AI EPC ERP comparison for SMBs
Compare EPC software—and what its AI can actually do
Compare BOQ, purchases, materials and project cost. Then test whether AI can prepare real ERP work while keeping approvals intact.
Official product and pricing pages reviewed 2 September 2026
Shortlist for SMBs
The closest practical alternatives
These products serve smaller construction businesses or offer an SMB-accessible plan. Enterprise-first suites are not included.
Construction and infrastructure ERP
StrategicERP
Choose Supista when you want an EPC-first BOQ-to-billing thread, broad configuration and conversational ERP actions at a lower published starting price.
View one-to-one comparison →Modular business ERPOdoo Construction
Choose Supista when you want EPC-ready workflows and one accountable implementation instead of assembling and configuring a broad app suite.
View one-to-one comparison →Construction site managementPowerplay
Choose Supista when site execution must connect to BOQ, committed cost, vendor sourcing, subcontract billing, inventory and finance controls.
View one-to-one comparison →Contractor management softwareContractor Foreman
Choose Supista for India-focused EPC workflows, site-store movement, BOQ-to-cost control and conversational actions across procurement and projects.
View one-to-one comparison →Published pricing
Compare the real starting cost
Prices below come from official pages or the current Supista EPC presentation. Taxes, implementation and optional services may change the total.
What to ask
Eight questions for every ERP vendor
Ask each vendor to demonstrate these steps with one real project scenario.
Project and site work
Can we see milestones, DPRs, blockers and owners together?
BOQ and project cost
Can we trace a variance back to orders, issues and bills?
Procure-to-pay
Can we run PR → RFQ → PO → GRN → Invoice → Payment?
Vendors and subcontractors
Can we track delivery, progress, retention and bills separately?
Site material
Can we trace request, receipt, transfer, issue and consumption?
DPRs and expenses
Can we compare today’s site work with today’s cost?
Configuration
Can the ERP use our fields, roles, approvals and reports?
AI actions
Can AI prepare a real record without bypassing approvals?
Complete feature comparison
Compare the full EPC operating workflow
“Validate fit” means the public site shows part of the workflow. “Not available” means the capability was not found on the official pages reviewed.
| What an SMB needs | Supista EPC ERP Recommended | StrategicERP | Odoo Construction | Powerplay | Contractor Foreman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Published priceWhat will an SMB pay before implementation? | IncludedGrowth: ₹20,000/month for up to 10 active projects; unlimited users | Available₹4,000/user/month annually; standard SaaS | AvailableCustom: ₹890/user/month first year annually | Not availableContact vendor | AvailableFrom US$49/month annually for 1 user |
| EPC operating modelIs the product built around EPC work? | IncludedEPC-ready project, procurement, site and commercial workflows | AvailableConstruction, infrastructure and EPC product lines | Validate fitBroad ERP apps configured for construction | Validate fitConstruction execution and site management | Validate fitGeneral, trade and service contractor focus |
| BOQ and cost controlCan teams compare BOQ, budget, committed and actual cost? | IncludedConnected BOQ, budget, commitments, actuals and variance | AvailableProject budgeting, finance and cost controls advertised | Validate fitProject cost and analytic accounting; EPC BOQ needs setup | Validate fitBudgets and site expenses; full cost chain not shown | AvailableEstimates, job costing, POs and invoices |
| PR to paymentCan one workflow cover requirement through bill status? | IncludedPR → RFQ → comparison → PO → GRN → bill → payment status | AvailableInventory-P2P and procurement are advertised | AvailableConnected Purchase, Inventory and Accounting apps | Validate fitMaterial procurement, POs and GRNs shown publicly | Validate fitBids, POs and invoices; GRN flow not shown |
| Vendor controlCan teams see vendor records, quotations and open deliveries? | IncludedVendor master, quotations, orders, documents and performance context | AvailableVendor evaluation and procurement visibility | AvailableVendor orders and purchasing records | Validate fitMaterial procurement shown; qualification not confirmed | AvailableDirectory, vendor pricing requests and bids |
| Subcontractor controlCan progress, bills, deductions and retention stay linked? | IncludedWork orders, progress, measurements, deductions, retention and bills | AvailableSubcontractor management is advertised | Validate fitPossible through apps and setup; EPC controls not shown | Validate fitSupports subcontractor users; billing controls not shown | AvailableSubcontracts, progress invoicing and retainage |
