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Sage Comparison

We’ve uploaded a handy feature comparison table for Sage Accounts. Information is accurate as of August 2011.

Get up and running
Sage 50 Accounts
Sage 50 Accounts Plus
Sage 50 Accounts Professional
Easy to set up and use • • •
View video demonstrations • • •
Learn in practice mode • • •
Free telephone support 45 days 45 days 45 days
Easily correct mistakes • •
Free email and web based support 45 days 45 days 45 days
Free e-learning Chargeable Chargeable Chargeable
Support for Virtual Environments – NEW in 2011 • • •
Manage your Customers
Sage 50 Accounts
Sage 50 Accounts Plus
Sage 50 Accounts Professional
Find contact details quickly and easily • • •
Create quotations and invoices • • •
Integration with ACT! • • •
Know how much profit you will make no each quote or invoice before you commit • • •
Apply flexible discounts to win business • • •
See who owes you money and when it’s due • • •
Record Till Takings*** Quick Quick Quick
Record Cash Sales*** • • •
Receive and process card payments* • • •
Sage Pay – Pay Now Button on invoices* • • •
Integration with Web Stores – NEW in 2011 • • •
Manage individual projects and costs • •
Manage your sales orders •
Manage your Suppliers
Sage 50 Accounts
Sage 50 Accounts Plus
Sage 50 Accounts Professional
Find contact details quickly and easily • • •
Record purchase invoice in batches • • •
Manage purchase orders •
See who you owe money to and when it’s due • • •
Manage your Finances
Sage 50 Accounts
Sage 50 Accounts Plus
Sage 50 Accounts Professional
Share information electronically with your Accountant • • •
Keep track of money going in and out of your business • • •
See your cash position at a glance • • •
Prepare VAT Returns • • •
Annual Accounting • • •
VAT Cash Accounting • • •
Irish VAT Cash Accounting • • •
e-VAT submissions • • •
e-payments • • •
Credit from Invoice • • •
ECSL Changes – Sales List • • •
Reverse Charge VAT • • •
Flat Rate VAT – NEW in 2011 • • •
Irish VAT return file available – Update • • •
Audit preparation • • •
Profit and Loss and Balance Sheet reports • • •
e-banking • • •
Bank reconciliation for up to date figures – IMPROVED in 2011 • • •
Export your information to Microsoft Office • • •
Control budgets for key areas of your business • • •
New File Import • • •
Support for Charities – IMPROVED in 2011 • • •
Convert currencies for foreign trading •
Manage your business
Sage 50 Accounts
Sage 50 Accounts Plus
Sage 50 Accounts Professional
Keep track of your products and services • • •
Control your stock • • Advanced
Barcode creation • • •
Understand what sage services are available – NEW in 2011 • • •
Report Browser • • •
Multi-user ready* 2 2 10
Multi-company • • •
Manage components and assembled products • • •
Integrates with Sage Additions** • • •
Construction Industry Scheme ready* • • •
Integrates with Sage 50 Forecasting • • •
Integrates with Sage Construction* • • •
Integrates with Sage 50 Retail Solutions* • •
Integrates with Sage 50 Manufacturing* •
Integrates with ACT! • • •
Integrates with Sage Pay • • •
Manage your time with integrated diary and reminders • • •
Record e-bay transactions** • • •

*Additional purchase required ** Additional purchase of Sage Additions required. These are products developed by the Sage Developer Community (not Sage) that integrate with some Sage products. ***Quick indicates there is a dedicated entry form to simplify the data entry process for either cash or till takings. These forms are designed to simplify the data entry process for owner managers who are unfamiliar with accounts software. These activities are completed directly into the bank accounts in all other products.