Wondering if your business has outgrown Sage 50? Adding more users, new entities and the need for better remote access can show Sage 50’s limitations and affect system performance. In this post we compare cloud accounting solution Sage Intacct vs Sage 50, and see the benefits of migrating with Acuity24:
What is Sage 50?
Sage 50 accounting software is a popular solution used primarily by small, single entity businesses with straightforward accounting needs.
Core Features:
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable
- General ledger management
- Basic inventory tracking
- Payroll integration
Deployment: Desktop-based with cloud-connection options.
Scalability: Limited, suitable for businesses with 50 or less employees.

What is Sage Intacct?
Sage Intacct is a fully cloud-based accounting solution that suits businesses with more advanced accounting needs, particularly those wanting real-time insights, process automation and multi-entity management.
Core features:
- Comprehensive core accounting.
- Real-time financial insights via customisable dashboards and reporting.
- Revenue recognition and contract management.
- Highly customisable modular solution.
- Multi-entity consolidations and multi currency management.
- Extensive automation and integration with third party applications (including Salesforce and HubSpot).
Deployment: Fully Cloud-based.
Scalability: Advanced scalability, ideal for fast growing businesses and organisations with multiple locations or entities, project-based businesses or multi-currency requirements.
Customisation: Open APIs and integration with hundreds of key business apps, including Salesforce CRM.
Sage Intacct Pricing: As Sage Intacct is a modular, flexible solution, you only pay for what you need! We customise Intacct to suit your needs and offer custom extensions tailored to your needs Take a quick price check here.
Ideal for organisations who prioritise automation, financial insights and cloud flexibility, Sage Intacct’s core strength is helping businesses streamline complex accounting processes and providing real-time data that promotes informed decision making.
Watch our short video on migrating from Sage 50 to Sage Intacct:
Migrating from Sage 50 to Sage Intacct with Acuity24
Migrating from Sage 50 to cloud-solution Sage Intacct is helping businesses manage growth and overcome barriers.
Robust and flexible, Intacct offers web-browser access, automation and enhanced visibility – supporting the evolving needs of a growing business.
Read one of our customer case studies on the tangible benefits a global recruitment company experienced after upgrading from Sage 50 to Sage Intacct with us, including centralised systems and multi-entity consolidations:
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Since migrating from Sage 50 to Sage Intacct, our customers are now:
- Running reports in minutes instead of days and creating custom reports in a few clicks.
- Scaling without system issues, adding users, new sites and handling growing order volumes with ease.
- Embracing hybrid and remote working with a system that’s always available and up to date.
Why Choose us as your Sage Intacct Partner?
Acuity24 are a leading Sage Intacct partner, with nearly 30 years’ experience and a friendly, dedicated team. Here’s what makes us different:
- We offer fixed price services (no additional costs even if the project runs over).
- We provide free training and resources helping you get the most out of Sage Intacct.
- We offer flexible payment options (including Direct Debit and milestone billing).