Sage 50cloud Accounting reviews

A good, robust, accounting package

Pluspunten:

I like the structured way the system is set up, and that it makes it very easy for seasoned accountants to work with the "nitty-gritty".

Minpunten:

I am not sure I would say there is anything I don't like, perhaps the one thing I find a bit complicated is the import function.

Laura Lee Bookkeeping Love Sage 50

Opmerkingen: I have used Sage 50 for over 20 years & I do not ever expect to stop using it in my professional career. It is ideal software for many of my clients.

Pluspunten:

It's so clear to review entered transactions & run any kind of report you like.

Minpunten:

Some of the third party software plugins do not work so well as they do with other softwares.

Please stay away for your own sanity.

Opmerkingen: Horrific experience. Data integrity is not something they concern themselves with in their software. Our files got corrupted. They couldn't tell us how or why and told us some third party data repair people to contact. I don't believe they have anyone left who actually understands the code of their software. Their data repair team is one person and he could not solve it. I was in utter disbelief that after not being able to fix our data that they told us to try some third parties. So you risk losing your company data using this software. We can't generate legitimate income statements or balance sheets anymore and are having to switch to a new provider.

Pluspunten:

The software is pretty easy and intuitive and would be good if it worked, but it fundamentally does not work. Not like it doesn't work for us, it just doesn't work and they can't tell us why. By not work, I mean scenarios like you enter a purchase invoice for inventory and the inventory number doesn't go up by the amount you bought and then the program adjusts starting inventory values (from 15 years ago) on the fly.

Minpunten:

It is not remote capable like it says. Our files get corrupted constantly and they blame it on the cloud computing. We have corruptions that no one at sage knows how to fix and they don't continue to fix it. They have no problem leaving a small business dangling and had the audacity to refer us to a third party. They don't have any recommendations or help on how to avoid corruptions. They don't have any utilities to help fix the corruptions we have. Their solution is to usually restore from a backup, but they don't have anyway to download and re-upload transactions from the period between the backup and current so you have to print off all your old transactions and then re-enter them. In the cases where they do manage to fix a corrupted file, they charge you for that "privilege". The software also doesn't necessarily keep debits and credits in balance. They're posted solution for this are some custom admin transactions to force balance, rather than find the source of their own non-double entry errors. If for example the accounts receivable ledger doesn't match the sum of the customer sub-ledgers, they don't have a way to see what their program got wrong, they tell you to do an adjusting force balance entry. Same goes for inventory and accounts payable. It may be related to our unsolvable data corruption issues, but again, they don't have a solution for the underlying missed transaction - they say to ignore it and force the books to balance.

Sage50 Accounting

Opmerkingen: Sage was a fairly easy program to learn and for the most part efficient.

Pluspunten:

When I used Sage, I liked the line by line transaction flow.

Minpunten:

I felt like the program, at times, could be quite outdated.

Sage 50 Accounting: Balancing the Books with Precision

Pluspunten:

Easy to use and very great interface for new users.

Minpunten:

Might need some prior knowledge or short training.

Great product for a small entity - but you will outgrow

Opmerkingen: Good product for an SME but will outgrow it.

Pluspunten:

Simple to use, flexible with ODBC connection possible.

Minpunten:

Not actually cloud based, connection to server can be slow.

Why I love Sage 50cloud Accounting

Opmerkingen: Sage 50cloud Accounting is very user friendly. I really like the look and feel of it and it is easy to navigate the various options.

Pluspunten:

I love Sage 50cloud Accounting because its on the cloud and we can access it anywhere. We are a small business and it provides all the functionality we need to carry out our accounting needs.

Minpunten:

There is nothing I dislike about Sage 50cloud Accounting

Fantastic Product

Opmerkingen: A great product with a great level of customer service.

Pluspunten:

It's easy to understand and drill down to a transactional level. I'd say it's still built for people who have an understanding of accountancy rather then being built for day to day business user.

Minpunten:

Has stood still for a period in time but seeing more improvements with each update and new features.

Product Activation

Opmerkingen: Support and honesty is not their best asset. They are being dishonest and not honoring their perpetual licensing agreements.

Pluspunten:

Very good Accounting Software at the time of purchase, Not so any longer.

Minpunten:

Peachtree has taken it upon themselves to deactivate perpetual licenses that I have purchased, meaning I have versions 2009, 2011, 2013, 2020 that I use for several different clients. I can no longer use these on my different computer or reactivate them on a new machine. They are trying to force me to upgrade to their cloud accounting system and I do not want my clients information on anyone's cloud. This is the primary reason I purchased Sage accounting to keep data on my own computers. Sage does not have the right to force me to keep my accounting records on a cloud not do they have the right to cancel my perpetual licenses. This action by Sage is nothing less than dishonest and is cheating the customers that the say they value. I have been using Peachtree accounting since their very first version in the early 1990s. now I have to find or write a software to fill my needs.

