How Is GCPay Better Than Textura?

Learn why hundred of general contractors choose GCPay to automate and simplify their payment applications.

Payment Management Made Easy: GCPay Versus Textura

Choosing the right construction payment management system can make all the difference in keeping projects running smoothly. Built for General Contractors, GCPay is an all-in-one solution that simplifies and streamlines your entire payment application process. Textura is another payment management platform that offers a similar toolset.

While both integrate with popular ERPs, enable electronic payment, and automate key processes, GCPay stands out for several reasons, including the platform’s pricing and user-friendliness. We explore these reasons below, highlighting why so many General Contractors prefer GCPay to Textura.

Scalability

GCPay Adapts to Projects of All Sizes

A scalable solution ensures General Contractors can efficiently manage all projects without system limitations or increased complexity.

Textura is primarily designed for large-scale projects, with features that may not scale efficiently for varying project sizes. This leads to:

  • Limited flexibility when handling anything but larger projects
  • Paying for unnecessary capabilities when managing smaller projects
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GCPay easily adapts to projects of all sizes, making it a scalable solution for General Contractors managing any project. GCPay’s superior scalability ensures:

  • Flexibility and efficiency when managing projects of different sizes
  • You get what you pay, with features adding value for all project sizes and types

Setup & Support

Streamlined Onboarding and Reliable Technical Support

Ease of setup and availability of support is key for smooth onboarding, faster return on investment, and overcoming technical challenges. 

Textura’s setup can be complex, with many G2 users reporting frustration at slow customer support response times. Textura support is characterized by:

  • Delays in how long it takes to resolve issues, slowing project progress
  • Over-reliance on self-help resources and community forums
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GCPay offers a straightforward setup process with robust customer support, including:

  • Responsive onboarding and rapid deployment that causes minimal disruption
  • Bilingual customer support covering all North American contractors, with training videos and articles available for quick reference

User-Friendliness

GCPay Is Intuitive and Easy-To-Use

A user-friendly platform reduces the learning curve and increases efficiency, enabling contractors to focus on core project activities rather than struggling with complex software.

Textura’s interface can be challenging to navigate:

  • The platform’s complexity results in a steep learning curve, making it difficult for users to become proficient
  • Cumbersome navigation and layout can lead to inefficiencies and user frustration
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Ease of use is a key reason GCPay beats Textura on all G2 ratings. GCPay users benefit from:

  • User-friendly design that reduces the learning curve
  • Clear navigation and intuitive processes allow you to easily manage daily tasks

Lien Waiver and Notarization

Simplified Lien Waiver Management With Integrated Notarization

Proper lien waiver management and notarization are critical for maintaining legal compliance, protecting project stakeholders, and avoiding project delays.

Textura enables General Contractors to create, send, and track lien waivers within their platform. However, the platform lacks key features:

  • Uses DocuSign for electronic signatures but requires in-house notarization, which may not be legally recognized in all states
  • Reliance on Textura’s in-house notaries can delay projects if they are unavailable
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Although Textura offers features for streamlining lien waiver management, GCPay provides a more comprehensive solution that also handles document notarization:

  • Integrated digital notarization and e-signature capabilities speed up lien waiver exchanges 
  • GCPay’s online notarization is legally recognized across all states

Pricing and Cost Efficiency

Transparent and Affordable Solutions With GCPay

Cost efficiency is a top priority for most contractors, especially as managing budgets is crucial to maintaining profitability and project viability.

Textura can be expensive, especially with additional charges and complex fee structures.

  • Textura comes at a higher price point, linked to its focus on supporting larger projects
  • Additional costs for subcontractors can significantly increase overall expenses
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GCPay offers competitive pricing with predictable costs. GCPay users benefit from:

  • Transparent prices with no hidden fees — simplifying financial planning
  • Tailored rates based on business needs, ensuring high value at cost-effective prices
  • No fixed contracts, with onboarding included at no extra charge

GCPay vs. Textura Features At a Glance

  • GCPay
  • Textura
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Lien Waiver Management
Compliance Tracking
Customizable ePayment Workflow & Approval Routing
Customizable Pay Application Project Workflow & Approval Routing
Change Order
Subcontractor Billing
Tier Vendor Management
Native Digital Signature
NotarizationElectronic Notary. Signer must be present.
ePayment & Lien Waiver Release
Bilingual SupportX
G2 Rating4.64.1
Direct Sage 100 ERP Integration
Direct Sage 300 CRE ERP Integration
Direct Sage Intacct for Construction ERP Integration
Direct CMiC ERP Integration
Direct Viewpoint Vista ERP Integration
Direct Acumatica ERP Integration
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Why General Contractors Choose GCPay

GCPay: The Top Choice for Construction Payment Management

Dedicated solely to managing construction payments, GCPay delivers a tailored, user-friendly experience that supports General Contractors in driving efficiency and reliably handling subcontractor payments.

Compared with Textura, GCPay outperforms across multiple critical areas, offering superior scalability, user-friendliness, and cost efficiency.

Don’t take our word for it. Book a demo to see how GCPay can help solve your most pressing payment challenges.