# Sage Accounting Software 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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 Sage Accounting Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons

Last updated on September 18, 2025

Written byPreksha Buttan

Preksha Buttan

Preksha Buttan is a writer at Capterra. She provides insights to help small businesses identify the right software for their needs by analyzing more than 550,000 Capterra user reviews and nearly 48,000 interactions between Capterra software ad...

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Preksha Buttan is a writer at Capterra. She provides insights to help small businesses identify the right software for their needs by analyzing more than 550,000 Capterra user reviews and nearly 48,000 interactions between Capterra software advisors and buyers.

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[Key takeaways](#key-takeaways)[Our verdict](#our-verdict)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Pros and Cons](#pros-cons)[Interface](#interface)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews)

Sage Accounting

Sage Accounting Overview:

### Key takeaways

Insights from verified Capterra reviews

Sage Accounting helps small businesses manage invoicing, reporting, and day-to-day financial tasks with minimal setup. It’s most used by accounting and retail teams in small firms. Users value its ease of use, remote access, and Excel export tools. While performance and payment processing are common drawbacks, its inventory tracking and Microsoft 365 integration offer added control.

### Our verdict

Sage Accounting suits SMBs that want reliable financial tracking without complex setup or high costs. While it may not offer deep customization or advanced analytics, its structured workflows and integrations support efficient day-to-day operations. Buyers should weigh performance trade-offs against pricing and simplicity.

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Shortlist

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Overall rating

Based on 613 user reviews

Reviews sentiment

Positive

81%

Neutral

8%

Negative

11%

Pros & cons

Intuitive and customizable interface

Effective for small businesses

Frequent glitches and unresolved errors

Complicated billing and payment processes

Starting price

$20

Flat Rate, Per Month

Free trial  
available

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## Compare with a popular alternative

Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status.

### Sage Accounting

4.1 (613)

VS.

[4.3 (684)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/reviews/)

Starting Price

$20

Flat Rate, Per Month

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Free Trial

Free Version

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

Ease Of Use

4.1 (598)

Ease Of Use

4.2 (610)

Value For Money

3.9 (546)

Value For Money

4.0 (517)

Customer Service

3.8 (538)

Customer Service

4.0 (549)

## Sage Accounting alternatives

Sage Accounting may not suit teams seeking deeper integrations, faster performance, or more flexible invoice customization. If your business needs differ, explore other tools that better align with your workflow preferences and financial priorities.

[4.2 (2,041)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/reviews/)

Starting price

Contact vendor for pricing

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

85%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[4.2 (1,306)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/reviews/)

Starting price

$31.10

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

83%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

[3.9 (425)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174753/Sage-50cloud/reviews/)

Starting price

$124.42

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

72%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

Highest Rated

[4.4 (3,292)](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/reviews/)

Starting price

$25.00

Per User, Per Month

Pricing Options

Free Trial

Free Version

User Rating

88%

of reviewers

rated it above 4 stars

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## Who uses Sage Accounting?

Based on Capterra reviews from the past year

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Company size

Based on 223 reviews

100%

75%

50%

25%

Smallbusiness

Midsizebusinesses

Enterprise

Top job functions

Based on 223 reviews

Administrative

37%

Administrative

37%

Finance & Accounting

15%

Entrepreneurs/ Owners

12%

Consulting

6%

Others

29%

Frequency of use

Based on 223 reviews

Use the software Weekly

41%

41%

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Top use cases

Based on 223 reviews

Accounting

48%

Billing and Invoicing

30%

Financial Reporting

23%

Bookkeeper

16%

Accounts Payable

14%

Top industries

Based on 223 reviews

Accounting

31%

Non-Profit Organization Management

26%

Retail

17%

Construction

15%

Other

11%

Preksha Buttan

Senior Content Analyst

Sage Accounting suits small teams handling daily finance tasks with limited IT support. It’s ideal for core accounting and invoicing, though slower performance and limited integrations may challenge fast-paced or complex workflows.

## Pros and Cons

Intuitive and customizable interface

85% positive reviews out of 122

Most reviewers find ease of use valuable, highlighting clear navigation, customization, and straightforward daily operations.

Edgars D

Accounting Manager, 51 - 200 employees.

"Well known product but has great user interface and allows flexibility to customize it."

Frequent glitches and unresolved errors

79% negative reviews out of 75

Most users report bugs and issues disrupt workflow, with persistent errors, unreliable fixes, and limited effective support.

Robert E

Director, 2 - 10 employees.

