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.
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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Foot Note 1
What exactly is Sage Remote Data Access Connector (formerly known as Sage Drive, Sage 50c, Sage 50cloud, & Sage Remote Desktop), and why would I want to use it?
The Remote Data Access Connector is an optional add-on that syncs data between remote users’ PCs, the office computer, and/or data servers. YOU MUST BE Hardwired from a remote location and have excellent internet service at all locations. Each remote user must have a company login and an active Sage 50 license on their PC.
When remote users access data, Sage 50 Accounting downloads a copy of the up-to-date data to the remote users’ PC each time they connect. The application then synchronizes data back and forth between the office computer or server and the remote users’ PC. More info