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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (82.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (80.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
$13.00 Per Month
Sage Intacct
Star Rating
(3,999)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (82.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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Star Rating
(1,277)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Xero excels in ease of use, scoring 8.9 compared to Sage Intacct's 8.5. Reviewers mention that Xero's intuitive interface and straightforward navigation make it easier for small businesses to manage their finances without extensive training.
- Reviewers mention that Sage Intacct shines in multi-entity and consolidation capabilities, scoring 8.3, which is beneficial for mid-market companies managing multiple subsidiaries. Users appreciate the robust reporting features that allow for detailed financial oversight across entities.
- G2 users highlight Xero's superior invoice customization options, scoring 8.6 versus Sage Intacct's 8.0. Reviewers say that Xero allows for more flexibility in branding invoices, which is crucial for small businesses looking to maintain a professional appearance.
- Users on G2 report that Xero's bank reconciliation feature is particularly strong, scoring 8.9 compared to Sage Intacct's 8.0. Reviewers mention that Xero's automated reconciliation process saves time and reduces errors, making it a favorite among small business owners.
- Reviewers say that Sage Intacct offers better budgeting and forecasting tools, scoring 7.7, which is essential for mid-market companies needing to plan for growth. Users appreciate the detailed analytics and customizable reports that help in strategic decision-making.
- Users report that Xero's customer support is slightly better, with a score of 8.2 compared to Sage Intacct's 8.1. Reviewers mention that Xero's support team is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for small businesses that may not have dedicated accounting staff.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Xero
Starter / Early
$13.00
Per Month
Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed.
- Send quotes and 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions
Free Trial
Sage Intacct
No trial information availableXero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
3,075
8.8
1,064
Ease of Use
8.5
3,133
9.0
1,118
Ease of Setup
7.8
1,440
8.8
812
Ease of Admin
8.3
953
8.6
315
Quality of Support
8.1
2,786
8.4
994
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
942
8.4
311
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
3,065
8.8
1,053
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.6
225
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.4
215
Not enough data
8.4
218
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
8.3
207
Not enough data
8.6
211
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
9.0
116
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.9
196
Not enough data
7.5
191
Not enough data
7.3
189
Not enough data
7.7
194
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.9
217
Not enough data
8.7
209
Not enough data
8.4
208
Mobile
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
7.8
190
Not enough data
7.5
187
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
179
Not enough data
8.2
182
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
175
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
212
Not enough data
8.3
208
Not enough data
8.2
206
Not enough data
8.1
197
Not enough data
8.6
213
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
218
Not enough data
8.5
202
Not enough data
8.2
194
Not enough data
8.9
213
Not enough data
8.3
196
Not enough data
6.3
176
General Ledger
8.8
2391
|
Verified
8.8
727
|
Verified
8.4
2258
|
Verified
8.5
691
|
Verified
8.4
2298
|
Verified
8.6
703
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.0
1989
|
Verified
8.7
744
|
Verified
7.9
1738
|
Verified
8.5
655
7.5
1538
8.4
675
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.1
1942
|
Verified
8.6
653
8.3
2105
|
Verified
8.8
706
|
Verified
7.8
1680
|
Verified
8.6
679
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.4
1285
|
Verified
8.2
619
7.4
1261
|
Verified
8.2
623
7.4
1269
|
Verified
8.3
611
|
Verified
8.3
1879
|
Verified
8.2
642
|
Verified
8.0
1633
|
Verified
8.5
673
|
Verified
8.4
2038
|
Verified
9.0
727
|
Verified
7.7
1317
8.4
652
|
Verified
7.8
1522
|
Verified
8.6
656
Reporting & Analytics
8.5
2201
|
Verified
8.9
742
|
Verified
8.1
2194
|
Verified
8.7
723
|
Verified
7.7
1742
|
Verified
8.5
642
|
Verified
8.1
2032
|
Verified
8.8
738
|
Verified
Platform
8.1
2009
|
Verified
8.5
684
|
Verified
8.1
1846
|
Verified
8.4
668
8.4
2089
|
Verified
8.7
715
|
Verified
7.9
1452
|
Verified
8.5
628
|
Verified
8.7
2091
|
Verified
8.9
722
|
Verified
8.2
1890
|
Verified
8.7
681
|
Verified
Integration
8.3
2123
|
Verified
8.7
700
|
Verified
8.0
1708
|
Verified
8.7
621
8.0
1642
|
Verified
8.6
653
|
Verified
Cash Flow
7.9
1175
|
Verified
8.8
588
|
Verified
8.3
1311
|
Verified
9.1
609
|
Verified
8.4
1347
|
Verified
8.8
583
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.7
1742
|
Verified
8.5
642
|
Verified
8.3
1338
|
Verified
8.8
587
|
Verified
7.8
1075
|
Verified
8.6
553
|
Verified
8.1
1297
|
Verified
8.7
581
|
Verified
Revenue
8.2
1238
|
Verified
8.8
601
|
Verified
8.1
1218
|
Verified
8.8
591
|
Verified
7.9
1063
|
Verified
8.6
561
|
Verified
Payroll
7.6
1021
|
Verified
8.5
543
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.3
531
|
Verified
7.5
1042
|
Verified
8.6
570
|
Verified
8.0
1307
|
Verified
8.9
582
|
Verified
AI
7.2
474
8.6
411
7.3
474
8.9
414
7.3
467
8.9
413
7.2
466
8.7
411
7.2
467
8.8
410
7.1
459
8.4
406
7.9
485
9.1
414
7.7
466
9.0
412
7.4
467
8.8
408
7.2
461
8.7
408
Mobile Applications - Accounting
7.5
295
9.0
396
7.5
298
9.0
394
7.5
292
8.9
392
7.0
290
8.1
375
7.4
291
9.1
394
7.6
298
9.1
392
Agentic AI - Accounting
6.9
123
8.8
367
General Ledger
8.8
2391
|
Verified
8.8
727
|
Verified
8.4
2258
|
Verified
8.5
691
|
Verified
8.4
2298
|
Verified
8.6
703
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.0
1989
|
Verified
8.7
744
|
Verified
