Sage 50 is a robust desktop accounting solution enhanced with secure cloud-connected features. While it is not a cloud-hosted application, it offers the flexibility of remote access through its cloud-connected capabilities. Your Sage 50 software and data remain securely stored on your local desktop or server.
You will have online access to the same features as our local desktop version. However, you can access Sage 50 from anywhere with an internet connection—whether you’re using a Mac, tablet, or any other device. Real-time collaboration allows multiple users to work in the system simultaneously, boosting team efficiency. You’ll receive automatic updates and secure hosting, ensuring that you always have the latest features without the hassle of IT maintenance.
❗Sage 50 Hosted is now called Sage 50 “Cloud” Hosted.
Which Sage is Right for You-Sage 50 Local v Hosted Comparison?
*All your users must be on the same option. For example, if you have five users, all five must either be hosted or local. You cannot have two hosted and three local!
**For Security Reasons, you must have Office 365 Premium or Enterprise to use Sage 50 Hosted.
- Product Editions
- Number Of Users
- Remote Access (via Remote Desktop)
- Access to Full Functionality
- Automatic Data Backups
- Add Entries from Mobile or Tablet
- Access from a Tablet
- Access from a Smartphone
- Access from a Web Browser
- Access from Windows OS
- Access from Mac
- Installations & Updates Required
- Access Anytime
- Infrastructure and Server Costs
- Cybersecurity
- Pro/Premium/Quantum
- 1-40
- Via RDA-Remote Data Access (Previously known as Sage Drive, Sage 50c, Sage 50cloud, and Sage Remote Desktop.)See footnote 1 at bottom of webpage to learn about Remote Data Access.
- Only through local network or remote installation.
- *Yes (Requires Microsoft 365)
- No
- No
- No
- No
- Yes
- No
- Requires server installation
- No
- Initial investment in a server based on number of users
- Local antivirus
- Pro/Premium/Quantum
- 1-40
- Via Windows App/Website
- Yes
- Yes (Automatic without Microsoft 365)
- Yes (Full Sage 50 functionality)
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- Server cost included in the Sage 50 price and scalable as needed
- Built-in
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- We always answer our phones and are happy to address any small questions you may have about our software.
- We keep you updated on the latest Sage 50 news via our monthly Newsletter.
- We send Sage 50 Renewal Reminders two months before the renewal date.
- We are your partner advocate with Sage and will assist you with any issues you may encounter.
