Sage
UK's longest-standing accounting software — strong compliance and payroll
Sage has been the dominant accounting software provider in the UK for decades, and its cloud product (Sage Accounting, formerly Sage One) brings that compliance expertise online. Making Tax Digital, VAT returns, and HMRC integration are particularly well-implemented — important for UK-based businesses navigating tax obligations.
Sage also has a well-developed payroll product that integrates tightly with the accounting platform, making it a strong all-in-one choice for businesses with employees.
Where Sage excels
Best-in-class UK tax and Making Tax Digital compliance — purpose-built for HMRC requirements.
Fully integrated payroll — run payroll and accounting from the same platform.
Phone support available — important for businesses without in-house accounting expertise.
Strong brand recognition — widely trusted by UK accountants and bookkeepers.
Where it falls short
Interface lags behind Xero in design quality — functional but less modern.
App ecosystem significantly smaller than Xero's 1,000+ integrations.
Pricing less transparent than competitors — features sometimes locked behind undisclosed add-ons.
Prijzen
Accounting Start (£15/mo) covers invoicing and bank reconciliation but has no VAT returns or payroll. Accounting (£30/mo) adds VAT submissions and multi-currency. Accounting Plus (£45/mo) adds cash flow forecasting and inventory. 30-day free trial available.
| Plan | Prijs | Invoicing | Expense Tracking | Payroll | Bank Reconciliation | VAT Returns | Wat is inbegrepen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Start | — | — | — | — | — | — | Invoicing, bank reconciliation, cash flow, basic reports |
| Accounting | — | — | — | — | — | — | Everything in Start + VAT returns, MTD, multi-currency, payroll (up to 5 employees) |
| Accounting Plus | — | — | — | — | — | — | Everything in Accounting + inventory, cash flow forecasting, 3 users |
Functies
- Invoicing
- Expense Tracking
- Payroll
- Bank Reconciliation
- VAT Returns
Over
Sage Accounting is a cloud accounting solution from the UK-headquartered software company with over 40 years in the industry. It is particularly well-regarded for VAT, Making Tax Digital compliance, and payroll integration in the UK market.
- Opgericht
- 1981
- HQ
- Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- Supportkanalen
- E-mail · Live chat · Telefoon · Kennisbank · Communityforum