Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage Intacct
Score 8.7 out of 10
N/A
Sage Intacct is a cloud ERP system targeted at high-growth small and medium-sized businesses. Intacct includes applications for core financials and accounting, purchasing, order management, and financial reporting and business intelligence. It also integrates with 3rd party software like Salesforce.N/A
QuickBooks Online
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
QuickBooks Online is a SaaS version of the QuickBooks product. It contains all of the features found in the local version. Higher-priced plans include greater automation, payment management, inventory and time tracking, and analytics features.
$15
per month
Pricing
Sage IntacctQuickBooks Online
Editions & Modules
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Self-Employed
$15
per month
Simple Start
$25
per month
Plus
$75
per month
Advanced
$150
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Sage IntacctQuickBooks Online
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsMust contact sales team for pricing.
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Community Pulse
Sage IntacctQuickBooks Online
Considered Both Products
Sage Intacct
Chose Sage Intacct
Comparing to QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct does not have cute animations or aesthetic details that essentially slow the program down and distract the user from the perilous topic that is finance. Unnecessary items that catch the user's eye takes their attention away from the …
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct has far more advanced functionalities and a better overall user experience feel compared to QuickBooks Online.
Chose Sage Intacct
Netsuite is not beginner friendly, Quickbooks desktop is outdated and QuickBooks Online has technical issues which would take time to be resolved. Overall Sage is easier to use and easily understandable. Help Page in the UI has most things covered to have the seamless experience
Chose Sage Intacct
Intacct is a good middle ground between NetSuite and Quickbooks
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct is better than Xero, Quickbooks, and SAP. While Netsuite has more customization options it is harder to learn quickly. For large teams Sage Intacct is the way to go. NetSuite is great but without a coach to walk the team through where to go and how to setup it can …
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct has much more to offer than QuickBooks. Sage Intacct's budgeting and planning features, in addition to Fixed Assets and Inventory Control are game changers.
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct stacks up against other products like Sage Intacct quite well, our company was between Sage Intacct and another product. We have used and evaluated was quick books online. I personally like Sage Intacct better than Quickbooks from my experience with the two, and I …
Chose Sage Intacct
This is one of cost effective and having almost all the features required by small & Mid size companies. We can customize our accounting requirement based on business requirements
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct offers more advanced features like the contracts module.
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct act as a ERP where we can manage all the things like accounting to vendor management easily here in Sage Intacct there are lot of Module where as per the organization need we need to install an implement in organization level.
Chose Sage Intacct
Consolidation and custom report feature was not available on QBO.
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage intacct is a much more robost system than Sage 50 cloud accounting. Sage Intacct also offers the benefit of having a web based system over a desktop application like sage 50.
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct is just a much more robust system. It is difficult to compare the two because they are so different. Dimensioning is not something Quick Books online is capable of doing. They are also not able to synch their system with only systems. It is just a much more …
Chose Sage Intacct
I believe the company chose Sage Intacct because it was the best option at the time and would provide all the features needed to run a regional charter school program across multiple school locations. It also was compatible with Bill.com.
Chose Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct is very similar to Quickbooks. I do like Sage better because it is easier to navigate and allows for more control when looking at entries. Quickbooks had a better matching system when looking at bank recs. I hate having to flip back and forth between Intacct and …
Chose Sage Intacct
They are very similar but Sage seems more up to date and has all of the modules in it while FE was missing some.
Chose Sage Intacct
I have used Quickbooks which is too simple for company this size, Microsoft NAV which has a terrible look and has many issues with the fixed asset module and the accrual process. I have also used SAP which is very complex and is not needed for a company this size, but even so …
Chose Sage Intacct
We used NetSuite before, but had to switch over because it was our sister-company's license. It was nice that they had the ability to do both cash and accrual financials.
Chose Sage Intacct
I prefer intacct to any version of quickbooks because it simplifies every process and helps to avoid mistakes. QBO has lots of features that are confusing and requires skills that don't come naturally to accountants. QBD is better, but it still can't pull reports according to …
Chose Sage Intacct
less time data entry, filing system, ability for more reporting, cleaner reporting, easy interface, roles/user set up has more options
QuickBooks Online
Chose QuickBooks Online
We use Sage Intacct for all the other companies that we provide accounting and IT services for. It is fairly convenient because we can use a single log-on and book intercompany transactions. It has more functions and the layout is more sophisticated which in our case, is not …
Chose QuickBooks Online
Other software packages such as NetSuite and Intacct I used in the past are more robust in terms of supporting a bigger organization, but at my current company we selected QuickBooks Online as our ERP because it is a perfect fit for the size of the company and our operations as …
Chose QuickBooks Online
FreshBooks is trying to do more bookkeeping and accounting, but QuickBooks Online greatly surpasses in terms of functionality and integrations. FreshBooks can easily manage invoices and very basic reporting.