Cloud accounting

Opmerkingen: Very easy to use, overall Sage 50cloud Accounting is a great accounting mate.

Pluspunten:

If you are used to Sage is very easy to use and setup. It includes a lot of helpful features and great reporting features. Support is great.

Minpunten:

Sometimes the loading speed is just awful (my internet connection is very fast, do not blame my side), slow loading. UI can be upgraded a little, but this is not a deal breaker.

Sage slowly catching up with Xero, QuickBooks and others

Opmerkingen: It is definitely getting better and better but still lagging behind Xero or QuickBooks

Pluspunten:

It now does most, if not all of the things expected from online software for bookkeeping and accounts.

Minpunten:

The feel is still old fashioned, not very intuitive, though for people coming from desktop Sage this should not be a problem. Still not many apps link with Sage, compared to e.g. Xero

On premise title in a world of cloud-based products

Opmerkingen: It used to be the only game in town, but nowadays, it needs a true cloud-based version which it doesn't have.As an on-premise software, it worked ok before we moved to work from home as everyone was in the office, so the connection to the server was made over the local LAN. Once WFH started, we had to move and use Sage Drive, an internet-based sharing tool. The data get out of sync fairly quickly. We now moved to a hosted solution but still used Sage50 as it's the only tool that can get the job done for us with our unique setup.

Pluspunten:

That it's the only financial package that can transfer cost codes to our CRM system.

Minpunten:

The clunky thin server is called SagDrive.SageDrive is a service that allows sharing between a server and terminals via one central point (hosted by Sage). It is slow and gets quickly out of sync with the sage server.

Love Sage Accounting

Opmerkingen: It is an easy to understand software, account manger is always there as is the support team if you need them.

Pluspunten:

Easy to use, Logical in the way it works, Great reports and brilliant support.

Minpunten:

I cant think of anything that would make me use another software

Very Familiar

Opmerkingen: I prefer sage software as I am more familiar with it.

Pluspunten:

The aesthetics of it and how easy it is to move form one company to another as it was taught in university - has the familiarities of the software

Minpunten:

It's quite expensive for some small business like ourselves - but can be cheaper

Sage 50cloud Accounting

Opmerkingen: I have used Sage for a long number of years and would have no plans on that changing any time soon. I have always had a great experience anytime I needed helped either with a Customer Service Advisor or through the webinars. I have a sense of security in knowing that no matter what I can get help quickly if required.

Pluspunten:

Sage 50cloud Accounting is critical to our Company. We selected Sage because of how easy it was to navigate through the site, the reports we could get from it, having the Customer Service Support and having the Webinars to all fall back on if required. I have availed of quite a few of these and they have been so beneficial to me. Having the telephone support is also advantageous and the security of knowing the customer service consultant will stay on the phone with you until your query is resolved.

Minpunten:

The thing I like least about Sage is probably Report Designer. This I think is partially my own fault as I need to maybe learn more about the intricacies of it. A webinar is probably in my near future for this.

This is a great accounting tool

Opmerkingen: This system is very easy to use with lots of option for reporting on accounts

Pluspunten:

This system is easy to learn and use, with additional options to learn more

Minpunten:

Sometimes the system can be a little slow on processing changes

Sage50 - A great choice

Opmerkingen: A very positive experience overall. It allows us to easily assist our clients who use the same platform and sharing of data works perfectly. It looks like developments are coming so I think the product will become even stronger.

Pluspunten:

Sage is very user friendly and offers all of the options required to operate a small business. The insights provided are excellent and flexibility available is more than adequate.

Minpunten:

It is lacking a little in terms of the add-ons when comparing to other products. Other than that an excellent

Streamline Your Finances with Sage 50cloud Accounting: A Comprehensive Review

Opmerkingen: Comprehensive accounting features: Sage 50cloud Accounting provides a range of accounting features, including invoicing, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. This makes it a complete accounting solution for small and medium-sized businesses.Cloud-based accessibility: Sage 50cloud Accounting is a cloud-based solution, which means that businesses can access their accounting data from anywhere, at any time. This allows for more flexibility and collaboration within the organization.Easy-to-use interface: Sage 50cloud Accounting has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, even for those with little accounting experience. The software also includes tutorials and guides to help users get started.Customizable reports: Sage 50cloud Accounting allows users to create custom reports that are tailored to their specific needs. This makes it easier to analyze financial data and make informed decisions.

