Sage Hosting Solutions
Run Sage 50 Anywhere, Anytime
We can help you choose the hosting solution that best fits your business needs, budget, and software setup.
Which Hosting Solution is Best for You?
To keep your business running smoothly on Sage 50, your team needs fast, secure access to financial data from anywhere. Whether your team is fully remote or split across multiple offices, we offer three flexible ways to move your workflow to the cloud: direct Sage 50 Cloud Hosting, Third Party Hosting through one of our partners, or a Remote PC setup for desktop access.
What is Sage Direct Hosting versus Private Cloud Hosting?
Option 1) Sage Cloud Hosting
Sage offers Sage 50 Cloud Hosting plans that come built with remote access tools, automated cloud backups, multi-user collaboration, and integrated cybersecurity. It is managed directly by Sage, providing an all-in-one package.
Option 2) Third Party Hosting
In a private hosting model, your entire Sage 50 desktop software and database are installed on a dedicated remote server managed by a third-party host. Usersaccess Sage via a virtual desktop or web browser session, running the application in a fully managed remote server environment.
| Key Feature | Sage Cloud Hosting | Third Party Hosting |
| Setup & Maintenance | Fully managed by Sage with zero server maitenance required. | Managed by the hosting provider with custom server configuration options. |
| Software Scope | Design specifically for Sage 50, native add-ons, & Microsoft 365. | Hosts Sage 50 alongside custom SQL databases & non-Sage software. |
| Add-on Scope | Can only utilize Sage approved add-ons. | May use any third party add-on that works with Sage 50. |
| User Interface | Streamlined app launcher or built-in remote synchronization tools. | Full virtual Windows desktop or browser-streamed app interface. |
| Administrative Control | 100% standardized settings managed behind the scenes by Sage. | Customizable administrative rights & backup retention. |
| Support Model | Sage support for software and access. | 24/7 dedicated server engineering support and infrastructure troubleshooting. Sage support for software. |
When to Choose
Sage Cloud Hosting
- You Want a Single Vendor Solution: You prefer having your software licensing, cloud connectivity, cybersecurity, and product support bundled under one bill directly with Sage.
- You Rely Primarily on Sage 50: Your workflow revolves around core Sage 50 features-invoicing, payroll, inventory, and Micrsoft 365 integration-without needing heavy third-party desktop utilities on the same server.
When to Choose
Third Party Hosting
- You Run a Complex Software Ecosystem: Your business relies on custom reporting tools, legacy databases, proprietary inventory software, or PDF utilities that need to run side by side on the exact same server as Sage.
- You Need Advanced Server Customization: Your IT department requires specific server configurations, custom security rules, or specialized user permission structures.
- You Want A Full Virtual Desktop Experience: Your team prefers logging into a full Windows cloud desktop where all comapny tools, files, and applications reside in one centralized cloud workstation.
Option 3: Remote PC (Not Cloud Hosting)
Need a budget-friendly or temporary remote solution? Remote PC lets you connect directly to your primary office computer from anywhere. As long as your office PC is turned on and connected to the internet, you can log in securely from any device to work on Sage 50 and manage your files seamlessly.