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QuickBooks vs Sage Intacct comparison

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

QuickBooks
Ranking in Billing Software
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Sage Intacct
Ranking in Billing Software
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
Financial Performance and Strategy Management (1st), Cloud ERP (5th), Subscription Management Software (5th), Financial Close Software (2nd), Accounts Payable Automation Software (3rd), AI Finance & Accounting (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Billing Software category, the mindshare of QuickBooks is 4.1%, down from 5.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Sage Intacct is 2.0%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Billing Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
QuickBooks4.1%
Sage Intacct2.0%
Other93.9%
Billing Software
 

Featured Reviews

Isha Shah - PeerSpot reviewer
Finance Associate at The African Leadership University
Manages core bookkeeping needs effectively but leaves room for better financial reporting customization
QuickBooks is easy to use. The bank reconciliations are easy to use. Reports, everything is easy. I prefer QuickBooks for small companies. The main benefits that QuickBooks brings to the table is that it is easy to use because a normal person can also do accounting, bookkeeping, and everything. QuickBooks is the best one, and on a scale of one to ten, I would rate QuickBooks as a product and as a solution at ten. QuickBooks' reporting capabilities have helped my strategic decision-making because it still provides the basic information, usually such as account transactions, general ledger, and accounts receivable and payables. I would still suggest QuickBooks for reporting purposes. We can send the documents to clients for review and for signing purposes as well.
Sushant S - PeerSpot reviewer
Sage Intacct Technical Consultant at a manufacturing company with 11-50 employees
Has reduced manual effort through customization and streamlined API-based integrations
The best features Sage Intacct offers include the import functionality, support for customization, and the platform that allows me to modify whatever I want. The triggers and reports are built very well and user-friendly, so I can modify this, and this is one of the best features it provides. The import functionality helps because once I download the template from Sage Intacct, I can fill out the specific columns with the data that I need to import into the system, and it will do the work instead of adding those details manually. The platform services allow me to add functionalities such as sending an email once I generate any AP bill or approve vendors. Additionally, I can call external API services or Sage Intacct API to validate those fields, which is good for users. Sage Intacct has positively impacted my organization through improved collaboration and saved time. I can import data easily, and since it is user-friendly, I encounter fewer errors. For example, the work I used to do in one or two days now gets completed in one or two hours.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Without QB, we would be a much smaller business."
"QuickBooks is easy to use because a normal person can also do accounting, bookkeeping, and everything."
"QuickBooks is very reliable and stable; being cloud-based allows me to access it from anywhere, and it is very useful."
"There are valuable security features including software access security (login password), data backup (getting all transactions and data from the previous bookkeeper), and an audit trail that is available when changes are questioned."
"For most small businesses, QuickBooks Desktop is the best solution."
"They have, "Let's walk you through it," introductions, to show you how to use it."
"The best features of QuickBooks are ease of use and intuitive design."
"QuickBooks Online has improved my organization by offering a vast array of integrations with other products that allow you to improve process efficiencies while keeping the cost of your ERP or accounting software affordable."
"Every client we have is very satisfied with the product."
"The solution helps us create entity models for each acquisition as we acquire companies.."
"The reporting capabilities stood out for me because we could generate required reports from Sage Intacct, including all financial statements needed for consolidation and various reconciliations with the parent company and the subsidiary."
"The main advantage of Sage Intacct is the import modules, which we found very easy because we were handling large sets of data to import."
"The reporting capabilities and automation and integration abilities in Sage Intacct make it easy to work with other third parties and collaborate effectively."
"Overall, Sage Intacct has helped us move faster, improve accuracy, and make better-informed decisions with real-time data."
"I will highly recommend Sage Intacct to others, regardless of the UI, the response, the AI integration, and everything I appreciate about the financial features."
"I have seen an astronomical return on investment with Sage Intacct, particularly regarding time saved."
 