"The software is old-fashioned and filled with bugs, for example, when you select all transactions on a page it will then go and change ALL transactions in your directory - which can take hours to manually fix. When batch editing the attachments also freeze and you have to reset the entire page each time."

Effective for small businesses

84% positive reviews out of 50

Most reviewers indicate small business use is ideal, offering affordability, scalability, and features tailored to smaller operations.

Suman A

Owner, 1 employee.

"It makes managing finances much easier and i can rely on it, while there a re few areas that could be improved, This software is a solid choice for small businesses."

Complicated billing and payment processes

71% negative reviews out of 45

Most users comment payments and billing are frustrating, with unclear charges, manual payment allocation, and difficult subscription management.

Eric S

Owner, 11 - 50 employees.

"It will rounded to lower numbers so something my manual billing d'ont fit what's in Sage by short penny"

Comprehensive training and guidance

95% positive reviews out of 41

Most reviewers describe training and learning curve as manageable, with helpful tutorials, guides, and ongoing support.

joyelle S

accounting, 2 - 10 employees.

"it is multi functional and has some of the same funstions as quickbooks which makes the learning curve nice"

Slow system and lagging response

76% negative reviews out of 41

Most reviewers describe performance and speed as problematic, citing slow loading, lag, and reduced productivity during high-demand periods.

Josh G

Director of Operations, 2 - 10 employees.

"Takes a lot of resources and slows my computer down"

## Sage Accounting's interface

The interface is generally clean and easy to navigate for basic tasks like invoicing and reconciliation, but users report friction when customizing layouts or accessing advanced features. Some find the mobile experience limited. The setup can feel unintuitive for those without accounting backgrounds.

2+

Preksha Buttan

Sage’s interface supports quick onboarding for routine accounting, but reviews suggest that configuring reports or syncing bank data may require extra time. Users mention that while the layout is straightforward, deeper tasks like stock reconciliation can slow down workflows.

Ease of Use

4.1 (598)

4.1

Based on 598 reviews

## Key features

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These features have been rated as most important by users based on their reviews.

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Sage Accounting’s top-rated features help simplify core financial workflows by combining structured reporting, real-time payment tracking, and exportable data. They support faster decision-making and reduce manual effort across accounting and billing tasks.

Features

4.0 (592)

4.0

Based on 592 reviews

The Sage Accounting features below were rated the highest by reviewers. Our commentary is based on reviewer sentiment and collective feedback from reviews published in the past two years.

Accounts receivable

4.3 (52)

52 reviewers rated this feature

Tracks outstanding payments with real-time updates and exportable data. Reviewers say it simplifies record-keeping and offers clear visibility into who owes what.

Income and balance sheet

4.2 (81)

81 reviewers rated this feature

Offers clear, customizable reports for tracking income, expenses, and overall financial health. Users value its support for IFRS and ease of use, even for non-accountants.

General ledger

4.1 (105)

105 reviewers rated this feature

Enables transaction-level drilldowns and custom reporting. Users highlight its role in simplifying paperwork and tracking expenses.

Accounts payable

4.1 (53)

53 reviewers rated this feature

Provides accurate, real-time visibility into creditor balances and pending payments. Users appreciate its filtering options and reporting tools.

Financial reporting

4.1 (102)

102 reviewers rated this feature

Generates detailed profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. Reviewers value Excel export and stakeholder presentation features.

Billing and invoicing

4.0 (112)

112 reviewers rated this feature

Supports recurring invoices, payment tracking, and mobile access. Users say it saves time and suits repeat billing workflows.

Inventory management

0 reviewers rated this feature

Tracks stock levels, assemblies, and costing methods like FIFO and LIFO. Businesses use it to monitor inventory movement, manage reordering, and maintain accurate valuation across multiple locations.

Industry-specific functionality

0 reviewers rated this feature

Provides tailored tools for sectors like construction, manufacturing, and distribution. These include job tracking, cost codes, and specialized reporting formats that align with industry workflows.

Microsoft 365 integration

0 reviewers rated this feature

Syncs contacts, reports, and receipts with Outlook, Excel, and OneDrive. This enables smoother collaboration, centralized document access, and faster data sharing across teams.

Job costing

0 reviewers rated this feature

Breaks down project phases, tracks labor and material costs, and links expenses to revenue-driving activities. Teams use it to monitor profitability and control budgets in real time.

All key features (107)

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

71.43% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Built-in accounting to manage ledger, accounts payable/receivable, financial reports, etc.

