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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Sage 300

    Score6.9 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

    Sage 50

    Score7.7 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Sage 50cloud Accounting (formerly Sage 50 Accounting) is accounting software designed for small businesses. Sage 50cloud Accounting (formerly Sage 50, and formerly Peachtree) lets businesses invoice customers, pay bills, manage inventory, control costs, and pay employees. The solution includes high-level dashboards and in-depth reports.

    $61.92

    per month per user

    Pricing
    Sage 300Sage 50
    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)
    Sage 50 Pro Accounting
    $61.92
    per month
    Sage 50 Premium Accounting
    $103.92
    per month per user
    Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 3 User
    $177.17
    per month per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Sage 300Sage 50
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    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%.Annual billing plans also available for all products.
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    Community Pulse
    Sage 300Sage 50
    Considered Both Products
    Sage
    Chose Sage 300
    Better reports, looks professional
    Incentivized
    Sage
    Chose Sage 50
    Among the competitors, Sage 50 was the easiest to start working right off the bat and logical to build our payment and reconciliation process. Some competitors were difficult to set up in multi-computer mode, and it was challenging to obtain support that acknowledged …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    10 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    15 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    10 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    10 Answers
    Features
    Sage 300Sage 50
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Sage 300 and Sage 50
    Feature
    Sage 300
    9.3
    11 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Sage 50
    8.5
    19 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Pay calculation9.411 Ratings8.318 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.46 Ratings8.013 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.311 Ratings10.014 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.39 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.38 Ratings8.014 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Sage 300 and Sage 50
    Feature
    Sage 300
    6.1
    11 Ratings
    21% below category average
    Sage 50
    6.8
    14 Ratings
    11% below category average
    API for custom integration9.39 Ratings7.311 Ratings
    Plug-ins3.010 Ratings6.313 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Sage 300 and Sage 50
    Feature
    Sage 300
    9.5
    18 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Sage 50
    7.8
    29 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Single sign-on capability9.414 Ratings6.924 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.518 Ratings8.626 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Sage 300 and Sage 50
    Feature
    Sage 300
    9.3
    20 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Sage 50
    8.2
    32 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Dashboards9.39 Ratings8.430 Ratings
    Standard reports9.320 Ratings8.932 Ratings
    Custom reports9.318 Ratings7.231 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Sage 300 and Sage 50
    Feature
    Sage 300
    7.1
    21 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Sage 50
    7.3
    35 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Accounts payable9.521 Ratings8.934 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.520 Ratings8.633 Ratings
    Cash management9.313 Ratings7.933 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation6.620 Ratings8.433 Ratings
    Expense management9.312 Ratings8.531 Ratings
    Time tracking1.05 Ratings7.115 Ratings
    Fixed asset management3.06 Ratings7.122 Ratings
    Multi-currency support1.010 Ratings4.012 Ratings
    Multi-division support9.410 Ratings5.816 Ratings
    Regulations compliance9.39 Ratings6.215 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing4.07 Ratings8.218 Ratings
    Self-service portal1.07 Ratings5.513 Ratings
    Global Financial Support9.34 Ratings5.76 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.35 Ratings6.89 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting9.47 Ratings7.610 Ratings
    Localizations1.04 Ratings7.58 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.59 Ratings8.822 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting9.36 Ratings7.69 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting9.37 Ratings8.111 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework9.35 Ratings6.67 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.37 Ratings7.916 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Sage 300 and Sage 50
    Feature
    Sage 300
    5.1
    13 Ratings
    35% below category average
    Sage 50
    8.4
    21 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Inventory tracking1.012 Ratings8.121 Ratings
    Automatic reordering9.37 Ratings7.912 Ratings
    Location management9.311 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    Manufacturing module1.07 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Sage 300 and Sage 50
    Feature
    Sage 300
    1.0
    12 Ratings
    152% below category average
    Sage 50
    7.5
    25 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Pricing1.010 Ratings8.420 Ratings
    Order entry1.012 Ratings8.422 Ratings
    Credit card processing1.07 Ratings7.014 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold1.011 Ratings7.421 Ratings
    Order Orchestration1.02 Ratings7.58 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility1.03 Ratings6.69 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution1.03 Ratings7.28 Ratings
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    Sage 300Sage 50
    Small Businesses
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.3 out of 10
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.3 out of 10
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Sage 300Sage 50
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.7
    (21 ratings)
    8.4
    (45 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.4
    (2 ratings)
    9.1
    (14 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (5 ratings)
    8.6
    (15 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Sage 300Sage 50
    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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    Sage
    Sage 50 Accounts is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises, where there is a moderate number of expenses and invoices that need processing, typically by a company with a smaller finance team. Sage 50 is probably less suitable for a large organisation that needs to handle a higher volume of transactions and manage significant stock levels.
    Incentivized
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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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    Sage
    • We can build "templates" for recurrent charges/invoices. This saves some time and also ensures that we always use the right accounting rubric.
    • A lot of additional information can be filled out such as client information (name, address, ...) which makes the software a little more complete.
    • If you don't need an updated version every year (my case) then the software is not too expensive. The pro version that I'm using was just a little over $300.
    • I really like the banking statement consolidation which allows you to ensure you got the right information registered.
    Incentivized
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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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    Sage
    • Sage 50 could use some improvement in the Invoicing Module to allow for more flexibility in the design of the Invoice fields. The report customization tools could use some upgrading for easier use.
    • Fixed assets management module needs to be included with unlimited number of fixed assets.
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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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    Sage
    I use this rating simply because I have a thriving Sage 50 consulting practice and will continue to keep my expertise in the product. I have consulted on both Sage 50 and QuickBooks for over 25 years so I have to maintain expertise in the solution as well as accounting and verticals.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    I think Sage 50 is a trusted product and is reliable from a product delivery and support perspective. They have deep domain expertise in the non-profit space and should be a consideration for new non-profit startups or existing non-profits looking to migrate from other platforms. Overall, I believe that Sage 50 does many things well with few limitations.
    Incentivized
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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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    Sage
    They were very knowledgeable of the product, understood my timeline was limited for a software issue and allowed me to get back to my day to day work. The dial into your computer is great so you can monitor what they are doing and learn some tricks yourself
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    Implementation Rating
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    We implemented Sage 50 Premium Accounting in house, not using any third party or professional service. It was a relatively trouble free process, but can be tricky. Just read all instructions carefully, especially if you need to load the program on a network with more than one user
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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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    Sage
    As we did the conversion almost 10 years ago it is hard to answer this question. At the time it was the ease of being able to produce both cash and accrual financial statements and reporting that led us to pick Sage
    Incentivized
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    Scalability
    Sage
    No answers on this topic
    Sage
    I define scalable from two perspectives; 1) the scalability to handle more bookkeepers/accountants using the product, and 2) the scalability to handle increasing customer/vendor/employee and transactional data. Sage 50 does a good job on both fronts. From the single users operating a micro-business accounting for customer invoices and bill payments only, to the multi-staff, multi-location, multi-departmental complex transactional operation. Although Sage 50 is quite expensive for that smallest user, it is quite inexpensive for the larger business entity. So, for the new enterprise expecting rapid growth, Sage 50 is the application of choice.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Sage
    • Sage definitely needs to do a better job with customer service. I have had to use them only a handful of times and it was not a great experience but not the worse I've seen. They didn't make us a priority and I felt that they didn't have a sense of urgency. They did address my lack of satisfaction and I can see that they are at least aware of the issues and they are trying to correct them.
    • Sage is exactly what we need in my current organization and I wouldn't change it for another system. I have used quite a few in my lifetime and I would say that it fits our needs.
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