Our methodology
These comparisons are written by the SubmitX team, so we are not neutral and would rather say so. Every competitor fact (price, languages, mobile app, hosting, features) was checked on October 1, 2026 on the vendor's official website (pricing, features, help center) or its App Store and Google Play listings, and links to its source.
"Not published" means the information is absent from the official website on that date, not that the feature does not exist. Prices are shown as listed, in the listed currency, without conversion. We do not judge intrinsic product quality: our recommendations are about which company profile each tool fits.
SubmitX launched publicly in June 2026: it is a young company, with less track record and fewer integrations than several tools on this list. Spotted an error? Email support@submitx.ca and we will fix it.
Detailed sources in each card below, accessed October 1, 2026.
Quotes, jobsite, time clock (Quebec)
SubmitX vs Elper
Elper is a Quebec quoting, job-tracking and time-clock tool with a mobile app and published prices (from $59/month billed annually + $10/employee). SubmitX adds CCQ payroll, SEAO tender monitoring and AI-drafted bids; Elper relies on external accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage 50, Acomba).
| Published price | Yes (CAD): Time clock or Quotes from $59/mo billed annually; Pro $119/mo annually ($149 monthly, $109 on 2 years); Max $139 annually ($129 to $199) (rechecked October 26, 2026); + $10–13/employee/mo; XXL on quote[1] |
| Languages | French and English[2] |
| Mobile app | Yes — iOS app (and Android per the official site)[2][4] |
| Data hosting | In Quebec, backups on 3 sites (per the website)[2] |
| CCQ payroll | Not published[2] |
Elper is the better fit if…
- You want a Quebec tool established since 2016, with data hosted in Quebec.
- You mainly need quotes + time clock + job tracking, and your accounting stays in QuickBooks, Sage 50 or Acomba.
SubmitX fits if…
- You want CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring in the same tool as your bids.
- You want a permanent Free plan to start, then fixed tiers (up to 3 users, then up to 25), pricing on request.
Detailed comparison: Elper alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] elper.pro — Forfaits Elper (prix) · [2] elper.pro — page d'accueil (hébergement, mise en route, fonctions) · [3] elper.pro — application de gestion et suivi de chantiers · [4] App Store — Elper (anciennement Hoptimize) · [5] elper.pro — À propos
Construction ERP with AI (Quebec)
SubmitX vs Constructo AI
Constructo AI and SubmitX are both Quebec construction ERPs built around AI. Constructo AI lists a single $79.99/month plan (unlimited employees, AI via prepaid credits) and states its data is hosted in the United States; SubmitX offers a Free plan and paid tiers with pricing on request, with its database in Canada.
| Published price | Yes: $79.99/mo + taxes, unlimited employees; AI via prepaid credits[2] |
| Languages | French and English[1] |
| Mobile app | Web app (iPhone, Android), no install[1] |
| Data hosting | United States (Render, Virginia), per the site[1] |
| CCQ payroll | Yes, advertised[1] |
Constructo AI is the better fit if…
- You have many employees and want a flat price with no employee limit.
- You want double-entry accounting built into the ERP.
SubmitX fits if…
- You want your database hosted in Canada (Montréal).
- You want a native iOS and Android app and monitoring of the official SEAO.
Detailed comparison: Constructo AI alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] constructoai.ca — page d'accueil · [2] constructoai.ca — ERP construction Québec (prix, crédits IA)
Business management for contractors (Quebec)
SubmitX vs PlanOps
PlanOps (Gestion Planifix inc., Mascouche) is a Quebec management platform for service and construction contractors: CRM, calendar, quotes, invoicing, e-signature, geolocated mobile time clock and reports.
| Published price | Autonome $198.95/mo (1–2 users), Équipe $350 (3–10), Croissance $550 (11–20) in 12 instalments, 15% off paid upfront ($169.11, $297.50, $467.50/mo), Entreprise on quote (rechecked October 26, 2026); 12-month term; setup from $650[1] |
| Trial | Free personalized demo; no trial or free plan found[2] |
| Mobile app | iOS and Android (company licence required; Android checked October 26, 2026)[3] |
| CCQ payroll, SEAO | Not published[2] |
PlanOps is the better fit if…
- You run a service or renovation business and want CRM, quotes, invoicing and a time clock in a supported Quebec tool.
