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Compare Sage Intacct and Xero 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
$13.00 Per Month
Sage Intacct
Star Rating
(3,794)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0
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Star Rating
(741)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
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- Users report that Sage Intacct excels in General Ledger functionalities, particularly with Journal Entries scoring 8.8, while Xero's score of 8.4 indicates it may not be as robust in this area. Reviewers mention that Sage Intacct's ability to handle complex accounting needs makes it a preferred choice for mid-market companies.
- Reviewers mention that Xero shines in Ease of Use, with a score of 8.7 compared to Sage Intacct's 8.5. Users on G2 appreciate Xero's intuitive interface, making it easier for small businesses to navigate and manage their finances without extensive training.
- G2 users highlight Sage Intacct's superior Expense Reports features, particularly in Bank/Credit Card Integration with a score of 8.7, which is crucial for businesses needing seamless transaction tracking. In contrast, Xero's capabilities in this area are perceived as less comprehensive.
- Users say that Sage Intacct's Billing and Payments automation features, especially Billing Automation scoring 8.9, provide significant time savings and efficiency for finance teams. Xero, while effective, does not match this level of automation, which can be a drawback for users managing high volumes of transactions.
- Reviewers mention that Xero's Customer Support is rated slightly lower at 7.8 compared to Sage Intacct's 8.1. Users appreciate Sage Intacct's responsive support team, which is vital for businesses that require timely assistance with their accounting software.
- Users on G2 report that Sage Intacct's Revenue Recognition features, particularly Revenue Accrual scoring 9.1, are highly regarded for their accuracy and compliance capabilities, making it a strong choice for companies with complex revenue streams. Xero's offerings in this area are seen as less robust, which may be a concern for users in regulated industries.
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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
2,885
8.5
592
Ease of Use
8.5
2,940
8.7
609
Ease of Setup
7.8
1,267
8.2
310
Ease of Admin
8.3
909
8.6
249
Quality of Support
8.1
2,613
7.8
530
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
898
8.4
244
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
2,877
8.2
577
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
7.8
65
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
7.8
68
Not enough data
7.8
65
Not enough data
8.3
66
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.4
63
Not enough data
6.0
59
Not enough data
5.5
57
Not enough data
7.0
61
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
7.9
67
Mobile
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
6.6
56
Not enough data
6.0
56
Platform
Not enough data
6.8
57
Not enough data
6.7
60
Administration
Not enough data
7.1
53
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
73
Not enough data
7.8
70
Not enough data
7.8
72
Not enough data
7.6
65
Not enough data
8.3
72
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
76
Not enough data
7.9
67
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
7.6
64
Not enough data
5.8
60
General Ledger
8.8
2218
|
Verified
8.4
317
|
Verified
8.4
2086
|
Verified
7.9
283
|
Verified
8.4
2128
|
Verified
8.3
294
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.0
1823
|
Verified
8.5
331
|
Verified
7.9
1572
|
Verified
8.0
246
7.5
1375
7.9
269
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.1
1776
|
Verified
8.1
244
8.3
1938
|
Verified
8.4
301
|
Verified
7.8
1521
|
Verified
8.2
279
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.4
1134
|
Verified
7.3
228
7.4
1110
|
Verified
7.4
232
7.4
1118
|
Verified
7.5
224
|
Verified
8.4
1721
|
Verified
7.5
251
|
Verified
8.0
1486
|
Verified
8.1
280
|
Verified
8.4
1881
|
Verified
8.8
326
|
Verified
7.7
1170
7.9
262
|
Verified
7.9
1377
|
Verified
8.0
267
Reporting & Analytics
8.5
2042
|
Verified
8.7
337
|
Verified
8.1
2035
|
Verified
8.4
321
|
Verified
7.7
1586
|
Verified
7.8
244
|
Verified
8.2
1876
|
Verified
8.5
336
|
Verified
Platform
8.1
1854
|
Verified
7.8
290
|
Verified
8.1
1697
|
Verified
7.8
280
8.4
1932
|
Verified
8.5
323
|
Verified
7.9
1308
|
Verified
8.0
246
|
Verified
8.7
1940
|
Verified
8.7
328
|
Verified
8.2
1747
|
Verified
8.4
292
|
Verified
Integration
8.3
1976
|
Verified
8.4
308
|
Verified
8.0
1568
|
Verified
8.4
234
8.0
1501
|
Verified
8.2
272
|
Verified
Cash Flow
8.0
1045
|
Verified
8.3
203
|
Verified
8.4
1183
|
Verified
8.7
224
|
Verified
8.5
1215
|
Verified
8.5
204
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.7
1586
|
Verified
7.8
244
|
Verified
8.3
1206
|
Verified
8.4
200
|
Verified
7.8
947
|
Verified
7.9
172
|
Verified
8.2
1165
|
Verified
8.2
198
|
Verified
Revenue
8.2
1107
|
Verified
8.5
210
|
Verified
8.2
1089
|
Verified
8.3
204
|
Verified
7.9
938
|
Verified
7.7
181
|
Verified
Payroll
7.6
898
|
Verified
7.8
165
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.3
157
|
Verified
7.6
918
|
Verified
8.1
191
|
Verified
8.1
1182
|
Verified
8.6
202
|
Verified
AI
7.3
351
6.4
37
7.5
351
6.6
37
7.4
345
6.6
37
7.2
345
6.2
37
7.3
347
6.6
37
7.1
338
5.8
36
8.0
362
7.6
37
7.7
348
7.3
35
7.4
345
6.6
35
7.3
341
6.7
35
Mobile Applications - Accounting
7.6
170
7.7
15
7.6
172
8.0
15
7.4
167
7.4
15
7.2
166
5.6
15
7.4
166
7.7
15
7.7
173
8.1
15
General Ledger
8.8
2218
|
Verified
8.4
317
|
Verified
8.4
2086
|
Verified
7.9
283
|
Verified
8.4
2128
|
Verified
8.3
294
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.0
1823
|
Verified
8.5
331
|
Verified
7.9
1572
|
Verified
8.0
246
7.5
1375
7.9
269
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.1
1776
|
Verified
8.1
244
8.3
1938
|
Verified
8.4
301
|
Verified
7.8
1521
|
Verified
8.2
279
|
Verified
Billing and Payments
8.9
119
Not enough data
8.8
116
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.9
120
Not enough data
9.1
115
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
8.4
90
Not enough data
8.4
105
Not enough data
Billing
8.8
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
167
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
174
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Dunning
8.5
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
136
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
132
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
8.6
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
126
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
129
|
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
388
Not enough data
8.8
385
Not enough data
8.6
387
Not enough data
8.7
357
Not enough data
8.5
325
Not enough data
Revenue Performance
8.5
324
Not enough data
8.3
306
Not enough data
8.3
308
Not enough data
8.0
310
Not enough data
8.0
286
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
8.2
324
Not enough data
7.9
262
Not enough data
7.8
270
Not enough data
8.0
275
Not enough data
Integration
8.5
361
Not enough data
8.0
285
Not enough data
7.8
259
Not enough data
8.1
315
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.3
325
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
288
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
296
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.3
324
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
388
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
353
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
291
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.6
