Compare QuickBooks Online and Sage 300

At a Glance
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Star Rating
(3,712)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$38.00 Per Month
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Sage 300
Sage 300
Star Rating
(89)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$75 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that QuickBooks Online excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and ease of navigation. One user mentioned, "It’s easy to use and user-friendly," which contributes to a smoother daily accounting experience.
  • Users say that QuickBooks Online's automation features significantly enhance productivity. Reviewers appreciate the ability to automate repetitive tasks, such as bank connections and recurring transactions, which saves time during month-end processes.
  • According to verified reviews, Sage 300 is praised for its comprehensive accounting modules, covering essential functions like accounts payable and receivable. Users in finance appreciate the organized structure, stating it "keeps everything organized in one system," which is beneficial for managing finances and stock.
  • Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Online's cloud-based access is a major advantage, allowing users to manage their financials from any location. This flexibility is particularly valued by long-time users who appreciate not being "trapped" at a specific desk or location.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Sage 300 is effective for specific industries, such as construction, it may not be as versatile for small businesses. Users note that it is designed with essential features for job cost accounting, but may lack the broader appeal found in QuickBooks Online.
  • Users report that QuickBooks Online's strong support and community resources enhance the overall experience, with many finding the help documentation and customer service responsive and helpful. In contrast, Sage 300's support is viewed as less robust, with some users expressing a desire for improved assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
QuickBooks Online
Simple Start
$38.00
Per Month
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Sage 300
Sage 300
$75
per month
Learn more about Sage 300
Free Trial
QuickBooks Online
Free Trial is available
Sage 300
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
3,070
7.8
65
Ease of Use
8.2
3,120
7.1
65
Ease of Setup
8.0
1,645
7.0
31
Ease of Admin
8.1
1,430
7.5
33
Quality of Support
7.5
2,776
6.7
61
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
1,395
7.6
32
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
3,013
6.6
59
Features by Category
7.7
2,136
7.4
56
General Ledger
8.1
949
7.9
45
|
Verified
7.9
1371
|
Verified
7.0
26
|
Verified
8.1
1480
|
Verified
7.5
38
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.1
1628
|
Verified
7.2
38
|
Verified
7.9
1338
|
Verified
7.2
36
|
Verified
7.7
1164
|
Verified
7.3
29
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
7.6
761
7.2
39
|
Verified
8.2
1494
|
Verified
7.6
44
|
Verified
8.0
1155
|
Verified
8.0
35
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.6
935
|
Verified
7.7
31
|
Verified
7.6
956
|
Verified
7.6
29
7.6
930
|
Verified
7.6
30
|
Verified
7.6
1141
|
Verified
6.9
23
|
Verified
7.8
1308
|
Verified
6.9
23
|
Verified
8.4
1673
|
Verified
7.3
35
|
Verified
8.2
1187
|
Verified
8.1
27
|
Verified
8.0
1215
|
Verified
8.4
20
Reporting & Analytics
8.6
1848
|
Verified
7.6
46
|
Verified
8.1
1791
|
Verified
6.8
46
|
Verified
7.9
1408
|
Verified
6.9
36
|
Verified
8.2
1762
|
Verified
6.9
32
|
Verified
Platform
7.5
1550
|
Verified
6.6
38
|
Verified
7.7
1390
|
Verified
7.2
34
|
Verified
8.3
1651
|
Verified
7.7
42
|
Verified
7.9
1052
|
Verified
7.1
22
|
Verified
8.3
1774
|
Verified
7.5
42
|
Verified
8.1
1548
|
Verified
6.9
36
|
Verified
Integration
7.9
1584
|
Verified
7.4
38
|
Verified
7.6
705
7.1
27
7.9
1215
Feature Not Available
Cash Flow
8.3
645
|
Verified
7.6
14
|
Verified
8.7
722
|
Verified
8.1
18
|
Verified
8.4
667
|
Verified
7.9
22
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.9
1408
|
Verified
6.9
36
|
Verified
8.0
600
|
Verified
7.7
19
|
Verified
7.7
511
|
Verified
7.5
14
|
Verified
8.1
624
|
Verified
7.5
21
|
Verified
Revenue
8.3
624
|
Verified
7.9
19
|
Verified
8.3
589
|
Verified
7.5
17
|
Verified
7.9
522
7.9
13
|
Verified
Payroll
8.3
543
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.0
534
|
Verified
7.9
12
|
Verified
8.1
566
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
610
|
Verified
7.9
14
|
Verified
AI
6.8
184
Not enough data
7.1
180
Not enough data
6.9
180
Not enough data
6.6
178
Not enough data
6.9
179
Not enough data
6.3
179
Not enough data
7.5
187
Not enough data
7.2
182
Not enough data
6.8
176
Not enough data
6.8
176
Not enough data
Mobile Applications - Accounting
7.4
140
Not enough data
7.1
122
Not enough data
7.0
137
Not enough data
6.0
123
