Comparison Guide

Keystone vs. Monograph:
Which is Right for Your Firm?

See why architecture firms are switching from per-seat pricing to unlimited users.

At a Glance

Keystone by BuildGravity
Monograph
Pricing Model
Flat monthly rate
Per-user pricing ($50-200/user/mo)
Users Included
Unlimited
Per seat (costs grow as you hire)
Setup Approach
Done-for-you implementation
Self-service setup
AI Proposal Generation
Included
Not available
Project Tracking
Full project management
Full project management
Time Tracking
Included
Included
Invoicing
Included
Included
Client Portals
Included (Professional)
Available
Payment Processing
Coming Q1 2026
Available
Target Market
Small firms (1-10 people)
Mid-size firms (10-50 people)
Setup Complexity
Simple (get started in a day)
Moderate (training required)

The Real Cost Difference

How pricing scales as your firm grows

Keystone

Flat, Predictable Pricing
  • Unlimited users included
  • No per-seat fees ever
  • Done-for-you implementation
  • Price stays flat as you grow
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Monograph

Per-User Pricing
  • Pay per seat ($50-200/user)
  • Costs grow with each hire
  • Self-service setup
  • Minimum user requirements

The Hidden Cost of Per-User Pricing

With per-user pricing, every new hire increases your software costs. This creates friction when you want to grow. Should you add that project manager? With per-seat pricing, it adds hundreds per year. With Keystone's flat pricing, growing your team doesn't grow your software bill.

Why Firms Switch from Monograph

1

Pricing Simplicity

"Per-user pricing was killing us as we grew. Keystone's flat rate means we can hire without worrying about software costs."

2

AI-Powered Proposals

"Monograph doesn't have AI proposal generation. With Keystone, we cut proposal time from 4 hours to 30 minutes."

3

Built for Small Firms

"Monograph feels designed for bigger firms. Keystone just works for our 5-person studio."

4

Simpler Interface

"We spent weeks learning Monograph. Our team was productive with Keystone in a day."

When Monograph Might Be the Better Choice

We believe in honest comparisons. Here's when Monograph could be a better fit:

You need payment processing now

Monograph has integrated payment processing. Keystone's is coming Q1 2026.

You're a larger firm (20+ people)

Monograph has more enterprise features that larger teams may need.

You want deeper accounting integration

Monograph has more accounting software integrations than Keystone currently.

Not sure which is right? Book a demo and we'll help you decide - even if Monograph is the better fit.

"We evaluated Monograph, BQE Core, and Keystone. For a 5-person firm like ours, Keystone just made more sense. Flat pricing, AI proposals, and it's actually designed for firms our size."
Jamie Banks Architect & Founder, Banks Architecture

See the Difference for Yourself

Book a demo and we'll show you exactly how Keystone compares.

30-minute demo. No pressure. We'll answer all your questions.

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