370
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
296
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.9
401
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
365
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
328
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk
8.2
284
Not enough data
8.2
270
Not enough data
7.9
250
Not enough data
Recovery
7.9
237
Not enough data
8.4
301
Not enough data
Audit
8.4
300
Not enough data
8.2
261
Not enough data
7.9
267
Not enough data
8.2
293
Not enough data
Fraud
8.2
284
Not enough data
8.2
273
Not enough data
8.1
267
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.6
80
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.0
78
Not enough data
8.1
80
Not enough data
7.5
80
Not enough data
8.5
87
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.1
82
Not enough data
7.6
76
Not enough data
8.3
84
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
8.4
83
Not enough data
7.4
76
Not enough data
8.2
85
Accounting
8.5
299
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
278
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
324
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
268
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
328
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
289
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
333
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
282
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
305
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
284
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
262
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
234
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
238
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
247
|
Verified
Not enough data
Back Office
8.4
266
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
241
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
234
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
218
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
209
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
244
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
224
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
212
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
Front Office
8.1
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
205
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
218
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
223
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
203
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
188
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
199
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
207
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
188
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
189
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
203
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
246
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
253
|
Verified
Not enough data
Logistics
8.3
206
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
203
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
194
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
201
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
195
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
8.4
270
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
222
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
255
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
273
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
283
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
252
|
Verified
Not enough data
Production
8.2
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
181
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
184
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
177
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
183
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting & Analytics
8.4
287
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
282
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
274
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
69
Not enough data
8.0
67
Not enough data
Accounting
8.9
132
Not enough data
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.6
122
Not enough data
9.1
131
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
8.8
133
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.8
114
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.7
108
Not enough data
8.8
119
Not enough data
Project Management
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.5
116
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.4
104
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
Sales & Marketing
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.5
113
Not enough data
8.4
102
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.1
102
Not enough data
HR
8.4
105
Not enough data
8.3
103
Not enough data
8.5
113
Not enough data
Procurement
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.6
118
Not enough data
8.4
107
Not enough data
8.4
107
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
Content Management
8.5
112
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
8.5
103
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
8.4
106
Not enough data
8.7
111
Not enough data
Analytics
8.4
106
Not enough data
8.4
109
Not enough data
8.4
102
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.2
31
Not enough data
8.0
31
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
7.5
25
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
8.1
25
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
8.0
25
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.7
25
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.7
25
Not enough data
7.6
25
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.9
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Bill Generation
Not enough data
7.7
79
Not enough data
8.2
81
Not enough data
8.2
82
Bill Processing
Not enough data
7.4
81
Not enough data
7.9
80
Not enough data
8.1
81
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
7.0
74
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
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.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
21.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
11.7%
Computer Software
6.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.2%
Information Technology and Services
4.7%
Other
49.9%
Accounting
24.3%
Computer Software
8.7%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Financial Services
3.5%
Other
50.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Sage Intacct
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jenni R.
Verified User in Computer Software
There are so many reasons why I like Intacct. The ease of use for our employees is probably one of my favorites. We are a growing software company and every new employee gets a sign in to Intacct so that they can enter their time sheets and expenses. ...
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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
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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...
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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...
Jenni R.
Verified User in Computer Software
There are so many reasons why I like Intacct. The ease of use for our employees is probably one of my favorites. We are a growing software company and every new employee gets a sign in to Intacct so that they can enter their time sheets and expenses. ...
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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