7.9
1738
|
Verified
8.5
655
7.5
1538
8.4
675
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.1
1942
|
Verified
8.6
653
8.3
2105
|
Verified
8.8
706
|
Verified
7.8
1680
|
Verified
8.6
679
|
Verified
Billing and Payments
8.9
122
Not enough data
8.8
119
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
8.8
110
Not enough data
8.9
123
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
8.5
93
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
Billing
8.8
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Dunning
8.6
146
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
137
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
135
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
8.7
409
Not enough data
8.7
406
Not enough data
8.5
408
Not enough data
8.6
378
Not enough data
8.4
346
Not enough data
Revenue Performance
8.4
344
Not enough data
8.3
326
Not enough data
8.2
328
Not enough data
8.0
330
Not enough data
7.9
306
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
8.2
344
Not enough data
7.8
282
Not enough data
7.7
290
Not enough data
8.0
295
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
382
Not enough data
7.9
305
Not enough data
7.7
279
Not enough data
8.0
335
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.3
354
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
316
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
324
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.3
353
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
418
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
382
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
318
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.6
399
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
323
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
429
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
393
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
355
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk
8.2
309
Not enough data
8.2
295
Not enough data
7.9
274
Not enough data
Recovery
7.9
261
Not enough data
8.4
325
Not enough data
Audit
8.4
325
Not enough data
8.2
286
Not enough data
7.9
292
Not enough data
8.2
318
Not enough data
Fraud
8.1
308
Not enough data
8.2
298
Not enough data
8.2
292
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
7.7
22
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
7.7
22
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.5
215
Not enough data
8.9
216
Not enough data
8.9
211
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.6
209
Not enough data
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.3
208
Not enough data
8.8
215
Analytics
Not enough data
8.9
209
Not enough data
8.6
210
Not enough data
8.2
198
Not enough data
8.7
212
Integration
Not enough data
9.0
216
Not enough data
8.8
210
Not enough data
8.2
202
Not enough data
8.6
213
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.6
120
Not enough data
8.5
120
Not enough data
8.4
120
Accounting
8.5
321
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
299
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
346
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
290
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
350
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
310
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
354
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
302
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
325
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
304
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
282
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
313
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
312
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
254
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
258
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
250
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
Back Office
8.4
286
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
260
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
253
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
237
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
264
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
243
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
231
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
226
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
213
|
Verified
Not enough data
Front Office
8.1
223
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
224
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
237
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
241
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
221
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
224
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
217
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
263
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
Logistics
8.3
223
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
211
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
217
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
219
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
208
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
216
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
285
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
298
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
267
|
Verified
Not enough data
Production
8.2
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
196
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.4
305
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
291
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
87
Not enough data
7.8
85
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ERP Systems
7.2
19
Not enough data
Accounting
8.9
142
Not enough data
8.6
132
Not enough data
8.5
132
Not enough data
9.0
141
Not enough data
8.9
134
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
8.8
143
Not enough data
8.5
125
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.6
123
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.7
129
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Project-Based ERP
6.0
10
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
Project Management
