Last updated October 27, 2026
Short answer: Deltek Costpoint is a full ERP for government contractors, covering accounting, projects, procurement, and contract management. eTimesheets.com is not an ERP. It does one job, DCAA-compliant timekeeping, for $10 per user per month, and syncs approved hours to QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto, or Paychex. For a small contractor that doesn't need an ERP yet, that focus means lower cost, a faster start, and less for employees to learn.
| Feature | eTimesheets.com | Deltek Costpoint |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | DCAA-compliant timekeeping and approvals | Full government contracting ERP: accounting, projects, procurement, contracts, time and expense |
| Starting price | $10 per active user per month, no contract | Quote-based; pricing not published |
| Setup | Account set up around your charge codes and approval flow, with no ERP implementation | ERP implementation project; reviewers report weeks to months |
| DCAA timekeeping controls | Daily entry, employee signature, supervisor approval, full audit log | Time entry, approvals, and audit trails as part of the ERP |
| Approvals | Up to three managers, then locked | Configurable approval workflows |
| Accounting | Syncs with QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto, and Paychex | Built-in project and government contract accounting, including indirect rates |
| Ease of use | Built only for timesheets, so there is less to learn | Feature-rich; reviewers often mention a complex, dated interface |
| Mobile | Mobile web app with optional clock in and out | Time and expense on desktop, mobile, Outlook, and Teams |
| Best fit | Small and growing government contractors | Mid-size and large contractors that need a full ERP |
Choose Costpoint if you need a full ERP: government contract accounting, indirect rate management, procurement, and contract management in one system, plus the budget and staff to implement and run it. Larger contractors with many cost-type contracts often reach that point.
Choose eTimesheets.com if you are a small or growing contractor that needs DCAA-compliant timesheets now, already runs QuickBooks or a payroll service, and doesn't want to pay for or implement an ERP.
Managers approve timesheets from any device in eTimesheets.com.
You pay only for timekeeping and approvals, at $10 per user per month. If you outgrow it and move to an ERP later, your approved timesheet records export to Excel or PDF.
An ERP does dozens of jobs. Most small contractors need one of them done well: accurate, auditable timesheets. Buying and maintaining a full ERP before you need it adds cost, setup time, and training without making your timesheets any more compliant.
DCAA does not certify or approve software of either kind. It audits your practices. eTimesheets.com enforces the timekeeping controls auditors check, and your accountant keeps working in the accounting system you already use.
Costpoint is a full ERP for government contractors, with accounting, projects, procurement, and contract management. eTimesheets.com focuses on DCAA-compliant timekeeping for $10 per user per month and syncs approved hours to QuickBooks, ADP, Gusto, or Paychex.
eTimesheets.com is $10 per active user per month with no contract. Deltek does not publish Costpoint pricing. It is quote-based and typically involves an implementation project.
Not as an ERP. It replaces the timekeeping piece. Many small contractors pair eTimesheets.com with QuickBooks and an accountant instead of buying an ERP. Contractors that need ERP-level accounting may be better served by Costpoint.
No. DCAA does not certify or approve any timekeeping software. It audits a contractor's timekeeping practices and internal controls. Both tools help enforce those practices.
eTimesheets.com has provided DCAA-compliant timekeeping for government contractors since 1999.
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