What’s the difference between Sage Intacct and Sage X3?
Sage Intacct and Sage X3 are both powerful ERP solutions from Sage, but they cater to different business needs and sizes. Sage Intacct is used by growing businesses because of its award-winning Cloud Core Financials accounting features, whilst Sage X3 is primarily used by manufacturers, distribution & warehousing businesses who require flexible supply chain functionality.
Sage Intacct is ideal for fast growing SMB’s, mid-sized enterprises, and large organisations with complex accounting processes, whilst Sage X3 ERP system is a good choice for larger more established businesses who operate in multiple countries.
Sage X3 vs Sage Intacct?
Sage Intacct and Sage X3 are both robust accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions from Sage, but they serve different types of businesses and are designed to meet different needs. Here’s a comparison to help clarify their distinctions:
1. Target Audience
- Sage Intacct: Primarily aimed at SMB’s and mid-sized companies needing advanced financial management, multi-entity consolidation, and industry-specific solutions in sectors like non-profits, healthcare, professional services, and more.
- Sage X3: Targeted toward larger, enterprise-level companies with complex operational requirements, often in manufacturing, distribution, chemicals, food and beverage, and process-oriented industries. X3 is designed to support extensive supply chain and manufacturing processes along with finance.
Sage Intacct vs Sage X3 Comparison
2. Deployment
- Sage Intacct: Fully cloud-based, meaning users can access it from anywhere with an internet connection, making it ideal for businesses seeking flexibility and lower IT management overhead.
- Sage X3: Available in both cloud and on-premise deployments, providing more control for companies that require on-premise solutions or hybrid cloud solutions to meet compliance and data management needs.
3. Key Features
- Sage Intacct:
- Advanced financial management with multi-entity, multi-currency support
- Real-time financial reporting and analytics with customizable dashboards
- Strong audit and compliance features
- Project accounting and billing, ideal for professional services
- Limited but sufficient inventory management for non-manufacturing businesses
- Sage X3:
- Comprehensive ERP features, including advanced manufacturing, production planning, supply chain management, and inventory management
- Warehouse management and detailed production management
- Fixed asset management and CRM capabilities
- Advanced costing and budgeting, supporting complex, large-scale operations
- In-depth reporting and analytics for ERP and financial data
4. Integrations and Customisation
- Sage Intacct: Offers numerous integrations, particularly with financial and CRM tools, including Salesforce, ADP, and other industry-specific applications. It also provides an open API for easier customization and integration.
- Sage X3: Known for its flexibility in customization and extensive integration capabilities, Sage X3 is designed to integrate deeply into a company’s infrastructure, making it well-suited for complex environments. It also allows for custom module development.
5. Scalability
- Sage Intacct: Scalable for mid-sized companies, especially for those growing into multiple entities, but typically not suitable for large manufacturing or distribution companies needing extensive operational management.
- Sage X3: Highly scalable for larger enterprises and complex operational structures. It is particularly well-suited for companies with expansive supply chain, manufacturing, or global operations.
6. User Interface and Ease of Use
- Sage Intacct: Designed to be user-friendly, with a modern interface and easy-to-navigate dashboards, although it can still require training for users unfamiliar with accounting software.
- Sage X3: Offers a more complex interface due to the extensive range of ERP functionalities. While it’s powerful, it requires more advanced training to fully leverage its capabilities.
What is Sage Intacct
Sage Intacct was developed in the USA as a Cloud-based Financial Management solution and is now available in the UK, Canada, South Africa and Australia. The software was initially developed by Intacct Corporation in 1999 and it was acquired by Sage Group in 2017 for $850 million.
What is Sage X3?
Sage X3 is an advanced ERP system developed by Sage and was purchased by the Sage Group Plc in 2005, prior to that date it was owned by Adonix and the software was known as Adonix X3. Sage X3 (previously also known as Sage ERP X3) manages your finances, accounting, customers, sales, manufacturing, inventory, distribution, supply chain, production, quality control and customer service.
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Sage Intacct Vs Sage X3 Feature Comparison
Both Sage X3 and Sage Intacct have a wide range of advanced software features and functionality that will enable you to take control of your business accounting, finance and ERP requirements and processes, the products are highly tailorable, flexible and scalable whilst being intuitive and easy to use.
Sage Intacct is ideal for SMB’s and medium sized businesses who want a Cloud only accounts solution with advanced core financial features. Sage X3 is a good fit for mid-sized and large established businesses who need multi deployment options and strong functionality in process manufacturing, production & quality control and a focus on distribution, warehousing and supply chain.
Sage Intacct Features and Modules
Key Software Features
- Best-in-class Cloud financials and accounting functionality (over 100 awards)
- Access accounting data securely from one source of data in the Cloud
- Highly customisable, flexible and scalable
- Advanced dashboards and reports, choose from over 200 prebuilt visuals
- Powerful additional software modules available, from Inventory Management, Multi-entity consolidation to Manufacturing
- Multi-country, multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation
- Tailor Sage Intacct for your industry
- Handles large amounts of financial transactions using a Cloud Oracle SQL database
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliant for HMRC
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Sage Intacct Advanced Modules Features
Sage Intacct Core Financials includes:
Additional software modules are purchased separately:
Platform:
- Platform services
- Web-services API
- Salesforce CRM integration
Advanced Functionality:
- Sage Intacct Fixed Assets
- Project accounting
- Multi-entry and global consolidations
- Sage Intacct Inventory Management
- Revenue recognition
- Spend Management
- Sage Intacct Manufacturing
Contact us on 0330 043 0140 or email us at info@alphalogix.co.uk to discuss the differences between Sage Intacct and Sage X3, or to organise a consultation call, meeting or comparison demonstration.
Sage Intacct Product Overview - Key Features
Sage X3 Features and Modules
Sage X3 Key Software Features
- Flexible, customisable and scalable
- Advanced financial management features
- Multiple deployment options, Cloud & on-premise
- Multi-currency, multi-location, multi-country, multi-language
- Strong supply chain, warehousing and distribution features
- Process manufacturing & discrete manufacturing
- Production and quality control
- Customer services functionality
Sage X3 Functionality and Modules
- Financial Management
- Budgets and Accounting
- Purchasing
- Inventory Management
- BOM Planning
- Shop floor control
- Quality Control
- Project Management
- Sales Management
- Fixed asset management
- Employee expense management
- Reporting and dashboards
- Global management, multi-legislation and languages
- Manufacturing management
Frequently Asked Questions
Sage offers three ERP solutions called Sage Intacct, Sage 200 and Sage X3. The ideal Sage ERP solution will depend on your business size, industry, requirements and business & accounting processes. Sage 200 ERP is best suited for small to medium sized businesses, whilst Sage Intacct is ideal for businesses who want a Cloud based ERP solution, whereas Sage X3 is primarily used by manufacturers, distribution & warehousing businesses who require flexible supply chain functionality.
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Contact AlphaLogix – Sage Business Partner in the UK
AlphaLogix was founded in 1995 and today we are a leading tier 1 strategic Sage Business partner in the UK. Our Sage consultants have successfully implemented hundreds of Sage sites across the UK and we understand the need for a well-planned and smooth implementation process.
Contact us on 0330 043 0140 or email us at info@alphalogix.co.uk to discuss the differences between Sage Intacct and Sage X3, or to organise a consultation call, meeting or comparison demonstration.
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