The criteria that matter in Quebec
- Quotes: speed, templates, tracking of quotes you have sent.
- CCQ payroll: rates by trade and by sector, increased every year (CCQ: Commission de la construction du Québec).
- Public tenders: monitoring of SEAO, Quebec's public tendering system.
- GST/QST and accounting: built in, or through an export to your accounting software.
- Mobile app for the job site.
- Language: a French interface for your crews.
- Data hosting and subprocessors, to assess under Law 25 (Quebec's privacy law).
- Published price or quote-based, and implementation cost.
The 7 software products reviewed
1. Elper: quotes, field work and time tracking
Published price: plans from $59/month billed annually + $10 per employee; Pro $119/month billed annually ($149 month to month; price rechecked October 26, 2026); XXL on quote [1]. Languages: French and English. App: iOS (and Android according to the website) [3]. Data: hosted in Quebec according to the vendor [2].
Elper (formerly Hoptimize, since 2016) covers quotes with electronic approval, job site tracking and scheduling, GPS time tracking, timesheets, and invoicing with reminders; accounting goes through QuickBooks, Sage 50 or Acomba [2]. Good fit for: businesses that want an established Quebec tool for quotes + field work. Not published: CCQ payroll, SEAO monitoring.
2. Evalumo: specialized estimating
Published price: Standard $219/month or $2,190/year, 3 users; Ultra on quote [4]. Languages: French and English. Devices: Windows, Mac, Android, iPad, iPhone [5].
Takeoffs from plans, photos or satellite imagery, prices synced with suppliers, real-time collaboration [5]. Good fit for: businesses where detailed estimating is the core of the work. Not published: project management, CCQ payroll, SEAO.
3. Constructo AI: a Quebec ERP with AI
Published price: $79.99/month + taxes, unlimited employees; AI through prepaid credits [6]. App: web app on iPhone and Android. Data: hosted in the United States (Render, Virginia) according to its website [7].
AI estimating, job site tracking, GPS time tracking, invoicing, double-entry accounting, CCQ-compliant payroll, GST/QST, a CRM and a tenders module called "SEAOP" [7]. Good fit for: businesses with many employees that want a fixed price.
4. Maestro ERP: an established construction ERP
Price: not published (quote-based) [8]. Languages: French and English. Hosting: cloud or on premises [9].
Since 1989, more than 10,000 users according to the vendor: accounting, payroll, job costing, equipment, inventory, field mobility, an AI assistant; guided implementation over several sessions [8][9]. Good fit for: established businesses that want a proven accounting ERP.
5. Acomba: Quebec accounting and payroll
Published price: Acomba GO $39 to $399/month at regular price; Acomba Construction: not published [10]. Languages: French and English.
Acomba Construction handles project costs, payroll with CCQ rates, budgets and holdbacks [11]. Good fit for: businesses whose priority is accounting and payroll. Can be paired with quoting software.
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6. Procore: a construction management platform
Price: not published; annual contract based on construction volume, unlimited users [12]. Languages: 13 languages, including French (Canada) [13]. Data: files in a US zone by default, Canadian zone available [14].
A platform for owners, general contractors and specialty contractors, with iOS and Android apps and a dedicated implementation manager [12]. Good fit for: large projects with many stakeholders. Not published: CCQ payroll, SEAO.
7. SubmitX: a construction ERP for SMBs
Price: Free · Starter (3 users) · Pro (25 users) · Ultra; pricing on request. Trial: permanent Free plan (unlimited quotes, 0 AI credits) + 7-day trial of the paid plans, no card. App: iOS and Android. Data: database in Canada (Montréal); some subprocessors in the United States (AI, web hosting, payments, email).
Quotes with an AI draft validated by the contractor, CCQ payroll, SEAO monitoring, GST/QST, QuickBooks Online sync, Acomba and Sage 50 exports. Good fit for: SMBs that want these modules in one place with public prices. Worth knowing: a young company, launched in June 2026.
Comparison table
| Criterion | Elper | Evalumo | Constructo AI | Maestro | Acomba | Procore | SubmitX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published price | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | GO: yes | No | No (on request) |
| Free plan | No (5-day trial) | No (trial) | 1st month (promo) | Not published | No | Limited account | Yes |
| French | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| CCQ payroll | Not published | Not published | Yes | Payroll (CCQ not verified) | Yes (Construction) | Not published | Yes |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published | Not published | "SEAOP" module | Not published | Not published | Not published | Yes |
| Native mobile app | Yes | Multi-device | Web app | maestro*MOBILE | Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Data (according to the vendor) | Quebec | Not published | United States | Not published | Not published | US by default, Canada optional | Canada (Montréal) + US subprocessors |
Recommendation by profile
| Your profile | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Small team focused on quoting | Elper, Evalumo, SubmitX (Free plan) | Elper for quotes + time tracking; Evalumo for detailed estimating; SubmitX to start at no cost. |
| SMB that wants quotes, field work and CCQ payroll in one place | SubmitX, Constructo AI | Both advertise CCQ payroll and GST/QST; SubmitX hosts its database in Canada, Constructo AI has a fixed price for unlimited employees. |
| Established business, complex accounting | Maestro ERP, Acomba Construction | Proven ERP and accounting, with a long track record. |
| Large projects, many stakeholders | Procore | Multi-company collaboration, in French, with guided implementation. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best construction software in Quebec in 2026?
There is no single answer: it depends on your trade, your size and the tools you already use. Elper or Evalumo suit businesses focused on quoting; Maestro ERP suits established businesses that want a proven accounting ERP; Procore suits large projects with many stakeholders; Constructo AI and SubmitX suit SMBs that want quotes, field work and CCQ payroll in one tool. SubmitX is a young company (public launch in June 2026).
Which construction software products publish their prices in Quebec?
As of October 1, 2026: Elper (from $59/month billed annually + $10/employee), Evalumo ($219/month for 3 users), Constructo AI ($79.99/month), Acomba GO ($39 to $399/month) and SubmitX (Free, other plans on request). Procore and Maestro ERP are quote-based.
Which software includes CCQ payroll?
Among the tools in this article, according to their official websites: Acomba Construction, Constructo AI and SubmitX advertise CCQ payroll. Maestro ERP includes payroll (CCQ details not verified). Elper, Evalumo and Procore do not mention CCQ payroll.
Is Procore available in French?
Yes: according to its help centre, Procore is offered in 13 languages, including French (Canada).
Sources
- elper.pro: Elper plans (pricing, in French), accessed October 1, 2026
- elper.pro: home page (hosting, onboarding, features), accessed October 1, 2026
- App Store: Elper (formerly Hoptimize), accessed October 1, 2026
- evalumo.com: Plans, accessed October 1, 2026
- evalumo.com: Features, accessed October 1, 2026
- constructoai.ca: Quebec construction ERP (pricing, AI credits), accessed October 1, 2026
- constructoai.ca: home page, accessed October 1, 2026
- maestro.ca: home page, accessed October 1, 2026
- maestro.ca: maestro*ERP, accessed October 1, 2026
- acomba.com: How much does Acomba GO cost (in French), accessed October 1, 2026
- acomba.com: Acomba Construction, accessed October 1, 2026
- procore.com: Pricing, accessed October 1, 2026
- Procore Support: available languages, accessed October 1, 2026
- Procore Support: customer data storage (data zones), accessed October 1, 2026
- SubmitX: pricing and privacy policy.