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Sage 50 Desktop or Hosted-You Choose

Sage 50 Desktop

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.

*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.

FeatureSage 50-Desktop (Local)Sage 50 Hosted
Product EditionsPro/Premium/QuantumPro/Premium/Quantum
Number of Users1-401-40
Remote Access
(via Remote Desktop)
Via RDA (Remote Data Access feature)Via Windows App/Website
Access to Full FunctionalityOnly through local network or remote installationYes
Automatic Data Backups*Yes (Requires Microsoft 365)Yes (Automatic without Microsoft 365)
Add Entries from Mobile or TabletNoYes (Full Sage 50 functionality)
Access from a TabletNoYes
Access from a SmartphoneNoYes
Access from a Web BrowserNoYes
Access from Windows OSYesYes
Access from MacNoYes
No Installations & Updates RequiredNo (Requires server installation)Yes
Access AnytimeNoYes
Infrastructure and Server CostsInitial investment in a server based on number of usersServer cost included in the Sage 50 price and scalable as needed
CybersecurityLocal antivirusBuilt-in