Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage Accounting
Score 7.6 out of 10
N/A
Sage Accounting is online accounting software made to simplify life for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers by providing the functions needed to take care of daily business to-dos. Users can create and send professional quotes and invoices, track income and expenses and know where the business' financials stand. Every Sage Business Cloud Accounting subscription includes unlimited access to support as well as automatic backups and product updates.
$19
per month
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 AccountingSAP Cloud ERP
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Sage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
Additional DetailsVersions and pricing listed are for CA products. Versions available and pricing may vary by country. * 2 months free to start, or free for 1 month to try, then $19/$43/$62 +tax/mo (tier depending). Offer valid for new customers only on monthly subscriptions of Sage Business Cloud Accounting. After the promotional period, the monthly subscription rate will renew at the then current rate. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts. To ensure continuous service the subscription plan is an automatically renewing plan. Subsequent months will automatically be billed to the same credit card each month on the anniversary date of purchase. Plans can be terminated at any time prior to the renewal data and not charged for renewal.Per user, per month
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Features
Sage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage Accounting
9.3
19 Ratings
21% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.1
390 Ratings
10% above category average
Pay calculation10.015 Ratings7.8341 Ratings
Benefit plan administration9.312 Ratings7.9332 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.812 Ratings7.7330 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management9.410 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.112 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Sage Accounting
8.5
23 Ratings
11% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
596 Ratings
3% above category average
API for custom integration9.120 Ratings7.8571 Ratings
Plug-ins7.917 Ratings7.7527 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Sage Accounting
9.7
42 Ratings
17% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
686 Ratings
0% below category average
Single sign-on capability9.931 Ratings8.5644 Ratings
Role-based user permissions9.539 Ratings8.1675 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Sage Accounting
9.2
44 Ratings
17% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
7.7
695 Ratings
5% above category average
Dashboards8.040 Ratings7.7643 Ratings
Standard reports9.844 Ratings7.8683 Ratings
Custom reports9.735 Ratings7.6633 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Sage Accounting
8.7
106 Ratings
13% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
710 Ratings
8% above category average
Accounts payable8.292 Ratings8.2693 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.945 Ratings8.3664 Ratings
Cash management7.982 Ratings00 Ratings
Bank reconciliation7.2100 Ratings00 Ratings
Expense management9.934 Ratings00 Ratings
Time tracking6.611 Ratings00 Ratings
Fixed asset management8.228 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-currency support9.918 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-division support9.918 Ratings00 Ratings
Regulations compliance9.529 Ratings00 Ratings
Electronic tax filing6.558 Ratings00 Ratings
Self-service portal10.025 Ratings00 Ratings
Global Financial Support9.18 Ratings7.9219 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.515 Ratings8.0226 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting8.011 Ratings00 Ratings
Localizations8.39 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations9.033 Ratings8.0244 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting7.110 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting9.218 Ratings8.0225 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework8.88 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.520 Ratings8.3253 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage Accounting
7.0
17 Ratings
6% below category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.3
601 Ratings
5% above category average
Inventory tracking6.717 Ratings8.3589 Ratings
Automatic reordering8.36 Ratings7.9509 Ratings
Location management5.87 Ratings7.9485 Ratings
Manufacturing module7.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage Accounting
8.1
28 Ratings
7% above category average
SAP Cloud ERP
8.2
608 Ratings
5% above category average
Pricing9.917 Ratings8.0582 Ratings
Order entry7.615 Ratings8.1591 Ratings
Credit card processing8.218 Ratings8.924 Ratings
Cost of goods sold7.520 Ratings8.2555 Ratings
Order Orchestration7.46 Ratings7.8186 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility7.67 Ratings00 Ratings
Order exception Resolution8.65 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Sage Accounting
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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 Accounting
-
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 Accounting
-
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 Accounting
-
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 Accounting
-
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 Accounting
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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 Accounting
-
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 Accounting
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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 Accounting
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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 AccountingSAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(100 ratings)
8.4
(715 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
8.3
(11 ratings)
9.4
(17 ratings)
Usability
8.2
(68 ratings)
8.1
(607 ratings)
Availability
9.0
(7 ratings)
9.0
(3 ratings)
Performance
8.9
(7 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
9.6
(21 ratings)
6.6
(78 ratings)
In-Person Training
9.3
(2 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Online Training
9.2
(4 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Implementation Rating
7.3
(6 ratings)
7.5
(9 ratings)
Configurability
8.6
(6 ratings)
8.4
(4 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
9.4
(2 ratings)
4.9
(2 ratings)
Ease of integration
4.5
(3 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
6.6
(7 ratings)
8.0
(2 ratings)
Professional Services
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
7.6
(5 ratings)
6.8
(3 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
7.6
(5 ratings)
7.2
(3 ratings)
User Testimonials
Sage AccountingSAP Cloud ERP
Likelihood to Recommend
Sage