Pluspunten:

Comprehensive accounting features: Sage 50cloud Accounting provides a range of accounting features, including invoicing, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. This makes it a complete accounting solution for small and medium-sized businesses.Cloud-based accessibility: Sage 50cloud Accounting is a cloud-based solution, which means that businesses can access their accounting data from anywhere, at any time. This allows for more flexibility and collaboration within the organization.Easy-to-use interface: Sage 50cloud Accounting has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, even for those with little accounting experience. The software also includes tutorials and guides to help users get started.

Minpunten:

Cost: Sage 50cloud Accounting can be expensive, especially for smaller businesses. The cost may be prohibitive for businesses that are just starting out or have limited budgets.Limited customization: While Sage 50cloud Accounting offers some customization options, it may not be as customizable as other accounting software. This may limit some businesses' ability to tailor the software to their specific needs.Steep learning curve: Sage 50cloud Accounting can be complex, and there may be a learning curve for users who are not familiar with accounting software. The software includes tutorials and guides, but it may take some time to become proficient.Limited support: Some users have reported difficulty getting support from Sage, especially for technical issues. This can be frustrating for users who need assistance with the software.

Very User Friendly

Opmerkingen: From the set up, to using and the helpfulness of Sage Customer Support I cannot fault Sage

Pluspunten:

Very easy to set up and easy to use with great functions. I'm sure there are many I don't use.

Minpunten:

I Can't fault Sage at all. There isn't anything that I can think of that is classed as a 'con'

Would Not Recommend-Not Reliable

Pluspunten:

I loved the thought of accessing my Sage 50 platform via the cloud services.

Minpunten:

This was not a reliable method of accessing Sage 50. It fails to load repeatedly and little help from customer service to resolve the issue.

The Market Leading Accounting Software

Opmerkingen: Great product with a good level of support from the team behind it but occasionally due to the size of the operations it can be hard to contact them.

Pluspunten:

Integrates directly with our current and future CRMs allowing easy flow of information. The reporting tools built into the software offer a range of data displayed in various ways to help with all manner of Budgetary and performance analysis

Minpunten:

The software isn't a pick up and play model as it does require a decent level of knowledge to get results from but due to it's core purpose in most business the knowledge is a necessity for most organisations.

Total garbage!

Opmerkingen: Absolute garbage!

Pluspunten:

Loved it years ago when it was simpler to use, was less bloated, and customer service was awesome. It no longer is.

Minpunten:

Problems arise, and the tech departments have NO CLUE how to fix the program. My list of issues goes on and on, after talking repeatedly with their tech team. They're a complete waste of time! First, it takes HOURS to get a hold of anyone to get on the line, and/or to call back. And when they do, if things need to be escalated, well GOOD LUCK with that! You'll be lucky if they call you back in a day or two! In the meantime, your program is jacked! We're paying for cloud backup. It worked fine until we installed one of their upgrades. Now it no longer works. Want to know why? Yeah, we'd like to know why, too! Their tech team was UNABLE to figure it out! Can't update any of my user security settings. Just NONE. They're all grayed out. Why? Well, your guess is as good as their tech team, because they don't know why either! Done. I just instructed my accounting team to backup all they can, and we're moving over to Quickbooks. They can't possibly be as pathetic as Sage 50 / Peachtree!!

Ease of use

Opmerkingen: SAGE 50 meets the needs of our organization. AP an AR features are easy to use and easy to learn. I have been using it for several years and find it easy to work with.

Pluspunten:

SAGE allows you to track all AP and AR with ease of use. It allows for project accounting which is very important to our organization.

Minpunten:

There could be room to adjust financial reports. For example, HST is important for tracking and it's not easy to pull reports that show true HST.

Convenient albeit sometimes a little overcomplicated

Opmerkingen: Reliable and ever present as Sage products are, you may pay more for the name but you know that with Sage products you will get the familiar feel and functionalities and not have to worry about outdated software or major bugs causing you problems.

Pluspunten:

Sage 50cloud preforms consistently and reliably as you would expect from any product produced by Sage. The familiarity is there if you have ever used Sage products which is always a bonus.

Minpunten:

We used this product for a smaller entity and there were far too many functionalities for a small entity which did confuse some users from time to time

My favourite accounting software by a clear mile - Sage is in its own league

Opmerkingen: I love using sage, i use daily in our business, if ever i need assistance from a Sage expert they are available by phone, online chat, or you can jump in daily webinars that run all day for a quick bit of help/ advice. I would never use a different accounts programme, sage has no limitations.

Pluspunten:

Its so user friendly, its so easy to teach people how to use it when they are new to sage. It has an incredible amount of detail in its reporting features - it is very clever, it links with outlook - you can get very inexpensive add ons to aide with credit control. Its so cheap compared to other systems yet so much more efficient. Sage will always be in its own league when compared to others.

Minpunten:

I have no cons to report, I have found zero issues/ cons whilst working with it for over 10 years.