always ready to help and always know the answer. Cons Cost. Everything is individualized and broken out so we have to pay the most for everything we need. Switched from [Construction Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/231631/Construction-Manager/) Ease of use and better intergration with payroll and other software Review Source Response from Foundation Software October 30, 2024 Thanks for your kind words! We're thrilled our support team has been helpful and that FOUNDATION’s integration and usability meet your needs. We’re grateful to have you with us! LG Lisa G. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation Review" October 22, 2024 4.0 Pretty good. Not to many system down times which is good. Pros User friendly, has all the modules I need. Cons Support call back time is long, and some of the reports are sometimes missing what I need. Alternatives considered [Sage 100](https://www.capterra.com/p/227232/Sage-100cloud/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Too small for us, and the cost codes did not work for us. Review Source Response from Foundation Software October 30, 2024 Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad FOUNDATION meets your needs for usability and functionality. Your feedback on support timing and reporting is appreciated—our team is always working to enhance these areas. For immediate assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Client Support at (800) 811-5926 or support@foundationsoft.com. We're here to help! RB Rachel B. Office Manager Utilities Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Everything you need for your company in one Software " December 16, 2024 5.0 Its like most accounting software but this one being more about the construction industry its great for Project Management. Pros The navigation of the software. The option that we are able to log a call and get assistance. Cons Corrections and reversals too confusing of a process needs to be more streamlined Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 17, 2024 Thank you for the kind words! We’re thrilled FOUNDATION is meeting your construction needs. We also appreciate your feedback on corrections and reversals—streamlining processes is always a priority for us! gB gabriel B. job cost manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "job cost manager" December 11, 2024 5.0 smooth over all process. I really cant complain. Pros I love using foundation makes my life so much easier ! Cons The way you sign in and the windows that open up. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 16, 2024 Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad FOUNDATION makes your life easier. We’ll keep your feedback in mind as we work on improvements. PP Payal P. Accounting Manager Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Accounting software" January 9, 2025 5.0 very good service with great accounting functionalities Pros great accounting service for construction Cons so far we liked everything about foundation Switched from [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) not construction based accounting program Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 13, 2025 Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear that Foundation is meeting your accounting needs and providing strong functionality for the construction industry. We’re glad to know that you’re enjoying the transition from QuickBooks Enterprise. If you ever have any questions or need support, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for choosing Foundation! DP Donnie P. Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Solid software, needs to work on stability" October 15, 2024 4.0 In general, it's somewhat simple. Security is good, though if an account is not logged into for 21 days, it is locked. I have some users who use it infrequently, so that's very annoying. Pros Security seems good, processes are well documented. Clients are happy with it. Cons Semi-frequent outages (at least 3 in the past few months), which isn't great when a business relies on the software. Also, there are very odd rules about account deactivation. Review Source Response from Foundation Software October 30, 2024 Thank you for sharing your experience with FOUNDATION! We’re glad to hear that our security and documentation meet your needs. We understand how important reliable access is, and we're actively working to enhance system stability through regular updates and monitoring to minimize outages. We’re also reviewing the account deactivation policy to better accommodate users with infrequent logins. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve. If you need any assistance, please reach out to Client Support at (800) 811-5926 or support@foundationsoft.com. CP Chassis P. Office Assistant Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation Program is Good" October 22, 2024 5.0 Overall, Foundation is a good program that gets the job done for the business. Pros Foundation is a great program that meets our construction business' needs. Cons Some features on Foundation don't make sense. Review Source Response from Foundation Software October 30, 2024 Thank you for your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that FOUNDATION is meeting your construction business needs. We appreciate your input regarding the features, and our team is always working on enhancements to improve usability and ensure everything is intuitive. If you have specific suggestions or need assistance, please feel free to reach out to Client Support at (800) 811-5926 or support@foundationsoft.com. We're here to help! VT Vickie T. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Controller" October 22, 2024 5.0 Pros Great Construction Software. Easy to use and understand Cons Recently switched to Foundation HOSTED. Not as reliable as I thought. Needs some work on connections. Review Source Response from Foundation Software October 29, 2024 Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear you're finding FOUNDATION easy to use. Our team is continuously working to improve connectivity for our hosted platform. If there’s anything we can assist with, please contact Client Support at (800) 811-5926 or support@foundationsoft.com. GB Greg B. Partner Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Product" September 20, 2024 5.0 Foundation staff has been extremely helpful with any questions and the software itself has been a breath of fresh air with project recordkeeping and tracking. Pros The accounting and project functionality within Foundation is exceptional and provides the resources needed for a growing construction company. Absolutely love the DataGenie feature and the ability to create reporting features useful to see metrics internally tracked. Cons Could use a little more training and guidance on the front end of implementation prior to go live date. