{"id":13830,"date":"2023-01-17T15:21:03","date_gmt":"2023-01-17T20:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/?p=13830"},"modified":"2025-01-08T09:27:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T14:27:11","slug":"sage-intacct-vs-quickbooks-for-saas-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/sage-intacct-vs-quickbooks-for-saas-startups\/","title":{"rendered":"Outgrowing quickbooks? Here\u2019s your 5-step transition plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header has-dark-background-color entry-header--has-illustration entry-header--has-illustration--generic\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__row row align-center\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"col col-lg-7 col-xlg-6 entry-header__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"component component-single-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-header__misc text--subtitle text--uppercase text--small\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/category\/money-matters\/\" class=\"entry-header__link\">Money Matters<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"entry-title-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOutgrowing quickbooks? Here\u2019s your 5-step transition plan\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"entry-header__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"single-post-details container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"posted-on \">Published <time class=\"entry-date published\" datetime=\"2023-01-17T15:21:03-05:00\">January 17, 2023<\/time><\/span><span class=\"reading-time\"> min read<\/span>\n\t\t<button\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"social-share-button button button--icon button--secondary js-social-share-button\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-title=\"Outgrowing quickbooks? Here\u2019s your 5-step transition plan\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-url=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/sage-intacct-vs-quickbooks-for-saas-startups\/\"\n\t\t\tdata-share-text=\"Please read this interesting article\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__share-label\">Share<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-label\" hidden>Copy Link<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"social-share-button__copy-tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\" hidden>Copied<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/header>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author has-dark-background-color alignfull\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"co-authors\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-author-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"entry-author\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/author\/david-appel-feyikemi-oniyitan\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/David20and20Fey20HubSpot-350x350.png\" class=\"entry-author__image\" alt=\"David Appel &amp; Feyikemi Oniyitan\" \/>\t\t\t\t<span class=\"entry-author__name\">David Appel &amp; Feyikemi Oniyitan<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been feeling like you\u2019re outgrowing QuickBooks, you\u2019re hardly alone. Many SaaS startups like yours begin their financial journey\u2019s using QuickBooks, which \u2013 with more than 80% market share \u2013 is by far the most popular small business accounting application. It\u2019s well known. It\u2019s easy. It works, and it offers the functionality a business needs when it\u2019s starting out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet there comes a time when SaaS startup leaders must assess the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/the-hidden-costs-of-quickbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hidden costs of continuing to use QuickBooks<\/a>. If your SaaS startup has moved beyond the entry level, your business may be facing a number of challenges as you hit the limits of QuickBooks\u2019 functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How do you know when to say goodbye to spreadsheets and manual consolidations? Which options should you consider? What is the difference between Sage Intacct vs QuickBooks? We discuss all that and more in this article, in which we aim to help you compare the cost of the status quo with the benefits of switching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-accounting-software-is-right-for-you\">Which accounting software is right for you?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automation is becoming a mainstay in the world of SaaS accounting, leading to many startups feeling growing pains at earlier stages in the corporate lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While using a basic accounting system like QuickBooks is certainly better than nothing, growing SaaS startups can expect to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/resources\/eBooks\/10-reasons-saas-companies-shouldnt-use-quickbooks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">come up against its limitations<\/a> pretty quickly. It spreads your team\u2019s information widely and inconveniently, rather than centralizing it as automation does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As SaaS startups grow and become more complex, executives will notice they\u2019ve outgrown QuickBooks when accounting becomes bogged down with manual data entry, unruly spreadsheets, time-consuming workarounds, and patched-together analysis. When you\u2019ve reached this point, it is, however, good news. The fact that you need a new accounting system is a good sign your business is growing. Congratulations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it\u2019s time to find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/switch-to-sage\/quickbooks-alternative\/\n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QuickBooks alternative<\/a> that won\u2019t slow you down. Is Sage Intacct the right accounting software for you? Let\u2019s take a look at the differences between Sage Intacct and QuickBooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sage-intacct-vs-quickbooks\">Sage Intacct vs QuickBooks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">QuickBooks simply wasn\u2019t designed to provide professional financial management capabilities to growing organizations with sophisticated, evolving demands that require more and better visibility into financial and operational performance \u2013 such as automating key processes, providing anytime, anywhere access, enforcing internal controls, customizing functionality, and integrating with other critical applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/resources\/product-demos\/outgrowing-quickbooks-introduction-sage-intacct\/\n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Outgrowing QuickBooks<\/a> is never easy since it involves financial symptoms that spread all the way across your accounting department. Here are a few of the biggest reasons to consider the capabilities of Sage Intacct vs QuickBooks for your SaaS startup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Painful audits: Recurring revenue companies must be able to keep detailed records about each transaction. Why was each change initiated? What was the authorization architecture? Sage Intacct uses automation to store all this data and much more, for seamless and simple audits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited forecasts: Are you coming up against the limits of your forecasting abilities? It\u2019s a sure sign you might be ready for Sage Intacct vs QuickBooks remaining the status quo. With Sage Intacct, you can run complex multifactor forecasts far into the future just by plugging in your starting data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-1-1440x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-1-1440x683.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-1-768x364.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-1-1536x729.