I wish Sage Accounting had an option to pay for a full year all at once and receive a discount like Series XM does. It was not clear that the yellow dot in customer contacts meant it was NOT default email. Everyone should clearly see who the default email and contact is.
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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
  • Bank integration - being able to extract banking transaction into Sage Accounting.
  • Allocation rules - transactions are auto-allocated once allocation rules have been set up. This is a great time-saver.
  • Flexibility - the ability to view transactions, click on them to the allocation point and rectifying if required saves having to create journals, and therefore time. General ledgers therefore stay cleaner and more user-friendly.
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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
  • The packages for integrating with Sage50 desktop application files are not backwards compatible, so we must store many copies in order to support multiple versions of the Sage50 application that our customers use, in case they aren't immediately updating to the latest version at all times.
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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
We're very happy with the functionality and overall experience of using Sage Accounting for our accounting needs. Currently, we are not even considering whether we would need to look around for a different option. The only things that would make us consider changing would be a significant increase in price or changes to the software which reduce it's ease of function.
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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
We have been using Sage Accounting ever since the original Simply Accounting versions. All through the versions, we've noticed that the app has remained consistent with its screen usage; therefore, retraining of staff is not necessary between versions. As well as the ability to have staff members put down and pick up the use of Sage Accounting
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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
Sage has been always available when I want it. If there is any maintenance work to be done by the Sage team, you are told well in advance. Maintenance is generally carried out late at night or before the day begins for most of us. It continues to be the most reliable software I use.
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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
Performance is top notch, if it is not, it is probably your wi-fi connection. It has happened that pages load slowly because of an error on Sage side but almost never. Overall reports load fine, the site is fast, navigation is fine. I have a client that has so many invoices, it is slow or gets stuck when you try to load a report for a whole year but it is just too many invoices, it makes sense. Just take 2 report for 6 months and combine them, its not an issue for me. I am happy with Sage Accounting's performance.
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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
Sage Accounting are easy to contact and have knowledgeable and helpful staff. Whenever I've encountered a problem I've always been able to get assistance and guidance and it feels like the person at the end of the phone/screen knows the product well.
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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
Staff are always friendly, and patient, always work at a speed that suits you. You are never rushed, and In only a short time they seem to be able to help you make great strides. It has been a pleasure not a chore, learning how SAGE Accounting works and benefits me and the company.
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SAP
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Online Training
Sage
I find the online training was very informative and they answered all my questions. I am also certified in Sage One and provided online training in the program which I have set up several people on and they love how it keeps them organized.
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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
The clients' business owner worked with Sage on implementation before I began working for them. After consultation with them it is clear the process was quickly performed and without complication. The key takeaway was that Sage is seen as a partner to the business. That said, it was always necessary to engage with an accountant such as myself to extract the best out of the software.
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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
All Sage products work together, and the systems are set up in similar ways, making training/learning easier. Sage is used by many companies locally and internationally, making managing accounts for both providers and clients/customers easier. It is a complete package for macro enterprises.
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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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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Sage
The pricing structure is fair and offers good value for money. The billing is done through their online system and you can access your bills at any time. Most contacts only require 30 days' notice, so no need to feel tied in, although I can't imagine why you would want to leave Sage.
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SAP
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Scalability
Sage
You can use Sage in your company for various aspects/positions such as bookkeepers, invoicing clerks, accountant, purchasing etc. Everyone can have their own user login and permissions can be set that specific people can do specific jobs without being able to access other peoples progress or accounts of the company.
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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
Do not use
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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
  • Being cloud-based, meaning I can work from anywhere, has had a massive ROI, as I am no longer tied to the office.
  • CoPilot has meant we can spend more hours creating work for our business than chasing for payments.
  • Statement Runs mean we do not have to spend half a day carrying out the tasks individually.
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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

Sage Accounting Screenshots

Screenshot of the All-in-One DashboardScreenshot of the Accounting DashboardScreenshot of an Invoicing Quote EstimateScreenshot of the Purchases TrackerScreenshot of Stock InventoryScreenshot of a VAT Returns List

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.