Sage 50 Accounting Upgrade Path Diagram

Simply Accounting Pro 2007* - 6 User		Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2013
Simply Accounting Pro 2007* - 2 User		Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2013
Simply Accounting 2008 Simply Accounting Basic 2007*		Sage 50 Pro Accounting 2013
Simply Accounting Entrepreneur		Sage 50 First Step Accounting 2013
* and earlier

I have Sage Simply Accounting Basic 2007 or Sage Simply Accounting 2008, which product should I upgrade to?

The upgrade for Sage Simply Accounting Basic 2007 or Sage Simply Accounting 2008 is now Sage 50 Pro Accounting 2013. We have transitioned away from calling any of the products "Basic" because the product just isn't basic anymore. In 2008, we dropped the term "Basic" and since 2009 we have added "Pro" which better reflects the level of accounting and business management tools available in the product. See also, the upgrade paths diagram.

I have Sage Simply Accounting Pro 2007 or earlier, which product should I upgrade up to?

If you're upgrading from Sage Simply Accounting Pro 2007 or earlier versions, you will either need to select Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2013 or Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2013.

Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2013 and Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2013 are the only products that support multiple users. Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2013 supports up to 4 user licenses and Sage 50 Quantum Accounting 2013 supports up to 40 user licenses in increments of 5.

If you have multiple users, you should consider upgrading to either Sage 50 Premium Accounting or Sage 50 Quantum Accounting products. See also, the upgrade paths diagram.

I have Sage Simply Accounting Premium 2008, which product should I upgrade up to?

You should upgrade to Sage 50 Premium Accounting 2013 if you only have 4 or less users.¹ If you have more than 4 user licenses, then we encourage you to look at Sage 50 Quantum Accounting. Sage 50 Premium Accounting will support up to 4 users, whereas Sage 50 Quantum Accounting supports up to 40 user licenses.¹ See also, the upgrade paths diagram.

I am new to Sage 50 Accounting, how do I choose?

Please use this product selector tool to help you choose the right edition for your business.

Is Sage 50 First Step Accounting same as Basic?

No. The past "Basic" product is now positioned as Sage 50 Pro Accounting because it provides all the tools you need to accelerate the growth of your business.

Sage 50 First Step Accounting is our single-user entry level accounting software package for entrepreneurs, small or home-based business owners who require a simplified accounting software package. If you are currently using pen and paper method or a spreadsheet program, this is a great place to start. This product doesn't have payroll or inventory management functionality. It provides easy to use tools to track revenues, expenses, and tax.

Why are you capping the number of users for Sage 50 Premium Accounting at 4?¹

Once a business has exceeded the need for 4 users, it should move to Sage 50 Quantum Accounting which comes in increments of 5 for up to 40 user licenses. Find out more about Sage 50 Quantum Accounting.