Zoho Books vs Sage 50cloud Accounting Comparison

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Zoho Books

Accounting Software

4.4 5,129 user ratings

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Sage 50cloud Accounting

Accounting Software

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Overview

Description	Zoho Books is a simple and affordable accounting software that specializes in keeping a detailed track of the cash flow of your business and helping you track your expenses and income. The software also provides you with multi-currency features that is helpful for an organization making transactions in multiple currencies across the globe. Zoho Books also offers professional invoice services along with a tax filing portal that allows you to directly file your returns. The software also provides other accounting services like Bank Reconciliation, and handling your general and accounts, letting you concentrate more on the core activities. Read more	Sage 50cloud is a set of accountancy and payroll products developed by Sage Group aimed at small and medium enterprises. Sage offer different products under the Sage 50 name in different regions.
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $15.0. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $50.58.
SW Score & Breakdown	97% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 88% Momentum 75% Popularity 88%	81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 84% Reviews 82% Momentum 62% Popularity 64%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 15 Fastest Growing # 10 Most Popular	Not Available

Features

Total Features	18 Features	10 Features
Common Features for All	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. Budget Forecasting Helps to create budgets using past performance and future projections. Forecasting uses data, trends, and analytics to predict revenue, expenses, and cash flow. CPA Firms Offers collaboration with a professional expert for financial and consulting services. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. Fixed Asset Management Helps in tracking fixed assets for the purposes of financial accounting, preventive maintenance, and theft deterrence. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Multi-Currency Enables payment and collection in multiple currencies. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Purchasing Acquiring goods or services required for the business at minimal cost Revenue Recognition Determining the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 15 More - Show Less	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. Budget Forecasting Helps to create budgets using past performance and future projections. Forecasting uses data, trends, and analytics to predict revenue, expenses, and cash flow. CPA Firms Offers collaboration with a professional expert for financial and consulting services. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. Fixed Asset Management Helps in tracking fixed assets for the purposes of financial accounting, preventive maintenance, and theft deterrence. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Multi-Currency Enables payment and collection in multiple currencies. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Purchasing Acquiring goods or services required for the business at minimal cost Revenue Recognition Determining the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 7 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 5,129 user ratings	4/5 164 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 71.2% Very Good 16.1% Average 2.5% Poor 1.2% Terrible 9.1%	Excellent 46.3% Very Good 29.9% Average 11.6% Poor 5.5% Terrible 6.7%
User Sentiments	User-Friendly Interface, Extensive Integrations, Comprehensive Features, Excellent Invoicing Capabilities Limited Customization Options, Occasional Bugs or Glitches, Bank Feed Syncing Issues, Limited Reporting Capabilities	Not Available
Review Summary	Zoho Books is a popular accounting software praised for its user-friendly interface, making it accessible to both beginners and experienced users. Users appreciate its comprehensive features, including invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and inventory management. Zoho Books also integrates seamlessly with other Zoho products, streamlining workflows and data sharing. While some users find limitations in customization options and reporting capabilities, overall, Zoho Books stands out as a cost-effective and versatile accounting solution for small businesses.	Users of Sage 50 Cloud Accounting generally find it easy to use, efficient, and helpful for managing basic accounting tasks, particularly invoicing and inventory. They appreciate its user-friendly interface, accessible reporting features, and its ability to handle multiple businesses. However, some users experience slowness, occasional crashes, and limited integration with other systems, which can be frustrating, especially for larger or more complex operations. While some users find the customer support helpful, others express dissatisfaction with slow response times and a lack of in-depth solutions.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $15.0. Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $50.58.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Free Free Standard $15.00 $20.00 per month Professional $40.00 $50.00 per month Premium $60.00 $70.00 per month Elite $120.00 $150.00 per month Ultimate $240.00 $275.00 per month	Sage 50cloud Pro Accounting $50.58 $60.08 per month Sage 50cloud Premium Accounting $86.91 $103.92 per month Quantum Accounting $148.33 $177.17 per month
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