SubmitX fits if…
- You also want CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring, and a Free plan.
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] planops.net — Tarifs · [2] planops.net — page d'accueil · [3] App Store — PlanOps
Specialized estimating (Quebec)
SubmitX vs Evalumo
Evalumo is a Quebec estimating specialist (takeoff from plans, photos or satellite images, prices synced with suppliers) at $219/month for 3 users. SubmitX is a broader ERP — bids, projects, CCQ payroll, SEAO monitoring, GST/QST — but younger and less specialized in estimating.
| Published price | Yes: Standard $219/mo or $2,190/yr (3 users, +$15/user); Ultra on quote[1] |
| Languages | French and English[3] |
| CCQ payroll | Not published[2] |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[2] |
| Data hosting | Cloud; location not published[2] |
Evalumo is the better fit if…
- Detailed estimating is your priority: takeoff, synced supplier prices, collaboration between estimators.
- You already have project, payroll and accounting tools and are not looking for an ERP.
SubmitX fits if…
- You want bids, projects, CCQ payroll, SEAO monitoring and GST/QST in one subscription.
- You want to start on a permanent Free plan.
Detailed comparison: Evalumo alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] evalumo.com — Forfaits · [2] evalumo.com — Fonctionnalités · [3] evalumo.com — page d'accueil
Established construction ERP (Quebec, since 1989)
SubmitX vs Maestro ERP
Maestro is an established Quebec construction ERP (since 1989) covering accounting, payroll, job costing, equipment, inventory and field mobility, in the cloud or on-premises, priced on quote. SubmitX is younger and lighter: a permanent Free plan, self-serve setup, CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring included.
| Published price | Not published (on quote, demo on request)[1] |
| Hosting | Cloud or on-premises; location not published[2] |
| Languages | French and English[1] |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[1] |
Maestro ERP is the better fit if…
- You are a mid-size or large company that wants a proven construction accounting ERP with a long track record.
- You need advanced equipment, inventory and job-costing modules, or an on-premises install.
SubmitX fits if…
- You are an SMB that wants to start on your own, online, with prices known upfront.
- You want bids, SEAO monitoring and CCQ payroll in a lighter tool.
Detailed comparison: Maestro ERP alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] maestro.ca — page d'accueil · [2] maestro.ca — maestro*ERP · [3] maestro.ca — maestro*MIA (assistant IA) · [4] doc.maestro.ca — guide de mise en service (Go-Live) · [5] JDM Technology Group — acquisition de Maestro Technologies (2020)
Accounting and payroll (Quebec)
SubmitX vs Acomba
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.
| Published price | Acomba GO: $39 to $399/mo (regular prices; launch promo running); desktop from $150.30/mo; Acomba Construction: not published[1][2] |
| CCQ payroll | Yes (Acomba Construction, CCQ Rate Management add-on)[3][4] |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[5] |
| Mobile app | Acomba GO in the browser; native app not published[1] |
| Languages | French and English[5] |
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.
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.
Detailed comparison: Acomba alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] acomba.com — Combien coûte Acomba GO · [2] acomba.com — Combien coûte Acomba · [3] acomba.com — Acomba Construction · [4] acomba.com — module Gestion Taux CCQ · [5] acomba.com — page d'accueil
Home services (Canada)
SubmitX vs Jobber
Jobber (Edmonton) is management software for home and commercial service businesses — requests, quotes, scheduling, invoicing — from US$29/month billed annually. Its site and app document English and Spanish, with no mention of French. SubmitX targets construction contractors in Quebec, French-first, with CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring.
| Published price | Yes (USD): Core $29–49, Connect from $99, Grow from $149, Plus from $399/mo; +$29/user[1] |
| Languages | English and Spanish documented; French not mentioned[2] |
| Mobile app | Yes, iOS and Android[6][7] |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[1] |
| Data hosting | AWS; may be processed in Canada, the US or elsewhere[5] |
Jobber is the better fit if…
- Your business is mostly recurring service visits (maintenance, landscaping, cleaning, repairs).