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.6
126
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.4
113
Not enough data
8.5
116
Not enough data
Sales & Marketing
8.5
117
Not enough data
8.4
122
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.3
122
Not enough data
8.0
111
Not enough data
HR
8.3
115
Not enough data
8.2
112
Not enough data
8.4
123
Not enough data
Procurement
8.5
117
Not enough data
8.5
127
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
8.4
116
Not enough data
8.5
117
Not enough data
Content Management
8.4
121
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
8.2
111
Not enough data
8.4
115
Not enough data
8.7
121
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
115
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.3
111
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.8
40
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.6
87
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.7
86
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.8
87
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
9.1
86
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.7
88
Not enough data
9.1
92
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
9.2
91
Not enough data
9.2
91
Bill Generation
Not enough data
8.4
204
Not enough data
8.7
208
Not enough data
8.8
209
Bill Processing
Not enough data
8.2
204
Not enough data
8.5
203
Not enough data
8.6
205
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
215
Not enough data
8.7
208
Not enough data
8.1
197
Agentic AI - Billing
Not enough data
8.5
116
Order Management
8.8
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
Products & Plans
8.5
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
85
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
84
|
Verified
Not enough data
Pricing
8.4
88
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
86
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Revenue Management
8.9
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
91
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
82
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Sage Intacct and Xero are categorized as Nonprofit Accounting and Accounting
Unique Categories
Sage Intacct is categorized as Subscription Billing, Revenue Management, Subscription Revenue Management, AP Automation, Project-Based ERP, ERP Systems, Subscription Management, and Construction Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Sage Intacct
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xero
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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Non-Profit Organization Management
21.0%
Hospital & Health Care
9.7%
Information Technology and Services
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Construction
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Hospitality
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Other
50.4%
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16.8%
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12.7%
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Most Helpful Reviews
Sage Intacct
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amy C.
Verified User in Internet
Dashboards and configurability - dimensions are great to expand reporting capabilities. I liked the controls and close functionality. Upgrades were as easy as can be - We integrated with our operating system which went relatively easy compared to other...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Mike S.
Verified User in Computer Software
drilling down into the details can be difficult and not easy to follow. Reports are difficult to set up and put on dashboards.
Xero
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dave O.
Verified User in Telecommunications
I switched from Quickbooks because Xero is online. Since then I've grown to love many other things compared to Quickbooks. Bank feeds make data entry minimal and bank recs easy. Xero is rapidly growing and improving. Some features were limited a few years...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Dimitri S.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
As business grew I noticed most features felt unpolished and were lacking functionality that would make them feel complete. To add the functionality that you expect would have been built in required several apps each with their own monthly fee. Some...
Amy C.
Verified User in Internet
Dashboards and configurability - dimensions are great to expand reporting capabilities. I liked the controls and close functionality. Upgrades were as easy as can be - We integrated with our operating system which went relatively easy compared to other...
Dave O.
Verified User in Telecommunications
I switched from Quickbooks because Xero is online. Since then I've grown to love many other things compared to Quickbooks. Bank feeds make data entry minimal and bank recs easy. Xero is rapidly growing and improving. Some features were limited a few years...
Mike S.
Verified User in Computer Software
drilling down into the details can be difficult and not easy to follow. Reports are difficult to set up and put on dashboards.
Dimitri S.
Verified User in Broadcast Media
As business grew I noticed most features felt unpolished and were lacking functionality that would make them feel complete. To add the functionality that you expect would have been built in required several apps each with their own monthly fee. Some...
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What is the difference between Sage and Sage intacct?
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SM
Sage intacct has feature-rich modules adaptive to slice and dice account taks compared to sage.Read more
How is the best practice to account for a prepayment when you don't have the invoice yet in AR.
3 Comments
RB
I would record it as a payment advance, if you already created a receipt batch for that day it will make it much easier.Read more
What is the best way to forecast revenue from different types of revenue streams?
3 Comments
PM
Sounds like something you will need to analyze in excel by pulling in the various components for each portfolio.Read more
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