Sage
- Per employee
- Quote
- Base fee
- Quote
- Award interpretation
- Limited
- Global hiring
- No
- Payday Super
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
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Sage
Global accounting platform aimed at mid-market and enterprise, with Australian pricing available by quote only.
- Per employee
- Quote
- Base fee
- Quote
- Award interp.
- Limited
- Global hiring
- No
Best for
Mid-market and enterprise businesses needing a global accounting platform. AU pricing by quote only.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Established global platform
- Covers BAS, GST, and inventory
- Scales to mid-market and enterprise
- Payroll add-on available
Cons
- AU pricing by quote only
- Smaller Australian presence
- Less local advisor support
- Better known in UK and Europe
About Sage
Sage is a long-established UK accounting vendor better known in the UK and Europe, with a smaller Australian footprint. Its Business Cloud Accounting product covers BAS, GST, bank feeds, and inventory, with payroll available as a Sage Payroll add-on. Australian pricing is not published, so local pricing is quote-based. Sage suits mid-market and enterprise businesses wanting a global platform.
Sage was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Newcastle, United Kingdom.
How Sage compares
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Common questions about Sage
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
Sage does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
Contract terms for Sage are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
Sage settlement times are not publicly listed.
Sage AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
Sage does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
Sage is best suited to mid-market and enterprise businesses needing a global accounting platform. au pricing by quote only. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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