Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage 50
Score 7.7 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
SAP Cloud ERP
Score 8.5 out of 10
N/A
SAP Cloud ERP (formerly SAP S/4HANA Cloud) is a modular ERP that enables users to run mission-critical operations in real time from anywhere, introduce new business models in any industry, and expand globally. SAP Cloud ERP is a SaaS product and can also be deployed in a hybrid landscape for quicker time to value.​ ​​ SAP Cloud ERP is a foundational component of theN/A
Pricing
Sage 50SAP Cloud ERP
Editions & Modules
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
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Sage 50SAP Cloud ERP
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsAnnual billing plans also available for all products.Per user, per month
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Community Pulse
Sage 50SAP Cloud ERP
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Sage 50

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SAP Cloud ERP
Chose SAP Cloud ERP
[SAP S/4HANA Cloud] have better features than these Software's as it can support the entire process from account receivables to account payables, cash management, reporting and forecasting but other software can only help in maintaining the records. We can easily customize the …
Features
Sage 50SAP Cloud ERP
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
8.6
19 Ratings
13% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.1
390 Ratings
10% above category average
Pay calculation8.918 Ratings7.8341 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.013 Ratings7.9332 Ratings
Direct deposit files10.014 Ratings7.6330 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management8.014 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
7.6
14 Ratings
0% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
596 Ratings
3% above category average
API for custom integration8.211 Ratings7.8571 Ratings
Plug-ins7.013 Ratings7.7527 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
8.0
29 Ratings
2% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
686 Ratings
1% below category average
Single sign-on capability7.324 Ratings8.5644 Ratings
Role-based user permissions8.726 Ratings8.1675 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
8.5
32 Ratings
9% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
695 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards8.730 Ratings7.7643 Ratings
Standard reports9.132 Ratings7.8683 Ratings
Custom reports7.831 Ratings7.6633 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
7.5
35 Ratings
1% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
710 Ratings
8% above category average
Accounts payable9.134 Ratings8.2693 Ratings
Accounts receivable8.933 Ratings8.3664 Ratings
Cash management8.133 Ratings00 Ratings
Bank reconciliation8.733 Ratings00 Ratings
Expense management8.531 Ratings00 Ratings
Time tracking7.015 Ratings00 Ratings
Fixed asset management7.022 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-currency support4.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-division support6.416 Ratings00 Ratings
Regulations compliance6.715 Ratings00 Ratings
Electronic tax filing8.618 Ratings00 Ratings
Self-service portal6.513 Ratings00 Ratings
Global Financial Support5.56 Ratings7.9219 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers7.09 Ratings8.0226 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting7.710 Ratings00 Ratings
Localizations7.88 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations8.922 Ratings8.0244 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting7.89 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting8.211 Ratings8.0225 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework7.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes7.916 Ratings8.3253 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
8.5
21 Ratings
15% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
601 Ratings
5% above category average
Inventory tracking8.221 Ratings8.3589 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.012 Ratings7.9509 Ratings
Location management8.310 Ratings7.9485 Ratings
Manufacturing module9.09 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
7.7
25 Ratings
3% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
608 Ratings
5% above category average
Pricing8.520 Ratings8.0582 Ratings
Order entry8.522 Ratings8.0591 Ratings
Credit card processing7.014 Ratings9.024 Ratings
Cost of goods sold7.421 Ratings8.2555 Ratings
Order Orchestration7.88 Ratings7.8186 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility7.09 Ratings00 Ratings
Order exception Resolution7.48 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.5
241 Ratings
13% above category average
Billing Management00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management00 Ratings7.9219 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting00 Ratings7.5188 Ratings
Period Close00 Ratings8.0236 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.3
1 Ratings
28% above category average
Project Planning and Scheduling00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
102 Ratings
11% above category average
Award Lifecycle Management00 Ratings8.2102 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.9
200 Ratings
12% above category average
Bids Analyzed and Compared00 Ratings7.8139 Ratings
Contract Authoring00 Ratings7.9143 Ratings
Contract Repository00 Ratings7.7138 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated00 Ratings8.1179 Ratings
Supplier Management00 Ratings7.9177 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.8
1 Ratings
39% above category average
Risk Repository00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Control Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Issue Detection00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Remediation and Certification00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.0
162 Ratings
15% above category average
Transportation Planning and Optimization00 Ratings8.1145 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management00 Ratings7.9141 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management00 Ratings7.8128 Ratings
Fulfillment Management00 Ratings8.2132 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management00 Ratings8.0132 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
157 Ratings
10% above category average
Production Process Design00 Ratings8.2140 Ratings
Production Management00 Ratings8.3144 Ratings
Configuration Management00 Ratings8.2134 Ratings
Work Execution00 Ratings8.2139 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs00 Ratings8.1137 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
7.8
188 Ratings
8% above category average
Forecasting00 Ratings7.7166 Ratings
Inventory Planning00 Ratings7.9180 Ratings
Performance Monitoring00 Ratings7.7172 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 50
-
Ratings
SAP Cloud ERP
9.0
172 Ratings
22% above category average
Proposal Management00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Product Master Data Management00 Ratings8.0172 Ratings
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User Ratings
Sage 50SAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(44 ratings)
8.4
(715 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.1
(14 ratings)
9.4
(17 ratings)
Usability
8.7
(15 ratings)
8.1
(606 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(7 ratings)
6.6
(78 ratings)
In-Person Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
9.1
(5 ratings)
7.5
(9 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(4 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
4.9
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
9.1
(1 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Professional Services
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
6.7
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.2
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Sage 50SAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
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SAP
The software reduces the stress of managing multiple departments in the supply chain sector. It offers great performance for both small and large businesses. With the built-in AI, it improves the overall efficiency of the organization and helps in reducing maintenance. The product customer care and support services are available 24/7.