- You want a very proven tool for scheduling, dispatch and online payments.
SubmitX fits if…
- You do construction bids and projects, with CCQ-covered employees.
- You bid on SEAO public tenders.
Detailed comparison: Jobber alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] getjobber.com — Pricing (USD) · [2] getjobber.com — FAQ (langues, QuickBooks) · [3] getjobber.com — Jobber AI · [4] Jobber Help — intégration Gusto (paie, États-Unis) · [5] getjobber.com — Privacy policy (lieu de traitement) · [6] App Store — Jobber · [7] Google Play — Jobber
Construction management platform (US)
SubmitX vs Procore
Procore is a construction management platform for owners, general and specialty contractors, available in French (Canada), with annual pricing on quote based on construction volume. SubmitX targets Quebec SMBs with a permanent Free plan, CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring, but it is a much younger company.
| Published price | Not published: annual contract on quote based on construction volume; unlimited users[1] |
| French interface | Yes, French (Canada) among 13 languages[2] |
| Mobile app | Yes, iOS and Android[5][6] |
| Data hosting | Files in a US zone by default; Canadian zone available[3] |
| CCQ payroll | Not published[1] |
Procore is the better fit if…
- You run large projects with many parties (owners, architects, subcontractors) collaborating in one platform.
- You want an established, publicly traded vendor with a large integration ecosystem and dedicated implementation support.
SubmitX fits if…
- You are an SMB that wants a permanent Free plan and self-serve setup.
- You want CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring in the same tool as your bids.
Detailed comparison: Procore alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] procore.com — Pricing · [2] Procore Support — langues disponibles · [3] Procore Support — stockage des données client (zones de données) · [4] Procore Support — stratégie de déploiement · [5] App Store — Procore · [6] Google Play — Procore · [7] procore.com — Estimating · [8] Procore Support — connecteur QuickBooks Online
Residential construction (US)
SubmitX vs Buildertrend
Buildertrend is US software for established residential builders and remodelers, with personalized quote-based pricing and iOS/Android apps. We found no mention of a French interface on its official pages. SubmitX targets Quebec SMBs, in French, with CCQ payroll, SEAO monitoring and a permanent Free plan.
| Published price | Not published: custom quote; unlimited users and projects[1] |
| French interface | No mention found; App Store: English[3] |
| Mobile app | Yes, iOS and Android[3][4] |
| Data hosting | United States or other locations where Buildertrend operates[2] |
| CCQ payroll | Not published[1] |
Buildertrend is the better fit if…
- You are an established residential builder or remodeler, comfortable in English, who wants a proven job and client management tool.
- You mostly work in English Canada or the United States.
SubmitX fits if…
- Your crews and clients work in French.
- You want CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring built in.
Detailed comparison: Buildertrend alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] buildertrend.com — Pricing · [2] buildertrend.com — sécurité et protection des données (FAQ) · [3] App Store — Buildertrend · [4] Google Play — Buildertrend · [5] buildertrend.com — intégration QuickBooks Online · [6] buildertrend.com — FAQ
PDF markup and takeoff (US)
SubmitX vs Bluebeam Revu
Bluebeam Revu (Nemetschek Group) is PDF markup, takeoff and plan-collaboration software, used by more than 4 million people according to the vendor. It is not an ERP and is usually combined with management software.
| Published price | Basics $260, Core $330, Complete $440, Max $590 USD per user per year[1] |
| Languages | Revu 21 available in French, among others[2] |
| Data regions (Studio) | US, UK, Germany, Sweden, Australia; no Canadian region listed[3] |
| Bids, payroll, accounting | Out of scope[1] |
Bluebeam Revu is the better fit if…
- You need a reference tool to mark up, measure and compare PDF plans as a team.
SubmitX fits if…
- You are looking for management software (bids, projects, CCQ payroll, invoicing); the two can work together.
