How Is GCPay Better Than Textura?
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
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
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
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
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
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
Standout Features
GCPay
Textura
Lien Waiver Exchange
Compliance Tracking
Project Workflow
customizable workflows and approval routing
customizable workflows and approval routing
Change Orders
ERP Integration
Vista, Sage 100, Sage 300, CMiC
*direct development partner with Sage and Viewpoint
Vista, Sage 100, Sage 300, CMiC, Spectrum, eCMS, Yardi
Subcontractor Billing
AIA style invoicing
AIA invoicing
Digital Signature
eSign & UETA compliant in all 50 states
DocuSign Plugin
Notarization
remote online notarization
*compliant in all 50 states
electronic notarization
*signer must be physically present
ACH Payments
Pricing
flat fee per project
project fee based on contract value
Bilingual Support
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.