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Pros
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.
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SAP
  • SAP S/4HANA Cloud is entirely based on continuously monitored processes enhanced in numerous operational business areas.
  • The solution allows the immediate analysis of company performance indicators due to enhanced functions.
  • Ideally built on future technologies, the organization’s platform aims at providing a system intended to expand based on business complexity.
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Cons
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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SAP
  • The beginner's user-friendly UI can help learners learn easily, and it feels a bit complex.
  • Implementation of AI bot on common tasks.
  • There are no offline functionality that users can use remotely.
  • As the scalability of the products grows, they become more expensive.
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Likelihood to Renew
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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SAP
The cost of SAP as an ERP is quite high and the switching costs associated with ERP systems are even higher. That being said moving from one ERP to another only happens once in a great while for large organizations. Those switching costs include retraining, IT hardware requirements, outside consultants and more
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Usability
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.
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SAP
Day to day data insight is more accurate for manufacturing industry to procure as per forecasted from supplier. Supply and fulfillment cycle becomes more easier. I would say more about performance as we are using this new server so we can see clear difference between SAP S/4HANA Cloud and ECC. Also it has customized business extensions for rapid development.
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Reliability and Availability
Sage
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SAP
I would rate SAP S/4HANA Cloud’s availability as 10 out of 10. The system is generally reliable and accessible whenever needed, with minimal unplanned outages. Occasional minor application errors or brief maintenance windows can occur, but overall the platform provides a high level of uptime and stability, which supports continuous business operations effectively.
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Performance
Sage
No answers on this topic
SAP
I would rate SAP S/4HANA Cloud’s performance as 10 out of 10. Most pages load quickly, and reports generally complete in a reasonable time frame, even for complex queries. The system handles integrations with other software smoothly, though in a few high-volume scenarios, certain reports or dashboards may take slightly longer to process. Overall, performance is strong and meets the needs of most business operations effectively.
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Support Rating
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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SAP
The support system I find great as whenever I run into problems they rectify them quickly as possible they never reacted late the support is just up to the mark for me. They provide many solutions to the problems I faced the [technical] team support is always amazing they [listen] to mean work accordingly.
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In-Person Training
Sage
No answers on this topic
SAP
More effective
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Online Training
Sage
No answers on this topic
SAP
I gave this rating because the SAP S/4HANA Cloud trainings were well-structured, comprehensive, and practical. They provided clear guidance on system functionality, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios that made it easier for our team to understand and adopt the platform. At the same time, there’s room for improvement in providing more role-specific or advanced scenario trainings, which would further enhance learning for specialized users.
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Implementation Rating
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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SAP
SAP requires
a lot of internal and external resources to complete its successful
implementation. The cloud version requires a deeper understanding of the
different capabilities of the local systems (hardware) and the connection
towards your local IT team. We found several problems on our systems that we
couldn't foresee before the implementation and roll out.
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Alternatives Considered
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
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SAP
In our quest for an ERP solution, we evaluated alternatives such as Oracle ERP Cloud and Microsoft Dynamics 365. However, SAP S/4HANA Cloud's reputation for advanced analytics, scalability, and seamless integration with other SAP solutions made it the natural choice for our organization's digital journey.
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Scalability
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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SAP
The platform is highly flexible and cloud-based, allowing deployment across multiple departments, locations, and business units with minimal infrastructure constraints. It supports growth, additional users, and new business processes efficiently. The only reason for a 10 that it’s a perfect that certain highly specialized integrations or legacy system migrations can require extra planning to scale seamlessly, but overall the platform handles expansion very well.
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Professional Services
Sage
No answers on this topic
SAP
I would rate the professional services for SAP S/4HANA Cloud as 10 out of 10. The team was highly knowledgeable, responsive, and provided valuable guidance throughout the implementation process. They helped with system configuration, best practices, and troubleshooting, ensuring a smoother deployment and faster user adoption. The only minor area for improvement would be slightly faster turnaround on certain non-critical queries, but overall, the services greatly contributed to the project’s success.
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Return on Investment
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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SAP
  • The financial management part ensures every process is well planned and allocated resources are used efficiently.
  • The development of payroll management ensures that all employees are happily remunerated and, hence, very productive.
  • The creation of solid financial reporting acts as the primary driver in decision-making, which brings more insights into development.
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ScreenShots

SAP Cloud ERP Screenshots

Screenshot of the Order to Cash Dashboard - For the management of the order-to-cash process more efficiently across revenue streams and business models - including sales of physical and digital goods, services, subscriptions, projects, and bundles.Screenshot of a Sales Management Overview - Helps ensure sales reps meet their goals with an overview of orders and key sales performance metrics, with status tracking for each order in real time for the early detection of potential issues.Screenshot of the Purchasing Spend Dashboard - For weighing various aspects of purchasing spend through quick access to clear, complete, and real-time data, with less risk, and without opening different reports and transactions.Screenshot of Operational Supplier Evaluation - Provides a transparent overview of suppliers. Users can approve the most reliable vendors and get the right mix to serve business needs while reducing risk.Screenshot of Inventory Management - Provides visibility to manage supply chains, to mitigate risk, avoid unnecessary costs, maximize efficiency, and fulfill customer orders on time.Screenshot of Inventory Processing - Enables real-time supply chain visibility and provides meaningful metrics, with customizable dashboards and reports that display real-time inventory that track the status of inbound and outbound deliveries.