Sage 300 vs. Firework by Startpack

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage 300
Score 6.8 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
Firework by Startpack
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Firework is a program for turning web applications and websites into desktop apps, so that applications created in Firework look and function like regular programs. The vendor states applications will launch quickly and can be kept on the Taskbar or System Tray. Firework is useful for everyday web applications such as CRM systems or text editors, and Firework can be used for everyday web applications such as CRM systems or text editors. Users can customize icons and colors of apps,…
$2.99
per month
Pricing
Sage 300Firework by Startpack
Editions & Modules
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)
Firework Pro
$2.99
per month per user
Firework Ultimate
$38.99
one-time fee
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Sage 300Firework by Startpack
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee$2.99 per user
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
Sage 300Firework by Startpack
Features
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Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 300
8.8
11 Ratings
15% above category average
Firework by Startpack
-
Ratings
Pay calculation8.911 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.96 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.811 Ratings00 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.89 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.88 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Sage 300
5.9
11 Ratings
25% below category average
Firework by Startpack
-
Ratings
API for custom integration8.89 Ratings00 Ratings
Plug-ins3.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Sage 300
9.1
18 Ratings
10% above category average
Firework by Startpack
-
Ratings
Single sign-on capability9.014 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.218 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Sage 300
8.8
20 Ratings
12% above category average
Firework by Startpack
-
Ratings
Dashboards8.89 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports8.820 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports8.818 Ratings00 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Sage 300
6.7
21 Ratings
13% below category average
Firework by Startpack
-
Ratings
Accounts payable9.221 Ratings00 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.220 Ratings00 Ratings
Cash management8.813 Ratings00 Ratings
Bank reconciliation6.320 Ratings00 Ratings
Expense management8.812 Ratings00 Ratings
Time tracking1.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Fixed asset management3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-currency support1.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-division support9.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Regulations compliance8.89 Ratings00 Ratings
Electronic tax filing4.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Self-service portal1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Global Financial Support8.84 Ratings00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting8.97 Ratings00 Ratings
Localizations1.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations9.29 Ratings00 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting8.86 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting8.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes8.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 300
4.9
13 Ratings
40% below category average
Firework by Startpack
-
Ratings
Inventory tracking1.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Location management8.811 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing module1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 300
1.0
12 Ratings
153% below category average
Firework by Startpack
-
Ratings
Pricing1.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Order entry1.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Credit card processing1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost of goods sold1.011 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Orchestration1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Order exception Resolution1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Sage 300Firework by Startpack
Likelihood to Recommend
7.4
(21 ratings)
9.6
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.4
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(5 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.6
(3 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Sage 300Firework by Startpack
Likelihood to Recommend
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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Startpack
If you need to communicate through multiple apps e.g. Gmail, Slack, Whats App, and you want everything in one place - Firework is definitely your thing. Also perfect for people who have to track the time they spend on certain tasks. Firework would be useless for people who don't care about productivity and getting things done as fast as possible.
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Pros
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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Startpack
  • It's really easy to use; I don't know of any other software that's this easy and convenient
  • UI is very straightforward and simple
  • It speeds up work process, as you no longer need to waste time switching tabs in order to find some crucial information
  • Helps declutter your work PC
  • It usually launches way faster than a browser
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Cons
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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Startpack
  • You have to pay for the most useful features
  • Lack of extensions (there are basic things like ad-block, but if you need something specific you'll have a hard time)
  • It's not clear how and where exactly the passwords are stored
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Likelihood to Renew
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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Startpack
No answers on this topic
Usability
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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Startpack
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
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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Startpack
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
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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Startpack
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
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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Startpack
  • You're way more productive when all of your tools are easily accessible
  • Health benefits! It prevents your mental state from deteriorating, it saves at least 10-15 minutes per day, and there's no need to be anxious while trying to remember the password from your work email again
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ScreenShots

Firework by Startpack Screenshots

Screenshot of Firework's launch windowScreenshot of Adding applicationsScreenshot of Application created by FireworkScreenshot of App setingsScreenshot of Firework's settingsScreenshot of Icons customization