AppFolio Property Manager vs. Sage 300

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
AppFolio Property Manager
Score 7.2 out of 10
N/A
AppFolio Property Manager is a cloud-based property management software that allows multifamily and single-family, commercial, student housing, homeowners and condo association, and mixed portfolio property managers to market, manage and grow their business. AppFolio includes accounting and property management functionality, including the ability to: provide instant access to reports & statements, post & market vacancies, apply & lease online, screen residents, streamline rent collection, and…
$0.85
per unit/per month
Sage 300
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Sage 300 (formerly Sage 300 ERP) is a business management solution that includes strong accounting and financials, as well as multi-currency and multi-language capabilities. Built on accounting best practices, users will be able to track, control, and plan the financial health of their business.
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Pricing
AppFolio Property ManagerSage 300
Editions & Modules
Community Associations
$0.85
per unit/per month
Plus - Community Associations
$0.85
per unit/per month
Student Housing
$1.25
per unit/per month
Residential
$1.49
per unit/per month
Commercial
$1.50
per unit/per month
Plus - Student Housing
$3
per unit/per month
Plus - Residential
$3.20
per unit/per month
Plus - Commerical
$3.20
per unit/per month
Sage 300 ERP Standard
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Advanced
$1,665
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Premium
$1,665
Lifetime License (unlimited seats)
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
AppFolio Property ManagerSage 300
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsOur pricing is by module and by license and can range depending on what the customers requirements are. Most of our financial and operational modules are $1655.00 each, plus user license, plus an annual business care of 24%.
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Community Pulse
AppFolio Property ManagerSage 300
Considered Both Products
AppFolio Property Manager
Chose AppFolio Property Manager
This was our old program and it was not user friendly and very inefficient to use. We was never able to answer a question for an owner or a tenant very easily and many times we had to ask for them to let us call them back while we research their question because it was so …
Sage 300

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Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
AppFolio Property ManagerSage 300
Payroll Management
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AppFolio Property Manager
-
Ratings
Sage 300
8.8
9 Ratings
16% above category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings9.69 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.44 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.69 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.87 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.86 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
AppFolio Property Manager
-
Ratings
Sage 300
9.3
9 Ratings
28% above category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings9.67 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings9.09 Ratings
Security
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AppFolio Property Manager
-
Ratings
Sage 300
8.8
16 Ratings
11% above category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings8.812 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.816 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
AppFolio Property Manager
-
Ratings
Sage 300
8.8
18 Ratings
15% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings8.87 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings9.418 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings8.416 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
AppFolio Property Manager
-
Ratings
Sage 300
9.0
19 Ratings
19% above category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings8.819 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings8.618 Ratings
Cash management00 Ratings9.111 Ratings
Bank reconciliation00 Ratings9.618 Ratings
Expense management00 Ratings9.410 Ratings
Time tracking00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
Fixed asset management00 Ratings9.05 Ratings
Multi-currency support00 Ratings7.69 Ratings
Multi-division support00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Regulations compliance00 Ratings9.47 Ratings
Electronic tax filing00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Self-service portal00 Ratings8.06 Ratings
Global Financial Support00 Ratings8.02 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings9.43 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings9.65 Ratings
Localizations00 Ratings9.43 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.67 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings8.84 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings9.65 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.43 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings9.65 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
AppFolio Property Manager
-
Ratings
Sage 300
9.2
11 Ratings
27% above category average
Inventory tracking00 Ratings9.611 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings9.69 Ratings
Manufacturing module00 Ratings9.16 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
AppFolio Property Manager
-
Ratings
Sage 300
9.1
11 Ratings
20% above category average
Pricing00 Ratings8.89 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings8.611 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings9.66 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings9.410 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings8.82 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings8.92 Ratings
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User Ratings
AppFolio Property ManagerSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
3.6
(16 ratings)
8.7
(19 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(2 ratings)
7.8
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
1.0
(6 ratings)
8.6
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
AppFolio Property ManagerSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
AppFolio Inc.
We have 6 apartment buildings that we manage. Every month we were having to drive to each location to collect rent checks. Since using appfolio, we only have a couple of renters that still send in a paper check, the rest pay online, so we are ensuring that our renters are paying on time. Once we have an applicant apply, the old way was to take their scanned application, review, and then pay to have a background check conducted. Now, with appfolio, we are able to have them apply, sign off on the background check, and pay their deposit all in one shot. It has allowed our property managers to focus on other property items rather than conducting background checks.
