Deltek Ajera is a comprehensive ERP software for architecture and engineering firms. It offers robust project management, accounting, and financial management tools, enabling firms to streamline operations, improve project visibility, and enhance overall efficiency. Ajera's intuitive interface and features help businesses manage their projects and resources effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance.

Deltek Ajera Specifications

Time Tracking

Task Management

Reporting

Budget Management

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What Is Ajera?

Overview

Ajera is an ERP software designed specifically for architecture and engineering firms. It helps these firms manage their projects, resources, and financials in a single, streamlined system. The software lets firms track time, and expenses, manage project budgets, create invoices, and generate reports to gain insights into their performance. Ajera project management software offers features like CRM, HR, document management, and project scheduling. Overall, the software helps firms improve their productivity, profitability, and project success.

What Is Ajera Best For?

One of the outstanding features of Ajera is that it offers a comprehensive time-tracking module to help architecture and engineering firms manage time and resources more effectively. With the time tracking module, employees can record their time in real-time, allowing for more accurate and up-to-date time tracking. Ajera also provides multiple time capture methods to suit different working styles, including desktop and mobile apps, web-based time entry, and even automated time capture using activity tracking.

Ajera Pricing

Ajera does not disclose its pricing details. You can get a customized pricing plan based on the products you require. Click on Get Pricing for more Ajera pricing details.

Ajera Integrations

Ajera software integrates with several third-party applications. However, it does not provide information about integration options.

How Does Ajera Work?

This is how you can get started with Ajera project management software: 

  • The interface displays various tabs and panels that you can customize to suit your needs 
  • Customize the interface, click on the 'View' menu, and select 'Customize' 
  • Customize the dialogue box by adding or removing tabs. You can rearrange panels, resize panels, and change the display options 
Ajera interface can be a bit complex, so it may take some time to get used to it. Click on Watch Demo to see an Ajera demo for more information.

Who Is Ajera For?

Ajera Deltek software allows users to deliver successful projects, ensure project profitability, and improve client satisfaction. Architects, engineers, project managers, and accounting professionals working in architecture and engineering firms, typically use Ajera. Ajera software is used for:

  • Project management
  • Financial management
  • Business development
  • Executive management 

Is Ajera Right For You?

Ajera software offers a range of benefits to project managers, including improved cash flow, increased profitability, and access to actionable insights for each project. By leveraging this software, users can optimize resources, proactively manage their budget, and streamline their organization.

With real-time information about every project, Ajera enables users to manage project details more efficiently and effectively. The insights provided by the software can help you stay on top of tasks and prioritize them appropriately.

Deltek Ajera Features

Ajera's dashboard provides a high-level view of all your projects, displaying key metrics such as total project revenue, hours worked, expenses, and more. It is designed to give project managers an overview of their individual projects. Moreover, it shows project status, budgets, costs, and schedules, among other key performance indicators.

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Ajera provides 15 standard alerts, ensuring that teams are always informed about critical updates. Its customization capabilities also enable businesses to tailor reports to their exact needs. With the ability to include report details or a link directly to the actionable location, Ajera provides a comprehensive solution to streamline the reporting process and ensure teams are equipped with real-time information to make informed decisions.

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Deltek Ajera has a robust accounting module designed specifically for architecture and engineering firms. The module offers a general ledger with a centralized location for storing all accounting transactions. It allows firms to track their expenses, revenues, assets, and liabilities and provides a bird's eye view of their financial status. Ajera also allows firms to record, track, and manage their accounts payable. It automatically generates bills and tracks vendor payments, allowing firms to pay their vendors easily.

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Ajera can effectively handle your resources and maximize their usage. Monitor your resources' availability in real-time to enhance your company's resource management, budgeting, and forecasting. By efficiently managing your resources and project scheduling, you can ensure that all your projects are on track and your billable utilization remains high, thereby maximizing your profits.