Chose QuickBooks Online
It is a platform that we consider to be mid-range. Where we are below cost and functionality relative to the more robust players like a SAP Business One, but still powerful enough for a medium or large size operation. In addition to being one of the few global solutions that …
Chose QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks pales in comparison to netsuite. Netsuite is a fully functional cloud based ERP system that is a mid tier solution for companies that have outgrown small business solutions. It was intuitive and allowed for full cycle accounting, procurement processing with …
Chose QuickBooks Online
User-friendly and low cost for small size organizations.
Chose QuickBooks Online
Zuora was not as user-friendly as QB Online and the pricing was fair for what we needed it for.
Chose QuickBooks Online
Quickbooks Online made more sense for our clients who had smaller businesses and required more hands-on accounting help. The ability to access this cloud-based accounting software from our office and respond to needs quickly was a huge benefit and advantage over Quickbooks …
Chose QuickBooks Online
Most of the systems I have used are larger accounting applications that are not as comparable to Quickbooks. As I have demoed another competitor, I keep coming back around to using Quickbooks Online because it is usually the cheapest option with the most useful information …
Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
Sage IntacctQuickBooks Online
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage Intacct
7.1
307 Ratings
5% below category average
QuickBooks Online
3.1
78 Ratings
83% below category average
Pay calculation7.05 Ratings4.369 Ratings
Benefit plan administration6.45 Ratings3.832 Ratings
Direct deposit files7.14 Ratings4.865 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management6.94 Ratings1.644 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.1307 Ratings1.346 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Sage Intacct
7.9
700 Ratings
11% above category average
QuickBooks Online
2.5
68 Ratings
95% below category average
API for custom integration8.1660 Ratings1.354 Ratings
Plug-ins7.8529 Ratings3.857 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Sage Intacct
8.7
1086 Ratings
9% above category average
QuickBooks Online
3.7
108 Ratings
73% below category average
Single sign-on capability8.8889 Ratings2.981 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.61053 Ratings4.5102 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Sage Intacct
8.1
1169 Ratings
7% above category average
QuickBooks Online
5.3
132 Ratings
35% below category average
Dashboards8.11044 Ratings4.6124 Ratings
Standard reports8.21136 Ratings5.3128 Ratings
Custom reports8.01121 Ratings5.9116 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Sage Intacct
8.3
1282 Ratings
11% above category average
QuickBooks Online
3.7
143 Ratings
67% below category average
Accounts payable8.41185 Ratings5.4122 Ratings
Accounts receivable8.21038 Ratings6.0131 Ratings
Cash management8.31101 Ratings6.3120 Ratings
Bank reconciliation8.31093 Ratings6.2137 Ratings
Expense management8.1783 Ratings5.6123 Ratings
Time tracking7.9440 Ratings1.756 Ratings
Fixed asset management7.7564 Ratings5.253 Ratings
Multi-currency support8.4429 Ratings1.423 Ratings
Multi-division support8.5702 Ratings1.442 Ratings
Regulations compliance8.4418 Ratings1.638 Ratings
Electronic tax filing8.1304 Ratings5.266 Ratings
Self-service portal7.9513 Ratings2.566 Ratings
Global Financial Support8.2302 Ratings1.316 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting8.4731 Ratings4.929 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations8.71004 Ratings5.174 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting8.3426 Ratings1.825 Ratings
Configurable Accounting8.5572 Ratings2.038 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework8.4410 Ratings2.924 Ratings
Standardized Processes8.4673 Ratings3.948 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings3.535 Ratings
Localizations00 Ratings4.021 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage Intacct
6.6
404 Ratings
6% below category average
QuickBooks Online
1.2
47 Ratings
142% below category average
Inventory tracking7.6306 Ratings1.245 Ratings
Automatic reordering5.58 Ratings1.222 Ratings
Location management8.3376 Ratings1.321 Ratings
Manufacturing module5.25 Ratings1.317 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage Intacct
7.8
608 Ratings
5% above category average
QuickBooks Online
3.7
86 Ratings
67% below category average
Pricing8.0382 Ratings4.855 Ratings
Order entry8.3541 Ratings4.853 Ratings
Credit card processing8.0383 Ratings2.263 Ratings
Cost of goods sold6.314 Ratings3.868 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility8.3310 Ratings4.720 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings4.721 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings1.218 Ratings
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User Ratings
Sage IntacctQuickBooks Online
Likelihood to Recommend
8.5
(1338 ratings)
4.2
(161 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.4
(80 ratings)
2.5
(24 ratings)
Usability
6.5
(138 ratings)
4.0
(76 ratings)
Availability
7.6
(13 ratings)
2.1
(5 ratings)
Performance
7.5