| Client billing readinessCan completed work become a supported invoice sooner? | IncludedBillable work, measurements, documents, approvals, invoices and collections | AvailableProject billing and finance capabilities are advertised | AvailableProject invoicing and accounting apps are available | Validate fitProgress and cost tracking shown; billing workflow needs validation | AvailableProgress invoicing and payment tracking are advertised |
| Site materialCan material be traced from order to site use? | IncludedStores, receipts, transfers, issues, returns and consumption | AvailableReal-time inventory and site management | AvailableStrong inventory, barcode and material tracking | AvailableSite stock, procurement, POs and GRNs | Validate fitMaterial database and purchasing; site-store flow not shown |
| Daily Project ReportCan the site submit a structured daily record? | IncludedProgress, quantities, labour, equipment, materials, delays and evidence | Validate fitSite progress is advertised; DPR depth needs validation | Validate fitProjects and timesheets; EPC DPR not shown | AvailableDetailed daily progress reports are advertised | AvailableDaily logs and jobsite documentation |
| Expenses and advancesCan site spend reach project actual cost quickly? | IncludedExpenses, receipts, advances, allocation, approval and settlement | AvailableExpense and financial management are advertised | AvailableExpenses and analytic cost distribution | AvailablePetty cash, categories and transaction reports | Validate fitJob costs are strong; advance settlement not shown |
| Planning and schedulingCan plans connect to site and procurement blockers? | IncludedMilestones, dependencies, owners, materials and approvals | AvailableProject planning, scheduling and site progress | AvailableProjects, tasks, planning and timesheets | AvailableTask planning, progress and issue tracking | AvailableProjects, scheduling, tasks and work orders |
| Workflow configurationCan the ERP match existing fields, roles and approvals? | IncludedConfigurable modules, fields, forms, workflows, roles and dashboards | Validate fitCustomization is listed on higher, sales-led plans | AvailableStudio and API are included on Custom | Validate fitCustom reports shown; broader workflow setup not confirmed | AvailableCustom fields, forms, roles and reports |
| Conversational ERP actionsCan AI prepare governed ERP records and comparisons? | IncludedLois retrieves data and prepares permitted actions for review or approval | Validate fitVoice commands and ERP AI advertised; action controls need demo | Not availableNot described as an EPC action layer on reviewed pages | Not availableNot found on reviewed product pages | Validate fitAI-assisted takeoff shown; cross-ERP actions not shown |
Why Supista leads
One AI ERP for site work and commercial control
Lois works across connected EPC records, not in a separate chat window with no project context.
See margin sooner
Compare BOQ, budget, commitments and actual cost before month-end.
Control every purchase
Keep PR, RFQ, quotations, PO, receipt and bill status connected.
Trace site material
Follow material from order to store, issue, return and consumption.
Work through Lois
Prepare permitted records and comparisons without hunting through screens.
Buyer questions
Common EPC ERP comparison questions
Which ERP is best for a small EPC company?
Supista is the strongest fit in this comparison when an SMB needs BOQ, project cost, procurement, vendors, subcontractors, site stores, DPRs and expenses in one configurable ERP. Test the choice with one real project workflow before buying.
How much does Supista EPC ERP cost?
Growth costs ₹20,000 monthly for up to 10 active projects. Professional costs ₹80,000 monthly for up to 25 active projects. Both include unlimited users, while Enterprise pricing is custom.
Why is Supista recommended for EPC SMBs?
Supista connects site work with commercial control. An SMB can manage BOQ, commitments, purchasing, stores, subcontract bills, DPRs and project expenses without splitting the operating record across unrelated tools.
What can Lois AI do inside Supista EPC ERP?
Lois can find authorised project data, prepare purchase requisitions, capture supplied quotations, compare commercial terms and start supported workflows. It asks for missing information and shows consequential actions for review.
Can Lois AI bypass approvals?
No. Lois follows the user’s Supista role, mandatory fields, business rules and approval workflow. Financial, contractual and high-impact actions still require the configured confirmation or approval.
Is customer data used to train AI models?
No. Customer prompts and outputs are not used to train foundation models. Lois uses enterprise models through Microsoft Foundry, while Supista controls access through roles and permissions.
Can Lois follow our EPC terminology and workflow?
Supista can be configured around your project structures, BOQ references, cost heads, fields, forms, roles, approvals and reports. Lois works within that configured business context.
Compare Supista with your actual workflow
Bring one BOQ, purchase, material or billing process. See how each step stays connected.