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Based in Tulsa, OK, on-site service is provided in Oklahoma as well as northwest Arkansas and southwest Missouri.

Telephone, remote, and email support is provided nation-wide.

scollins@iqacct.com

10611 E 17th Pl Tulsa, OK 74128

918-851-9713

Sage 50 On-Premise vs vs Sage 50 Cloud
Which is Right For You?

First, let’s clear up any possible naming confusion. In July 2025, Sage began offering a hosted version of Sage 50 Accounting. It was initially named “Sage 50 Hosted” but was soon renamed “Sage 50 Cloud.” In version 2023 and older, the name “Sage 50 Cloud” was used to designate the subscription version of Sage 50, which was still on-premise (desktop) software, but it included a cloud-based feature called Remote Data Access. The new Sage 50 Cloud represents a completely different (and superior) solution to Remote Data Access and should not be mistaken for the old usage of the same product name.

What is Sage 50 Cloud?

• Sage 50 Cloud is the exact same software as the on-premise version of Sage 50. But Sage hosts the software on Microsoft Azure servers (additional fees apply) so you can access it from any computer with an internet connection.
• Since it is the same software, you don’t have to retrain. It looks and feels exactly the same.
• Since it is the same software, there is no complicated data conversion. You data just needs to be copied to the cloud. Then you’ll pick up exactly where you left off.
• It is not a rewrite of Sage 50 as a browser based application or mobile app. You install the Windows App (formerly known as Microsoft Remote Desktop) on your Windows or Mac computer to connect to Sage 50 on a cloud server.

Reasons to choose Sage 50 Cloud

• Multiple Locations - If you have Sage 50 users at different locations, or need to be able to use Sage 50 while traveling, Sage 50 Cloud means you don’t have to maintain your own Terminal Server or use remote access software. If you’re currently synchronizing data with Sage Remote Data Access, you should definitely look at Sage 50 Cloud for its superior speed and data integrity.
• Large Installations - If Sage 50 is starting to slow down because you have a large data file or because you have a large number of users, Sage 50 Cloud may actually be faster because data isn’t traveling across your network. Everything takes place directly on the server.
• Reduce Infrastructure Needs - If you don’t want to maintain your own server, don’t like having to install Sage 50 upgrades, or if you regularly get network related errors in Sage 50, then Sage 50 Cloud may be the right choice for you.

Reasons to choose Sage 50 desktop/on-premise

• Add-on Applications - If you use any add-on applications that integrate with Sage 50, such as credit card processing, ACH file creation, or a 3rd party report writer, you need to stick with the on-premise version. For now, Sage 50 Cloud does not support add-ons.
• Single Location - If you don’t need to connect users at multiple locations, and remote access software meets your needs for the times when you’re out of the office, then traditional on-premise Sage 50 is may be the right choice for you.
• Small to Medium Installations - If Sage 50 performs well for your number of users and database size, and you don’t have multiple locations, on-premise Sage 50 is probably the right choice.

Price Difference

Both the on-premise and cloud versions are sold as annual subscriptions. The price difference varies a little depending on the number of users, but the cloud version averages about $40 per user per month extra compared to on-premise. Call 918-851-9713 for exact pricing.

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