# FOUNDATION Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is FOUNDATION the right Construction Accounting solution for you? Explore 362 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/2032/rusty-records/reviews --- FOUNDATION 4.3 (362) [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 February 26th, 2026 # Reviews of FOUNDATION Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews HS Helen S Project ExecutiveConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The system is tailored to the construction industry, which makes many complex accounting and payroll tasks easier to manage. While there is a learning curve, once you become familiar with the platform it provides reliable tools for job costing, reporting, and payroll compliance.“ December 10, 2025 KH Kylinn H ARConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Just a few things i'm not impressed with is the customer service wait time, occasional software crashes, changes in settings, AIA Unit billing process, AP journal entry's after posted invoices, along with uploaded images into the accounting software are hard to get to.“ November 19, 2025 IP Isabella P Accounting CoordinatorElectrical/Electronic Manufacturing, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “From my experience, Foundation Software is one of the strongest accounting systems out there for construction companies—especially those that depend on accurate job cost reporting, complex payroll, and tight cost tracking.“ December 1, 2025 LS Lori S Accounts PayableConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The POs can be entered without meeting the invoice requirements, causing issues for invoice entry if the PO has missing or incorrect fields.“ October 17, 2025 HG Hope G Human Resource ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Overall, Foundation is a reliable and powerful construction accounting software that helps keep our operations organized and compliant. Once you learn the system, it offers excellent control over job costing, payroll, and reporting. While there’s room for improvement in usability, it’s a solid platform that continues to improve with each update.“ October 20, 2025 AK Anzhelika K Operations ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “There’s a lack of built-in BI tools, and the reporting features are limited data is flat and not easily customizable or interactive.“ October 30, 2025 SP Stephany P Accounts ManagerConstruction, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Overall, I value Foundation for its accurate job costing, user-friendly interface, solid reporting tools, and the visibility it gives us into budgets, commitments, and project performance.“ February 16, 2026 ES Edward S SupervisorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I don’t like the fact that everything is on a separate page when I fill out timesheets equipment, notes, employee time superintendent time everything is on a different page“ December 12, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 362 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Daniel W. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Thumbs up Foundation!" July 24, 2025 5.0 I have been working with Foundation for the last 13 years all with my current company, when I was interviewing for my position I saw they had Foundation and I did a little research and found out how powerful the system could be and I was excited. Pros Foundation software is very easy to use. From invoices received to bills going out the door it is done very quickly. You can customize your financial statements. We have found that is is a great value for the money. Then top it all off with the excellent customer support. Cons I have not found any cons to the system, they value your input during user conferences and get ahead of any and all issues that might arise. Review Source Response from Foundation Software July 29, 2025 Thank you, Daniel! We’re honored that FOUNDATION has served you and your company well for over a decade. It’s great to hear our customization, speed, and support continue to meet your needs—and we appreciate your input at our user events! BR Beth R. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Office Manager" January 7, 2026 5.0 I love using Foundation! The software is not hard to learn, and customer service is always there to help. Pros Foundation is very user friendly, and the customer service is top notch! It keeps all of our accounting straight with one software. You can scan documents into Foundation for employee files, billings, payments. So all you have to do is go to one place to look for everything. Cons There are some simple thing I wish I could do in Foundation. I would love to open a job and go to the next without having to close the job. A service profitability report would be nice for a service side. Like I said it is minor things. Alternatives considered [ComputerEase](https://www.capterra.com/p/8686/ComputerEase/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION We loved the look and feel of the software. It was able to do all the accounting needs we required. Switched from [Jonas Construction Software](https://www.capterra.com/p/25050/Jonas-Construction-Software/) Bought by another company and knew we needed something better than Jonas. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 8, 2026 Beth, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad Foundation has helped keep your accounting, documents, and employee records organized in one place, and that our support team has been helpful along the way. We appreciate your feedback on smaller feature enhancements and are grateful you chose Foundation. MS Mark S. HR and IT Civil Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accounting Software that needs an update" January 19, 2026 3.0 Overall it has been a decent experience, many things left to be desired but does enough to keep our business going smoothly. Pros We like that Foundation offers an Equipment module that allows us to track items at the EQ level and by service code. Tracking fuel purchases against equipment is very important for grading companies and it appears most places like to do it at the GL level instead of equipment level so it is nice that it works directly in the system. Cons There is a large amount of inflexibility with Foundation. Custom reports are very limited and even though you capture a lot of information at all levels of operation there is not an easy to way to get the information you want. We also haven't seen a quality of life Software improvement in 7 years and it has largely stayed the same. Seems their preferred method of updates is to buy another software and try to bolt it on but still doesn't fix the underlying problem that the accounting system could use some updates. Alternatives considered [Sage 300](https://www.capterra.com/p/180283/Sage-300cloud/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Price and it was more geared towards what we do. Offered more than just Accounting Software. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 20, 2026 Thank you for sharing your perspective, Mark. We’re pleased the Equipment module supports detailed tracking critical to your operations. We appreciate your feedback on reporting and system flexibility, and we continue to invest in updates and new capabilities to better support evolving construction business needs. JO Joy O. Accounting Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Foundations Review" January 12, 2026 4.0 I like it, the cost keeps going up and now everything is an add on. But I like that it offers a lot of different components like the pr taxes and w2 filings. Pros it was easy to learn and use. The support team are great and the online help by topics are really good. I also know that if I do need help, I can have Support help me, support is the key, they get back to me very fast! I like how some support people really know what they're doing in Foundations and have knowledge in taxes and construction accounting. It's helpful!!! Cons Trying to make custom reports, not having a lot of different elements to create a report. Not being able to reprint some of payroll reports. Alternatives considered [Sage Construction Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/154874/Sage-Construction-Suite/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Foundations was cheaper than Timberline. Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) The job costing features looked better than quickbooks. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 20, 2026 Thank you for the thoughtful review, Joy! We’re glad Foundation has been easy to learn and that our support team’s construction and tax expertise has been helpful. We appreciate your feedback on reporting flexibility and will continue investing in enhancements while expanding components that support construction-specific needs. KG Kelly G. CPA Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I would highly recommend Foundation Software for someone looking to change" January 12, 2026 5.0 We have been very pleased with the software, the level of customer service and the price point as well. I have and would recommend Foundation Software to others. Pros Foundation Software has great customer service and support. Their staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The cost of the software is a great value for the capabilities of the software and it room for growth that has allowed us to scale up in our business. Cons We are opting in to new products/add Ons as Foundation has been offering them such HRHQ, Foundation Pay, Safety HQ. There have been growing pains and sometime these have been clunky or down. I would hope that Foundation allocates more resources to these new products to help ensure that they are successful and we can continue to utilize them. Alternatives considered [Vista-Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/230201/VistaSuite/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Software functions and capabilities vs the price of these items. Vista had a lot of bells and whistles but they were way overpriced in our opinion. Switched from [Qlik Sense](https://www.capterra.com/p/209809/Qlik-Sense/) We switched from Interac but that is not an option in your dropdown list. We had outgrown the Interac system. It was a DOS based system and not a SQL database. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 14, 2026 Thank you, Kelly, for the strong recommendation. We’re glad Foundation continues to support your growth with knowledgeable support, scalable functionality, and long-term value. We truly appreciate your trust. JJ Jeff J. CFO Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent Solution for Goldilocks Sized Construction Companies" January 12, 2026 5.0 Implementation leadership we worked with (\[sensitive content hidden\]) is an A+ team player who understands the dynamics of change-management theory, along with enough accounting and technical skill to master the transition. Pros Well-designed for construction industry company in the Goldilocks range of size - too many are either for small businesses (not properly job-costing, can't handle multi-union payroll) or for large corporations (where I'd need to triple my staff just for the data entry). Foundation has a great niche in between. Cons Some of the more "modern" features are gatekept in their ProjectHQ separate module - would be nice to see these not only integrated from a price perspective, but overall into the functionality of the system and not a separate entry. Alternatives considered [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Product's focus on the size of user - others focus on "too small" or "too big" of companies, which create data/efficiency issues. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 14, 2026 Thanks, Jeff. We’re pleased Foundation fits that “just right” space for construction companies needing robust job costing without unnecessary overhead. We appreciate your thoughtful perspective on functionality and implementation. HS Helen S. Project Executive Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Software Out there!!" December 10, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Foundation Software has been positive. The system is tailored to the construction industry, which makes many complex accounting and payroll tasks easier to manage. While there is a learning curve, once you become familiar with the platform it provides reliable tools for job costing, reporting, and payroll compliance. The software is stable, and the support team is generally always helpful when assistance is needed. Overall, it has strengthened our ability to track project performance and maintain accurate financial records. Pros I like most about Foundation Software is how well it supports the construction industry. The job-costing and payroll tools are extremely detailed, and the reporting features make it easy to understand project performance. It’s reliable, industry-specific, and gives our team the information we need to manage projects more confidently. There isn't a single day goes by that we are not using this software for all our needs. Foundation gave us the comfort of running a solid company. Cons I like least about Foundation Software is that the system can feel outdated. Certain tasks take longer than expected, and the learning curve is fairly steep, which can make it challenging for new users to become fully comfortable with the software. Additionally, some reports and features lack the level of customization our team needs. Support is generally helpful but sometimes difficult to reach during busy periods. Alternatives considered [Procore](https://www.capterra.com/p/56250/Procore/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Exactly what we needed to run all our accounting in one place. Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) Too many application and an unseamless system Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 18, 2025 Thank you, Helen, for the detailed and thoughtful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear Foundation plays such a central role in your daily operations and supports your team’s confidence in managing projects. We appreciate your honest input on usability and customization, and we’re glad our industry-focused tools and job costing continue to deliver value. Thank you for trusting Foundation as your all-in-one construction accounting solution. AA Ann A. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overall a good product." December 1, 2025 4.0 Overall, I have been quite happy with Foundation. We've used it since 2017 and have never seen any reason to switch to anything else. Customer service is prompt in getting back to you. Pros The flexibility of reporting and being able to create custom reports, and the variability in entering several types of transactions. Cons The T&M Module's worksheets can be glitchy & inflexible. i.e. if you try to add a subcontractor invoice to the subcontractor tab, the worksheet will not include that invoice in the fee calculation (but it will on additions to any other tab). Alternatives considered [ComputerEase](https://www.capterra.com/p/8686/ComputerEase/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION We were told Foundation could track different overtime rules for different unions. That turned out not to be the case, which was the biggest "stain" on your reputation for us, but the product still worked well overall. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) The old custom product was extremely outdated and inflexible. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 2, 2025 Ann, thank you for your thoughtful perspective and for being with us since 2017. We're glad the flexibility in reporting and transaction entry has supported your workflow, and we appreciate your feedback on the T&M module. Insights like this help guide our ongoing improvements. I’m also sorry to hear about the confusion regarding overtime rules — a member of our team would be happy to walk through current options and ensure you’re getting the most from your setup! Please feel free to reach out anytime so we can help. LA Leanne A. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Highly recommend Foundation to Specialty Subcontractors" December 8, 2025 5.0 We've been very happy with Foundation. It has saved hours of entry and reporting, especially at month and year end! Pros Foundation is a great fit for a small to midsized business that needs more than a Quickbooks type program can offer, but not as much as the expensive and big ERP systems. In Foundation you have several billing types to choose from depending on the needs of your customers. The drill down feature from reports easily give you the detail you need. Document imaging let's you scan and store documents so that they are at your fingertips. No more huge filing cabinets. Great customer service. Cons There is not a function that I've found yet that I dislike. We have been using Foundation since 2018 and still find ways to tweak our operating processes. Alternatives considered [Viewpoint Spectrum](https://www.capterra.com/p/175831/Spectrum/)[ComputerEase](https://www.capterra.com/p/8686/ComputerEase/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION ease of use and the best value for the money Switched from [Sage 300](https://www.capterra.com/p/180283/Sage-300cloud/) We needed better reporting options. Sage just lacked a lot of ease of use functionality. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 9, 2025 Leanne, thank you for the outstanding review! We're glad FOUNDATION has been such a strong fit for your billing needs, reporting and document imaging. It’s great to hear the system continues to save you time year after year. We appreciate your recommendation and your continued partnership since 2018. CW Carolyn W. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation Review" December 11, 2025 5.0 Overall, we are happy with the software as it functions as a solid accounting software. I would love to have a more user-friendly interface (drag and drop), but overall Foundation is a good software product. Support is helpful whenever I need assistance which gives me the confidence in relying on the product for our business needs. I would recommend the software for other small construction/contracting companies. Pros Customer Service, particularly in the area of phone support, is excellent. The call back time is usually minimal and the support/assistance always exceeds expectations. Issues are address with patience and clear, easy to understand directions. Product Development has been improving making the product easier to use. Cons Initially, I was disappointed in the set up/training as a new user. The sessions felt unorganized and chaotic making it difficult to follow and learn. Cost of the software is not highly favorable, but the software itself is a good product and functions well. Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) Needed a more complete accounting software specific to construction. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 18, 2025 Thank you, Carolyn, for the thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear our phone support team has consistently met your expectations and that product improvements have made a positive impact. We appreciate your feedback on training and usability, as those insights help guide ongoing enhancements. It’s great to know Foundation continues to be a reliable accounting solution for your business, and we truly value your recommendation. TT Teresa T. Vice President Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Foundation Review" October 22, 2025 4.0 Overall very good. The program is very good, but it has a strong learning curve and almost too much function for ease of use. Pros Customer support responds quickly. Free training webinars are useful and payroll4construction integration Cons It needs to be more streamlined; example, researching transactions needs more hyperlinks rather than having to open different reports manually. Routing invoice process is cumbersome Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Reason for choosing FOUNDATION Quickbooks did not have the advanced construction software that we were looking for Switched from [Sage 50 Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/174753/Sage-50cloud/) Sage was a good product but we wanted software designed specifically for construction use and although they have a construction software, we liked Foundation's demo better. We also wanted a software with better customer support, which Foundation has Review Source Response from Foundation Software October 28, 2025 Thanks so much for sharing your experience, Teresa. We’re happy to know our support and training resources have been helpful and that you’re seeing the benefits of Payroll4Construction integration. We appreciate your thoughtful feedback about streamlining — our team is always working on enhancements to make workflows more intuitive. KH Kylinn H. AR Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation Overall Review" November 19, 2025 2.0 Personal experience, our construction company has been using it for 2.5 years now and I would give it a 5 out of 10 overall. I still feel like we could use training on this software... Pros My company uses foundations currently and I'm not overly impressed but if I had to choose one part to express positive feedback it would be reports you can pull from ar/ap/payroll. They give you the option to create your own reports if you'd like and easy rollbacks in AR system. Cons Just a few things i'm not impressed with is the customer service wait time, occasional software crashes, changes in settings, AIA Unit billing process, AP journal entry's after posted invoices, along with uploaded images into the accounting software are hard to get to. Switched from [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) Our company only switched because we outgrew Quickbooks and needed a software for better job costing. Review Source Response from Foundation Software November 25, 2025 Thanks for sharing your feedback, Kylinn. We’re glad the reporting tools and AR features have been helpful for your team. We appreciate you highlighting where your experience hasn’t met expectations — insights like yours help guide our ongoing improvements. If additional training would be useful, our team would be happy to walk through options to support you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. JJ Jeremiah J. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My Review JWJ of DRM" October 30, 2025 4.0 Overall, the software is user friendly and gives useful reports. Our accounting team and management get reliable information. Pros The ease of use is better than the precious product our company used. The financial reports are reliable and simple to produce. Cons There are some glitches in the everyday tasks that have never been corrected. I have called support and was told they are being worked on. I would like a better way to record capitalized repairs on our construction equipment. Switched from [StreetSmart](https://www.capterra.com/p/783/StreetSmart/) Previous product changed ownership and was difficult to use. Review Source Response from Foundation Software November 4, 2025 Thank you, Jeremiah! We’re happy to hear FOUNDATION provides reliable financial reporting and has simplified your team’s processes. We appreciate your notes on daily task glitches and equipment tracking — our team’s continually refining the system to improve your experience. AJ Alyssa J. Payroll Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation - Great Customer Service and Reports" December 1, 2025 5.0 I've used Foundation for over five years and I think it's a great accounting system for construction. I've had an overall positive experience with Foundation. Pros Foundation has great customer service! Whenever I have a problem, all I need to do is give them a call and they will work with me to fix the problem. All the representatives are courteous and knowledgeable about the software. I also love the ease of use of Foundation. The software is organized and easy to navigate, once you get the hang of it. It has many useful reports for job costing, payroll, and accounts payables/receivables. I do payroll at my company and Foundation makes it easy. There are many Pre-Check Registers that I can look over before submitting to make sure no mistakes are made. The most useful report to me is the "Unpaid Employee" list. It's exactly like it sounds, it'll give you a list of current employees who don't have a paycheck for the week. Cons It did take me a while to understand the layout of Foundation. I do payroll now, and it is tedious to create a new union with different pay rates and fringe deductions, since you have to create a fringe deduction for each trade that you have. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 3, 2025 Thank you, Alyssa! We’re glad to hear our support team and reporting tools have made your day-to-day payroll work easier. It’s great knowing features like Pre-Check Registers and the Unpaid Employee list are helping you stay accurate and efficient. We appreciate you sharing your experience with the learning curve as well; feedback like this guides our ongoing improvements. Thanks for being a longtime Foundation user! BJ Bri J. Controller Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Foundation is a little dated but is full of promise and has great support teams!" January 6, 2026 4.0 All in all I think Foundation is promising and has great customer support. It does need to strengthen it's training and resources, become more intuitive, and get a facelift. Pros My favorite part of Foundation is their customer service, which is very responsive to user needs and helpful. I appreciate their one on one help and that they make it super easy to connect with a live person without hassle. They have always been super friendly and taken good care of us as well. Foundation is also a more affordable software than may others I have tried elsewhere. Cons I don't feel that the software is as intuitive and user-friendly as it could be. The help options within the system are dated, hard to search, and not user-friendly. Their training materials are also dated and need to be modernized with quick job aid reference guides and less 100+ page documents with too much text, not enough visuals, and way too much information overload. Their training definitely needs an overhaul. Most people don't have time to scan multi-hundred-page documents for an answer that could be solved in a quick searchable knowledgebase, job aid repository, AI assistant, etc., or watch an hour long video that inevitably won't answer their question either. There's also a lot of features in Foundation that are dated and designed in a way that slows the user down. I've also found that there's a lot that I don't know is even in there, which is a bummer because unless you get a really strong customer service agent on the phone, you will likely never know about features, as not all of them dive as deep into support as I wish. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 7, 2026 Thank you for the honest and detailed feedback, Bri. We’re glad our support team has been responsive and helpful, and we appreciate your thoughtful perspective on training resources and usability. Input like this is invaluable as we continue enhancing education, discoverability, and overall user experience across the platform. HS Heather S. Office Manager-Controller, Payroll, HR, Asset Mangement Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I applied for my current job because of Foundation! I love this software!" October 17, 2025 5.0 I applied for my job in my current position because of Foundation! Back in 2012 I worked for a company that decided to come on board with Foundation and I got to be involved in that process. When I saw an Office Manager position at my current company open up, I not only knew I would have the knowledge to do the job, but excel and really elevate the accounting side of the business. It had also been several years since I got to work in Foundation, and I knew I would be rusty, but because of the excellent customer service I knew they could help me out of any situation I got myself in! Pros Easy to use. Almost all modules are set up the same with Daily, Maintenance and Reporting. Almost all reports export out into Excel so you can make a spreadsheet like a pro. Their customer support is fantastic! Every time I get in a bind or have an issue, they have found a way to bail me out! Cons Its very rare, but just like any other software it can be glitchy. Even then it usually isn't a big issue. Review Source Response from Foundation Software October 24, 2025 Thank you so much, Heather! We love hearing how Foundation has supported your career journey and made accounting more efficient. Your enthusiasm means a lot to our team! DZ Debra Z. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Controller" August 19, 2025 5.0 My overall experience is payroll, AP, AR, and Job Costing. The ease of running monthend reports are a breeze, along with year end reports. Financials are also easy to run. Pros The best thing about Foundation is how it interacts with Job Costing, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and it seems seamless. Cons The least thing I like about Foundation is that when you go into the invoices in each Vendor, look at another window, it goes back to the beginning of the invoice numbers. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) The program we used was not user friendly. Review Source Response from Foundation Software August 20, 2025 Thank you, Debra! We're thrilled FOUNDATION makes payroll, AP, AR, and job costing seamless for you. It’s great to hear month-end and year-end reporting are a breeze. IP Isabella P. Accounting Coordinator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Review for Foundation Software " December 1, 2025 5.0 From my experience, Foundation Software is one of the strongest accounting systems out there for construction companies—especially those that depend on accurate job cost reporting, complex payroll, and tight cost tracking. It’s incredibly powerful and truly built with contractors in mind, but you do have to commit to solid processes and proper user training to get the most out of it. When your team understands job-cost accounting and stays consistent with workflows, Foundation really shines. But if you’re looking for something ultra-modern, cloud-native, and “effortless” to use, it can sometimes feel a bit rigid or dated. Pros Foundation has several great features-one of my favorites includes the ability to generate very detailed reports with drill down features. The software is easy to use and learn, plus it comes with helpful links to research the topics I need help with. Cons There are not many features I do not like about Foundation; if I had to pick one, it would be the view of the interface. Although it has a simple and straightforward design, it does tend to feel outdated. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 2, 2025 Thank you, Isabella! We’re glad the detailed reporting, drill-down features, and research links have been valuable for your team. We appreciate the note about the interface—our team is actively working on continued UI enhancements. It’s great to hear Foundation supports your job cost, payroll, and tracking needs so effectively. Thanks for the thoughtful review! CT Christina T. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Once you learn the program, it is very informative. Takes same time to learn." December 8, 2025 4.0 Customer service is 99% of the time pleasant and helpful. Have always assisted and usually walk away with more information than I expected to assist with utilizing Foundation more easily. Pros Foundation is a useful tool. As a newer user, with 1 year history, I find that the basic AP and AR functions are easy to learn. The payroll is still an aspect of the program that I find has lots and lots of steps to process payroll. I like all the options or additional functions that are available, but the added costs of each function prohibits our company from reviewing or even adding the additional functions. Cons Payroll processing has a lot of steps. Would like to see a more informative how to for setting up the payroll and processing payroll. Wish the reports(Genie) would be more simple to produce. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 9, 2025 Christina, thank you for your detailed feedback. We're glad the AP and AR features have been easy to learn and that our support team has been helpful throughout your first year. We appreciate your notes on payroll setup and reporting — your input is valuable as we continue improving the user experience. DH Donna H. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### ""Foundation" Why would you not choose the best?" December 1, 2025 5.0 Overall my experience with foundation is an A+ as I have been working with this software for 9 years and counting. I have worked with various accounting packages over the last 30 years and Foundation is truly the best! I would never change to something else. They are always upgrading to keep us current. Pros Foundation accounting software is a great value. The customer support is a rapid turnaround with their highly knowledgeable staff. All aspects of our accounting is covered... Payroll, GL, AP, Construction / AIA billing and of course tracking. There isn't anything I feel I am missing on a day to day basis. If you need to be more knowledgeable.. they have classes, seminars, books, etc. You are always covered. Cons There is hardly anything I can say I like least about foundation other than the computer software is smarter than me! Lol Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 2, 2025 Thank you, Donna! We’re grateful for your long-term partnership and thrilled to hear Foundation continues to support everything from payroll to AIA billing. It’s great to know our training resources and support team have made a difference. We appreciate your loyalty and your wonderful feedback—thank you for 9 years and counting! DH Derek H. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Foundation is the complete accounting software." July 28, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Foundation has been good, I have been pretty much self-taught to use the software by trial and error, videos and reading the manuals provided. I enjoy using Foundation on a daily basis and all that can be done within the software, I am still learning a lot with this software and all of the functions available. Pros I like all of the features for reports and ease of use for entering invoices in accounts payable and receivables. Document imaging is probably what I like most about Foundation, being able to bring up any invoice or document that is needed. Cons The amount of steps it takes to enter invoices in payables and receivables, or print checks. I understand this as a preventative to ensure errors aren't made. The worst is if you do make a mistake and trying to get it corrected is not always easy...a nice easy "delete" option is sometimes needed for those bad days. Review Source Response from Foundation Software July 29, 2025 Thanks, Derek! We're glad you're finding value in the reporting, document imaging, and the system overall. We appreciate the note on the invoice entry process—it’s feedback like this that helps us improve. Your self-taught success speaks volumes! CC CRYSTAL C. Accounts Payable Coordinator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fail proof software!" June 19, 2025 5.0 Foundation is a great construction software comparable to quickbooks but better. I've been using using Foundation for over 15 years and vits very simple to use and definitely fail proof. Pros Foundation is vfail proof. Foundation helps you to make sure that everything is entered correctly. It definitely helps in Accounts Payable side. Foundation prevents duplicate entering and makes sure you put the correct cost code according to the PO. Cons At times it seems as if Foundation crashes, especially when your recording a large PO. Its to the point where you literally need get out (sign out) of Foundation and log back for it to work properly. Review Source Response from Foundation Software June 23, 2025 Thank you, Crystal! We truly appreciate your kind words and your 15+ years of loyalty. It's wonderful to hear how FOUNDATION has supported your AP processes with built-in checks to help prevent errors and ensure accuracy. We understand how frustrating it can be to encounter slowdowns with larger entries, and we’re continuously working to improve performance. Your feedback means a lot, and we’re glad FOUNDATION continues to be a reliable tool for your team! CO Caitlin O. Accounting Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Honest Foundation Review! " January 6, 2026 4.0 Pros I like the functionality of Foundation. The Document Management is really helpful - especially with the volume of payables and documents we're housing. I really like the layout of the windows itself. Working in and out of other software makes me realize how nicely laid out Foundation is. Cons I wish there was a support chat feature or a way to schedule a support call at a specific time. It's frustrating sometimes needing to wait on support to call you back which can take up to a day - especially when it's something urgent. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 7, 2026 Thank you for the thoughtful feedback, Caitlin! We’re glad to hear Document Management and the overall layout are working well for your team. We appreciate your input around support accessibility and scheduling—feedback like this helps inform how we continue evolving the support experience. Thanks again for taking the time to share your perspective. MP Melissa P. Controller Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Customer Service" December 18, 2025 5.0 My experience with Foundation has been great. I have had to call them on several occasions for help correcting an error or questions about the software. Their customer service is top-notch! They walked me through everything I needed to do! Pros Foundation has the best customer service by far that I have ever dealt with. Everyone is very knowledgeable and helpful! Cons There is nothing about Foundation Software that I don't like. I can't think of anything that they need to improve on. Review Source Response from Foundation Software December 22, 2025 Thank you, Melissa, for the kind words and for sharing your experience. We’re thrilled to hear our support team has consistently provided knowledgeable, reliable assistance when you need it. Helping our clients resolve issues confidently and efficiently is a top priority, and your feedback reinforces that commitment. We truly appreciate your trust in Foundation and are glad to be a dependable partner for your business. KL Kathleen L. Accounts Payable Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Solid FOUNDATION" January 7, 2026 5.0 I cannot imagine accounting without this software. The ease to enter invoices, pay invoices, documentation attachment for each entry - all just makes the job smoother to do. Pros Ease of use, billing and payments, document management, tutorials, webinars, customer service are just a few. But one of my fav personal things - the Christmas cards! The best, creative and always comical. So many amazing things about Foundations. Cons Nothing, it is wonderful to use! I having been using Foundations for 2+ years and with each passing day I am grateful to have such an accounting system available which makes the job so much smoother. Review Source Response from Foundation Software January 8, 2026 Kathleen, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear how much Foundation has improved your accounting workflow—from billing and document management to training resources and customer service. We also love that our holiday cards stand out! We truly appreciate your trust and kind words. Similar Products Featured