# Sage 100 Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Sage 100 the right Accounting solution for you? Explore 402 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/227232/Sage-100cloud/reviews --- Sage 100 4.1 (402) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/227232/Sage-100cloud/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 2nd, 2026 # Reviews of Sage 100 Ease of use 3.9 Customer Service 3.8 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Intuitive and accessible interface 85% positive reviews out of 104 Most reviewers indicate ease of use, straightforward navigation, and quick learning curve for both new and experienced users. Frequent technical disruptions 76% negative reviews out of 49 Most reviewers report recurring glitches, slowdowns, and error messages that disrupt workflow and complicate problem resolution. Comprehensive accounting functionality 89% positive reviews out of 53 Most reviewers describe accounting as robust, reliable, adaptable, and suitable for detailed financial management needs. Megan F Account Receivable and Accounts Payable, 11 - 50 employees. "It gives to the freedom of being as detailed as you need with tracking your projects. While simplifying your accounting." High and increasing costs 66% negative reviews out of 47 Some users report pricing is steep, with extra fees for modules, updates, and ongoing support raising total expenses. Integrated modular system 87% positive reviews out of 30 Most reviewers find modules well-integrated, easy to learn, and allow tailored solutions for business operations. Michael H President, 11 - 50 employees. "Decent interface, had a number of different modules from project accounting to RFIs, etc, had a light but fairly complete package." Cumbersome transaction processing 73% negative reviews out of 30 Most users comment transaction tasks are complex, with difficulties in correcting errors, voiding payments, and maintaining data integrity. ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 402 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Kevin H. Controller Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sage 100 - Great Software for the Value" September 10, 2025 4.0 My overall experience with Sage 100 was positive. The software offered all the functionality that was needed to the team. Pros What I liked best about Sage 100 was the value and the support offered. The software met all my reporting needs. Cons What I liked least about Sage 100 was that it did not offer an cloud based services for remote access for myself and the team. Alternatives considered [Hootsuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/121701/HootSuite/)[Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) Reason for choosing Sage 100 Sage 100 offered more functionality for the cost. Switched from [Quicken](https://www.capterra.com/p/151854/Quicken/) Sage 100 offered more functionality than we were getting with prior software. Review Source BS Belinda S. Accounting Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "General Review " May 20, 2026 4.0 As a Sage 100 Contractor user for 8.5 years I really enjoy this program. I have experience with many other programs and this one is not too hard and not too easy. Set up of Vendor/Clients is easy. The transaction windows are easy to use.Training someone knew is not to hard. Pros The ability to control your transaction number. This is huge because I can know instantly what type of transaction I am looking at based on the number sequence. Secondly, is the dynamic ability to make changes and corrections. Very easy. Customer Support is readily available and the new IA interface isn't too bad. Secondary level support usually answers quickly. LOVE the fact we can add our pdf's/Excel directly into the program and very easily transfer to Excel or Word for further working. The budget process through to progress billings is a good and efficient process for our Project Managers and Accounting Teams. Cons Limiting the users from accessing modules can be time consuming. Setting up templates per module also has to be done per user. The upgrade of the program is times consuming when we have to do them. It is based on the size of your files but I can take 2 hours just for the first step in the process because our file is large. The time and material billing section needs work and we don't utilize it because it isn't efficient. Alternatives considered [Dynamics 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/157279/Dynamics-365/) Reason for choosing Sage 100 more customizable ability and greater ease withing the budgeting/billing modules Review Source IK Irene K. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Needs serious overhaul to reach the 21st century" May 20, 2026 3.0 Our small 9-person company must subcontract a part-time Sage expert to get Sage 100 to function with 25 years of company information. The convoluted nesting of functions may as well use a MS DOS command line. Pros It inherited the Master Trend database and has the familiar feel of MS DOS in Windows 3.2. It comes with a 400-page manual that is comprehensive but really user friendly or functional for beginners. Cons Archaic application with poor inter-unit integration, barely cobbled together and still needs a 13 person team for each unit to effectively run. This may as well be MS DOS Review Source MF Megan F. Account Receivable and Accounts Payable Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sage 100 Contractor" May 27, 2026 4.0 Sage is a wonderful program for those who need to do perform accounting and project tracking. It is mostly easy to use, though it does need help with setup and reports. Pros How the Project Management part of the system integrates into the Accounting part of the system. It gives to the freedom of being as detailed as you need with tracking your projects. While simplifying your accounting. Cons The system can be rigid when it comes to making mistakes. Some small issues can blow up into big ones without much effort on the part of the user. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Could not provide the level of job reporting that was needed Review Source VC VANESSA C. accounting specialist Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sage 100 Greatness" April 30, 2026 4.0 Pros Sage 100 offers an incredibly intuitive user experience, making it remarkably easy to navigate through various modules and daily tasks without a steep learning curve. I’ve found that running reports is a seamless process, allowing me to generate the exact data I need quickly and efficiently. On top of the software's performance, their customer service is consistently great, providing prompt and helpful support whenever questions arise. Invoicing is easy and check runs are smooth. It is easy to post payments, and it is in the cloud now which is great. Cons The only thing I do not like about Sage 100 is that their job cost module does not have a lot of characters for comments. Alternatives considered [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/) Reason for choosing Sage 100 Sage 100 has been used for the past 10 years I would say and we may move to NetSuite Review Source PKG P K G. accounting Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "accounting" May 20, 2026 4.0 While our small company bought Sage 100 (and it was more complicated than what we actually needed at the time plus we struggled through training), it has proved to be a very dependable product even with the age of it. Pros The option I liked most is the depth of information that can be entered into Sage for customers and vendors that make it easy access for reporting. Customer and vendor memos and contacts and important details easily accessible and quick referencing. Cons The least favorable thing about Sage 100 is encountered with different user's abilities and lack of knowledge resulting in errors hampering complete accurate reporting. Switched from [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) Our old system could no longer keep up with the volume of business. Review Source SD Susan D. Owner Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sage Software" May 15, 2026 5.0 Used it for 24 yrs, that speaks for itself! We love this software for our accounting and payroll. We trust it. Pros Solid Accounting Software and we can project our project’s performance. That is critical to meeting our needs. Cons Wish you scheduling module was more user friendly, we currently use Buildertrend and like the client interface and flexibility. Wish Sage had similar capabilities. Switched from [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/) Not powerful enough and poor at budgeting and projecting projects. Review Source GE Gerry E. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Versatile and complete" May 25, 2026 5.0 Been positive, no reason to consider switching to a different software package. They've been responsive on payroll changes and updates and generally maintain a solid product. Pros Versatile and robust. Also has lots of partner developers that integrate with it. Don't use the cloud version, not ready for that. But they maintain a commitment to their desktop version. Security can be custom assigned by user/module/company. Cons We still do a lot of tracking via Excel. Sage has a database connector for Excel, but I've found it cumbersome so far. They do integrate with Crystal Reports for report generation, but I am more proficient with Excel. Alternatives considered [Dynamics 365](https://www.capterra.com/p/157279/Dynamics-365/) Reason for choosing Sage 100 Seemed to be the perfect balance of scale and usability Review Source AM Amy M. Office Administrator Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Office Administrator" May 15, 2026 4.0 Overall, Sage 100 has been easy to use. I had to learn it without any formal training and have found it quite user friendly and easy to navigate. Pros I like the addition of some advanced reporting options that help with tracking job costs & productivity much more efficiently. Cons However, there were some reports in Sage 50 that are not available in Sage 100 and we miss those, as they were also beneficial and helpful in our business practices. Switched from [Sage 50 Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/174753/Sage-50cloud/) We switched for the benefit of some better reporting options and a little more detailed information on tracking jobs. Review Source SC Shane C. Manager Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fairly easy to use once you know how!" May 19, 2026 4.0 Overall I would say it is satisfactory. It is easy to use once you know how and does what it needs to. Sage is probably the go to in that sense and once you know how to use Sage you can use any of them. Pros Once you learn it, it is relatively easy to use. It's used by most accountants and integrates with most software. Cons The UI looks quite dated and they should have a true cloud based version so you can use it anywhere. Alternatives considered [Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) Reason for choosing Sage 100 It was a name that I was familiar with at the time and the safest option Review Source JC Jerry C. Edcuator E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Education Using Sage 100" January 20, 2026 5.0 I started using Simply Accounting over 20 years ago in my accounting courses. It has now evolved into Sage 50 and into Sage 100. This program still out does the accounting principles of other programs. Thank you Sage! Pros Sage 100 uses GAAP, generally accepted accounting principles, in every small business this is a must use tool. Sage has provided the program to the school system as educational partners. I know several past students who now use Sage in their daily lives because they learned the program in high school Cons Sometimes the program is difficult to install in a school setting in our lab environment. With that being said I fully understanding the licensing is a difficult thing to keep track digitally. Alternatives considered [QuickBooks Desktop](https://www.capterra.com/p/212058/QuickBooks-Desktop-Pro/) Reason for choosing Sage 100 Sage 100, at that