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Sage 50 is a great accounting product, its popularity with smaller businesses across the UK and abroad is unquestioned.
Dynamics GP has the functionality, scalability and versatility of a true Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that manages more than just your financials.
We’ve put together a Microsoft Dynamics GP vs Sage 50 comparison table to help you think about your business requirements and figure out which one is the best for you and your business:
Microsoft Dynamics GP |
Sage 50 |
Latest version Microsoft Dynamics GP (2019 version) |
Latest version Sage 50cloud Accounts |
Licencing Perpetual Licence or Subscription |
Licencing Monthly Subscription or Pre pay 12 & 24 months |
Price Range Starts at £3,354 Or £35 per user per month on pay as you go |
Price Range From £20pcm |
User Types Full, extended & light users depending on the user function. Light users can view data only but this costs less than full users |
User Types Full Users |
Add-ons Microsoft accredited ISV channel providing a variety of add-on modules to address industry specific requirements |
Add-ons Yes – Add- ons are available depending on what version of Sage 50 you have |
Scalability SMEs, Enterprise |
Scalability SMEs only |
Reporting Embedded reporting (SmartLists) |
Reporting Sage Report writer and Excel plugin for integrated reporting |
Authorisations Workflow can force authorisations/approvals to specific users or user types. |
Authorisations No |
Flexibility Dynamics GP is an ideal choice for a fast growing small or midsize business, looking for an accounting and ERP solution that has the flexibility to add functionality as your business grows |
Flexibility Sage 50 is a low cost solution ideal for small businesses looking to focus solely on accounting |
Client Base 47,000+ companies |
Client Base 400,000+ companies |
Rapid Implementation Methodology Advantage has developed Quick Start Dynamics GP for rapid implementation. A basic system can be implemented in as little as six days |
Rapid Implementation Methodology Sage 50 can be implemented quickly. However, Sage 50 is limited in scope and an upgrade to other Sage products may be required to meet business requirements |
Maturity First released in 1993 |
Maturity Long established solution |
Lifecycle and Support One update released a year. Major release every two years. |
Lifecycle and Support Regular updates |
Desktop Integration Yes - Excel, Word & Outlook |
Desktop Integration Yes - Excel and email integration |
Multi Site Yes |
Multi Site Yes |
Multi Currency Yes - Flexible multi-currency, used by a number of ForEx trading companies |
Multi Currency Yes – Only one exchange rate held per currency. It is not possible to revalue foreign debtors or creditors |
Multi Company Yes - Unlimited |
Multi Company Yes - But you need Account Professional version and the cost is associated with the number of companies and users |
Multi National Yes – Flexible Tax configuration means you can address localisation requirements. Limited language options |
Multi National UK & ROI. |
Database |
Database MySQL Server |
Accounting Periods Flexible Periods |
Accounting Periods 12 calendar months in each financial year |
Server OS Compatible with all Operating Systems including Windows and Mac OS |
Server OS Linux, Microsoft Windows and Mac OS |
Mobile Add-on can provide mobile functionality. |
Mobile Add-on can provide mobile functionality. |
Messaging and Social Media Yes - through Yammer |
Messaging and Social Media No |
CRM Yes – Integration exists with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and other leading CRM solutions (e.g. SalesForce) |
CRM Yes – Integration exists with Microsoft Dynamics CRM and other leading CRM solutions (e.g. SalesForce) |