How much does Deltek Costpoint cost?

$100K-$500K+ annual. Costpoint pricing is quote-only. Annual fees scale with module count, user seats, and implementation complexity. Implementation and customization costs typically equal or exceed first-year license cost.

How does Deltek Costpoint approach DCAA compliance?

Costpoint is the deepest DCAA-aligned commercial ERP available. Indirect rate pools, provisional vs. actual rate tracking, ICE schedule generation, and floor checks are built into the core. The depth is the strength and the complexity. Configuration to match a specific contractor's pool structure typically requires Deltek implementation services or a certified consulting partner.

Comparison

FieldLedger vs Deltek Costpoint

Costpoint is Deltek's flagship federal-contractor ERP, used by the majority of large defense primes and a sizable portion of mid-market federal firms. Project accounting, manufacturing, materials management, and DCAA-aligned indirect rates in one suite.

Looking for the long-form essay version? Read the full FieldLedger vs Deltek Costpoint comparison on the blog.

At a glance

	FieldLedger	Deltek Costpoint
Target segment	Small federal contractor (5-50 FTE)	enterprise (1000+ FTE federal)
Pricing band	$149-$399 / month per tenant	$100K-$500K+ annual
Deployment	Cloud (Azure App Service)	cloud, on-premise
Scope	DCAA compliance + ops overlay; sits alongside QuickBooks / accounting	Full ERP (accounting, projects, time, sometimes manufacturing)
DCAA approach	Built around the 7 DCAA audit focus areas; signed timekeeping; FAR Part 31 indirect rates; equipment costing per USACE EP 1110-1-8	Costpoint is the deepest DCAA-aligned commercial ERP available. Indirect rate pools, provisional vs. actual rate tracking, ICE schedule generation, and floor checks are built into the core. The depth is the strength and the complexity. Configuration to match a specific contractor's pool structure typically requires Deltek implementation services or a certified consulting partner.
Implementation	Self-serve onboarding; production-ready in days, not months	Multi-month implementation engagement typical

Pricing bands reflect commonly-quoted small-to-mid federal contractor deployments. Vendors quote per-deal; check current vendor pricing for your specific situation.

Where Deltek Costpoint is genuinely strong

Honest assessment: these are the areas where Deltek Costpoint outperforms FieldLedger.

Deepest DCAA-aligned ERP feature set on the market
Used by almost every defense prime, so subcontractor-to-prime data exchange is well-understood
Mature manufacturing, materials, and inventory modules for hardware-producing contractors
Robust government-property accounting

Integration footprint (Deltek Costpoint)

Deltek Time & Expense (native)
Deltek Costpoint Subcontractor Management
Deltek Talent Management
SAP Concur (travel)
Workday (HR overlay common)
Microsoft 365
Various PLM systems via integration platforms

Common pain points contractors cite

Drawn from public reviews on G2, Capterra, GovCon Wire commentary, and direct contractor conversations.

Implementation cost frequently exceeds first-year license fees
User interface is functional but not modern; training overhead is real
Customizations can ossify and complicate Deltek upgrades
Total cost of ownership is poorly suited to firms below $20M in federal revenue

When to choose Deltek Costpoint

Choose Costpoint if you have $50M+ in federal revenue, an in-house controller, more than 100 FTE, and the operating budget to absorb a six-figure annual ERP. Costpoint is the right answer for the upper end of mid-market and all of enterprise.

When to choose FieldLedger

Costpoint is built for firms that have a controller, an IT department, and a DCAA-readiness budget in the high six figures. FieldLedger is built for 5-50 person SDVOSB / VOSB / 8(a) / HUBZone / WOSB contractors who need DCAA compliance without an ERP-class implementation. FieldLedger sits alongside QuickBooks Online or other accounting systems rather than replacing them.

DCAA compliance →Indirect Rate Engine →DCAA readiness check →Pricing →

Frequently asked

Who is Deltek Costpoint built for?: Deltek Costpoint targets enterprise (1000+ FTE federal). Costpoint is Deltek's flagship federal-contractor ERP, used by the majority of large defense primes and a sizable portion of mid-market federal firms. Project accounting, manufacturing, materials management, and DCAA-aligned indirect rates in one suite.
How much does Deltek Costpoint cost?: $100K-$500K+ annual. Costpoint pricing is quote-only. Annual fees scale with module count, user seats, and implementation complexity. Implementation and customization costs typically equal or exceed first-year license cost.
How does Deltek Costpoint approach DCAA compliance?: Costpoint is the deepest DCAA-aligned commercial ERP available. Indirect rate pools, provisional vs. actual rate tracking, ICE schedule generation, and floor checks are built into the core. The depth is the strength and the complexity. Configuration to match a specific contractor's pool structure typically requires Deltek implementation services or a certified consulting partner.
When is Deltek Costpoint the right choice?: Choose Costpoint if you have $50M+ in federal revenue, an in-house controller, more than 100 FTE, and the operating budget to absorb a six-figure annual ERP. Costpoint is the right answer for the upper end of mid-market and all of enterprise.
How is FieldLedger different?: Costpoint is built for firms that have a controller, an IT department, and a DCAA-readiness budget in the high six figures. FieldLedger is built for 5-50 person SDVOSB / VOSB / 8(a) / HUBZone / WOSB contractors who need DCAA compliance without an ERP-class implementation. FieldLedger sits alongside QuickBooks Online or other accounting systems rather than replacing them.