Foundation Software vs Penta
Both are on the Construction Payroll Software list. Here is what each maker publishes, side by side.
| Foundation Software | Penta | |
|---|---|---|
| Place on the list | #2 6.0 | #4 5.7 |
| Maker | — | Penta |
| Starts at | On request | On request |
| Free | No | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone/iPad, Web |
| Open source | No | No |
| Plans | FOUNDATION Field Log (mobile app): $0 FOUNDATION: on request FOUNDATION construction accounting: on request | Penta Construction ERP: on request |
| Verdict | — | Penta covers financial management, payroll, job costing, and field service for specialty contractor operations. Prospective buyers need to request pricing and assess the system against their workflows. |
| Visit Foundation Software | Visit Penta |