(14 ratings)
1.1
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
6.0
(127 ratings)
2.1
(68 ratings)
In-Person Training
8.3
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
2.2
(13 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
6.5
(20 ratings)
3.0
(6 ratings)
Configurability
6.9
(12 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(308 ratings)
1.4
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.8
(11 ratings)
1.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.5
(10 ratings)
1.1
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
8.4
(10 ratings)
1.1
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Sage IntacctQuickBooks Online
Likelihood to Recommend
Sage
Sage Intacct is well suited for most accounting needs, specifically journal entries, accounts payable/receivable processes and cash management. Intacct is also useful for budget planning and integration with financial actuals, as well as report writing to coincide with financial reporting processes on monthly, quarterly and annual basis. I'm not sure that Intacct has the capability to fully house a financial reporting process, but it is a great tool.
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Intuit
It seems Intuit is more interested in generating revenue than taking care of their customers. After only 28 (working) days using it, I've had to call for Help 23 times, and, in my experience, only spoken to 2 people who had an understanding of basic accounting practices and the ramifications of some of their suggested fixes on the General Ledger.
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Pros
Sage
  • Sage intacct will be useful in month end reconciliation by extracting all the required reports.
  • It is helpful for viewing of any type/particular GL codes directly in the General ledger folder
  • It will be helpful to apply the credit memos for a particular date
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Intuit
  • It enables me to do a P&L for each specific program as requested by the county for the grant money that they give us.
  • It enables me to do [an] organizational budget as well as a budget for each specific program
  • It enables the accountant and the auditor access at any time for transparency
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Cons
Sage
  • More "in your face" notice of added features that require being added to a user profile
  • Clearer explanations of what is needed on importing sheets
  • Go back to emailing office hours recaps for people that attended or signed up to attend
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Intuit
  • The budgets feature leaves a lot be desired - difficult and clunky to populate and maintain.
  • Reporting for Budget vs Actual is available but the ability to reforecast based on updated data is not.
  • The rules function to default common types of expenses isn't perfect and will get confused if like amounts or a number of similar items present.
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Likelihood to Renew
Sage
Sage Intacct is continuously evolving and increasing it's functionalities. I am excited to attend conferences to learn what is in the roadmap for future releases. Additionally, using Sage Intacct allows me grow as a professional, I am really enjoy the knowledge that I have within the product to be able to share my experiences.
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Intuit
It like the product 'right out of the box' and I trust Intuit will continually improve it over the years based on my experience with their desktop products. The large providers of Apps makes customizing the entire package relatively easy and seamless for a wide variety of business types.
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Usability
Sage
The ease of use as a seasoned user is wonderful; however, new users struggle to adapt to the program efficiently. Better training videos--all in one location--would be beneficial. The use of a "sandbox" environment is a great tool for new employees or for the fiscal department to test certain journal entries or other transactions to verify accuracy of data.
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Intuit
While QuickBooks Online is generally easy to navigate, there are some features and functions that often require a Google search in order to find out where they are actually hidden. Additionally, there are some simple customization features that are surprisingly not available for an otherwise advanced program (e.g. only having a pool of 4 fonts to choose from, only having 4 very limited templates for invoicing, not color selection, etc). While I would say that about 75% of users shouldn't have a problem finding their way around with basic functions, there is a learning curve if you want to be able to dive into some of the more useful features, almost to the point that you need to have a dedicated account manager in order to use QuickBooks Online most effectively.
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Reliability and Availability
Sage
There has only been one occurrence where Sage Intacct was not available to me, however I had already been working a number of hours trying to get a project completed. It honestly allowed me to step back and take a much needed break.
