Acomba alternative — comparison

Acomba for construction: replace or complement Acomba?

By the SubmitX team · Updated October 1, 2026

Acomba (ACCEO Solutions) is Quebec accounting and payroll software; its Construction edition handles job costing, payroll with CCQ rates and holdbacks. SubmitX works upstream — bids, projects, SEAO monitoring — and exports to Acomba, so the two can work together.

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Disclosure: this comparison is written by SubmitX, so we are not neutral. Facts about Acomba were checked on its official website and app-store listings on October 1, 2026 (numbered links at the bottom). Anything Acomba does not publish is marked as such. SubmitX launched publicly in June 2026: it is a young company, with less track record and fewer integrations than established vendors. Spotted an error? support@submitx.ca.

Acomba at a glance

Acomba claims more than 40,000 SMBs and 1,200 accounting firms. Acomba GO (cloud) ranges from $39 to $399/month at regular price depending on the plan; the desktop Accounting edition is $167/month ($150.30 billed annually). Acomba Construction has no public price.[1][2][5]

Acomba Construction covers job-cost tracking, payroll with valid CCQ rates (CCQ Rate Management add-on), project accounting, flat-rate billing, budgets and holdbacks.[3][4]

SubmitX vs Acomba: comparison table

CriterionAcombaSubmitX
Published priceAcomba GO: $39 to $399/mo (regular prices; launch promo running); desktop from $150.30/mo; Acomba Construction: not published[1][2]Free $0 · Starter $99/mo ($89 billed annually, 3 users) · Pro $299/mo ($269 billed annually, 25 users) · Ultra on quote (CAD)
Type of softwareAccounting and payroll (GO online; desktop edition)[1][2]Business ERP: bids, projects, CRM, invoicing
CCQ payrollYes (Acomba Construction, CCQ Rate Management add-on)[3][4]CCQ payroll included
Full accountingYes (core of the product)[5]GST/QST and invoicing; export to Acomba and Sage 50, QuickBooks Online sync
Bids / quotesIncluded in Acomba GO Entreprise and up[1]Bids drafted by AI, reviewed and approved by the contractor before sending
SEAO monitoringNot published[5]SEAO tender monitoring
Mobile appAcomba GO in the browser; native app not published[1]iOS and Android app
LanguagesFrench and English[5]French (built French-first)
Track record35+ years (per Acomba)[5]Public launch June 2026

“Not published” = not found on the official website as of October 1, 2026; it does not mean the feature does not exist.

Who is it for? Our recommendation

Acomba is the better fit if…

  • Your accountant already works in Acomba and you want complete, proven accounting.
  • You want CCQ payroll inside your accounting software.
  • Your bids and project management are already covered elsewhere.

SubmitX fits if…

  • You want to run bids, projects, SEAO monitoring and invoicing, then export to Acomba for accounting.
  • You want AI-drafted bids that you approve before sending.
  • You want to start on a permanent Free plan.

Before you switch: SubmitX limitations

Frequently asked questions

Does Acomba handle CCQ payroll?

Yes. Acomba Construction includes payroll with valid CCQ rates and a CCQ Rate Management add-on that validates rates online (acomba.com, checked October 1, 2026).

How much does Acomba cost?

Acomba GO is listed from $39 to $399/month at regular price depending on the plan (50% off for 3 months for new customers until November 30, 2026). The desktop Accounting edition is $167/month or $150.30/month billed annually. Acomba Construction has no public price.

Can SubmitX be used with Acomba?

Yes. SubmitX handles bids, projects, SEAO monitoring and invoicing, and exports to Acomba (or Sage 50); it also syncs with QuickBooks Online. Many companies will keep Acomba for accounting.

Sources

  1. acomba.com — Combien coûte Acomba GO — accessed October 1, 2026
  2. acomba.com — Combien coûte Acomba — accessed October 1, 2026
  3. acomba.com — Acomba Construction — accessed October 1, 2026
  4. acomba.com — module Gestion Taux CCQ — accessed October 1, 2026
  5. acomba.com — page d'accueil — accessed October 1, 2026

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