GoDaddy Bookkeeping vs. Sage Accounting

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
Score 7.9 out of 10
N/A
GoDaddy Bookkeeping (formerly Outright) is a cloud-based bookkeeping and accounting automation platform targeted at small businesses. It contains basic bookkeeping and reporting features meant to simplify the process of accounting for small businesses and their accountants, ensuring taxes are filed easily. It also automates invoicing and manages receipt of payments. Its automated reporting features are meant to be simple, accessible, and update in real-time. It automatically uploads data from…
$4.99
per month
Sage Accounting
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
Sage Accounting is online accounting software made to simplify life for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers by providing the functions needed to take care of daily business to-dos. Users can create and send professional quotes and invoices, track income and expenses and know where the business' financials stand. Every Sage Business Cloud Accounting subscription includes unlimited access to support as well as automatic backups and product updates.
$10
per month
Pricing
GoDaddy BookkeepingSage Accounting
Editions & Modules
Get Paid
$4.99
per month
Essentials
$9.99
per month
Premium
$14.99
per month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GoDaddy BookkeepingSage Accounting
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsVersions and pricing listed are for US products. Versions available and pricing may vary by country.
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Community Pulse
GoDaddy BookkeepingSage Accounting
Top Pros
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Features
GoDaddy BookkeepingSage Accounting
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
3.0
1 Ratings
85% below category average
Sage Accounting
9.1
14 Ratings
20% above category average
Pay calculation3.01 Ratings9.212 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings9.18 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.19 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.18 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.19 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
5.5
1 Ratings
35% below category average
Sage Accounting
8.9
34 Ratings
12% above category average
Single sign-on capability6.01 Ratings8.624 Ratings
Role-based user permissions5.01 Ratings9.131 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
6.3
3 Ratings
19% below category average
Sage Accounting
6.5
36 Ratings
15% below category average
Dashboards6.03 Ratings1.933 Ratings
Standard reports7.03 Ratings8.836 Ratings
Custom reports6.03 Ratings8.727 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
5.7
2 Ratings
26% below category average
Sage Accounting
7.8
39 Ratings
5% above category average
Accounts payable6.02 Ratings9.335 Ratings
Accounts receivable6.02 Ratings9.337 Ratings
Cash management7.02 Ratings9.131 Ratings
Bank reconciliation3.02 Ratings9.136 Ratings
Expense management8.02 Ratings9.829 Ratings
Time tracking5.02 Ratings6.89 Ratings
Fixed asset management5.02 Ratings2.523 Ratings
Regulations compliance5.01 Ratings8.422 Ratings
Electronic tax filing8.01 Ratings8.819 Ratings
Self-service portal5.02 Ratings8.622 Ratings
Global Financial Support5.01 Ratings8.27 Ratings
Multi-currency support00 Ratings7.214 Ratings
Multi-division support00 Ratings3.713 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.110 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings6.98 Ratings
Localizations00 Ratings7.87 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings8.325 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings8.39 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.013 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.113 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
5.0
1 Ratings
34% below category average
Sage Accounting
8.1
14 Ratings
14% above category average
Automatic reordering5.01 Ratings9.15 Ratings
Inventory tracking00 Ratings6.214 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
Manufacturing module00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
5.0
2 Ratings
39% below category average
Sage Accounting
6.7
22 Ratings
10% below category average
Order entry3.01 Ratings7.710 Ratings
Credit card processing7.01 Ratings7.814 Ratings
Cost of goods sold5.02 Ratings6.817 Ratings
Pricing00 Ratings8.713 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings4.14 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings5.04 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
GoDaddy Bookkeeping
-
Ratings
Sage Accounting
8.3
17 Ratings
16% above category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings9.814 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings6.813 Ratings
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User Ratings
GoDaddy BookkeepingSage Accounting
Likelihood to Recommend
7.0
(3 ratings)
9.5
(45 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(4 ratings)
Usability
7.0
(1 ratings)
9.2
(16 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(16 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.4
(3 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.2
(2 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(2 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
9.6
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
GoDaddy BookkeepingSage Accounting
Likelihood to Recommend
GoDaddy
Perfect for US market but not transferable to UK market, needs some upgrades for this. Even when set up with a UK address it won't allow changes in tax year end, presuming that tax year starts Jan - Dec. Also shows dollars instead of pounds even though figures were correct with solution.
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Sage
VAT returns are so simple to do. Just a click of a button and it produces a report for the period in concern. Submitting the return is then just a single click. The only thing I wish it would do is remind me when my VAT submissions are coming up so that I can avoid penalties.
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Pros
GoDaddy
  • Invoicing and linking payments to them.
  • Creating estimates for my clients.
  • Making tax time easier with easy P and L statements and categorization of expenses.
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Sage
  • Traceability - where you are spending. I started with a spreadsheet which had a column for 'electronics & computing' this captured everything from monthly software subscriptions to hardware and from light bulbs to dash cams. Sage has helped me streamline the spending.
  • MTD - I am MTD compliant, although I do not need to be as my accountant is and they complete my HMRC submissions. It does mean that I have a contingency plan if I have to change this service.
  • Debtor's - It is easy to be a busy fool and not realise that accounts are overdue. For a small business, the restriction in cash flow due to late paying clients is a killer. The dashboard feature helps with this.
