Control project costsbefore budgets drift
NOVA Cost brings estimates, actual expenses, and suppliers into one clear workspace, so you always know where every project stands.
A clear financial view of every project
From the first estimate to the final expense
Replace scattered spreadsheets with one current view of project cost.
Structured cost studies
Build line-item estimates with quantities and rates, then convert a study into a live project.
Estimated vs actual
Compare every cost item with actual spend and spot variance before it becomes a problem.
Supplier management
Link expenses to suppliers and view transaction counts, total spend, and full cost history.
Exportable reports
Export the project statement and detailed item comparisons to Excel for review and sharing.
Multiple projects
Track active projects and independent cost studies from a single account.
Team permissions
Add users and assign roles while keeping every organisation’s data isolated.
Three steps reveal the real cost
Estimate
Create the cost study and define items, quantities, and unit rates.
Record
Add actual expenses and link each one to an item, supplier, and date.
Compare
Monitor variance and progress, then act from the dashboard.
Do not wait until project close to discover overspend
NOVA Cost shows estimated and actual variance at both project and item level, with clear status indicators for what needs attention.
- ✓Total estimated and actual cost
- ✓Quantity, unit-rate, and cost variance
- ✓Complete history of actual transactions
- ✓Excel project statement export
Know your total spend with every supplier
Every linked expense appears in the supplier record with transaction count, total spend, and related projects.
What to know before you start
Is NOVA Cost accounting software?+
It is built for project cost estimating and control, and does not replace financial accounting software.
Can I manage multiple projects?+
Yes. You can track multiple projects and independent cost studies from one dashboard.
Does it support suppliers?+
Yes. Add suppliers, link them to actual expenses, and review their complete transaction history.
Does it work on mobile?+
Yes. NOVA Cost is cloud-based and works in the browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Try NOVA Cost free for 7 days
Create your first project, add cost items, and see estimated versus actual cost for yourself.