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Needed a more robust software for project management. Review Source EL Ed L. CPA Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Managing Partner" September 18, 2024 4.0 Very positive and number one on the list of referrals for construction software. Have enjoyed the help and support from everyone within the organization. Pros The user friendliness of the software and the support we can always get when there is an issue Cons No real issues understanding all software does not always meet 100% of the needs of a specific user. Review Source RG Roger G. CPA and Partner at Marcum LLP Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation for Contractors is a great resource for financial reporting" September 23, 2024 4.0 Very positive overall experience with our clients that use Foundation. Pros Foundation is the next perfect step for emerging and established contractors that have quickly outgrown Quickbooks or other software not dedictaed to the construction industry. From job costing, preparing WIP schedules within the software to payroll reporting including certified payroll, Foundation is a great option to handle the uniqure reporting required from the construction community. Foundation also provides CPA's education around their software to better support the CPA's clients. Cons There is not much to not like with Foundation. Review Source CM Chris M. Director of Construction Services Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review from a Public Accountant" September 19, 2024 5.0 I am a CPA in public accounting who works primarily with construction contractors. I love when my clients use Foundation because it is one of the premiere accounting softwares in the industry and has a CPA module that makes it easy for me to get the reports that I need for an efficient audit/review. I know I can rely on their job costing and WIP modules to help my clients prepare accurate financial statements. Pros CPA module, job costing, ease of use, customer service Cons There is nothing that comes to mind for this question. Review Source mR michael R. CPA Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "For Construction reporting" September 18, 2024 4.0 From a CPA view I like it the ease of drilling down into the reports needed for financial reviews and reporting Pros It is specifically set up use for small contractors looking to absorb overhead into job costing Reporting functions available to the CPA's Cons For the novice owner, they need to be patience is use Review Source SM Savi M. Director of Accounting Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Plenty to offer but not optimized for practical use." March 2, 2023 2.0 It is a good construction accounting system with a bunch of good features and modules but dated methods of data entry. some features are really good, but many are duplicated, time consuming and prone to mistakes at times. e.g. Control date in AP module -option to prevent you entering any out-of-date invoices - it doesn't do the job, it lets you post it whenever you like for year 2000, 1930 or 2250 which creates a lot of problems with reports because option to select 2 different dates and control date functionality only controls Invoice date and not Transaction date, which is painful to find and only shows in certain reports and not all. There are other glitches which hinders you do your job accurately and fast. there are examples you may find if you use foundation - e.g. prepaid credit invoice automatically (glitch) selects regular invoice and treating the credit card as checking account. Another one if you are selecting job name and cost code by typing the number, it would keep giving you error to select until it is selected from the drop-down list of Jobs, cost code or cost class and to do that you have to select different item before you select the correct one.Now we just use mostly the base modules AP, AR, Payroll, Job Costing and GL. Pros It has more modules to offer for construction companies comparatively other accounting software.It gets the job done. Cons 1\. Many modules to offer but many basic features not available. e.g. Payroll module fully functional but no option to print Corrected W2 and when contact support, they say we do not have that functionality and go to IRS website to print one. 2. Many functions on daily basis cancel each other out or overlap. e.g. Equipment module & Payroll module for work orders.3. Permission levels not optimized for security. e.g., Access to Vendors, it is either all information including account deposit or nothing. You can't have two tiers of permissions for employees: it's all or nothing.4. Bid Proposals can't be copied to AIA's.5. Mobile Time App not user friendly at all, full time sync error; on web, 90% of the time you need to clear cache & cookies or use private/incognito mode to use it.6. Training at start is only for basic use and they do not import your previous data, only bring in balances. If you ask later to import, they say it should have been done at the beginning when going live. after you go live, no help or you can use their consulting service to help you which will cost $250 per hour.7. Scheduler - no updates for last 3 plus years. Only available for print option - no export to excel or access in the field.8. Document Imaging - Routing for invoice approval is dated9. No audit log, only shows whoever made the last change on transaction.Actually, the list is endless from last 3 years of use, but it gets the job done with certain limitations. Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Foundation offers a lot of modules for construction accounting and at that time we didn't realize many of them are just for Sales purpose and really not practical. We would like to switch to a different software. Please suggest if anyone has switched from Foundation Accounting Software and feels it is better than Foundation Accounting Software. Switched from [QuickBooks Online Advanced](https://www.capterra.com/p/189398/QuickBooks-Online/) We switched 3 plus years ago for construction accounting and it had way more features than Quickbooks. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.