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QuickBooks vs Sage Alternative

Are you wanting to find an alternative to Sage? Intuit Quickbooks is a simple and smart online cloud-based accounting software designed to help businesses of all sizes save time and money. Packed with intuitive and user-friendly features, from cash flow management to real-time data and insights, you can run your business with ease.

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Unlimited support

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Move data for free

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Safe and secure

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GetApp

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Join over

7 million

QuickBooks Customers Worldwide

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Why QuickBooks is a better alternative to Sage

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Join a global network

With over 7 million customers worldwide, you’ll join a network of business owners who are backed by our global teams who are dedicated to supporting you and your business.

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One-on-one support

Our team of experts are on hand to provide you with award-winning support, from a free onboarding call to get you started, to unlimited support whenever you need it.

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Run your business anywhere

Whether you’re working from the office or are on the go, the QuickBooks Mobile App lets you run your business and view real-time data and insights from wherever you work best.

Compare QuickBooks vs Sage features and pricing

Packed with initiative features designed to simplify how you run your business, Intuit QuickBooks offers businesses of all sizes comprehensive accounting tools and solutions. From transparent pricing to global reliability, see how QuickBooks Online accounting software compares to Sage.

QuickBooks Online Simple Start

QuickBooks Online Advanced

Sage Intacct

Price From $29 /mo. From $110 /mo. Varies based on business size, industry and needs.
Free Trial 30 days 30 days
Agentic AI features
Send invoices & quotes Unlimited Unlimited
Automated payroll From $6 per employee /mo. From $6 per employee /mo.
Manage budgets
Track GST
e-Lodge BAS
Capture bills & receipts
Manage suppliers & bills
Cash flow planner
Customer management
Claim expenses
Track mileage Via 3rd party integrations
Customer support you can call
Free onboarding call

* Accurate as per 14 Nov 2025 at sage.com/en-au/

Switch from Sage to QuickBooks in 3 simple steps

It’s easier than ever to switch from Sage to QuickBooks with our moving partners, Data Switcher and MMC Convert. 

 

From start to finish, they’ll take care of your conversion and keep you updated along the way.

  1. Sign up to QuickBooks
  2. Use our Moving to QuickBooks checklist to make sure your books are ready to move.
  3. When your file is ready to go, upload it to MMC Convert so they can get started.
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Access Intuit tools, a personalised business feed, and a team of AI agents**—all from one intuitive dashboard.

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FREE onboarding session when you switch to QuickBooks

Make the switch from your old accounting software in less than 72 hours. New QuickBooks Online customers receive a free onboarding session dedicated to help you get started effortlessly.

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Connect apps that help your business do more.

Seamlessly connect to PayPal, Tradify, ServiceM8 and over 500 other business apps to delight customers and help your business thrive.

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Which is better, Sage or QuickBooks?

Are you still wondering if QuickBooks or Sage is the right platform for you? Take a look at what some of our customers think about QuickBooks, sign up for a free trial, or contact our team for more information.

Customer success stories

Customer success stories

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HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

“QuickBooks helps a lot. It doesn’t matter where I am, I can keep an eye on what’s going on. We’ve integrated it with the ATO, which makes my life so much easier. It gives me so much confidence that now when I am overseas I can actually take time to rest”

Gabriela Da Silva Andrade, Lionfish Collective (Narrabeen)

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