NetSuite ERP vs. Sage 100

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
NetSuite ERP
Score 8.1 out of 10
N/A
NetSuite is a suite of ERP and accounting modules which is sold in various editions aimed at different size customers. The multi-country, multi-currency version is an additional module called OneWorld. Netsuite is a SaaS system and is not offered in an on-premise edition.N/A
Sage 100cloud
Score 8.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Sage 100 (or Sage 100cloud is a business management software offering a broad range of modules designed to meet the many needs of virtually any business. It encompasses financial operations and accounting, payroll, business intelligence, CRM, eBusiness, manufacturing and distribution.
$0
Per User per Month
Pricing
NetSuite ERPSage 100
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
Sage 100 ERP Standard
Custom Pricing
Per Seat per Month
Sage 100 ERP Advanced
Custom Pricing
Per Seat per Month
Sage 100 ERP Premium
Custom Pricing
Per Seat per Month
Sage 100 ERP Online
Per User per Month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
NetSuite ERPSage 100cloud
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsUsers subscribe to NetSuite for an annual license fee. The license is made up of three main components: core platform, optional modules and the number of users. There is also a one-time implementation fee for initial setup. New modules and users and can be added as a business grows.
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Community Pulse
NetSuite ERPSage 100
Considered Both Products
NetSuite ERP
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite ERP is superior to Sage 100 in that it provides better reporting flexibility and a self run elimination ledger in the accounting close process. We went with NetSuite ERP for their affordability and flexibility providing more "bang for the buck."
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite ERP is a much more comprehensive accounting ERP software than the other two mentioned. It is designed for bigger organizations who have more complex accounting things to account for. I believe NetSuite ERP is the best ERP system to use for our necessities. The other …
Chose NetSuite ERP
NetSuite is a good source of information and holds its own with the other ERP systems I have used. There are some advantages and some disadvantages, but being able to grow our company using NetSuite has been very helpful and we will continue to use the software and implement …
Sage 100cloud