82.43% of 74 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track money owed to a company's creditors/suppliers

71.43% of 105 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Provides accurate, real-time visibility into creditor balances and pending payments. Users appreciate its filtering options and reporting tools.

53 reviewers rated this feature

Track outstanding invoices and the money owed from clients

78.29% of 152 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Tracks outstanding payments with real-time updates and exportable data. Reviewers say it simplifies record-keeping and offers clear visibility into who owes what.

52 reviewers rated this feature

Accept electronic bank-to-bank transfers using a network called the Automated Clearing House (ACH)

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems

0% of 0 reviewers...

Categorizes outstanding invoices based on the amount of time they have remained unpaid

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval

40.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Bank reconciliation in Sage lets you import, match, and verify transactions efficiently. Reviewers indicate it saves time and reduces errors, especially with bank integration, though some users find setup complex or face issues with multiple accounts and support.

79.62% of 211 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

With Sage, you can easily create, send, and track invoices using professional templates and recurring billing. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive process, email integration, and payment tracking, but some users mention occasional layout issues and desire more direct scanning options.

73.83% of 214 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Supports recurring invoices, payment tracking, and mobile access. Users say it saves time and suits repeat billing workflows.

112 reviewers rated this feature

Gateway through which end users can view past bills and pay current invoices

70.59% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create budgets based on historical data and future projections

75.00% of 8 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Monitoring, analysis, and projection of the movement of cash into and out of a business over a specific period

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances

100.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Receive and deposit or issue and record check payments

0% of 0 reviewers...

Issue payments to third parties via checks

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage contact details and communication with clients

0% of 0 reviewers...

Tracking, calculating, and paying commissions and earnings to employees

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier

54.55% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Business model where clients pay their lawyer a fee only if the case is won/settled successfully

0% of 0 reviewers...

Streamlines the entire accounting process, from ledger entries and expense tracking to accounts payable, financial reporting and more.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage budgets, track and optimize spending and align capacity to workload demand

0% of 0 reviewers...

Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system

0% of 0 reviewers...

Reports that show customers their invoices, payments, and balance on the account

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Invoices that can be tailored according to company's branding, payment terms and personalized information

92.86% of 28 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Alter the layout and content of reports

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Protect sensitive data for digital privacy

100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Process of automatically notifying clients when payments fail to ensure invoices are paid

0% of 0 reviewers...

Receive an automatic notification when the exact same payment is about to be initiated for the second time

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Transfer money electronically between two bank accounts

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Electronically collect payments for goods or services

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Integrate with existing ERP systems

0% of 0 reviewers...

Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins

0% of 0 reviewers...

Plan, pay and track business related expenses.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred

63.39% of 112 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization

72.13% of 61 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

This capability helps you generate detailed financial reports, monitor performance, and customize outputs for various needs. Reviewers appreciate the variety and clarity of reports, though some wish for improved customization and budget reporting within the platform.

81.91% of 199 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Generates detailed profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. Reviewers value Excel export and stakeholder presentation features.

102 reviewers rated this feature

Centralized database to track details of fixed assets such as depreciation and maintenance scheduling/history

50.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Software specialized for accountants and accounting firms

150.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals

0% of 0 reviewers...

Intended for medical use such as diagnosis, treatment, and consultation

0% of 0 reviewers...

For realtors, real estate investors, property managers, and other real estate professionals.

0% of 0 reviewers...

Designed for small businesses

93.18% of 44 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Form predictions based on past and present data/trends

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Identify and prevent suspicious activity

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage revenue acquired through grants, donations, and other sources (accountability vs. profitability)

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

You get a straightforward general ledger for tracking transactions, categorizing income and expenses, and generating reports. Users think it's easy to navigate and update, but some mention missing functions like reversing journals and year-end closing automation.

73.08% of 208 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Enables transaction-level drilldowns and custom reporting. Users highlight its role in simplifying paperwork and tracking expenses.

105 reviewers rated this feature

Business model that charges based on the amount of time spent on an hourly basis

0% of 0 reviewers...

Sage Accounting offers clear income and balance sheet views, making it easy for you to track income, expenses, and assets. Some reviewers find the statements straightforward and customizable, though a few mention limited flexibility for nonprofits and reporting adaptability.

84.21% of 171 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Offers clear, customizable reports for tracking income, expenses, and overall financial health. Users value its support for IFRS and ease of use, even for non-accountants.