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Pros and Cons of Deltek Ajera

Pros

  • Ajera allows users to create customized dashboards and reports
  • Offers mobile app to access their data on the go

Cons

  • Steep learning curve because of complicated interface
  • Can be expensive for freelance project managers

Deltek Ajera Reviews

Overall Rating

3.7

50 Review(s)

Rating Distribution

5

star

(17)

4

star

(14)

3

star

(9)

2

star

(5)

1

star

(5)

November 2023

Ugggghhh, Can't wait to switch to something else

Julie

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Ease of use

3

Value for money

2

Customer Support

2

Functionality

2

Pros

The conditional formatting feature is highly appreciated, especially for highlighting projects with overdue notes or color-coding fees to identify patterns quickly.

Cons

Updating project records in Ajera can be a cumbersome process, requiring multiple steps and meticulous attention to detail. Custom fields, while useful, suffer from disorganization and lack of flexibility, making it challenging to maintain a consistent order.

October 2023

Great Software but a bit outdated

Victoria

Architecture & Planning

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Pros

While it's a robust program, it effectively accomplishes tasks, even on a micro scale.

Cons

Ajera's interface may not be intuitive for all users, posing usability challenges.

August 2023

Mixed Feelings about working with Ajera

Allison

Architecture & Planning

Ease of use

7

Value for money

5

Customer Support

8

Functionality

8

Pros

Deltek Ajera excels in managing the accounting aspect of our business.

Cons

For small to mid-sized firms, Deltek Ajera may not be the ideal solution for project management or business development, especially for staff without prior training in project management or accounting.

June 2023

Ajera user

Charles

Civil Engineering

Ease of use

7

Value for money

7

Customer Support

7

Functionality

8

Pros

Entering data on the timesheet and adding notes is a straightforward process.

Cons

Entering tasks in Ajera can feel awkward, and listing choices alphabetically could enhance usability.

June 2022

Incapable of providing a real time complete accounting snapshot.

Thomas

Architecture & Planning

Ease of use

5

Value for money

2

Customer Support

2

Functionality

5

Pros

The customization options for timekeeping and phase tracking are effective and user-friendly.

Cons

Despite assurances, Ajera may fall short in fulfilling promised functionalities, such as generating reports for outside consultant liabilities, leading to frustration and disappointment.

May 2022

Ajera is ok

Katie

Design

Ease of use

5

Value for money

8

Customer Support

5

Functionality

5

Pros

Although not the easiest to use, it consistently delivers results.

Cons

Ajera's usability may suffer due to its steep learning curve and lack of user-friendliness.

April 2022

Clunky Time Entry

Sonya

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Ease of use

7

Value for money

7

Customer Support

7

Functionality

5

Pros

Despite its daunting interface, it remains functional on mobile browsers.

Cons

The dated interface and frequent time-consuming errors, such as re-entering time due to multiple processes, detract from Ajera's usability.

March 2022

Should solve world peace in time it takes

Robert

Civil Engineering

Ease of use

5

Value for money

2

Customer Support

5

Functionality

5

Pros

We regretted switching from our previous system.

Cons

Ajera's slow performance and occasional unreliability hinder workflow efficiency, leading to frustration among users.

February 2022

Failed product

Eric

Construction

Ease of use

5

Value for money

5

Customer Support

7

Functionality

2

Pros

When functioning properly, it provides real-time project cost insights, benefiting project managers. The dashboards and widgets offer valuable at-a-glance information.

Cons

Recent downtime and infrequent updates suggest neglect of Ajera by Deltek, impacting its usability and reliability for business operations.

July 2021

Timesheets tool

Stanislav

Architecture & Planning

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

9

Functionality

10

Pros

The web interface accessibility from any computer adds to its appeal.

Cons

Compatibility issues with Mac and certain browsers, along with outdated technology requirements, limit Ajera's accessibility and usability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deltek Ajera does not disclose pricing details. Click on Get Pricing to see what it will cost your organization.