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
7.6
132
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting
5.7
86
Not enough data
Nonprofit AccountingHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.3
2,018
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.1
949
7.9
45
|
Verified
7.9
1371
|
Verified
7.0
26
|
Verified
8.1
1480
|
Verified
7.5
38
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.1
1628
|
Verified
7.2
38
|
Verified
7.9
1338
|
Verified
7.2
36
|
Verified
7.7
1164
|
Verified
7.3
29
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
7.6
761
7.2
39
|
Verified
8.2
1494
|
Verified
7.6
44
|
Verified
8.0
1155
|
Verified
8.0
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
18
Accounting
Not enough data
7.9
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
6.5
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.9
9
|
Verified
Back Office
Not enough data
5.7
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.7
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.8
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Front Office
Not enough data
7.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.0
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.3
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.0
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
7.4
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
9
|
Verified
Logistics
Not enough data
6.4
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.4
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.9
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.7
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
6
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
6.7
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
5
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
9
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
8
|
Verified
Production
Not enough data
8.3
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
6.5
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.2
9
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ERP Systems
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
143
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.4
82
Not enough data
3PL inventory management
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
Inventory Management
8.8
96
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
8.7
119
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.5
117
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
8.2
111
Not enough data
8.5
113
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
7.9
126
Not enough data
Order Entry
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.5
111
Not enough data
Order Tracking
8.0
96
Not enough data
7.9
98
Not enough data
7.9
93
Not enough data
Inventory Management
8.1
95
Not enough data
8.0
93
Not enough data
7.9
89
Not enough data
Customer Management
8.2
98
Not enough data
8.4
107
Not enough data
8.4
109
Not enough data
Subscription Management
8.6
110
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.5
114
Not enough data
8.3
101
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Order Management
4.5
11
Not enough data
5.0
11
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
193
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
5.6
13
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.2
154
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Sage 300
Sage 300
QuickBooks Online and Sage 300 are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
Sage 300
Sage 300 is categorized as ERP Systems
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
82.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.1%
Sage 300
Sage 300
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
47.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.7%
Reviewers' Industry
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Accounting
18.0%
Construction
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Other
62.8%
Sage 300
Sage 300
Construction
12.8%
Hospitality
6.4%
Oil & Energy
5.1%
Financial Services
5.1%
Accounting
3.8%
Other
66.7%
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Discussions
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online Discussions
What phone app works if you are using Quick books V15.0.5R6
7 Comments
JH
You are correct, you can only use the Invoicing app if you have the online version of Quickbooks. Hope this helps!Read more
Can you put quickbooks on a mac?
4 Comments
william r.
WR
Yes you can use quickbooks on a MacRead more
What can you do with QuickBooks online?
3 Comments
CV
It would be great to see QBO have the ability to send monthly statements via email, not the generic intuit email, but a selectable email that is by the...Read more
Sage 300
Sage 300 Discussions
Is Sage 300 cloud based?
1 Comment
Sneha P.
SP
It is system based as well as cloud basedRead more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Sage 300 has no more discussions with answers