81 reviewers rated this feature

Provides tailored tools for sectors like construction, manufacturing, and distribution. These include job tracking, cost codes, and specialized reporting formats that align with industry workflows.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Tracks stock levels, assemblies, and costing methods like FIFO and LIFO. Businesses use it to monitor inventory movement, manage reordering, and maintain accurate valuation across multiple locations.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Create invoices from scratch or have recurring invoices

78.00% of 50 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Store and view prior invoices for each account/client

52.17% of 23 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes

95.24% of 42 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made

83.82% of 68 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Breaks down project phases, tracks labor and material costs, and links expenses to revenue-driving activities. Teams use it to monitor profitability and control budgets in real time.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Syncs contacts, reports, and receipts with Outlook, Excel, and OneDrive. This enables smoother collaboration, centralized document access, and faster data sharing across teams.

0 reviewers rated this feature

Access software remotely via mobile devices

65.22% of 23 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Access the system via a mobile application

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Clients can submit payments via mobile devices

0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage the accounting and financial aspects of multiple locations or companies in a single location

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage and handle various international currencies

0.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage and support multiple locations

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, send, and view electronic invoices

63.64% of 55 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Accept and process online payment transactions

22.22% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Flag a transaction when a customer pays more than they owe and either refund the overpayment or save the overpayment as a credit

0% of 0 reviewers...

Allow customers to make a partial payment on an invoice and track remaining debt

0% of 0 reviewers...

Tracking, managing, and initiating the transfer of funds for overdue customer payments

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions

74.67% of 75 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Reconcile payments with corresponding invoices or orders for accounting purposes

0% of 0 reviewers...

Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently

45.45% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

A type of financial statement used to record and report an organization's revenues, costs, and expenses over a specific amount of time

82.50% of 40 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage and track financials on a project-to-project basis

75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Business model that bills clients an amount based on the project/task/job performed

0% of 0 reviewers...

Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses

40.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Aligns purchase orders with incoming invoices and receiving reports

0% of 0 reviewers...

Generate quotes or estimates for customers

200.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Active reporting of data and metrics

0% of 0 reviewers...

A list of customers and their payments due updated on a monthly basis

0% of 0 reviewers...

Automated process of charging customers at regular intervals for repeated access or use of a product or service

80.00% of 10 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity

0% of 0 reviewers...

Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

90.91% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

78.95% of 38 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

An accounting principle that identifies the specific conditions in which revenue is recognized and determines how to account for it.

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track the amount of money spent on a certain product or with a certain supplier

0% of 0 reviewers...

Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Create, manage and track all task activities and progression

0% of 0 reviewers...

Calculate tax and make deductions on gross income from sources like wages, investments or self-employment

81.82% of 22 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Track tax-related transactions, tax remittance and tax reporting for various groups of employees and contractors

0% of 0 reviewers...

Implementation of various strategies to manage tax obligations via planning and maintaining compliance

57.14% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes

75.00% of 4 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing

100.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO)

50.00% of 2 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Manage, record and track all business exchanges in form of money and its related interactions in the system

100.00% of 6 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.

33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important

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Preksha Buttan

Sage Accounting’s top-rated features help simplify core financial workflows by combining structured reporting, real-time payment tracking, and exportable data. They support faster decision-making and reduce manual effort across accounting and billing tasks.

Features

4.0 (592)

4.0

Based on 592 reviews

## Pricing

Value for money

3.9 (546)

Sage Accounting does not publish pricing details on its website. Buyers must contact the vendor directly to receive a quote tailored to their business needs. Based on buyer insights, most SMBs evaluating Sage Accounting budget around $100 per user per month.

Free Trial

[View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/168740/Sage-One-UK/pricing/)

Accounting Start

$20.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   Sage Copilot (AI-assistant)
-   Create & Send Invoices
-   Track What You're Owed
-   Simplify Bank Reconciliation

Accounting Standard

$40.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   Manage & Submit CIS
-   Advanced Reporting
-   Send Quotes & Estimates
-   Cash Flow Forecasting
-   Purchase Invoice Management
-   Automated Receipt Capture

Accounting Plus

$50.00

Flat Rate,Per Month

It includes:

-   Budgeting Tools
-   Multi-Currency Support
-   Exchange Rate Gains & Loss Report
-   Inventory Management

Value for money

3.9 (546)

3.9

Based on 546 reviews

## Integrations

Sage Accounting connects with finance, payroll, and reporting systems through a mix of native and third-party links. These integrations help SMBs centralize data, reduce manual entry, and maintain consistency across their accounting workflows.