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Intuit
We have rarely had outages in the last 10 years. I can only recall 2 times in the last 10 years where we were not able to access our client files.
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Performance
Sage
As fas as integration is concerned I don't feel this slows Sage Intacct down at all. However, sometimes I do feel it takes some larger reports more time to load due to all the detail. As well as, I "move very fast" in my motions so sometimes I double click on fuctions too quickly and the system seems to think that I have a duplicate request.
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Intuit
There are tab issues. When I tab the field doesn't highlight and I have to backspace or delete what is in the field. Happens on the memo field and sometimes other fields. Very time consuming.
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Support Rating
Sage
Only a few times have we had to reach out to support, and every time we did, we received a relatively quick response and a solution was found fairly quickly. Only once was there an issue that took longer than a week to resolve, but it still did eventually get solved.
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Intuit
Support is great, all incidents been resolved. Quickbooks Online forum is very well organized and helpful. I like the fact that they let the community contribute in resolving issues. Most or many of your answers can be found online. You can also get help on YouTube, but the easiest way to get assistance is through their chat system.
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In-Person Training
Sage
I have taken in person training classes at several of the annual Sage Intacct user conferences. It is very interactive and the trainers are very easy to follow and understand. They are great at getting everyone in the class involved. They also make sure everyone has learned to task before moving to a new one.
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Intuit
No answers on this topic
Online Training
Sage
The free training is very minimal. For what we pay for the service, I would like more training. We end up training new users in-house because the provided free training is not nearly comprehensive enough. That being said, the training provided, for the material covered, was adequate and relevant for the given topics.
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Intuit
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
Sage
I would not use a thrid party administrator to implement your system, especially if you are going to be modifying the system at all. Use Intacct implementors as they will be able to better support you on any issues that come up after you go live.
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Intuit
The person in charge of QB needs to be very accurate with record keeping and is recommended to stay on top of tasks. The biggest issue we have is reconciliation, and those issues occur only when too much time has occurred between reconciliations
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Alternatives Considered
Sage
Sage intacct is known for its robust financial management capabilities. It offers features like general ledger, accounts payable and recievable, project accounting, expense management and more. It is suitable for small top mid sized businesses and larger enterprises. Sage intacct is highlyscalable and can accommodate the needs of growing businesses.
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Intuit
I have used Wave Accounting for another business. I selected QuickBooks Online over Wave because of the features available from QuickBooks. Wave is great since it is free, but I feel that paying for QuickBooks Online is worth it for the features. In addition there is such a robust support network and training available for QuickBooks.
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Scalability
Sage
You can do a lot with this system and integrate it with a lot of your additional systems you use daily.
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Intuit
As we have grown along our professional path, we have also expanded our use of QB. The scalability is easy and features seem to be waiting for you until you need them. We have increased profits by over 10x from our first year in business to the current and have yet to find a reason to look elsewhere
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Return on Investment
Sage
  • Sage Intacct provides multiple modules based on business requirements and it will fulfill the client's needs as per their budget.
  • AP aging and AR aging help clients to make the decision at any time to allow reserve for doubtful debts to ensure the financials are shown with correct values.
  • Financials are published on time with minimal adjustments or corrections. This client benefits and files taxes on time.
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Intuit
  • It has created a lot of cost and in-efficiency whenever we need to talk to support.
  • I spent a lot of time setting up their automatic reminders for past due invoices and it worked for a couple of months and then it stopped. It's currently being worked on by their tech team but it has been months and it is still not working. It would have saved me a lot of time.
  • Their multi-currency saves time in sending invoices abroad but it's limiting when a customer wants an invoice in USD instead of a foreign currency so I have to set up different customer accounts for different currencies.
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ScreenShots

Sage Intacct Screenshots

Screenshot of Accounts Receivable: Automate accounts receivable processes.Screenshot of Revenue Recognition: Automated and compliant revenue recognition with complete support for ASC 606 and IFRS 15.Screenshot of Real-Time Reporting: Real-time reporting with up-to-minute financials across multiple business dimensions. Show only the metrics that matter based on the user viewing the dashboard.Screenshot of the times and expense management dashboard, which is customized to reflect the user's role, displaying relevant information that aligns with their position, thereby presenting each individual with the data most pertinent to their responsibilities.Screenshot of the detailed company metrics used to forecast business growth.Screenshot of the order management workflows, which are automated to accelerate quote-to-cash sales