An honest comparison of features, CIAW compliance, pricing, and integrations
If you’re a Belgian construction company evaluating time registration software, three names come up repeatedly: Suivo, Bouwsoft (Admicom), and Protime. Each has a different background and different strengths.
This comparison evaluates all three on the criteria that matter for construction, without pretending we’re unbiased (we built Suivo), but with honest assessments of where each platform fits.
Platform Backgrounds
Suivo
Belgian IoT platform connecting people, vehicles, and assets. Built for mobile and field-based teams. Combines time registration, CIAW, fleet management, and asset tracking in one system.
Bouwsoft (Admicom)
Dutch/Belgian construction ERP focused on project cost calculation, invoicing, and basic time tracking. Primarily an administrative tool for small to mid-size contractors.
Protime
Belgian HR time and attendance specialist. Strong on physical time terminals and office-based registration. Originally built for factories and offices, with construction support added later.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Suivo | Bouwsoft | Protime |
| Mobile app with GPS | ✅ | ⚠️ Basic | ✅ |
| CIAW/NSSO direct sync | ✅ Automatic | ⚠️ Manual export | ⚠️ Export |
| Site terminal / badge | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Vehicle hardware + geofence | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Construction CLA overtime | ✅ Automatic | ⚠️ Manual | ✅ |
| Payroll integration (BE) | ✅ SD Worx, Partena, Acerta | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ |
| Fleet management | ✅ Same platform | ❌ | ❌ |
| Asset tracking | ✅ GPS, BLE, LoRa | ❌ | ❌ |
| ERP integration | ✅ SAP, AFAS, Dynamics | ✅ Own ERP | ⚠️ |
| Scheduling | ✅ Visual multi-site | ⚠️ | ⚠️ |
| Connectivity requirement | ✅ Required (data integrity) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Implementation time | 1-2 weeks | 2-4 weeks | 2-3 months |
| Best for | Field teams + fleet + compliance | Small contractors wanting ERP | Office/factory + terminals |
Where Each Platform Fits Best
Choose Suivo when:
- You have mobile field teams across multiple construction sites
- CIAW compliance must be automatic (not manual export)
- You also need fleet tracking, asset management, or scheduling
- Data integrity matters (connectivity-based registration)
- You want one platform for people, vehicles, and equipment
Choose Bouwsoft when:
- You’re a small contractor (5-20 employees) wanting construction ERP + basic time tracking in one tool
- Project cost calculation and invoicing are your primary needs
- Manual CIAW export is acceptable for your volume of registrations
Choose Protime when:
- Your workforce is primarily office-based or factory-based
- You need physical time terminals at fixed locations
- Mobile field registration is a secondary need
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this comparison fair?
We built Suivo, so we’re not neutral. But we’ve tried to represent each platform accurately. We encourage you to evaluate all three, and we’re confident in how Suivo performs for construction field teams.
Can I see all three in a demo?
We can only demo Suivo. For Bouwsoft and Protime, contact them directly. We recommend testing each with your actual use case, not just a generic demo.
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