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Sage Accounting reviews

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ZZ

Zanele ZuluVerified

Financial Director

HealthcareSouth AfricaRustenburgSole trader
5.0
28 Apr 2026

Does the compliance work without being asked

After two years I can say the reconciliation time saving is real and it is significant. VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. It is not perfect, and it is the right choice for us.

What works

Free accountant login on every plan. VAT201 figures come out right without a manual working paper. The audit trail has answered every query our auditors raised.

What does not

The interface has not aged well.

Used for more than 5 years
KV

Kgomotso van Wyk

Senior Bookkeeper

Information technologySouth AfricaKlerksdorp51 to 200 employees
5.0
26 Apr 2026

Does the compliance work without being asked

After two years I can say the reconciliation time saving is real and it is significant. VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. Worth the migration effort, which is not something I say often.

What works

Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. Multi currency handling is genuinely correct on unrealised gains. VAT201 figures come out right without a manual working paper.

What does not

Inventory is too basic for a stock heavy business.

Used for 2 to 5 years
AK

Ashwin KannemeyerVerified

Plant Manager

ConstructionSouth AfricaCape Town201 to 500 employees
5.0
24 Apr 2026

VAT season stopped being a crisis

We moved across from a desktop package eighteen months ago and I would not go back. VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. If you are weighing it up, do the trial with your own data and you will see it.

What works

Free accountant login on every plan. Bank feeds match transactions accurately and the rules learn quickly. Invoices go out looking professional with no design work.

What does not

Reporting beyond the standard pack still ends up in a spreadsheet.

Used for less than 6 months
GO

Gerhard OctoberVerified

Managing Director

Information technologySouth AfricaWitbank201 to 500 employees
4.0
24 Apr 2026

Solid, boring, and that is exactly what I wanted

After two years I can say the reconciliation time saving is real and it is significant. Free accountant login on every plan. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. Two years in and nobody has suggested we look at alternatives.

What works

The deepest pool of trained local bookkeepers in the country. Our accountant has their own login at no extra cost. Month end close has dropped from six days to two.

What does not

Reporting beyond the standard pack still ends up in a spreadsheet.

Used for more than 5 years
AA

Andile AndersonVerified

Creditors Clerk

HospitalityNigeriaNigeriaSole trader
4.0
24 Apr 2026

Migration was painful, the result was worth it

Our practice put four clients on this before we moved our own business across. Free accountant login on every plan. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. Worth the migration effort, which is not something I say often.

What works

VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. VAT201 figures come out right without a manual working paper. Invoices go out looking professional with no design work.

What does not

Inventory is too basic for a stock heavy business.

Used for 6 to 12 months
GV

Grant Venter

Partner

Information technologySouth AfricaKimberley500 plus employees
4.0
24 Apr 2026

Finally a ledger our accountant does not complain about

Our practice put four clients on this before we moved our own business across. VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. Worth the migration effort, which is not something I say often.

What works

VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. VAT201 figures come out right without a manual working paper. Invoices go out looking professional with no design work.

What does not

Reporting beyond the standard pack still ends up in a spreadsheet.

Used for 1 to 2 years
RZ

Ryan Zwane

Financial Director

Logistics and transportSouth AfricaWitbank201 to 500 employees
3.0
21 Apr 2026

Good ledger, disappointing reporting

Good enough that changing again is not worth the disruption. The deepest pool of trained local bookkeepers in the country. Beyond that it is more ordinary than the marketing suggests. It sits squarely in the middle for us, useful but not something I would champion. It is a reasonable choice, provided you know what it does not do.

What works

VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. The core ledger is reliable.

What does not

There is no direct submission to eFiling, so the return is captured by hand. Bank feeds drop and need reauthorising more often than they should.

Used for 6 to 12 months
DC

Dineo CeleVerified

Bookkeeper

Food and beverageSouth AfricaWitbank11 to 50 employees
4.0
18 Apr 2026

Bank feeds alone justify the subscription

I run the books for three related companies and this is the first system that has kept up. VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. If you are weighing it up, do the trial with your own data and you will see it.

What works

VAT201 output that transfers cleanly to SARS eFiling. Multi currency handling is genuinely correct on unrealised gains. Bank feeds match transactions accurately and the rules learn quickly.

What does not

Inventory is too basic for a stock heavy business.

Used for more than 5 years
VR

Vhutshilo RobertsVerified

Financial Manager

RecruitmentNigeriaNigeria500 plus employees
4.0
18 Apr 2026

Solid, boring, and that is exactly what I wanted

We moved across from a desktop package eighteen months ago and I would not go back. The deepest pool of trained local bookkeepers in the country. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. There are irritations, and none of them are the kind that make you look elsewhere. Two years in and nobody has suggested we look at alternatives.

What works

Free accountant login on every plan. VAT201 figures come out right without a manual working paper. Invoices go out looking professional with no design work.

What does not

The interface has not aged well.

Used for 6 to 12 months
DM

David MaharajVerified

Practice Manager

TelecommunicationsSouth AfricaKlerksdorp201 to 500 employees
5.0
12 Apr 2026

Reconciliation went from a week to an afternoon

We moved across from a desktop package eighteen months ago and I would not go back. Direct bank feeds for Absa, FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank and Capitec. That is the part that genuinely changed how we work. Nothing has come up in the last year that I would call a real problem. Worth the migration effort, which is not something I say often.

What works

Free accountant login on every plan. VAT201 figures come out right without a manual working paper. Month end close has dropped from six days to two.

What does not

Support response times slow noticeably at month end.

Used for 1 to 2 years
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Overall

from 412 reviews

80% positive14% neutral6% critical

Rating distribution

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