time was Simply Accounting had an Educational Partner program. Review Source DP David P. Chief Financial Officer Food Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Chief Financial Officer" November 14, 2025 5.0 We've been using Sage 100 for over 25 years. As our business has changed and grown, Sage 100 has meet all of the accounting challenges we have faced. Pros Strong audit trail of transactions. Large group of Master Developers that have add-ons to meet any challenges in accounting that may arise - example EDI processing. Cons Proprietary database. Not a real-time database for transactions - it is a batch processing system. SQL solutions not as robust as their proprietary database solution. Alternatives considered [JD Edwards EnterpriseOne](https://www.capterra.com/p/212037/JD-Edwards-EnterpriseOne/) Reason for choosing Sage 100 Sage 100 met all of our needs with the ability to grow Review Source ST Sasha T. Junior Digital Marketing Manager Consumer Goods Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Smart Campaign Tracking" December 4, 2024 4.0 Managing campaign budgets and tracking ROI with Sage has been really wonderful. I use its financial clarity for my role as a junior digital marketing manager to keep a watch on campaigns so they stay on track. It doesn't guess at me; its real live updates eliminated inefficiencies so that we can move budgets around as needed. Campaigns have a direct effect on the company's bottom line; it is easy to see that financial management is really a lot less intimating. Pros Its real instant financial tracking and customizable reporting features make Sage 100 a distinct advantage amongst the rest. Continuous tracking means that campaign budgets, expenses, and financial performance are always relevant and allow for immediate implementation. Cons While the user interface of Sage 100 is not my favorite part about the software, it could certainly use a bit of modernizing and an intuitive interface. For example, the automation of financial monitoring could also be expanded to save more time repeating tasks. Switched from [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) In the past, when we used QuickBooks, it was a great general accounting application, but it wasn't specifically designed for marketing. Sage 100 provided more direct focus on the tracking of campaign performance and ROI, which was what we were after. Review Source EI EMEKA I. Trading. Textiles Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Review mark" April 28, 2025 5.0 I have always had a bit lucky with sage 100,I have a lot of clients that used it, and they'll happy using it. Pros What I really like about this sage is it comprehensive accounting features, and a strong financial reporting capabilities. Cons what I like least about this sage is it's quite expensive, customer support is dire (when you can actually get anyone) and it's quite difficult to use if you are not an expert in accountancy. Review Source MS Manish S. AI and Automation Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sage 100 - Simplicity and Efficiency" January 20, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with Sage 100 is towards the positive side. I like how it's simple to work with. I like how reporting is simple, but sometimes can get tedious. It is an easy to maintain software and Sage support is always a call away too. Pros I like how I get everything in one place under the Sage 100 umbrella. It has a strong inventory tracking and order processing. Other than these obvious features, I love it's reliability. Cons Sage 100 is a bit old fashioned in terms of looks and feeling when working on it. UI of Sage 100 could be much better than what it is now. Review Source NN Nick N. Owner Textiles Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Where I started" October 8, 2025 5.0 Pros The first software that I learned accounting on was Sage, so whenever I am comparing different software, I mostly use it as the benchmark. It comes in handy when managing financial accounts, and its affordability adds to the plus of the tool. Cons I do not have any real complaints; all you need is a stable internet connection to enjoy its performance and all the benefits that it has to offer you. Review Source KO Kevin O. Owner Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I would start somewhere else" March 18, 2025 1.0 Incredibly frustrating. Simple things are hard, things take forever to load, and I struggle to get basic information without needing 3 custom reports. Pros Very robust product if you take the time to customize it. Cons This is an accounting first software that is not user friendly. Example: you can find your commissions for salespeople under your accounts receivable module. Something else I have struggled with is the product is sold directly, but implemented with a third party integrator. Our third party integrator just informed me of a 200% price increase going into effect in the next two weeks followed by another 300% increase going into effect at the end of the year. Review Source OL OLIVIER L. Project Manager Consumer Goods Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Obsolete Software only for small businesses" January 13, 2025 3.0 Pros Can do a lot. Personal c# developpement possible with Objets Metier. Cons Obsolete softaware in many features . For example , the length of fileds is very short (a serail number with only 31 charactersn a title with 69). A godd facelift would be welcome. There' s too many bug in mangement that are still not resolved. The interface is not modern and the document generator is from another era. There's not workflow either. Review Source Response from Sage January 15, 2025 Hi Olivier - thanks for taking the time to leave a review and I am so sorry that your experience with your Sage product is not living up to expectations. I will pass your feedback onto the relevant internal teams. Anna Parker - Customer Advocacy Executive RC Rajesh C. President Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Sage 100 Review from small setup" May 26, 2025 5.0 Doesn’t exactly welcome you