QuickBooks Self-Employed vs. Sage 300

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
QuickBooks Self-Employed
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
N/AN/A
Sage 300
Score 7.6 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
QuickBooks Self-EmployedSage 300
Editions & Modules
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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
QuickBooks Self-EmployedSage 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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QuickBooks Self-EmployedSage 300
Top Pros
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Features
QuickBooks Self-EmployedSage 300
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
QuickBooks Self-Employed
7.8
3 Ratings
8% above category average
Sage 300
1.5
10 Ratings
131% below category average
Pay calculation10.02 Ratings2.110 Ratings
Benefit plan administration5.02 Ratings2.15 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.03 Ratings1.110 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings1.18 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.03 Ratings1.17 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
QuickBooks Self-Employed
10.0
5 Ratings
38% above category average
Sage 300
2.1
10 Ratings
106% below category average
API for custom integration10.04 Ratings1.18 Ratings
Plug-ins10.04 Ratings3.110 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
QuickBooks Self-Employed
10.0
8 Ratings
24% above category average
Sage 300
3.6
17 Ratings
74% below category average
Single sign-on capability10.08 Ratings3.113 Ratings
Role-based user permissions10.05 Ratings4.117 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
QuickBooks Self-Employed
10.0
14 Ratings
30% above category average
Sage 300
1.1
19 Ratings
148% below category average
Dashboards10.012 Ratings1.18 Ratings
Standard reports10.014 Ratings1.119 Ratings
Custom reports10.08 Ratings1.117 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
QuickBooks Self-Employed
10.0
15 Ratings
33% above category average
Sage 300
1.9
20 Ratings
116% below category average
Accounts payable10.09 Ratings4.120 Ratings
Accounts receivable10.010 Ratings4.119 Ratings
Cash management10.09 Ratings1.112 Ratings
Bank reconciliation10.010 Ratings2.119 Ratings
Expense management10.014 Ratings1.111 Ratings
Time tracking10.07 Ratings1.15 Ratings
Fixed asset management10.04 Ratings3.16 Ratings
Multi-currency support10.02 Ratings1.110 Ratings
Multi-division support10.02 Ratings3.19 Ratings
Regulations compliance10.03 Ratings1.18 Ratings
Electronic tax filing10.013 Ratings4.07 Ratings
Self-service portal10.08 Ratings1.17 Ratings
Global Financial Support10.02 Ratings1.13 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings1.14 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting10.03 Ratings2.16 Ratings
Localizations10.03 Ratings1.14 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations10.06 Ratings4.18 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting10.02 Ratings1.15 Ratings
Configurable Accounting10.04 Ratings1.16 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework10.03 Ratings1.14 Ratings
Standardized Processes10.05 Ratings1.16 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
QuickBooks Self-Employed
10.0
3 Ratings
39% above category average
Sage 300
1.1
12 Ratings
144% below category average
Inventory tracking10.03 Ratings1.112 Ratings
Automatic reordering10.03 Ratings1.16 Ratings
Location management10.03 Ratings1.110 Ratings
Manufacturing module10.02 Ratings1.17 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
QuickBooks Self-Employed
10.0
5 Ratings
34% above category average
Sage 300
1.1
12 Ratings
146% below category average
Pricing10.04 Ratings1.110 Ratings
Order entry10.04 Ratings1.112 Ratings
Credit card processing10.05 Ratings1.17 Ratings
Cost of goods sold10.03 Ratings1.111 Ratings
Order Orchestration10.02 Ratings1.12 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility10.03 Ratings1.13 Ratings
Order exception Resolution10.02 Ratings1.13 Ratings
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QuickBooks Self-EmployedSage 300
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Score 9.2 out of 10
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Score 9.2 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
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Score 8.3 out of 10
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Score 8.3 out of 10
Enterprises
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Score 8.0 out of 10
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Score 8.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
QuickBooks Self-EmployedSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
10.0
(15 ratings)
4.1
(20 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
10.0
(1 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
Usability
9.4
(2 ratings)
7.8
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(2 ratings)
8.6
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
QuickBooks Self-EmployedSage 300
Likelihood to Recommend
Intuit
QuickBooks is a great tool for new SoleTraders that need basic accounting software and require digital invoicing for their clients to send via email and access key features via a mobile app on the go. QuickBooks is a straightforward tool to use with a simple design and learning curve for business owners that are not very tech-savvy. For businesses that operate on a larger scale and need to provide access to other users on their team, QuickBooks is limited. This type of business may also require more insights into the business outside of accounting, and QuickBooks won't be able to supply insights outside of that.
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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
Intuit
  • QuickBooks Self-Employed does keep a running total of your income and estimated taxes. Of course, this requires that your entries are accurate.
  • The mileage feature is particularly helpful. One just needs to either use the phone app in conjunction with QuickBooks Self-Employed, or keep a log of all mileage.
  • When tax time comes around, it's easy to use TurboTax software and import your data from QuickBooks.
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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
Intuit
  • Doesn't integrate with Mint, which I use for my home expenses. I think this would be a nice addition to the program, so I could keep track of my whole financial situation.
  • A Windows 10 app would be a nice addition to the program, so I could access it securely from my desktop.
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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
Intuit
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
Intuit
I have been using this software for several years now and it has always put out my data in beautiful generated reports that I can use for verification purposes with my financial institute and the IRS. It has all the tools I need to run my business without loosing track of anything
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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
Intuit
I have never faced any difficulties that required me to contact QuickBooks customer service. QuickBooks has plenty of online tutorials, blog posts, and helpful tips and advice for almost any issues you may face using the desktop or app version of the software. Even if you can not find the right answer on the QuickBooks webpages, there are loads of YouTube videos from experts.
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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
Intuit
FreshBooks limited my ability to categorize transactions, specifically removing duplicates or excluding them. I selected QuickBooks Self-Employed because it allowed me to be in control of items. Sometimes accounting is just making sure things are organized the way YOU think, and FreshBooks wasn't doing that for me.
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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
Intuit
  • Overall, tagging expenses and mileage has saved me thousands in taxes, for a relatively low cost of around $8/mo.
  • QuickBooks allows me to get invoices to clients quickly and accept online payments, which helps with cashflow.
  • The app has stopped tracking mileage automatically on my device, so I worry that sometimes I am not tracking business miles effectively, which could end up costing me at the EOY.
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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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