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# Compare FreshBooks vs Sage 50 Accounting

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> Detailed comparison between FreshBooks and Sage 50 Accounting. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | FreshBooks | Sage 50 Accounting |
| **Overall rating** | 4.5/5 | 3.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 4506 | 420 |
| **Starting Price** | US$21.00 | US$124.42 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### FreshBooks

FreshBooks is cloud based accounting designed to help small businesses in information technology, legal, creative, marketing and construction, among other sectors.

### Sage 50 Accounting

It caters to small and medium businesses, including bookkeepers, financial managers, business owners, accountants, HR professionals, inventory managers, and construction professionals.

## Key features

### FreshBooks

- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Activity Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- Contact Database
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Financial Reporting
- Hourly Billing
- Invoice Management
- Multi-Currency
- Online Invoicing
- Project Accounting
- Project Billing
- Receipt Management
- Receivables Ledger
- Reporting/Analytics
- Tax Calculation
- Vendor Management

### Sage 50 Accounting

- Accounting
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Activity Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- Contact Database
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Templates
- Financial Reporting
- Hourly Billing
- Invoice Management
- Multi-Currency
- Online Invoicing
- Project Accounting
- Project Billing
- Receipt Management
- Receivables Ledger
- Reporting/Analytics
- Tax Calculation
- Vendor Management

## Links

- [View FreshBooks Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/142390/freshbooks)
- [View Sage 50 Accounting Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/174753/sage-50cloud)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/142390/174753/freshbooks/vs/sage-50cloud)

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