in. Bit stiff, but once you’re in, it handles serious numbers without blinking. Pros Plenty of features, maybe more than you need. Can feel like it was built for someone with a bigger setup. Cons Takes clicks to get around. Not super intuitive, but if you stick to what you use often, it stays manageable. Review Source FS Frank S. VP Chief DEI Officer Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Industry-Specific ERP Solutions." September 1, 2024 5.0 Automation of reconciliation and reporting significantly reduces manual labor and minimizes the risk of errors. Pros Excellent customer support ensures issues are resolved quickly. Comes with unlimited customization options which helps to meet specific business needs. Features like wide range of pre-built integrations and native connections other products makes it the ideal choice for sensitive data. Has a robust security and compliance dashboard. Cons Sage 100 can be expensive for smaller teams. Also the lack of a free trial version limits users who would opt to test the product first before purchasing it. Review Source Response from Sage September 9, 2024 Thank you, Frank, for your positive review of Sage 100. We're thrilled to hear that our customer support, customization options, and security features have met your business needs. We appreciate your feedback on the cost and lack of a free trial, and we'll consider this for future improvements. Your insights are invaluable to us!I would like to invite you to join our customer advocacy program to connect more on your experience. Plus, you can access exclusive events, content and unlock Sage rewards. Please use this link: https://en.sagechampions.com/join/Gartner to join! BS Blair S. Office Manager Law Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Beginner Friendly Software" October 27, 2024 3.0 It worked well for a time, but ultimately didn’t work for our company Pros Very user friendly; straightforward interfacing Cons It was hard for my accountant to access remotely; didn’t integrate seemlessly with their processkng Review Source Response from Sage November 4, 2024 Thank you for your review, Blair! We're glad to hear that you found Sage 100 user-friendly with straightforward interfacing. We appreciate your feedback on remote access and integration challenges, and we're continuously working to improve. Your insights are valuable to us as we strive to enhance our product. Thanks, Bethany McDermott Sage Customer Marketing Manager - Reviews JN John N. User Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Sage 100, Recommended for Small to Medium Sized Companys" January 3, 2025 4.0 was a positive upgrade at the time. ideal for small to medium sized businesses Pros Customization & Integration – Open API for custom solutions, allowing integration with third-party applications. Cons Interface can feel abit outdated. poor planning during implementation can cause difficulties. Review Source Response from Sage January 8, 2025 Thanks for leaving us a review John. Its great to hear that you like the customisation and integration capabilities of your program. We take all feedback seriously at Sage so I will be sure to pass on your points about the interface feeling outdated and the issues you face after implementation to our teams for future updates! Anna Parker - Customer Advocacy Executive IH Isobel H. Owner Accounting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Easy to use" October 27, 2024 4.0 It's a good product that meets the basic needs required, although is not very good at integrating Pros straightforward program to use, and does not contain unnecessary features, and covers the basic functions Cons not easy to integrate with other products, prices only comparable for medium to large businesses Review Source Response from Sage November 11, 2024 Thank you for your review, Isobel! We're glad to hear that you find Sage 100 straightforward and effective for basic functions. We understand your concerns about integration and pricing for smaller businesses. Your feedback is valuable as we strive to improve our product. Thank you for sharing your experience with Sage 100! MJ Milla J. Management Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Sage Live Saver 1000" April 13, 2024 5.0 The customer support is exceptional, the webinars are always available and we don't need to run around if we need help, just an email or call away from assistance. Pros It's comprehensive features, user-friendly interface and reliability, Cons At the start of using it was a bit complicated, but once the training commenced, it went well, we expected it to be easy to understand from the start, but we managed. Review Source Response from Sage August 8, 2024 Thank you for your review, Milla. We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Sage 100 and our customer support. We appreciate your patience during the learning process and are here to assist you further. I would like to invite you to join our customer advocacy program to connect more on your experience. Plus, you can access exclusive events, content and unlock Sage rewards. Please use this link: https://en.sagechampions.com/join/Gartner to join! Thanks, Bethany McDermott, Sage Customer Marketing Manager - Reviews YW Yuan W. Geschäftsführer Wholesale Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Software is bad, service partner is worse." April 19, 2024 1.0 outdated technology, lack of transparency, psuedo subscription without meaningful updates. Poor quality of the service partner network leaves much to be desired. Pros the name of the software. But don't be fooled by that. Cons On paper it has all the functionalities. In reality none of them works properly. You endup with countless customizations from a Sage partner and become very dependent on their partner. They are neither good nor cheap. Review Source Response from Sage August 8, 2024 We're sorry to hear about your experience, Yuan. We value your feedback and are committed to improving both our software and the service partner network to better meet your needs. 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