Compare Sage and APS - Jan 2023

Shlomi Lavi

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Sage or APS?

APS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Sage, and APS is rated higher (98/100) than Sage (77/100). APS offers users more features (7) than Sage (0).

Looking for the right Core Accounting solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Sage Vs. APS

Sage: The Sage Group plc is a leading global provider of business management software to small and medium sized companies, creating greater freedom for them to succeed. Sage understands how and why each business is unique. We provide products and services that suit varying needs, are a pleasure to use and are secure and efficient. Formed in 1981, Sage wa...

APS: APS is a national workforce management and payroll tax compliance provider committed to delivering value through flexible cloud technology and individualized support. Our cloud-based solution provides payroll, core HR, time & attendance, self-service, and mobile in a single platform which can adapt to meet changing customer needs.

Who is more expensive? Sage 50cloud or APS?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Core Accounting software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Sage 50cloud and APS.

Sage 50cloud price starts at $340 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Sage 50cloud is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Core Accounting software. APS price starts at $50 per month , When comparing APS to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Core Accounting software cost.

Bottom line: APS is more expensive than Sage 50cloud.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Sage Vs. APS based on some of the most important and required Core Accounting features.

Sage 50cloud: We are still working to collect the list of features for Sage 50cloud.

APS: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, Payroll, Direct Deposit, Payroll Tax Management.

Target customer size

Sage 50cloud's typical customers include: Small businesses and start ups, and APS's target customer size include: SMBs.