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Cons
GoDaddy
  • More complex tax prep features
  • Better filters for tax purposes
  • More tools for tax returns
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Sage
  • I find it difficult to record journals in cloud accounting. Maybe I just don’t have the knowledge.
  • It’s important to export all unrecorded sync bank transactions to Excel to send to clients to explain the payment receipts before being posted. This function is not available on the cloud and makes life harder, having to call out the transactions to clients over the phone.
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Likelihood to Renew
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
I could not live without Sage Accounting, it has become an integral part of my everyday. The more I have used Sage Accounting the more I have fallen in love with it. I am excited to be part of this ever-evolving accounting system that has grown from strength to strength, making life easier is something Sage does so well.
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Usability
GoDaddy
Loses marks on the tax year only being Jan - Dec and inability to change that to a UK format and choose your year end date.
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Sage
Sage Accounting is built for the business owner/user and not the accountant, it therefore guides the user and thus detailed accounting knowledge and experience is not a necessarily a prerequisite . It offers a monthly price and therefore no significant up front spend and it tailorable to your business with useful dashboards that again you can tailor to instantly see what's important to you.
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Reliability and Availability
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
Sage Accounting availability is generally very good. They post messages which appear on users screen time to time, highlighting where functionality in a particular area is undergoing maintenance. More often than not, maintenance is completed in a timescale quicker than initially estimated by Sage. Where significant maintenance is required, Sage usually perform it overnight.
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Performance
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
Sage Accounting work quickly and performs well, I have never had an issue with it running slow. It integrates with other software swiftly, so no waiting for the screen to load. Error messages are only something I have had when I have done something wrong.
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Support Rating
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
The support is world class - never ever during 30 plus years in business I have received such helpful, knowledgeable and genuine support as I have from Sage. At Sage people matter and i can chat to someone safe in the knowledge that they will actually listen and assist. This also backed up by huge online portfolio of help and resources
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In-Person Training
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
Staff are always friendly, and patient, always work at a speed that suits you. You are never rushed, and In only a short time they seem to be able to help you make great strides. It has been a pleasure not a chore, learning how SAGE Accounting works and benefits me and the company.
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Online Training
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
I find the online training was very informative and they answered all my questions. I am also certified in Sage One and provided online training in the program which I have set up several people on and they love how it keeps them organized.
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Implementation Rating
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
The clients' business owner worked with Sage on implementation before I began working for them. After consultation with them it is clear the process was quickly performed and without complication. The key takeaway was that Sage is seen as a partner to the business. That said, it was always necessary to engage with an accountant such as myself to extract the best out of the software.
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Alternatives Considered
GoDaddy
I already use GoDaddy for a lot of my website clients so tried the bookkeeping out and really liked it! I tried a few others but nothing worth the price difference. I have tried a few other time trackers as I wish I could live track my time vs entering a little a time.
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Sage
Sage Accounting is a simpler, more streamlined version of the more complex Sage 50cloud Accounting. For a small, simpler company Sage Accounting is a much more cost-effective option. There are a few features that Sage 50cloud Accounting has that Sage Accounting does not have (such as making e-payments and a few reports are unavailable) but it is still a very good product.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
The pricing structure is fair and offers good value for money. The billing is done through their online system and you can access your bills at any time. Most contacts only require 30 days' notice, so no need to feel tied in, although I can't imagine why you would want to leave Sage.
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Scalability
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
I do not consider Sage Accounting to be Sage's best product for scaling up business as its functionality for doing so is limited. Sage 50 Accounts or Sage Intaact are far more suited for this. I would evaluate very carefully the possible need in the future for scalability in the first instance before selecting software.
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Professional Services
GoDaddy
No answers on this topic
Sage
Sage has always been extremely professional, and they continue to be professional in their dealings with me.
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Return on Investment
GoDaddy
  • Low monthly cost compared to other accounting software
  • Easy to use and learn with
  • Gives me the basic numbers I need for book keeping and taxes for a small business
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Sage
  • Sage One has allowed us to provided better customer service to all our clients. It has allowed us to provide a reasonable price accounting product to our customer who typically just have handwritten invoices, or Excel spreadsheets.
  • Sage One has reduced the manual data entry that my team does on a monthly basis, which in turn allows us to have more time for our customers.
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ScreenShots

Sage Accounting Screenshots

Screenshot of The financial dashboard, with business insightsScreenshot of View of paid and unpaid invoicesScreenshot of Invoice designer, to add a logo, company info, and terms