AI EPC ERP comparison for SMBs
Supista AI EPC ERP vs Powerplay
Powerplay focuses on mobile project updates, daily reports, materials, labour, issues, dashboards and petty cash for construction teams. Compare what the AI can retrieve, prepare and move through a controlled ERP workflow.
Our recommendation: Choose Supista when site execution must connect to BOQ, committed cost, vendor sourcing, subcontract billing, inventory and finance controls.
Official product and pricing pages reviewed 2 September 2026
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Supista vs Powerplay: complete feature view
Where a public page does not confirm the full workflow, the table says “Validate fit” or “Not available.”
| What an SMB needs | Supista EPC ERP Recommended | Powerplay |
|---|---|---|
| Published priceWhat will an SMB pay before implementation? | IncludedGrowth: ₹20,000/month for up to 10 active projects; unlimited users | Not availableContact vendor |
| EPC operating modelIs the product built around EPC work? | IncludedEPC-ready project, procurement, site and commercial workflows | Validate fitConstruction execution and site management |
| BOQ and cost controlCan teams compare BOQ, budget, committed and actual cost? | IncludedConnected BOQ, budget, commitments, actuals and variance | Validate fitBudgets and site expenses; full cost chain not shown |
| PR to paymentCan one workflow cover requirement through bill status? | IncludedPR → RFQ → comparison → PO → GRN → bill → payment status | Validate fitMaterial procurement, POs and GRNs shown publicly |
| Vendor controlCan teams see vendor records, quotations and open deliveries? | IncludedVendor master, quotations, orders, documents and performance context | Validate fitMaterial procurement shown; qualification not confirmed |
| Subcontractor controlCan progress, bills, deductions and retention stay linked? | IncludedWork orders, progress, measurements, deductions, retention and bills | Validate fitSupports subcontractor users; billing controls not shown |
| Client billing readinessCan completed work become a supported invoice sooner? | IncludedBillable work, measurements, documents, approvals, invoices and collections | Validate fitProgress and cost tracking shown; billing workflow needs validation |
| Site materialCan material be traced from order to site use? | IncludedStores, receipts, transfers, issues, returns and consumption | AvailableSite stock, procurement, POs and GRNs |
| Daily Project ReportCan the site submit a structured daily record? | IncludedProgress, quantities, labour, equipment, materials, delays and evidence | AvailableDetailed daily progress reports are advertised |
| Expenses and advancesCan site spend reach project actual cost quickly? | IncludedExpenses, receipts, advances, allocation, approval and settlement | AvailablePetty cash, categories and transaction reports |
| Planning and schedulingCan plans connect to site and procurement blockers? | IncludedMilestones, dependencies, owners, materials and approvals | AvailableTask planning, progress and issue tracking |
| Workflow configurationCan the ERP match existing fields, roles and approvals? | IncludedConfigurable modules, fields, forms, workflows, roles and dashboards | Validate fitCustom reports shown; broader workflow setup not confirmed |
| Conversational ERP actionsCan AI prepare governed ERP records and comparisons? | IncludedLois retrieves data and prepares permitted actions for review or approval | Not availableNot found on reviewed product pages |
Why Supista
Choose connected EPC control with practical AI
Lois works with authorised Supista records and keeps normal review and approval steps in place.
Choose Supista when
- You need a full EPC ERP, not only site coordination
- PR, RFQ, quotation comparison and approvals matter
- BOQ, commitments and actual cost must reconcile
- Subcontract measurements, retention and billing matter
Choose Powerplay when
- Your main need is mobile site coordination
- Labour attendance is the centre of the rollout
- You want a focused field-management app
Balanced view
Where Powerplay is strong
These strengths come from the vendor’s current public product pages.
Powerplay strengths
- Mobile-first site updates
- Daily progress reporting
- Material and labour tracking
- Petty-cash visibility
What to test in the demo
- Run one material requirement from budget check to site issue
- Trace one subcontract bill to progress and retention
- Show one variance and every source record behind it
- Change one approval rule without breaking the workflow
First-party evidence
Official sources
Product packaging changes. Recheck these pages before signing a contract.
Buyer questions
Supista vs Powerplay FAQ
Is Powerplay an ERP?
Powerplay presents itself as construction management software. Its public pages focus on project work, materials, labour, issues, reports and petty cash. Validate accounting and end-to-end commercial controls during a demo.
When is Supista a better fit?
Supista is a better fit when an SMB needs site execution and commercial control in the same system, including BOQ, procurement, vendors, subcontractors, inventory and project cost.
Can Supista replace Powerplay?
Supista can replace Powerplay when your required work fits its EPC project, cost, procurement, inventory, subcontract and reporting workflows. Test your actual records, permissions and integrations before switching.
What 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.
What does Lois AI add compared with Powerplay?
Lois works as a conversational interface to Supista ERP. Authorised users can retrieve EPC data, prepare purchase records, capture supplied quotations, compare commercial terms and start supported workflows while normal permissions and approvals remain in place.
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