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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Sage 300

    Score6.8 out of 10
    N/ASage 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

    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AUnit4 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (formerly Business World, and before that Aggresso) is an ERP accounting software designed to deliver visibility and control over finances, projects, procurement, reporting, forecasting and payroll.N/A
    Pricing
    Sage 300Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    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)
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Sage 300Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    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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    Features
    Sage 300Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Sage 300 and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Sage 300
    9.3
    11 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Pay calculation9.411 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.46 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.311 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Sage 300 and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Sage 300
    6.2
    11 Ratings
    20% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    API for custom integration9.39 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Plug-ins3.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Sage 300 and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Sage 300
    9.5
    18 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Single sign-on capability9.514 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.518 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Sage 300 and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Sage 300
    9.3
    20 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    29% above category average
    Dashboards9.39 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Standard reports9.320 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Custom reports9.318 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Sage 300 and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Sage 300
    7.1
    21 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Accounts payable9.521 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.520 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Cash management9.313 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation6.620 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense management9.312 Ratings00 Ratings
    Time tracking1.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fixed asset management3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency support1.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-division support9.510 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regulations compliance9.39 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing4.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-service portal1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support9.34 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.35 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting9.47 Ratings00 Ratings
    Localizations1.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.59 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting9.36 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting9.37 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework9.35 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.37 Ratings10.03 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Sage 300 and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Sage 300
    5.2
    13 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Inventory tracking1.012 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Automatic reordering9.37 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management9.311 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing module1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Sage 300 and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Sage 300
    1.0
    12 Ratings
    152% below category average
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    23% above category average
    Pricing1.010 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order entry1.012 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Credit card processing1.07 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold1.011 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Order Orchestration1.02 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Sage 300 and Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Feature
    Sage 300
    -
    Ratings
    Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Billing Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Period Close00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    Sage 300Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (21 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Sage 300Unit4 Enterprise Resource Planning
    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
    Incentivized
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    Unit4
    Unit4 is good for small and mid-level companies where they need a single platform to manage their functionality.
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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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    Unit4
    • Since the software is built with your needs in mind, it can be tailored to your specific needs.
    • System security is also created with your specific needs in mind and can be extremely detailed for various roles within the organization.
    • The various modules integrate well, if thought through system processes when building.
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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...
    Incentivized
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    Unit4
    • Their layout and limited web capabilities are a turn-off
    • They lack basic functionality in their web [version]
    • The implementation phase is bumpy since their guides and process documents are not step by step and are usually confusing
    Incentivized
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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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    Unit4
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    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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    Unit4
    Unit4 is very easy to use. One can use it without much technical knowledge.
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    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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    Unit4
    Their consultant and support service is also very responsive.
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    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
    Incentivized
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    Unit4
    I have used Fund EZ and QuickBooks. Unit4 is for larger organizations and was needed for our scaling.
    Incentivized
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    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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    Unit4
    • Our business processes were in flux when the initial build of our system was taking place - this made lives very difficult. Make sure processes are set!
    • Time - beyond what could have been imagined - this is a huge project, that needs proper resources assigned to it within a company when planning to install.
    Incentivized
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