A smarter alternative to Sage accounting software
Curious about alternatives to Sage accounting software? Looking beyond the Sage 50 vs Xero debate? We’ve got the solution for your scaling business.
AccountsIQ offers a more powerful, scalable solution that delivers powerful features without the complexity of full fat ERPs like Sage Intacct.

Trusted by 35,000+ users
Why choose AccountsIQ over Sage?
Go live 5x faster than competitors
No lengthy setup, no hassle. Our expert-led implementation gets you go live ready in a fifth of the time of full blown ERP systems.
98% satisfaction score
Our UK & Ireland-based support team delivers an average response time of just 27 minutes, ensuring smooth and efficient finance operations.
Save 1 week every month
Slash your financial admin by a week every month with automated processes. AccountsIQ lets you do more with less.
1/6 the cost of ERPs systems
Our solution offers all the essential functionality of an ERP system at a fraction of the cost. At just one-sixth of the price, we deliver maximum value with advanced tools that empower your finance team.

Powerful accounting software for your growth-minded business
True cloud accounting
Sage 50 remains tied to its legacy desktop roots, with no plans for a fully cloud-based version in the UK. In comparison, AccountsIQ offers modern, cloud-based access anytime, anywhere - without the need for manual updates, backups, or on-premise servers.
Unrestricted scalability
AccountsIQ grows with your business, offering unlimited storage and transaction capacity. In contrast, Sage 50 advises limiting data to avoid performance issues.
Flexible and in-depth reporting
AccountsIQ offers multi-dimensional reporting that provides unparalleled flexibility and depth of analysis, empowering you to gain deeper insights into your business compared to Sage 50.
What our customers say
"AccountsIQ is easy to use and exceeds our expectations. The onboarding was very professional and the consolidated accounts feature is brilliant, simplifying our reporting tasks significantly."
"The open API structure is a fantastic piece of technology that most other accounting software doesn’t have unless you’re prepared to spend big money. The time-saving we’ll get from AccountsIQ will be enormous.”
“When we used QuickBooks, month-end could almost take the whole month! Now with AccountsIQ, we do it within five working days. Getting the results out quickly makes a big difference.”