Sage

Sage does not publish standard AUD pricing for the Australian market. Pricing is available by quote, and the cost depends on the plan, number of users, and any add-ons such as payroll. Contact Sage directly or request a quote to get pricing specific to your business needs.

Yes. Sage supports GST reporting and BAS preparation for Australian businesses. STP Phase 2 payroll reporting is available on Standard and higher plans. The software is compliant with Australian tax requirements, though the product has a stronger presence in the UK and European markets than locally.

Payroll is available as a separate add-on (Add-on) through Sage Payroll. It is not included in the base accounting subscription. Pricing for the payroll add-on is also available by quote.

The base Sage plan includes 1 user. Additional users are typically available at an added cost, with the specifics dependent on the plan you choose. For teams needing multiple concurrent users, this is worth clarifying when requesting a quote.

Sage is positioned for mid-market and larger businesses that need a globally recognised accounting platform with the ability to scale. It is a particularly strong fit for Australian operations of international companies already using Sage elsewhere, or businesses that have outgrown the small-business tiers of Xero and MYOB and need deeper financial management capabilities.

For most small Australian businesses, Xero or MYOB are more practical choices because they offer transparent AUD pricing, a large local accountant network, and purpose-built Australian compliance tools from the entry tier. Sage is better suited to mid-sized or international businesses where its global platform, multi-entity support, and enterprise-grade reporting are genuinely required.

Sage does not publish standard payroll pricing in Australia. Both the per-employee rate and the monthly base fee are available by quote only, tailored to your organisation's size and the modules required. Contact Sage directly for a custom proposal. This is consistent with Sage's positioning as a mid-market and enterprise platform rather than a price-list SMB product.

Yes. Sage supports STP Phase 2 for Australian payroll, reporting the expanded data set including itemised income types and leave components to the ATO each pay cycle. Sage also covers BAS lodgement and GST across its accounting and payroll suite. Businesses migrating from Sage's older payroll products should confirm their specific version supports the current STP Phase 2 requirements.

Sage's award interpretation capability in Australia is rated as limited compared to AU-built specialists. It covers foundational compliance requirements but does not offer the same depth of pre-built Modern Award automation as platforms such as Employment Hero. Businesses with complex award obligations in industries such as hospitality or retail should assess whether Sage's current AU award support meets their requirements before committing.

Sage is positioned for mid-market to enterprise businesses rather than small teams. It scales well for organisations that need a global accounting and payroll platform with multi-entity, multi-currency, and cross-border reporting capabilities. Australian small businesses looking for a simple payroll-plus-accounting combination at a known monthly cost will typically find locally focused platforms such as Xero, MYOB, or Employment Hero better suited to their needs.

Sage Payroll integrates natively with Sage Accounting and connects to Xero via API. For larger organisations running Sage Intacct or Sage 300, integrations extend to ERP-level systems and HR platforms. The integration depth available depends on the specific Sage product in use, so businesses should confirm their required connections during the sales process.

MYOB and Xero are more widely used in the Australian SMB market, offer published pricing, and have larger local accountant and bookkeeper networks. Sage has stronger mid-market and enterprise capabilities and a broader global footprint, but its smaller AU presence means fewer local advisors and less AU-specific payroll depth relative to MYOB in particular. Sage tends to suit businesses that are part of a global group already running Sage systems rather than businesses choosing a payroll platform from scratch in Australia.

Sage HR pricing for Australian customers is quote-only. There is no publicly listed AUD rate. Pricing is modular: each additional capability such as performance management, timesheets, shift scheduling, expenses, and recruitment is priced separately on top of the core HR and leave module. Month-to-month billing is available, which is more flexible than the annual-only contracts typical among competitors.

Sage HR does not include payroll natively within the HR module, but it integrates with Sage Payroll, which is STP Phase 2 compliant for Australian businesses. Xero is also supported via API for businesses that prefer a different payroll provider. STP reporting to the ATO is handled through whichever connected payroll engine the business uses.

Sage HR is a UK-built platform and does not include built-in Modern Award interpretation or Fair Work Act-specific compliance tooling. Australian compliance coverage is more limited than that of locally built platforms such as Employment Hero or ELMO. Businesses with complex award obligations should verify specific compliance capabilities with Sage before purchasing.

Sage HR is best suited to small and mid-sized businesses already using Sage Accounting or Sage Payroll, where the native integration simplifies HR and payroll data flow. For businesses not already in the Sage ecosystem, AU-built platforms typically offer stronger local compliance and a more established support network in Australia.

Sage HR covers core employee records, leave management, onboarding, performance reviews, document management, and employee self-service via a mobile app. Recruitment (ATS) and learning management are available as add-on modules. The modular structure means businesses can start with a lean setup and expand over time.

Sage HR is more mature in the UK and European markets. Its Australian presence and local partner network are more limited compared with Employment Hero and ELMO. This is worth considering for onboarding support, local compliance guidance, and the availability of AU-based customer service.