Sage 50cloud Accounting Review 2022: Cost, Features & More

Sage 50cloud is accounting software that combines the reliability of desktop software and the flexibility of the cloud.

The software is designed to enable users to spend less time on administrative tasks, and has built-in automation and cloud access features such as remote data access. Sage 50cloud users range from individual business owners to bookkeepers and accountants for small businesses.

Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about the Sage software.

How much does Sage 50cloud accounting software cost?

Sage 50cloud Accounting is available in three versions. Standard pricing varies by number of users:

• Pro Accounting: Standard pricing is $57.17 per month for one user.

• Premium Accounting: Pricing ranges from $92 (one user) to $211.67 (five users) per month.

• Quantum Accounting: The most robust version of the product ranges from $152.42 (one user) per month to $389.67 per month (10 users). For more than 10 users, Sage asks customers to contact the company for pricing.

Note: The company sometimes runs online price specials for new annual subscribers.

What features does Sage 50cloud include?

Pro Accounting

This straightforward software is designed for entrepreneurs and small businesses with one user.

• Create and send bills and invoices.

• Record purchase orders.

• Manage job costs.

• Pay employees.

• Perform automated bank reconciliation.

• Integrate with Microsoft 365 and AutoEntry.

Premium Accounting

Premium is more advanced software for small businesses with one to five users, and includes all the features/capabilities of Pro, plus:

• Make decisions with Advanced Job Costing.

• View performance with Advanced Budgeting.

• Monitor accounts with Audit Trails.

Quantum Accounting

The “full Sage 50cloud experience” offers support for five or more users.

All the features of Premium, plus:

• Deploy industry-specific functionality.

• Control access with role-based security.

• Streamline and manage multiple companies.

• Gain insight with Jobs Navigation Center.

What security features does Sage 50cloud include?

Sage50cloud Accounting provides several security features to ensure the privacy of data. Users can customize password lengths and expirations and create and assign roles with specific access rights, to control which features and functions are available at the employee level.

What customer support does Sage 50cloud offer?

Sage 50cloud Accounting offers U.S. phone and chat support services from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday (excluding major U.S. holidays). Sage Q&A Live is available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. Support is available for customers with active Sage50 licenses, and additional expert services are available for advanced topics and programs.

What solution add-ons are available?

Add-ons available for Sage50cloud include:

• Licenses for Microsoft Office365 for Outlook and mobile integrations.

• Multiuser remote data access to allow simultaneous teamwork.

• AutoEntry data automation to eliminate manual data entry.

• Self-service payroll with available e-file and direct deposit capability.

• Payment processing to accept e-payments from customers.

• Customer relationship management integration.

• Time tracking to capture more billable hours.

• Checks and forms to eliminate manual formatting.

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More about Sage 50cloud

Free trial available

No free version of the software is available. But trial versions are available, typically for 30 days.

Sage offers other accounting products

Sage offers a subscription-based cloud-native product for small businesses called Sage Business Cloud Accounting, which offers advanced invoicing features to help companies get paid faster, banking integration to keep accounts reconciled and cash flow forecasting to help users better manage their business.