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Sage
Sage 300cloud is a great option when it comes to cloud accounting/tracking software. In comparison to Sage's other products, Sage 300cloud is the only cloud/web based option with modern UI's and more intuitive interfaces. Additionally, Sage 300cloud offers an entire system of customer integrations that become available dependent on subscription level. Sage 300cloud also offers integrations between other Sage products (AP, CRM, etc) that allows for better automation and efficiency
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Pros
AppFolio Inc.
  • Prior to purchasing AppFolio Property Manager we used a texting app so we could mass text tenants. AppFolio allows us to text them by their unit along with their guarantors (if needed.) We use this feature daily. It is so convenient when we need to reach out residents quickly.
  • The online payment system makes it easy for our commercial and residential tenants to make rental payments. The system has also lessened the work of out Account's manager since it's all in once place now and we do not have to enter payments into a separate system.
  • Navigating AppFolio Property Manager is extremely easy. When we have new hire, it does take any time for them to become comfortable with the system. The main page dashboard makes it simple to get from point A to point B and beyond. The Search engine on AppFolio Property Manager is so efficient. You can search almost anything- phone number, first names, last names, addressed, license plate numbers to successfully find what you are needing.
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Sage
  • Overall ease of use and intuitive navigation - minimal training has been required to use the system efficiently and effectively
  • Customer Inquiry - quickly see outstanding documents and drill down on any item (open or paid) to find the information you need
  • Most reports are easy to export into a workable Excel format using the Excel - data only or csv file format.
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Cons
AppFolio Inc.
  • Customer support is horrendous. It can take weeks to get a live person on the phone and once you get someone, they typically will need to escalate your issue.
  • If you have multiple bank accounts at different banks, the bill-paying feature has trouble properly defaulting to the right bank account.
  • Multiple bank accounts also have issues tying incorrectly to the Cash section of the balance sheet.
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Sage
  • Little things, like changing the company name - are more difficult than we would like (We used to be MSDSSAB but legally shortened it to MSDSB).
  • A management financial reporting tool with live access - to premade reports - without paying an arm and a leg would be appreciated.
  • More training opportunities in local areas - or nearby - would be appreciated...
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Likelihood to Renew
AppFolio Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
It is a solid stable product with a large user community and large ISV community. Support and Training are easy to access and obtain and there is larger reseller channel to ensure the firm you work with is honest. It is scalable and there are multiple deployment and payment options.
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Usability
AppFolio Inc.
The system is so intuitive and easy to use. There’s almost nothing in the system that can’t be undone if you make a mistake. Important things also have their own tabs. It’s also easy to use from the resident side which is helpful for in a world where everyone is not tech-savvy.
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Sage
Sage 300cloud is intuitive and user friendly after some training. It does require implementation and training but once that's done, this software is easy to use and navigate. Support for Sage 300cloud is spot on and offers assistance over the simplest to [the] most complex of tasks. Finding information or learning new tasks within Sage 300cloud is relatively easy and educational.
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Support Rating
AppFolio Inc.
The few times that we have had training with AppFolio, they were SO helpful and quick to answer any questions we may have. Because of their promptness, it shows what a great product they have. If they were not able to figure something out, they would follow up with us within a few days or so, which is so important in a software program!
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Sage
Turnover is high in the Sage Support department so sometimes it is difficult to get a rep who knows the issue well. Reps are good and getting assistance when they need it. Sometimes support is more interested in closing issue than actually solving problem. It can be difficult at times to have issues escalated but overall the support is good.
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Alternatives Considered
AppFolio Inc.
This was our old program and it was not user friendly and very inefficient to use. We was never able to answer a question for an owner or a tenant very easily and many times we had to ask for them to let us call them back while we research their question because it was so difficult to maneuver in the program.
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Sage
Sage 300 cloud is much more detailed than the other. About the same in being user friendly A better layout Saves time for doing the schedules for Audits Mobile Access Sage 300cloud can manage all different industries
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Return on Investment
AppFolio Inc.
  • As far as positive impact, we are much more organized as a company as far as accounting, maintenance, and managing tenant issues. We are all on the same page and know where to find notes, emails, letters, information, etc... and can be more self-sufficient and self-directed. I think this is a major plus as far as business goes, as time is money. The more efficient you can be, the more time that is saved, the more money that's saved, period.
  • I don't work in Accounting and I haven't had any discussions regarding negative impacts in regards to this program. However, we've been using this since 2013 and we're on our 6th year as a business and I've heard others in our organization saying how much AppFolio has improved over that short time and how it keeps getting more intuitive and better with time. At no point have our leaders considered getting rid of the program or implementing a different program.
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Sage
  • It allows our company to efficiently and effectively maintain and track our job cost.
  • Its reliable performance allows us to function continually.
  • It also provides our division managers with reports that they can use to determine where we are experiencing problems.
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