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Description

Factor AE serves as a user-friendly management solution tailored for architecture and engineering firms, enhancing the efficiency of project tracking, time management, invoicing, and overall visibility within the organization. This platform empowers firms to categorize projects into distinct phases, such as fixed fee, hourly, and non-billable, which aids in meticulous monitoring of employee hours and budget expenditures at various levels. Additionally, it accommodates the tracking of sub-consultants and expenses, whether included in project fees or managed separately, while maintaining straightforward invoicing processes. Factor AE also allows firms to establish timelines, set key milestones, delegate tasks, and allocate resources effectively, all of which contribute to meeting client deadlines and maximizing resource efficiency. With features that offer a snapshot of project statuses, users can effortlessly compare budgets and timelines against actual performance by phase, while also enabling revenue forecasts and timely adjustments to avert potential problems from becoming significant hurdles. Ultimately, this comprehensive platform can significantly enhance operational workflows and decision-making processes for firms in the architecture and engineering sectors.

Description

Monton is a comprehensive agency management software designed specifically for agencies and professional services firms that bill for their team's time, catering to sectors such as marketing, creative and digital agencies, software development studios, IT service providers, consultancies, and accounting firms. This platform integrates multiple functionalities, including project management, time tracking, staffing and resource planning, invoicing, and customer relationship management (CRM) into a single interface. It enables real-time calculation of project and client margins based on recorded hours, individual cost rates, and invoices. Project managers benefit from the ability to track budget utilization and forecast team availability, while business owners can analyze client profitability and retainer agreements effectively. Pricing is structured by plan rather than by user, with all plans encompassing essential features, though the limits on members, storage capacity, and support levels differ according to the tier selected. The free tier accommodates up to five users without requiring a credit card for sign-up. In addition, Monton's official MCP server allows for seamless integration with AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor, facilitating margin checks, task creation, and hour logging directly through chat interfaces. Furthermore, the software is accessible in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, and Catalan, making it a versatile choice for a diverse range of users.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

Claude Code No 
Claude Desktop No 
Cursor No 
Google Calendar No 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) No 
QuickBooks Online Yes 
Visual Studio Code No 

Integrations

Claude Code Yes 
Claude Desktop Yes 
Cursor Yes 
Google Calendar Yes 
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Yes 
QuickBooks Online No 
Visual Studio Code Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

free
Starter is free for up to 5 members, with no credit card required. The pricing page lists Team at €19/month, Pro at €59/month, and Scale at €259/month, with annual billing discounts of up to 40%. Pricing is per plan, not per user. All plans include core features, while member limits, storage, and support vary by tier; custom integrations are available on Scale. Enterprise pricing is by custom quote.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Factor AE

Country

United States

Website

factorapp.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Monton

Founded

2023

Country

Spain

Website

www.monton.app/

Product Features

Architecture

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
BIM Modeling No 
Bills of material No 
Building Information Modeling No 
Client Management No 
Contact Management No 
Contract Management No 
Document Management No 
Drafting No 
Manufacturing Design Data No 
Presentation Tools No 
Project Management No 
Proposal Management No 
Quotes/Proposals No 
Visualization / Presentation No 

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

Product Features

Project Management

Agile Methodologies No 
Budget Management No 
Client Portal No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Cost-to-Completion Tracking No 
Customizable Templates No 
Gantt Charts No 
Idea Management No 
Kanban Board No 
Milestone Tracking No 
Portfolio Management No 
Resource Management No 
Time & Expense Tracking No 
Traditional Methodologies No 

Time Tracking

Automatic Time Capture No 
Billable & Non-Billable Hours No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Employee Database No 
Expense Tracking No 
Mobile Time Tracking No 
Multiple Billing Rates No 
Offline Time Tracking No 
Online Time Tracking No 
Overtime Calculation No 
Time per Project Reporting No 
Timesheet Management No 
Vacation / Leave Tracking No 

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