Sage 50
8.5#11 in bookkeeping softwareFrom $1,155 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Sage 50 | Wave |
|---|---|---|
| Bank feeds | Yes | Pro supports read-only bank and credit-card connections with automatic transaction import, merging and categorization. |
| Founded | 1981 | 2010 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Invoicing | Users can create and send invoices, send invoices in batches, schedule recurring invoices, track payments and add reminders or late fees. | Users can create unlimited professional invoices and estimates, send them online, track status and accept card or bank payments. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 1.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings | 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings |
| Rating on G2 | 3.9 out of 5 from 163 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 358 reviews |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.0 out of 5 from 624 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 1,731 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.0 out of 5 from 20,199 reviews | 3.2 out of 5 from 555 reviews |
Sage 50 plans
- Pro Accounting$132.17 a month
- Premium Accounting$182.50 a month
- Quantum Accounting$271.17 a month
- Pro Accounting with Payroll$1,155 a year
- Premium Accounting with Payroll$1,654 a year
Wave plans
- StarterFree
- Receipts$8 a month
- Pro$19 a month
- Pro Plan$19 a month
- Receipts$72 a year
- Wave Advisors$149 a month
Pick Sage 50 if…
Sage 50 may suit people who need web-based accounting tools for invoices, receipts, bank reconciliation, and inventory. Its plans specify different user limits, and accountant access is available.
Pick Wave if…
Wave suits businesses that need invoicing, payment collection, customer records, and connected bookkeeping. Its Starter plan is aimed at people starting a business or seeking basic features.