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Sage X3 reviews

Every published review of Sage X3, unedited beyond length and clarity. Vendor responses are shown alongside the review they answer.

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AL

Ashley LombardVerified

Procurement Manager

Motor tradeSouth AfricaSomerset WestSole trader
4.0
22 Sept 2025

Traceability paid for itself in one audit

We run four warehouses and two companies on this and the consolidation works. Batch traceability built for food, beverage and pharmaceutical audit. 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

Warehouse management with directed putaway and picking. Consolidation across our companies takes days rather than weeks. Landed cost calculations are accurate including duty and clearing.

What does not

Configuration changes need the partner rather than an internal administrator.

Used for 2 to 5 years
KJ

Kabelo JoubertVerified

Financial Manager

ConstructionSouth AfricaCape Town201 to 500 employees
4.0
21 Sept 2025

The partner made the difference, not the software

We run four warehouses and two companies on this and the consolidation works. Batch traceability built for food, beverage and pharmaceutical audit. 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

Process manufacturing with formulas, yield, potency and grade. Stock on hand matches the physical count for the first time in years. Multi warehouse transfers are visible and auditable.

What does not

Implementation cost more than the licence, as expected but still painful.

Used for 2 to 5 years
NF

Nadia FortuinVerified

Plant Manager

ConstructionSouth AfricaPaarl2 to 10 employees
5.0
02 Sept 2025

The partner made the difference, not the software

Two years post go live and I would make the same decision. Warehouse management with directed putaway and picking. 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. I would recommend it to a business of our size without hesitation.

What works

Multi legislation financials in one instance across African jurisdictions. Multi warehouse transfers are visible and auditable. Consolidation across our companies takes days rather than weeks.

What does not

The interface is dense and training is a real line item.

Used for 2 to 5 years
CR

Claire RamavhoyaVerified

Financial Controller

EducationSouth AfricaSandton500 plus employees
5.0
28 Aug 2025

Stock and the ledger finally agree

We run four warehouses and two companies on this and the consolidation works. Batch traceability built for food, beverage and pharmaceutical audit. 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

Warehouse management with directed putaway and picking. Stock on hand matches the physical count for the first time in years. Branch reporting comes out without a spreadsheet in between.

What does not

Implementation cost more than the licence, as expected but still painful.

Used for 2 to 5 years
ZS

Zodwa SeptemberVerified

Warehouse Manager

Property and real estateSouth AfricaPaarl51 to 200 employees
4.0
31 Jul 2025

One system across four branches

Two years post go live and I would make the same decision. Multi legislation financials in one instance across African jurisdictions. 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

Process manufacturing with formulas, yield, potency and grade. Stock on hand matches the physical count for the first time in years. Landed cost calculations are accurate including duty and clearing.

What does not

The interface is dense and training is a real line item.

Used for 6 to 12 months
SM

Shalini MaharajVerified

Solutions Architect

InsuranceSouth AfricaPaarl51 to 200 employees
5.0
18 Jul 2025

Landed cost is finally accurate

Two years post go live and I would make the same decision. Warehouse management with directed putaway and picking. 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

Warehouse management with directed putaway and picking. Branch reporting comes out without a spreadsheet in between. Consolidation across our companies takes days rather than weeks.

What does not

The interface is dense and training is a real line item.

Used for less than 6 months
VB

Vikash Bennett

Managing Director

ConstructionSouth AfricaMidrand201 to 500 employees
4.0
17 Jul 2025

The partner made the difference, not the software

Two years post go live and I would make the same decision. Multi legislation financials in one instance across African jurisdictions. 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. I would recommend it to a business of our size without hesitation.

What works

Batch traceability built for food, beverage and pharmaceutical audit. Multi warehouse transfers are visible and auditable. Traceability from raw material to finished goods is complete.

What does not

Implementation cost more than the licence, as expected but still painful.

Used for more than 5 years
SN

Sarah NkosiVerified

Systems Administrator

Information technologySouth AfricaKimberley11 to 50 employees
4.0
06 Jul 2025

Landed cost is finally accurate

We run four warehouses and two companies on this and the consolidation works. Warehouse management with directed putaway and picking. 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

Multi legislation financials in one instance across African jurisdictions. Traceability from raw material to finished goods is complete. Branch reporting comes out without a spreadsheet in between.

What does not

The interface is dense and training is a real line item.

Used for less than 6 months
KS

Karabo SwanepoelVerified

Production Manager

Financial servicesSouth AfricaJohannesburg500 plus employees
3.0
03 Jul 2025

Good core, dated interface

The software is capable. Our implementation was mediocre and we are still paying for that. Batch traceability built for food, beverage and pharmaceutical audit. 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. Good value, with some real rough edges.

What works

Batch traceability built for food, beverage and pharmaceutical audit. The partner network means help is available.

What does not

The local statutory reporting depends entirely on the partner. Version upgrades are projects rather than updates.

Used for more than 5 years
JR

Jenna RamavhoyaVerified

Plant Manager

HospitalitySouth AfricaSomerset West11 to 50 employees
4.0
20 Jun 2025

Stock and the ledger finally agree

The implementation partner was excellent, which I think matters more than the badge. Batch traceability built for food, beverage and pharmaceutical audit. 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. It is not perfect, and it is the right choice for us.

What works

Warehouse management with directed putaway and picking. Traceability from raw material to finished goods is complete. Multi warehouse transfers are visible and auditable.

What does not

Implementation cost more than the licence, as expected but still painful.

Used for 2 to 5 years
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3.9

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from 118 reviews

72% positive19% neutral9% critical

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