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] bluebeam.com — Pricing (USD) · [2] Bluebeam — langues de Revu 21 · [3] Bluebeam Support — sécurité Studio (régions) · [4] bluebeam.com — profil de l'entreprise
CCQ payroll (Quebec, in beta)
SubmitX vs BatiPaie
BatiPaie is cloud CCQ payroll software in development (password-protected beta as of October 1, 2026), with no published price. SubmitX includes CCQ payroll in a broader ERP — bids, projects, SEAO monitoring, GST/QST — with a permanent Free plan.
| Status | In development, password-protected beta[1] |
| CCQ payroll | Yes (specialty): CCQ rates, overtime, numériCCQ export, monthly report[2] |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[2] |
| Languages | French and English[1] |
| Mobile app | Not published[1] |
BatiPaie is the better fit if…
- You only need specialized CCQ payroll software and your other tools work for you.
- You are willing to join a beta product and want numériCCQ export at the core.
SubmitX fits if…
- You want CCQ payroll in the same tool as your bids, projects and GST/QST invoicing.
- You want a permanent Free plan and a product already open to the public.
Detailed comparison: BatiPaie alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] batipaie.com — page d'accueil (accès bêta) · [2] batipaie.com — Paie CCQ
AI purchasing and supplier invoices (Canada)
SubmitX vs Margot IA
Margot (Margot ERP, Solution Tech Canada) is a construction ERP focused on purchasing, AI supplier-invoice validation and cost control, with data hosted in Canada. SubmitX focuses on bids, projects, CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring. Both target contractors, with different strengths.
| Published price | Online calculator; final price confirmed after an audit; implementation $125/h[1] |
| Languages | French and English[1][2] |
| Mobile app | "Mobile-first" web app; native app not published[1] |
| Data hosting | In Canada (per the site)[1] |
| CCQ payroll | Not published[1] |
Margot IA is the better fit if…
- Your main pain point is processing supplier invoices and controlling costs.
- You already use Maestro, Avantage or Jonas and want an automation layer on top.
SubmitX fits if…
- Your priority is producing and tracking bids, then running projects.
- You want CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring in the same tool.
Detailed comparison: Margot IA alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] margoterp.com — page d'accueil (FR) · [2] margoterp.com — English
Residential estimating (Australia/Canada)
SubmitX vs Buildxact
Buildxact is estimating and management software for residential builders and remodelers, with published prices (Foundation $199/month, unlimited users) and an AI estimating suite ("Blu"). Its Canadian site is English-only. SubmitX is French-first, with CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring.
| Published price | Yes: Foundation $199, Pro $399, Master $599/mo (‑15% annually); unlimited users; currency not stated[1] |
| French interface | No mention found (Canadian site in English)[1] |
| Mobile app | Yes, Buildxact Onsite (iOS and Android)[4][5] |
| CCQ payroll | Not published[1] |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[1] |
Buildxact is the better fit if…
- You mainly do residential estimating and want specialized AI estimating.
- You have a large team: every Buildxact plan includes unlimited users.
SubmitX fits if…
- You want a French-first tool built for Quebec.
- You need CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring.
Detailed comparison: Buildxact alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] buildxact.com — Pricing (Canada) · [2] Buildxact Help — qu'est-ce que Blu (IA) · [3] Buildxact Help — connecter un logiciel comptable · [4] App Store — Buildxact Onsite · [5] Google Play — Buildxact Onsite
Field service (Quebec)
SubmitX vs ProgressionLIVE
ProgressionLIVE is Quebec field service management software (dispatch, work orders, invoicing, route optimization), from $250/month billed annually for 3 users, plus activation and training fees. SubmitX focuses instead on construction bids and project management, with CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring.
| Published price | Yes: Base $250, Pro $300, Premium $432/mo (annual); + $500 activation and $1,000–2,000 training[1] |
| Mobile app | Yes, iOS and Android[4][5] |
| CCQ | CCQ timesheet module (Pro plan and up); CCQ payroll not published[1] |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[2] |
| Languages | French and English[2][4] |
ProgressionLIVE is the better fit if…
- Your business runs on recurring service calls: dispatch, work orders, technicians on the road.
- Route optimization and real-time technician tracking are priorities.
