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Free yourself from endless admin with Sage Accounting

Manage invoicing, tax, cash flow and more in one place with Sage Accounting. AI-powered features help handle the repetitive stuff, so you can focus on the work that earns. Prices start at R270 per month, including VAT.

Easy to get started, just as easy to use.

Product features

Smarter invoicing

Get paid on time, and protect your cash flow. Create personalised invoices that you can track and send reminders with just a click.

Send invoices that are clear and compliant, ensuring payments arrive before deadlines.

Connect your bank account

Automatically pull in transactions from your bank accounts. Apply rules and import bank files in moments.

Reconcile your accounts faster by linking directly to your bank for accurate records.

Create VAT returns easily

Make calculating VAT, and adding it to your returns stress-free. Submit VAT returns directly to SARS from Sage Accounting. 

Automate data entry

Automate data entry with AI and cut invoice processing time in half. Capture information from invoices and receipts with greater accuracy, creating draft bills ready to approve and send in seconds.

Control your cashflow

See your cash flow in real time. Get a clear, up-to-date view of money moving in and out - so you can make confident decisions, every month.

Run detailed reports

Build custom reports in a few clicks. Access the details you need, when you need them, for timely and accurate reporting.

Pay your people

Run weekly, fortnightly or monthly pay runs, fully compliant. Sage Payroll gets your people paid on time, every time.

Information security

Sage understands the importance of information security in today's digital landscape.

Our ISO 27001 certification is a testament to our dedication to safeguarding your data and maintaining the highest standards of information security management.

A plan to support you and your business

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Start

Ideal for sole traders, freelancers, and micro businesses.
From R270
per month / incl. VAT*
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Standard

Ideal for sole traders, freelancers, and growing businesses.
From R490
per month / incl. VAT*
Start your 30-day free trial, then from R490 a month. You save R490
AI features
 Everything from START plan, and also:
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  • Add additional users for R85/month
  • Add additional companies for R460/month
  • Add Advanced Inventory for R465/month
  • Add Debtors Manager for R325/month
  • Add Time Tracking for R185/month
  • Take payments with multiple currencies for R185/month
  • Storage (1GB) for R20/month
  • Collaborate with your accountant (optional)

**We want you to be fully happy with our software and try it without worry. If you purchase the software but decide it isn't a right fit for your business, let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund.

Sage Accounting FAQs

Sage offers two core accounting packages for South African businesses: Sage Accounting Start, ideal for sole traders and micro-businesses, and Standard, built for growing small businesses with bookkeeping, VAT, and multi-user support. Both can be bundled with Sage Payroll for a combined accounting and payroll package.

To use Sage Accounting, you will need a device, and an internet connection.

Sage Accounting works on any PC or laptop (including MAC and Windows), any smartphone (such as iPhones and Android phones), and any tablet device (such as iPads or Android tablets).

Sage Accounting also comes in an app for iOS and Android. Because Sage Accounting works in the cloud, you don’t have to install anything – you simply access the product through your internet browser on one or multiple devices. The mobile version has a slightly more simplified feature list, but you have access to the core features across all devices.

Any work done on one device will be automatically updated across all devices. Your data is protected by bank-level security at all times and is automatically backed up in the cloud. You never have to worry about losing any of your work if your internet connection goes down.

You do not need a fast internet connection speed to use Sage Accounting. Sage Accounting is designed for high performance even on low internet speeds. A standard phone connection (with typical mobile 3G speed) has you covered.

A minimum download speed of 2mbps is essential to keep Sage Accounting up to date and to take full advantage of its features. Your smartphone will give you more than enough speed to use Sage Accounting smoothly.

For optimal performance we also recommend that you use the most up-to-date version of your web browser. You can take a no-risk, no-obligation free trial to see whether you’re happy with the speed of Sage Accounting on your internet connection.

Sage Accounting is accounting software for South Africa, built to help you manage your business's accounting. It allows you to quickly and easily create and track invoices, track cash flow, accept payments, record transactions, automate admin, capture expenses, and much more.

Sage Accounting is designed for small business owners (supports unlimited users) and sole traders (with or without staff) operating in any industry – from professional services to construction to retail.

You can use Sage Accounting either by yourself or with collaborators. It’s easy to give access to multiple users, including an accountant (if you use one). You don’t need any previous experience with accounting software to get started. Functionality can be extended to include payroll.


Sage Accounting is a monthly subscription service that you can use right away after you purchase. You can set up a direct debit or pay with your credit or debit card. To set up a direct debit you need to have a bank account in South Africa with a local currency in Rands (R).

The VAT per month is 15% of the product’s monthly price. There are no hidden costs and never will be. If you have completed your 30-day trial you will also be given the option to buy. After filling in your details to buy, you will be taken to your Login page where you can get started straight away. 

We’ll send you a welcome email with a quick-start guide, tips, and helpful resources, including how to get support any time you need it.

Both packages (Start and Standard) give you the fundamental features you need to manage your accounting.

  • Accounting Start is ideal for businesses who are starting out. This version of the software is popular with sole traders and micro-businesses.
  • Accounting Standard is ideal for small businesses. It offers everything Start offers, plus more advanced features plus more advanced features, including multiple currencies and inventory management. For example, the Standard package lets you upload information by simply snapping a photo of receipts, invoices, and supplier statements.

You can upgrade, change, or cancel plans at any time.

You will get free, award-winning support by phone, email, online chat, and live online Q&As. 

  • Telephone support is available 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am - 1pm on Saturday.
  • Pre-recorded webinars are available to watch any time that suits you.

You will also get 24/7 access to the following support resources:

  • Our online community, Community Hub: Ask questions, share ideas, and solve issues with Sage Accounting customers and product experts.
  • Step-by-step video guides.
  • Instructor-led courses: For anyone wanting to take their skills to the next level, we have hundreds of courses designed for multiple experience levels and job roles. Get certified and earn badges that show your expertise and build up your resume.

    We also have support channels on Twitter and Youtube. We are committed to providing you with world-class support for Sage Accounting at every step of your business journey.

Absolutely. It’s simple and straightforward to import your current data from Excel (and other spreadsheets and data systems) into Sage Accounting, including your customer and supplier details, your products and services, opening balances, transactions from bank statements, invoices, and your chart of accounts. We’re on hand to show you how, or you can watch our step-by-step video guides. 

Be inspired by the achievements of Sage Accounting customers

"A business that operates 24/7/365, like Morningside Plumbers, needs anytime, anywhere access to its information."

Lior Solomons, Owner
Morningside Plumbing - South Africa

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Accounting Start

Ideal for sole traders, freelancers, and micro businesses.

Accounting Standard

Ideal for sole traders, freelancers, and growing businesses.

**We want you to be fully happy with our software and try it without worry. If you purchase the software but decide it isn't a right fit for your business, let us know within 30 days and we'll give you a full refund.

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