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QUICKBOOKS VS. SAGE

Looking for an alternative to Sage? QuickBooks is the answer

Get advanced reporting, automation, and control that scales with you, without legacy complexity.

Why businesses choose QuickBooks

Discover why businesses switch to QuickBooks from Sage for better features, support, and value

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One connected platform, built to scale

Run your finances, team, and customers from a single platform with everything built in as standard. Add services like Payroll or Payments when you need them.

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Intelligent automations

QuickBooks handles categorisation, payment chasing, and error detection automatically. Unlike systems pieced together from separate tools, our automation is built to work together seamlessly.

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Human support at no extra cost

Our support team is available 7 days a week* via phone, chat, or screen sharing—all included at no extra cost. Advanced customers get free monthly check-ins with a Customer Success Manager.

Compare QuickBooks to Sage

Our integrated business tools, AI automation and human product support are trusted by millions of businesses worldwide. See how we compare to the rest here

QuickBooks

Advanced

£123/mo

+ VAT @20%

Sage

Sage 50

£115/mo

+ VAT @20%

Cloud first platform

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Desktop with cloud connectivity

Works on multiple OS

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Windows only

Snap & sort receipts

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AutoEntry add-on starts at £13/mo for 0-49 simple docs. Manual entry still possible

Mileage tracking

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VAT error checker

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Submit VAT to HMRC

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Payment-enabled invoicing

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Bank feeds

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Free customer support

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Phone support may be charged at an additional premium depending on your level of cover

Assisted onboarding

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£11/mo + VAT @20% CIS add-on

Access to others

25 users

1 user included.

Add 2nd user for +£19/mo

Do business in 145+ currencies

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Paid foreign trader add on, £13/mo + VAT

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Requires Professional plan

Cash flow management

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Income Tax estimates

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Manage bills

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Track inventory (stock)

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Manage employee expenses

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Requires payroll from £10/mo (incl. 5 employees) or SageHR from £4.40/EE/mo

Restore company data

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Run advanced reports

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Business analytics with Excel

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Batch invoices

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Customise user permissions

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Automate workflows & permissions

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Track employee time

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Requires payroll from £10/mo (incl. 5 employees)

Approval maps

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Revenue recognition

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Pricing reflects total monthly costs as of 18.12.24. Total cost per year is calculated by adding all the features that require additional fees. Pricing may vary subject to discounted introductory rates and additional charges may apply for both products and services. Customers are advised to compare the fees applied by QuickBooks and Sage at the time of purchase. Pricing and feature list accurate as per Sage UK website on 18.12.24

QuickBooks

Essentials

£33/mo

+ VAT @20%

Sage

Sage Accounting Standard

£30/mo

+ VAT @20%

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Mileage tracking

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VAT error checker

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Submit VAT to HMRC

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Invoicing

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Payment-enabled invoicing

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Bank feeds

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Cash flow management

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Income Tax estimates

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Free customer support

Phone, live chat, email and video

Phone, live chat and email

Assisted onboarding

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Calculate & submit CIS

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Manage bills

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Do business in 145+ currencies

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Track project profitability

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Track budgets

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Pricing reflects total monthly costs as of 18.12.24. Total cost per year is calculated by adding all the features that require additional fees. Pricing may vary subject to discounted introductory rates and additional charges may apply for both products and services. Customers are advised to compare the fees applied by QuickBooks and Sage at the time of purchase. Pricing and feature list accurate as per Sage UK website on 18.12.24

QuickBooks

Simple Start

£16/mo

+ VAT @20%

Sage

Sage Accounting Start

£15/mo

+ VAT @20%

Snap & sort receipts

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Mileage tracking

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VAT error checker

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Submit VAT to HMRC

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VAT on accrual basis not covered

Invoicing

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Sales invoices only

Payment-enabled invoicing

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Bank feeds

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Cash flow management

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Income Tax estimates

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Free customer support

Phone, live chat, email and video

Phone, live chat and email

Assisted onboarding

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Estimates

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Forecast cash flow

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Calculate & submit CIS

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Subcontractor only

Pricing reflects total monthly costs as of 18.12.24. Total cost per year is calculated by adding all the features that require additional fees. Pricing may vary subject to discounted introductory rates and additional charges may apply for both products and services. Customers are advised to compare the fees applied by QuickBooks and Sage at the time of purchase. Pricing and feature list accurate as per Sage UK website on 18.12.24

Talk to us about QuickBooks Advanced

QuickBooks Advanced is our most powerful solution, designed for businesses with complex needs. Get everything you need to manage your finances, team, and customers in one integrated platform.

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Real human product support

Essentials
Save time and focus on growth
(All prices + VAT @20%)
3 users
Plus access for your accountant
Plus
Scale with greater clarity
(All prices + VAT @20%)
5 users
Plus access for your accountant
Built for scale
Built for scale
Advanced
Boost efficiency and profitability
(All prices + VAT @20%)
25 users
Plus access for your accountant

Need multiple accounts? Call us at 0808 168 9533 for available discounts.

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“With QuickBooks Advanced, we can quickly identify if we’re meeting our targets, falling short, or even overperforming. It’s been incredibly useful for timely decision-making. We’re not reacting after the fact; we’re adjusting in real time.”

Sandiso Sibanda

Sandiso Sibanda,
Finance Leader at Journeys by Design Professional Services, 16 staff

TOOLS AND INTEGRATIONS

Additional tools to help take your business further

Discover why businesses switch to QuickBooks for better features, support, and value

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QuickBooks Payroll Premium

Pay your team with ease and efficiency. Our HMRC-recognised software’s time tracking and self-serve features are here to support you as you grow.

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QuickBooks Time

QuickBooks Time makes it easy to track employee hours, build schedules, and monitor time on projects. The mobile app and geofencing features work perfectly for shift, remote, or mobile workers.

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Mailchimp, by Intuit

QuickBooks and Mailchimp work together to turn your customer data into effective marketing campaigns. Build targeted email campaigns based on purchase history, payment behaviour, and customer insights.

SEAMLESSLY CONNECT APPS

Enjoy hundreds of integrations

WHY ACCOUNTANTS PREFER QUICKBOOKS

“With QuickBooks our clients get the information live and make changes much faster. Real tax efficiencies can come from knowing exactly what's going on in your business”

Chloe Britnell

Chloe Britnell
Partner at PJCO

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