PlanOps vs Maestro: Which Software Fits Your Construction Business?

All-in-one tool or construction ERP: a fact-based comparison

Maestro and PlanOps are both Canadian software products built for construction, but they solve different problems. Comparing them is really about deciding which kind of tool your business needs right now.

Maestro Technologies, founded in 1989 and part of the JDM Technology Group, makes maestro*ERP, a construction ERP that brings project management, accounting, payroll, job costing, equipment, inventory and field operations into one system. According to its website, it has more than 10,000 users across the construction industry.

PlanOps, built by Gestion Planifix inc., is an all-in-one management tool focused on the sales cycle and day-to-day operations of contractors and service businesses: leads, quotes, scheduling, job sites, invoicing and QuickBooks sync.

At a glance

PlanOps compared with Maestro, based on information published by each vendor
Criterion	PlanOps	Maestro
Type of software	All-in-one management tool (sales, operations, invoicing)	Construction ERP (projects, accounting, payroll, job costing, equipment, inventory)
Best for	Contractors and service businesses, from solo operators to teams of 20+ users	General, heavy and civil, service and trade contractors
Company	Gestion Planifix inc., Canada	Maestro Technologies Inc., Canadian company founded in 1989, part of the JDM Technology Group
Languages	Support in English and French	Website available in English and French
Deployment	Cloud, data hosted in Canada	Cloud or on-premises
Accounting and payroll	Built-in invoicing; QuickBooks sync for accounting	Accounting and payroll built into the ERP
CRM and leads	CRM, sales pipeline, automatic website and Meta leads	Not specified on the pages reviewed
Quotes	Branded quotes with e-signature	Covers the process from bidding through billing, per the vendor
Project management	Operations dashboard, tasks, photos and history	Cost, schedule, resource and progress tracking; planned vs. actual comparison
Equipment, inventory, purchasing	Not a dedicated PlanOps module	Equipment, inventory, purchasing and subcontractor contract management
Mobile app	iOS and Android: schedule, GPS punch, photos, tasks	maestro*MOBILE: time, production data, deliveries, material costs
Pricing	From $198.95/month, 12-month commitment; setup from $650	Not published; demo on request
Onboarding	Full training during implementation and ongoing support	maestro*WAY framework: process analysis, deployment, training and ongoing support

PlanOps prices before taxes. Maestro doesn't publish prices on its website; contact the vendor for a quote.

Full ERP or all-in-one tool?

An ERP like maestro*ERP aims to connect every critical function of a construction company in one system: projects, accounting, payroll, job costing, equipment, inventory, purchasing and the field. Maestro highlights more than 35 years focused solely on construction, along with modules for resource dispatch, subcontractor contracts, dashboards and a report generator.

PlanOps isn't trying to replace an ERP. It focuses on what fills most of a growing contractor's day: responding to leads quickly, building and signing quotes, scheduling crews, tracking jobs and invoicing. Accounting stays in QuickBooks, which PlanOps syncs with.

Accounting, payroll and job costing

If your priority is accounting tied directly to projects, payroll and detailed job costing, Maestro is designed for that: accounting data flows automatically between modules, reducing double entry.

With PlanOps, you handle deposits, progress billing as work advances and a statement for each client. Invoices, payments and clients sync with QuickBooks, which you or your accountant may already use. The GPS punch produces a weekly hours report that helps with payroll.

Learn more: Invoicing GPS punch

Sales, quotes and the field

PlanOps starts before the contract is signed. Website and Meta Ads leads flow into the CRM automatically, you measure the property remotely from satellite imagery, send a branded quote your client signs online, then automatically request a Google review when the job is done.

In the field, both vendors offer a mobile app. maestro*MOBILE lets crews enter time, production data, deliveries and material costs. The PlanOps app (iOS and Android) gives your team their schedule, GPS punch, photo capture and task tracking.

Learn more: CRM Quotes Mobile app

Pricing and implementation

Maestro doesn't publish prices on its website; you request a demo. Its implementation approach, maestro*WAY, covers planning, process analysis, deployment, training and ongoing support, which suits a company-wide transformation project.

PlanOps lists its prices publicly: from $198.95/month for 1–2 users on an annual plan with a 12-month commitment, plus a one-time setup fee from $650. It runs in the cloud with no complex installation, and full training is included.

Learn more: See PlanOps pricing

When to choose PlanOps

You're a small or mid-sized contractor or service business and your main challenge is winning work and organizing crews.
You want a CRM that captures website and Meta leads automatically.
You want to measure remotely and get quotes signed online.
Your books are in QuickBooks and you want to keep them there.
You want upfront pricing and a quick rollout.

When to choose Maestro

You need an ERP with integrated accounting, payroll and job costing.
You manage equipment, inventory, purchasing and subcontractor contracts at scale.
You're a general, heavy civil or trade contractor running complex projects.
You need an on-premises deployment option.
You want a structured, company-wide implementation process.

Frequently asked questions

Are Maestro and PlanOps for the same kind of company?

Not exactly. Maestro offers a construction ERP that combines projects, accounting, payroll, equipment and inventory for general, heavy civil, service and trade contractors. PlanOps is an all-in-one tool centered on sales, quotes, scheduling and invoicing for contractors and service businesses.

Does PlanOps replace accounting software?

No. PlanOps handles invoicing (deposits, progress billing, client statements) and syncs with QuickBooks to transfer invoices, payments and client information. Your accounting stays in QuickBooks.

How much does Maestro cost?

Maestro doesn't publish its prices on its website (checked in October 2026); you need to request a demo from the vendor. PlanOps plans start at $198.95/month with a 12-month commitment and a setup fee from $650.

Is PlanOps cloud-based?

Yes. PlanOps runs in the cloud with no complex installation, and your data is hosted on secure servers in Canada with automatic backups. Your crews use the iOS and Android app in the field.