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-1.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inflexible billing: Most SaaS companies offer a broad degree of pricing and billing flexibility. Increasing demand for usage billing, feature tiers, group rates, and other pricing options make flexible billing vital for SaaS companies. QuickBooks and other manual approaches to billing are highly inefficient. Sage Intacct automates the billing process, saving you time and cash and preventing potential mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manual close cycle: Accounting departments who rely on QuickBooks have to close their books manually each month. Companies who upgrade to Sage Intacct enjoy the benefits of automated, continuous closing. Your books will be automatically closed as each new transaction occurs, eliminating the need for a manual monthly close cycle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited reporting: Far-ranging reporting is the backbone of effective fundraising (not to mention great board meetings). You\u2019re probably outgrowing QuickBooks if your reporting has grown more challenging than it once was. Sage Intacct uses automation to generate accurate, investor-grade reports that can help you with fundraising, hiring, FP&amp;A, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-2-1440x655.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-2-1440x655.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-2-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-2-1536x699.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image-2.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-transition-from-quickbooks-to-sage-intacct-in-5-easy-steps\">How to transition from QuickBooks to Sage Intacct (in 5-easy steps)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know the most important symptoms of outgrowing QuickBooks \u2013 and how Sage Intacct provides the necessary capabilities for your growing SaaS business \u2013 let\u2019s dive into your 5-step transition plan. An automated accounting department is just around the corner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-integrate-systems-for-quote-to-cash\">Step 1: Integrate systems for Quote-to-Cash<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the surest signs of outgrowing QuickBooks is a quote-to-cash system that\u2019s losing steam due to the shortcomings of manual processes. Automation can help you turn things right around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cloud-based accounting suite can centralize your data during every phase of the transaction, from beginning to end. This keeps your sales team connected to your finance team so everyone\u2019s on the same page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But just as significantly, your quote-to-cash cycle will be streamlined and accelerated. This means your DSO will be lowered, and you\u2019ll have more free cash flow to devote to projects, hiring plans, and elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-establish-billing-flexibility\">Step 2: Establish billing flexibility<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Billing headaches are another common side effect of outgrowing QuickBooks. This is because it was built with traditional, static ordering and billing processes in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, that doesn\u2019t reflect the day-to-day billing realities and preferences of modern SaaS companies. With pricing possibilities ranging from usage and feature-based billing to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/glossary\/what-is-hybrid-billing\/\n\">hybrid billing<\/a> models and many others, establishing billing flexibility is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloud-based accounting software can support agile billing possibilities that simply can\u2019t be replicated by spreadsheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-build-end-to-end-revenue-management\">Step 3: Build end-to-end revenue management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially with the demands of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-ca\/blog\/glossary\/what-is-asc-606\/\n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ASC 606<\/a> and other regulations, SaaS companies are finding that they\u2019re outgrowing QuickBooks more quickly in terms of revenue recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forward-thinking accounting teams leverage software to automate a single revenue stream throughout the customer lifecycle. This saves significant amounts of time and money and creates an organized process around revenue management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re tired of operating at less than your best, use automation to take back control of your cash flow today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-access-real-time-reporting-and-saas-metrics\">Step 4: Access real-time reporting and SaaS metrics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019re probably outgrowing QuickBooks if you\u2019re finding that your relationship to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/blog\/glossary\/what-are-saas-metrics\/\n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SaaS metrics<\/a> isn\u2019t what it should be. Metrics are meant to offer truly actionable real-time guidance. If your current accounting software isn\u2019t supplying that, there\u2019s a better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/switch-to-sage\/quickbooks-alternative\/\n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QuickBooks alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a cloud-based accounting solution, you can access real-time reporting and SaaS metrics with the press of a button. Settling for anything less means that you and your team are building your plans on outdated data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no need to take that risk when you have access to cloud-based alternatives like Sage Intacct, which will allow you to be more agile in your decision-making with real-time updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-forecast-and-plan-for-the-future\">Step 5: Forecast and plan for the future<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Automation allows you to run instant forecasts for hiring scenarios, potential billing models, discount campaigns, and more. If forecasts have become challenging or limited, you\u2019re outgrowing QuickBooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no secret that companies who can measure their forecasting horizon in years have a distinct advantage over competitors whose forecasts are limited to months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With cloud-based forecasting, you can gaze into the future and improve your corporate decision-making at every level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scaling-finance-with-sage-intacct\">Scaling finance with Sage Intacct<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After learning more about the incredible possibilities that automation has opened up for SaaS accounting teams, do you feel like you\u2019re outgrowing QuickBooks? If so, there are better alternatives to QuickBooks for scaling finance \u2013 and we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-us\/sage-business-cloud\/intacct\/resources\/?Industry=Subscription%20and%20SaaS\n\/what-is-the-new-finance-technology-stack-for-saas-companies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">modern CFOs are transforming their teams<\/a> with the new modern FinOps tech stack for growing SaaS companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still not sure which accounting software is right for you? 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Many SaaS startups like yours begin their financial journey\u2019s using QuickBooks, which \u2013 with more than 80% market share \u2013 is by far the most popular small business accounting application. It\u2019s well known. It\u2019s easy. 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