Cons

"The only concern that I've always had, and it's been a consistent issue that I've heard from others, which is when a file is exported from QuickBooks Desktop and imported into QuickBooks Online, there are accounts that are inactivated or deleted and duplicated. I don't know if it's a bug in the system or what it is, but there's the chart of accounts and the issue is always in the chart of accounts."
"The ability to integrate outside apps is lacking (compared to the online versions) and ability to download bank transactions does not work as well as it should."
"I find it beneficial, but when it comes to a large organization, it is not."
"As of right now, you cannot edit secondary lists in a batch feature."
"The customer response team is slow and sometimes causes the user to have a loss."
"The main issue we are facing is related to licensing and the need to review invoices and product-wise details for international clients."
"In their journal entries, you cannot use Accounts Payable or Accounts Receivable more than once."
"The pricing of QuickBooks should be more budget-friendly."
"The area where I would like to see significant improvement is in stock management."
"Their training is the biggest room for improvement, and their documentation can get very confusing."
"Sage Intacct occasionally experiences lag while we are working online."
"The consolidation module lacks several features in setup, including the inability to create different sub-level entities, and it is very rigid and not customizable for adding different entities under one book, so we are trying to create multiple books."
"We have had some pharma manufacturers use Intacct at a very early stage and move to other ERP packages to maintain manufacturing controls and documentation needed for FDA-regulated entities."
"While we can create, post, and manage general entries, we face a limitation in allocating multiple JL accounts."
"In the next release, I would like to see greater integration with the RPA software that's been created."
"Customer support can be improved, as they sometimes respond with a delay. For instance, if I expect a response in two days, I receive it in four to five days."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They're trying to catch up with more expensive platforms, so they switched to a subscription model, which makes it even more expensive."
"Regarding pricing, QuickBooks needs to make its point-of-sale system more affordable to onboard more small businesses. Many retail stores need a retail ERP, and QuickBooks POS is a good option. The pricing is a barrier for some businesses. If QuickBooks offered a more affordable package, it would be easier for businesses to choose QuickBooks POS and get the benefits of a retail ERP. It also gives you discounts."
"When I first started, the only other options were the very expensive programs. QuickBooks Desktop you can find anywhere between $200 and $300 on Amazon or Costco."
"It is relatively expensive."
"The pricing is considered reasonable and reflects the value provided, falling neither in the extremely expensive nor very cheap category."
"The price point is higher because you are paying for a whole year in advance. They recently moved to subscription pricing."
"The tool's pricing is extremely reasonable."
"QuickBooks is an amazingly priced solution since it's a very cheap product, making it so good for small organizations since you can get a lot out of it without paying a large amount."
"The price is comparable to other companies which offer similar products."
"It's reasonably priced, offering fixed pricing, which is quite fair."
"Compared to other ERP systems on the market, it offers competitive and reasonable pricing."
"Sage is on the higher end of pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
24%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Media Company
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for QuickBooks Desktop?
The pricing, setup cost, and licensing cost have different levels, including simple, basic, essential, plus, enterprise, or advanced. The advanced rate is $275 per month.I find it cost-effective in...
What needs improvement with QuickBooks Desktop?
Regarding improvements or enhancements in QuickBooks, there is limited customization that QuickBooks Online supports regarding reports. It's too rigid for complex financial analysis. Data visua...
What is your primary use case for QuickBooks Desktop?
The main use cases for QuickBooks currently involve applying taxes on orders, estimated and any kind of exemption that is applying on the orders. Our team is doing an API call with our server, and ...
What needs improvement with Sage Intacct?
While Sage Intact is a strong financial management platform, there are areas that could be improved. The user interface can feel complex for new users, especially during initial setup and customiza...
What is your primary use case for Sage Intacct?
I have been using Sage Intacct for over three years. My main use case for Sage Intacct is mostly managing accounts payable. Specifically in Sage Intacct, I process payments, post the bills, and mai...
What advice do you have for others considering Sage Intacct?
Organizations considering Sage Intacct should invest time in proper planning and training before implementation. Clearly defining reporting and workflow requirements early will help maximize the pl...
 

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