No answer on this topic

Features
NetSuite ERPSage 100
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
1.1
15 Ratings
148% below category average
Sage 100
7.9
10 Ratings
7% above category average
Pay calculation1.013 Ratings7.210 Ratings
Benefit plan administration1.010 Ratings6.48 Ratings
Direct deposit files1.39 Ratings9.610 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.2
74 Ratings
21% above category average
Sage 100
4.6
11 Ratings
47% below category average
API for custom integration9.264 Ratings4.28 Ratings
Plug-ins9.947 Ratings5.011 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.7
81 Ratings
15% above category average
Sage 100
8.6
18 Ratings
3% above category average
Single sign-on capability9.762 Ratings8.917 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.880 Ratings8.317 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.9
72 Ratings
30% above category average
Sage 100
7.1
20 Ratings
3% below category average
Dashboards9.971 Ratings7.413 Ratings
Standard reports9.970 Ratings7.219 Ratings
Custom reports9.970 Ratings6.718 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
7.9
313 Ratings
3% above category average
Sage 100
7.3
20 Ratings
5% below category average
Accounts payable8.3307 Ratings8.420 Ratings
Accounts receivable8.4283 Ratings8.716 Ratings
Global Financial Support9.926 Ratings5.06 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.928 Ratings7.89 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations9.341 Ratings8.410 Ratings
Configurable Accounting9.935 Ratings8.18 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.937 Ratings8.18 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.1
48 Ratings
14% above category average
Sage 100
8.3
14 Ratings
5% above category average
Inventory tracking10.047 Ratings8.014 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.928 Ratings8.510 Ratings
Location management9.635 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.4
252 Ratings
19% above category average
Sage 100
7.9
13 Ratings
1% above category average
Pricing9.953 Ratings8.413 Ratings
Order entry7.9248 Ratings8.113 Ratings
Credit card processing8.937 Ratings8.112 Ratings
Cost of goods sold9.548 Ratings8.713 Ratings
Order Orchestration9.921 Ratings6.66 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
7.9
249 Ratings
6% above category average
Sage 100
8.0
10 Ratings
7% above category average
Billing Management8.5238 Ratings7.38 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management9.927 Ratings8.29 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management9.831 Ratings8.17 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting8.927 Ratings8.56 Ratings
Period Close9.935 Ratings8.29 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
6.6
32 Ratings
14% below category average
Sage 100
8.0
5 Ratings
5% above category average
Budgeting and Forecasting6.026 Ratings9.04 Ratings
Project Costing6.023 Ratings9.03 Ratings
Cost Capture6.022 Ratings8.04 Ratings
Capital Project Management4.014 Ratings8.63 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance9.913 Ratings7.83 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition6.922 Ratings7.83 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
4.1
17 Ratings
52% below category average
Sage 100
5.3
2 Ratings
28% below category average
Project Planning and Scheduling8.914 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers3.311 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality3.010 Ratings5.02 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools3.68 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.1
12 Ratings
81% below category average
Sage 100
7.0
2 Ratings
5% below category average
Award Lifecycle Management3.57 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.3
19 Ratings
72% below category average
Sage 100
5.4
3 Ratings
26% below category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared3.58 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Contract Authoring1.910 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Contract Repository3.58 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated3.613 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Supplier Management9.913 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.1
11 Ratings
72% below category average
Sage 100
4.4
1 Ratings
40% below category average
Risk Repository3.58 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Control Management1.911 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments3.57 Ratings5.01 Ratings
Issue Detection3.58 Ratings3.01 Ratings
Remediation and Certification3.58 Ratings4.01 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.1
17 Ratings
75% below category average
Sage 100
7.8
4 Ratings
13% above category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization2.89 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management2.88 Ratings10.02 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management2.88 Ratings7.02 Ratings
Fulfillment Management9.914 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management2.511 Ratings7.63 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
9.4
16 Ratings
23% above category average
Sage 100
8.3
5 Ratings
11% above category average
Production Process Design8.912 Ratings8.42 Ratings
Production Management8.914 Ratings8.43 Ratings
Configuration Management9.910 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Work Execution9.912 Ratings10.03 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs8.914 Ratings5.03 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
8.4
167 Ratings
16% above category average
Sage 100
7.3
5 Ratings
2% above category average
Forecasting8.817 Ratings6.04 Ratings
Inventory Planning7.7164 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Performance Monitoring8.914 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
NetSuite ERP
3.9
13 Ratings
60% below category average
Sage 100
2.6
2 Ratings
94% below category average
Proposal Management2.610 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Product Master Data Management3.29 Ratings10.02 Ratings
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User Ratings
NetSuite ERPSage 100
Likelihood to Recommend
8.4
(410 ratings)
7.7
(24 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.8
(50 ratings)
7.6
(5 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(272 ratings)
8.0
(8 ratings)
Availability
9.0
(16 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
8.0
(15 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
6.4
(217 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
In-Person Training
7.3
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Online Training
6.4
(10 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
5.4
(17 ratings)
6.0
(1 ratings)
Configurability
8.7
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
7.3
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.0
(8 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
4.8
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
5.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
NetSuite ERPSage 100
Likelihood to Recommend
NetSuite
Best suited for mid-market to lower scale enterprises (under 2,000 employees) especially if migrating from Quickbooks or another fragmented small business system. Also, multi-entity and global operational businesses are very well suited as there is robust functionality around multi-subsidiary, multi-currency and multi-tax controls. Finally, businesses with inventory & supply chain heavy businesses would find the functionality very useful as the system allows warehouse management, lot/batch tracking, fulfillment, etc. Not well suited for startups (a lot of functionality not needed) or very small businesses (under $3mm in revenues). Overkill in complexity and cost and implementation leg-work is necessary relative to the underlying operations of the business. Also, companies with a heavy manufacturing business (shop floor execution) lacks depth with true manufacturing ERPs like Epicor, Infor, etc. and companies expecting consumer grade UX feels like the interface isn't modern or very intuitive right out of the box.
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Sage
Sage 100 has been well suited for running the monthly accounts receivable and accounts payable aging reports. This helps us track our accounts that need to be collected and payments that need to be made. Our field operations team has been slow and unwanting to adopt the Sage Field Ops just because they're resistant to change and technology. It's less appropriate for really detailed accounting reports spanning for long periods of time with all accounts because it takes a very long time to run and process.
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Pros
NetSuite
  • It gives high flexibility to maintain different kind of financial data with ease. It also support 606 standard.