SubmitX fits if…
- Your business runs on construction bids and projects rather than service calls.
- You want CCQ payroll (not just timesheets) and SEAO monitoring in the same tool.
Detailed comparison: ProgressionLIVE alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] progressionlive.com — Our prices (CAD) · [2] progressionlive.com — page d'accueil · [3] progressionlive.com — gestion des soumissions · [4] App Store — ProgressionLIVE · [5] Google Play — ProgressionLIVE
Contractor software with AI agents (Montréal)
SubmitX vs Billdr
Billdr (Montréal) positions itself as an "AI operating system" for general contractors: CRM, quotes, scheduling, invoicing, AI agents, iOS and Android apps, from US$200/month billed annually. SubmitX covers a similar scope and adds CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring, with a permanent Free plan and paid plans priced on request.
| Published price | Yes (USD/mo): Starter $200 (annual) to $275 (monthly); Premium $550–800; Titanium $990–1,400; Enterprise on request[1] |
| Languages | English, French (Canada), Spanish[1] |
| Mobile app | Yes, iOS and Android[3][4] |
| CCQ payroll | Not published[1] |
| SEAO monitoring | Not published[1] |
Billdr is the better fit if…
- You want AI agents (estimator, receptionist) built into your CRM and quotes.
- You also work outside Quebec (Ontario, US) and CCQ payroll does not apply to you.
SubmitX fits if…
- You have CCQ-covered employees and want CCQ payroll in the same tool.
- You bid on SEAO public tenders.
Detailed comparison: Billdr alternative →
Sources (accessed October 1, 2026): [1] billdr.ai — Pricing · [2] billdr.ai — À propos · [3] App Store — Billdr Pro · [4] Google Play — Billdr Pro
What is the best construction software in Quebec in 2026?
There is no single best tool: the right choice depends on your trade, team size and what you already use. For an SMB that wants bids, projects, CCQ payroll and SEAO monitoring in one place, SubmitX is an option (a young company, launched June 2026). Maestro ERP fits established companies that want a proven accounting ERP; Acomba fits those who want Quebec accounting and payroll first; Evalumo fits specialized estimating; ProgressionLIVE or Jobber fit service businesses; Procore fits large projects with many parties.
Which construction software handles CCQ payroll?
According to their official websites as of October 1, 2026: Acomba Construction (payroll with CCQ rates), Constructo AI (CCQ-compliant payroll advertised), BatiPaie (CCQ payroll, in beta) and SubmitX. Maestro ERP includes payroll, but we could not verify the CCQ detail. ProgressionLIVE offers a CCQ timesheet module. Procore, Buildertrend, Buildxact, Jobber and Billdr do not mention the CCQ.
Is Procore available in French?
Yes. According to Procore's help center, the web app is available in 13 languages including French (Canada). Procore does not publish prices: pricing is annual, on quote, based on construction volume.
Does Elper have a mobile app?
Yes. Elper (formerly Hoptimize) has an iOS app and its website links to an Android app. Its plans are published from $59/month billed annually, plus $10 per employee.
Which tools publish their prices?
As of October 1, 2026: Elper, Evalumo, Acomba GO, Constructo AI, PlanOps, ProgressionLIVE, Buildxact, Jobber (USD), Billdr (USD), Bluebeam (USD) publish prices; SubmitX provides its pricing on request. Procore, Buildertrend and Maestro are on quote; Margot offers a calculator with the price confirmed after an audit; BatiPaie (in beta) shows no price.
How much does SubmitX cost?
Free (permanent, unlimited bids, no AI credits), Starter (3 users), Pro (25 users), Ultra; pricing on request. 7-day trial of paid plans with no credit card.
Where is SubmitX data hosted?
The SubmitX database is hosted in Canada (Montréal). Some technical processors are in the United States (including Anthropic for AI, Vercel, Stripe and Resend), as stated in the privacy policy.
How were these comparisons checked?
Every competitor fact was checked on October 1, 2026 on the vendor's official website (pricing, features, help center) or its App Store and Google Play listings, with a link to the source. Anything not published is marked "not published". The comparisons are written by SubmitX, which is not neutral.