Werx vs. Premier: Skip the $25,000 Setup

Updated for 2026

Werx and Premier compared on price, features, and fit.

The Verdict

Premier is a real construction ERP. For a large GC, owner, or developer running multiple entities, it ties accounting, job costing, and project management into one system, with AI on top. That power has a price. Premier charges per user, $125 to $349 each per month, plus an implementation fee that starts at $15,000 and runs to $50,000. Go-live takes about 60 days. And because Premier replaces your accounting system, it does not sync with QuickBooks; your accountant moves too. Werx is built for the other end of the market. It starts at $49/mo, has no setup fee, and you're running in minutes, not 60 days. It keeps your QuickBooks Online with two-way sync. Honest take: if you're a multi-entity firm ready to retire QuickBooks and run a full ERP, Premier is a serious tool. If you're a small-to-midsized contractor who needs AIA-style billing and job costing without the enterprise bill, Werx fits.

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Pricing Comparison

What you actually pay

A flat $49 plan vs. per-user ERP pricing plus a five-figure setup.

✦ Best Value

Werx starts at

$49

/mo · listed price, no setup fee

Every feature on every plan. AIA-style billing, job costing, two-way QuickBooks, payments, and the field app included. Add users at $6/mo each. Running in minutes. Cancel anytime.

Premier starts at

$125–$349

/user/mo · plus $15k–$50k setup

Premier prices per named user by tier: Starter $349, Premium $249, Enterprise $125. Each tier adds an implementation fee starting at $15,000 (Starter), $25,000 (Premium), or $50,000 (Enterprise). Go-live runs about 60 days. No free trial, demo only.

✦ The Werx Win

Werx is $49/mo flat. Premier is per user, $125 to $349 each, every month
No setup fee with Werx. Premier's implementation starts at $15,000
Werx runs in minutes. Premier's go-live takes about 60 days
Werx keeps your QuickBooks Online with two-way sync. Premier replaces it
A 5-user team: Werx is about $876/yr. Premier Premium is ~$14,940/yr plus $25,000 setup

*Premier pricing from premiercs.com (2026), based on a tiered named-user model. Premier is a full ERP that replaces your accounting system, so it does not sync with QuickBooks. Implementation fees and 60-day onboarding are part of the real cost of ownership.

Head to Head

Werx vs. Premier at a glance

Enterprise ERP power vs. simple, affordable job billing.

Core Feature	Werx Construction	Premier
Starting Price	$49/mo flat	$125–$349/user/mo
Setup / Implementation Fee	None	$15,000–$50,000
Time to Go Live	Minutes	~60 days
AIA-Style & Progress Billing	Included	Included
QuickBooks Online Sync	Two-way, every plan	Not supported (replaces it)
Job Costing	Included	Included
Field Mobile App	Built for crews	Included
Best Fit	SMB trades & GCs	Multi-entity enterprise GCs
Free Trial	14 days, no card	Demo only, no trial
Pricing Model	Flat tier	Per named user

Where Werx Differs

How the two platforms fit different companies

Up and running in minutes

Premier's go-live takes about 60 days with an implementation team and a fee that starts at $15,000. Werx connects to QuickBooks Online and you're working the same day. No consultant. No setup invoice.

No 60-day onboarding

Keep the books your accountant loves

Premier is an ERP, so it replaces your accounting system. Your team and your accountant have to move. Werx keeps QuickBooks Online and syncs two-way, so nobody changes how they do the books.

Two-way QuickBooks sync

Pay one flat price

Premier charges $125 to $349 per user, every month, so the bill grows with your team. Werx is $49/mo flat with $6 users. You get AIA billing and job costing without the per-seat math.

Flat pricing, no per-seat creep

Built for Your Trade

Industry-specific wins

Werx is built for contractors who bill by the project.

General Contractors

Manage subs, track costs by trade, and send AIA-style pay apps your GC accepts the first time.

Electrical

Multi-phase jobs with change orders and AIA-style billing per phase. Log labor by cost code.

Plumbing

Service calls, repipes, and new construction. Track crew time across job sites.

HVAC

Install and service work. Progress billing for big jobs, T&M for repairs.

Concrete

Material-heavy jobs with retainage. Bill stored materials on any pay app.

Remodeling

Kitchens, baths, and additions. Handle allowances and T&M without spreadsheets.

FAQ

Common questions about switching

What contractors ask when comparing Premier and Werx.

How much does Premier really cost?

Premier prices per named user, from $125 to $349 each per month, plus an implementation fee that starts at $15,000 and can reach $50,000. A 5-user Premium setup is about $14,940/yr plus $25,000 setup. Werx is $49/mo flat with no setup fee.

Does Premier work with QuickBooks?

No. Premier is a full ERP that replaces your accounting system, so there is no QuickBooks sync. Werx keeps QuickBooks Online and syncs two-way, so your accountant keeps their tools.

Is Werx an ERP like Premier?

No, and that's the point. Premier is built for large multi-entity firms that want one system for everything. Werx is built for small-to-midsized contractors who need AIA-style billing, job costing, and payments without the ERP weight.

How long until I'm running?

Werx runs the same day. Connect QuickBooks Online and your data imports on the first sync. Premier's go-live takes about 60 days.

Do both do AIA-style billing?

Yes. Premier and Werx both handle AIA-style and progress billing. Werx includes it on the $49 plan with schedule of values and retainage.

Who should pick Premier?

A multi-entity GC, owner, or developer ready to retire QuickBooks and run a full ERP, with the budget for a five-figure setup. Everyone smaller usually fits Werx better.

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