Popular integrations

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Stripe](https://www.capterra.com/p/123889/Stripe/)[

Zapier](https://www.capterra.com/p/130182/Zapier/)[

Zoho Expense](https://www.capterra.com/p/142384/Zoho-Expense/)[

Lightspeed Retail](https://www.capterra.com/p/120491/Lightspeed-Retail/)[

Zoho Analytics](https://www.capterra.com/p/129749/Zoho-Analytics/)[

talech](https://www.capterra.com/p/155256/talech/)[

AutoEntry](https://www.capterra.com/p/227227/AutoEntry/)[

EZRentOut](https://www.capterra.com/p/134914/EZRentOut/)

Preksha Buttan

Senior Content Analyst

Connecting Sage Accounting with tools for payroll, reporting, and banking helps your finance lead reduce reconciliation errors, automate updates, and maintain visibility across key financial processes.

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## Support, customer service and training options

Customer Service

3.8 (538)

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

Deployment

-   Web
-   Android
-   iPhone/iPad

Typical users

-   Freelancers
-   Small businesses
-   Mid size businesses
-   Enterprises

Customer Service

3.8 (538)

3.8

Based on 538 reviews

## User reviews

Overall rating

4.1

Based on 613 reviews

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Jessica S.

Treasurer

Consumer Goods

### "Solid Product with Room for Growth"

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

3.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

9/10

May 19, 2026

I have no complaints, just enhancement wishes. It would be nice to have edit capabilities to change dates of payment received, and reporting needs to be expanded to include sub-categories so that the parent/child relationship can be reported on and filtered once exported.

Pros

As a beginner, the UI is easy to navigate and the help feature is intuitive when a process isn't clear.

Cons

When deleting an invoice, there should be a prompt to delete corresponding payment so you don't end up with duplicate entries. Also, there should be an increase in the file size allowed when uploading invoices/receipt image files.

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AK

Allan K.

Owner

Hospitality

### "Not best geared for an accountant to use"

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

3.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

2/10

May 9, 2026

Use it for a number of companies as an experienced accountant and owner. Have used for a number of years.

Pros

It does the accounts payable and receivable functions fine. It does the accounts payable and receivable functions fine.

Cons

This software is not built for someone with accounting experience. May be great for those with minimal accounting knowledge but not for others with an higher expectation. There is no automatic year end close journal entry as an example. So you have to key it all from scratch. That is a waste of time. Once you close the period, the entry should be just pressing a button. Just one example. Reporting is not the best in my opinion.

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JK

julia k.

commis comptable

Real Estate

### "Logiciel comptable simple et efficace pour les petites entreprises"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

May 8, 2026

Mon expérience avec Sage Accounting a été positive dans l’ensemble. Le logiciel facilite la gestion quotidienne de la comptabilité et permet de suivre les finances efficacement. Il convient particulièrement bien aux petites entreprises et aux travailleurs autonomes qui recherchent une solution simple et fiable sans complexité excessive.

Pros

Interface simple et facile à utiliser, même pour les personnes ayant peu d’expérience en comptabilité. La gestion des factures et des dépenses est rapide, et les rapports financiers sont clairs. J’ai aussi apprécié l’accès en ligne qui permet de travailler à distance et la synchronisation bancaire qui fait gagner du temps.

Cons

Certaines fonctionnalités avancées sont limitées comparativement à des solutions plus complètes. Le service client peut parfois être lent à répondre et quelques options de personnalisation des rapports pourraient être améliorées.

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LK

Lyndsay K.

Administration

Business Supplies and Equipment

### "Not a sage online fan"

3.0

Overall Rating

3.0

3.0

Ease of Use

3.0

3.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

3.0

3.0

Likelihood to Recommend

1/10

May 6, 2026

Overall I found sage online very frustrating to use and not user friendly. The desktop version is possibly better.

Pros

I found it worked fairly well for keeping track of expenses, although it was a time consuming process to match everything up and reconcile. We had quick access to our customer data base.

Cons

I did not like sage online. I feel there could be many improvements made. It had a very difficult time working with my bank uploading transaction. Often times there would be many missing and id have to input them manually. I do not like that when I cancelled I could not download a usable file to save for tax purposes later, nor download a usable customer list. Also, in the app it would constantly sign out our guys in the field so everytime they wanted to write up an invoice on site they would have to log back in. Just not user friendly.

Alternatives considered

[QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/)

Reasons for choosing Sage Accounting

It was a cheaper alternative and my bookkeeper was familiar with sage.

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AB

Alexis B.

Sales Associate

Retail

### "Great program for variety of businesses"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

May 5, 2026

It works well for what it is, adding products and customers are fairly easy and simple to learn. It is a great tool for running a small business.

