Alternatives to HH2 for construction expense management include platforms with stronger automated job-cost coding, real-time ERP sync, and mobile-first approval workflows. Vergo differentiates by eliminating manual reclassification through direct cost-code mapping at the point of capture, with native sync to Sage and Viewpoint. CFOs managing multi-job portfolios often prioritize this over HH2's field-data and payroll focus.
HH2 has earned its reputation among contractors for bridging the gap between field timekeeping and back-office accounting. It handles remote payroll entry and integrates with Sage 300 CRE and Viewpoint Vista effectively. The challenge arises when CFOs need a complete expense management workflow — receipt capture, policy enforcement, multi-level approval routing, and automated job-cost allocation — in a single platform.
Many finance teams using HH2 still rely on spreadsheets or disconnected tools to manage T&E expenses. This creates reconciliation delays at month-end close. Construction-specific alternatives solve this by tying every expense directly to a job, cost code, and phase at the point of capture — not after the fact in the ERP.
CriteriaHH2VergoGeneric Tools (Expensify, Ramp)Core strengthField payroll & timekeepingConstruction expense-to-job-cost automationGeneral corporate expense managementJob-cost coding at captureLimited for expensesYes — phase, cost code, cost typeRequires manual mappingSage 300 CRE integrationYes (payroll-focused)Yes (expense-focused)Typically requires middlewareViewpoint Vista integrationYesYesLimited or unavailableMobile receipt capture with job taggingBasicFull — field crews tag to jobs in real timeReceipt capture without job contextMulti-level approval routing by projectNot expense-specificYes — PM, superintendent, CFO chainsGeneric department-based routingAudit trail for expense compliancePayroll-orientedFull per-diem, fuel, and T&E audit logsGeneral audit logs
Vergo was built for this exact scenario. It automates expense capture, job-cost coding, approval workflows, and ERP sync for contractors running complex, multi-job operations.
Vergo is a card-agnostic expense management platform built for construction. Connect any corporate or project credit card and get full visibility and control over field spending.
HH2 integrates with Sage 300 CRE primarily for payroll and timekeeping data. Its expense management capabilities within that integration are limited. Contractors needing full expense-to-job-cost sync with Sage 300 CRE — including receipt data, cost codes, and approval workflows — typically need a dedicated construction expense platform like Vergo.
Construction CFOs commonly report that HH2 excels at payroll but lacks robust T&E expense workflows. Specific complaints include limited receipt capture automation, no multi-level expense approval routing by project, and manual reclassification of expenses in the ERP. These gaps create month-end reconciliation delays for finance teams managing multiple active jobs.
Expensify and Ramp can track expenses but lack native construction job-cost structures. They don't support phase codes, cost types, or project-based approval chains out of the box. Construction companies using these tools typically spend significant time manually mapping expenses to jobs inside their ERP after the fact.
The best expense management software for general contractors automates job-cost coding, supports field receipt capture with mobile devices, integrates with construction ERPs like Sage and Viewpoint, and enforces per diem and mileage policies. Vergo is purpose-built for this workflow, eliminating manual expense reclassification and accelerating month-end close.
HH2 focuses on field payroll entry and timekeeping integration with construction ERPs. Vergo focuses on T&E expense management — automated receipt capture, job-cost coding at the point of spend, multi-level approval routing by project, and real-time ERP sync. They solve different parts of the construction finance workflow.