  • Customisation is a key, whereas we can do as many customisation based on our critical financial need.
  • It is cloud based and easily scalable.
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Sage
  • Simple to implement and use. Operation very intuitive so new employees are quickly trained.
  • It is very flexible with many modules and many features allows for easy customization to suit particular needs of any department or company.
  • Context sensitive help, training and support make it easy for a company to operate with out a lot of additional outside tech support.
  • Scalable plenty of room to grow as the business grows without being bloated.
  • Pricing is very reasonable.
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Cons
NetSuite
  • The area for the largest improvement needed is the implementation process. Especially when it comes down to an accounting based ERP setup rather than a CRM model. The experts should have accounting backgrounds in addition to the system knowledge for implementation.
  • There should be more training focused on the Dashboards and the maneuverability of the data focused for each graph or report within the dashboards.
  • The AP system is a little problematic with more complex company hierarchy. Due to the AP Invoice headers being driven by "main line" but the expense distribution being driven by journal entries - the AP aging is hard to verify the accuracy and can be distorted by different types of transactions.
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Sage
  • Sage 100 at times will simply not connect to our server, we get remote support & all is well but, that issue tends to happen 2-3X a year.
  • Other than the above, I really can't complain. Coming from a more custom U.V. type database that used a whole bunch of codes to navigate, I think Sage 100 is 10x easier to use.
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Likelihood to Renew
NetSuite
NetSuite is able to cover all of our needs, spanning multiple departments and managerial levels. We use it daily for a multitude of functions, including creating promotions, estimating inventory, pulling historical reports, forecasting sales, and more. Overall, we're very satisfied with NetSuite as an ERP solution and recommend it to medium to large businesses.
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Sage
I would put this out to bid, if I were at the same organization. There have been a lot of improvements and changes in enterprise software and my preference would be to find a good web-based or cloud-based tool. Lower overall cost of ownership and improved efficiency would be my target criteria for a rebid of this.
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Usability
NetSuite
NetSuite is a cloud tool, and is easy to implement for mid-sized organizations. It comes with standard forms/ printing layouts, and financial reporting (both summary and detailed), which are very handy for business users. In addition to these, with 99.99% service availability, NetSuite makes it one of the most reliable ERP tools available on the market.
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Sage
Overall Sage 100 has been pretty user friendly. If we have a question on anything, we are able to contact our implementation rep who helps us right away. Some of the Sage Field Operations may not be as intuitive for our field personnel to use. I wish the reports ran faster so that we could run and put together many reports quickly at once.
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Reliability and Availability
NetSuite
It has been very reliable. I can only think of 1-2 times in 4.5 years that we have had issues getting in, and in each case were able to get back in within 1 hour. There has not been a major downtime
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Sage
No answers on this topic
Performance
NetSuite
Most of the time the performance is very good. Pages load in a few seconds; financial reports take less than 5 seconds; basic searches take a few seconds. But performance can be sporadic throughout the day and cause the run time to triple.
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Sage
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
NetSuite
I would like to give 8 rating for NetSuite support and reason for that is below: Whenever we faced any technical or functional issues we tried to reach out to NEtSuite support but response was not immediate. We told them about the urgency of the issue but still we were not getting response on time. Then, we have to reach out to AE to get things resolved.
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Sage
Sage Support is very good. I usually get a person on the phone in a short time frame and usually get my issues fixed in one called.
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In-Person Training
NetSuite
I had in person training for a day when first got the software. The training was good. The challenge was that there was a large gap between training and when we went live so we forgot quite a lot
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Sage
No answers on this topic
Online Training
NetSuite
Online training is quite strong. I have used for specific pieces of functionality.However it is not sufficient in all areas.
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Sage
No answers on this topic
Implementation Rating
NetSuite
I felt NetSuite Professional Services did an excellent job of guiding us in the implementation. I also felt our internal teams were a little resistant to the change and engagement of new software. Had we performed better engaging and buying into the new software, I would be able to rate the implementation better. Therefore, the lower number should not be viewed as a deficiency with the software or the professional services teams, but as an reminder of how important complete buy-in from the local users is.
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Sage
We had an advantage in implementing the tool in that our director of Ops had been part of the team implementing the ERP for other users so we knew what to expect and were able to avoid a lot of the challenges people sometimes face with implementations. However, the process still took far longer than desired.
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Alternatives Considered
NetSuite
QuickBooks Online is, by far, a better and easier-to-use product for smaller companies. Only switch to Netsuite if you have to. We switched to NetSuite because we have numerous subsidiaries, and QuickBooks would not be able to handle the complexity.
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Sage
I didn't choose Sage 100 ERP -- it was already in use when I started at the organization over five years ago. It has the same types of pros and cons as other big hulking software suites meant to power the infrastructure of corporations. It's slow, tough to customize, and doesn't connect well with other software. It does bring all the information into one place, which is great
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Scalability
NetSuite
We have been able to scale our business 25X without any major overhaul with Netsuite. Its dashboard setup makes onboarding new employees very easy and allows data to be shared across multiple offices. Its cloud setup does not put any pressure on IT to scale servers or other infrastructure. We have been able to become much more efficient in all aspects of the business.
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Sage
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
NetSuite
  • NetSuite ERP has allowed us to see more clear details around where our business is financially which leads to smarter business decisions.
  • NetSuite ERP has freed up time that was spent on certain functions in our old accounting software, leading to more efficiency.
  • NetSuite ERP has given us more visibility across business divisions.
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Sage
  • Sage 100 overall had a very positive overall ROI for the business. All users were making decisions based on the same information and valuable time was no longer spent trying to analyze data from a number of sources.
  • Moving the warehouses to using Sage 100 reduced the operating expense of the distribution side of the business by 5% on an annual basis (~$100K).
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ScreenShots

NetSuite ERP Screenshots

Screenshot of one view into the most critical business processes.Screenshot of Netsuite's mobile-friendly design

Sage 100cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of General Ledger uses our exclusive dual grid entry for quick, efficient, and accurate data entry. The grid entry format allows you to easily customize the data entry screens.