Pros

You can email the invoices to customers instantly for requesting payment, or as a form of reciept. The invoice system is simple to understand and finding products is easy as well- so long as you know exactly what you are looking for.

Cons

Returns/refunds are confusing and writing stock off for store use is also a little difficult, as you need to open two tabs and search each item individually for their cost.

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ST

Serge T.

President

Civil Engineering

### "Je ne sais pas ce que cela veut dire en anglais"

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

10/10

May 5, 2026

Je suis avec cette comptabilité depuis 30 ans au départ, ça s’appelait Bedford ensuite ACCPAC et tout ça merveilleux

Pros

Convivial, fac, actualiser et garder en backup sans avoir à faire des mises à jour Est-il possible de faire un sondage en français?

Cons

Rien de spécial Sauf que j’aurais bien aimé que votre sauvage soit en français, donc il n’a pas de problème, mais j’aurais préféré

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EP

Eugene P.

Chief Operating Officer

Non-Profit Organization Management

### "Chief Operating Officer"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

3.0

3.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

7/10

May 5, 2026

Overall happy. Despite some limitation in functions, it is flexible enough to work around. Again online access is essentially most important for us.

Pros

Online asy access is great. And customer support seems to have improved a lot, trying to get to my challenges. Also the follow-up call was great.

Cons

Lack of some functionalities. I wish to be able to control posting date, aside from invoice/document date. Also vendor detail list would be also great.

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AS

ANGELA S.

Treasurer

Museums and Institutions

### "Meets the basic needs"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

2.0

2.0

Customer Service

1.0

1.0

Likelihood to Recommend

6/10

May 4, 2026

It meets the very basic needs. Set up was fairly simple and bank transactions are easy to do. When I have chatted with a real person, they were no more helpful than the chatbot.

Pros

Its easy to post transactions from the bank. Its easy to customize the Chart of Accounts. Its easy to make corrections.

Cons

The chatbot is not helpful. There is very limited reporting and the Profit and Loss Statement and Balance Sheet are not customizable. The training and help materials are limited. They tell you how to click to complete a task, but they don't. I haven't been able to figure out the taxes, but I can work around it manually, with some inconvenience.

Alternatives considered

[QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/)

Reasons for choosing Sage Accounting

I chose it because it was lower cost for basic functionality.

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MV

Michelle V.

Accounting Administrator

Accounting

### "Sage Cloud Accounting works great!"

4.0

Overall Rating

4.0

4.0

Ease of Use

4.0

4.0

Features

4.0

4.0

Customer Service

4.0

4.0

Likelihood to Recommend

8/10

May 4, 2026

I use it for my own sole proprietorship as well as a friends. It works really well for the small amount of entries for both companies. I also like the quick switching from one company to the other, no more waiting for the backup to finish and then opening another company.

Pros

This Sage Cloud account gave me a more affordable alternative to the full program that I use at the office.

Cons

Finding an understandable and accurate Income Statement. I am still navigating the reports and they are not labeled like the full Sage program I use at work.

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LH

Lisa H.

Owner

Automotive

### "Bookkeeper "

5.0

Overall Rating

5.0

5.0

Ease of Use

5.0

5.0

Features

5.0

5.0

Customer Service

5.0

5.0

Likelihood to Recommend

3/10

May 4, 2026

I really like it so far. I was used to the old versions of Sage I prefer this much better. To top it off we got special pricing which is a huge benefit for a small business.

Pros

I really like how easy it was to learn. I love the quick posting of invoices!! I cut my time in doing full statements by at least half.

Cons

Took me a bit to learn the reporting system. I really had to keep playing around with them to get what I wanted. I used the chat Customer Service which was very helpful.

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## FAQs

Yes. Sage Accounting includes tools to calculate tax deductions, generate reports, and stay updated on tax legislation changes. These features support timely and accurate filing for small businesses.

Yes. Sage Accounting is a cloud-based solution, allowing users to access financial data from any device. It also includes automatic backups and built-in security features to protect sensitive information.

Sage Accounting is designed for small and midsize businesses, including freelancers and growing companies. It supports essential workflows like invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting.

Yes. Users can add secure online payment options to invoices, helping them get paid faster and reduce outstanding balances. Payment tracking is integrated into the invoicing workflow.

Yes. Sage Accounting includes features for tracking inventory levels, customizing job statuses, and identifying revenue-driving projects. These tools help businesses manage operations and profitability.

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