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Considering NetSuite ? Sage Intacct ranks higher

According to G2 and TrustRadius, Sage Intacct ranks higher than NetSuite for features, ease of use, and overall satisfaction. Considering a NetSuite alternative ? Learn why over 28,000 organizations choose Sage Intacct, the AICPA’s only preferred provider of financial applications.

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Here's why Sage Intacct is a better choice:

Scale with ease

Scale seamlessly with integrated cloud financials, operations, HR, payroll and planning.

Built-in integrations

Seamlessly connect with market leading solutions like Salesforce and ADP.

Robust financials

Close your books faster with our industry-leading financial management solution.

Sage Network

Access the Sage Network to connect with customers, vendors, banks, and regulatory agencies.

Deep industry capabilities

Leverage deep industry-specific capabilities tailored for your unique needs.

Sage Marketplace

 Our Marketplace partners are focused on extending Sage Intacct capabilities.

Customer success

We focus on customer success through our strong community and customer programs.

Sage Copilot

Our generative AI agent, Sage Copilot is trained for accounting, knows compliance, and understands your data.
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Our customers love us

  • Sage Intacct is recognized as a leader in Customer Satisfaction by G2.
  • Sage Intacct scored 99 + in Satisfaction on the Mid-Market Grid Report for Accounting for the last seven quarters. We consistently outscore NetSuite in Satisfaction on G2.
  • Sage Intacct is #1 on TrustRadius Buyers Choice for 2025 report, where our customers ranked us best for feature set, value, and relationship. NetSuite is #10.
  • TrustRadius has also awarded Sage Intacct Top Rated designation in 7 categories, including Accounting, Nonprofit Accounting, and Revenue Management. NetSuite is Top Rated in 3 categories.

597,000 accountants can’t be wrong

Sage Intacct is the AICPA’s only preferred provider of financial applications.

Not only does the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) set the professional and technical standards for the accounting profession, it is also one of the largest member associations in the world, with over 597,000 members, registrants, and candidates in 188 countries and territories.  When it comes to making the right choice for cloud financial software, accountants, CPAs, and other financial pros rely on the judgement of the AICPA, the accountant profession’s independent organization that sets high standards for accounting software.

NetSuite has never been chosen as a preferred provider by the AICPA.

Sage Intacct vs NetSuite comparison

Sage Intacct is more than an alternative to NetSuite. It’s a strategic advantage setting finance teams up to drive and sustain growth. See how we compare.
Features Sage Intacct NetSuite

True Cloud

  
  

Multi-dimensional reporting

  

Multi-entity consolidation

  
AI-powered GL outlier detection
AI-powered AP automation 
Open API architecture  
Sage Copilot (Generative AI tool uniquely trained for accounting)     
Automated month-end close     
Real-time collaboration    
Process eliminations in multiple entities at once    

Interactive reporting tools

  
  
Native HIPAA compliant (Advanced Audit Trail required)  

Why organizations choose Sage Intacct

Eliminate spreadsheet chaos and manage all entities in a single system. Get a global view of your business and drill into real-time data for any entity.
Get continuous accounting, trust, and insights with Intelligent GL™. Quickly see trends and performance at a glance and keep your accounting continuously accurate.
Track your business like never before with Dimensions. Categorize your financial data into meaningful groups then filter it from your dashboard to access the reporting you need, in seconds.
Get real-time visibility into your financials with dynamic, real-time dashboards and reports. Instantly drill down into data and trends for granular analysis and better, data-driven decisions.
Automate your invoice processing and cut your AP processing time in half. Our AI-powered bill assistant automatically captures your bills and creates drafts. Just review and approve.
Speed up your invoicing and payment collection with Accounts Receivable. Eliminate inefficiencies with automation, get paid faster, and increase your cash flow.

Get more than just great software

All Sage customers are part of the Sage community. As a Sage member, you can enjoy benefits, connect with experts and industry peers, and get insights that help you and your business.

Expert human support

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Member Masterclass

Dip into talks and articles from the world's leading experts to help with business challenges, like using innovation to create impact.

Community forums

Hear from industry experts and connect with businesses like yours to get product help and useful insights.

Business advice

Access a wealth of practical advice on a range of business topics.

Learning

Master the full power of your software with comprehensive learning resources.

Software certification

Take courses, earn certifications and stand out from the crowd. 

Celine Okoh

CFO, White Ribbon Alliance

Sage Intacct’s cloud-based system ended up as a clear choice over Oracle NetSuite because of its impressive multi-entity and multi-currency capabilities, as well as the great experience we had with the Sage Intacct team, who listened to our needs and delivered.

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FAQ

Yes, Sage Intacct can scale. Our customers manage millions of vendors and customers, hundreds of millions of revenue schedules, and terabytes of data.

Sage Intacct is #1 on the G2 Enterprise Grid for Accounting, proof from our customers that we can scale for larger organizations.

Yes, Sage Intacct provides robust global capabilities that support businesses operating across borders. With customers doing business in over 80 countries, our platform offers multi-language support and comprehensive international functionality that rival NetSuite's global capabilities. 

What sets Sage Intacct apart is our innovative alternative reporting accounts feature, which allows for a shared single chart of accounts across countries. This means simpler consolidations that don’t require mappings between accounts, which decreases the risk of reporting errors. These alternative reporting accounts are unique to Sage Intacct.

Absolutely, in fact, 71% of the 2024 US Tech IPO market capitalization relies on Sage Intacct.

Big 4 accounting firm, PWC, has validated that Sage Intacct’s technical control environment is strong and can meet the needs to mature customers – learn more about PWC Control Insights for Sage Intacct.

Learn how Sage Intacct supported OneStream to position themselves for success as a public company. 

Sage Intacct is a modern, multi-book, and multi-ledger solution designed to efficiently meet the varying requirements of tax, statutory, regulatory, and management reporting. 

  • Users have the option to post transactions in real time or in a batch.
  • All Sage Intacct data, including from multiple entities, is stored in a single instance.
  • Data from multiple entities can be displayed on a single dashboard or report.
  • Drill-down from the G/L goes to the transaction detail, not a “batched journal entry”.

This level of granular visibility and control gives finance teams the tools they need to maintain accuracy while working efficiently at scale.

Sage Intacct and NetSuite are both powerful financial management solutions, but Sage Intacct offers several advantages that might make it a better fit for your organization. 

  • Built for financial management: Sage Intacct is built for financial management, offering deep functionality in areas like multi-dimensional reporting, continuous consolidations, and advanced audit trails. This specialization can provide more robust and tailored financial tools compared to NetSuite.
  • AI-powered features: Sage Intacct has AI-powered features such as GL outlier detection and automated month-end close, which can significantly enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial processes.
  • Integration capabilities: With its open API architecture, Sage Intacct offers seamless integration with over 200 pre-built applications, allowing for greater customization and flexibility.
  • Real-time collaboration: Sage Intacct supports real-time collaboration, enabling finance teams to work together more effectively and make quicker, data-driven decisions.
  • Industry-specific capabilities: Sage Intacct provides purpose-built solutions for various industries, offering pre-configured workflows, reports, and metrics that drive immediate value.
  • Compliance and security: As AICPA's only preferred financial solution, Sage Intacct ensures compliance with standards like HIPAA, providing advanced audit trails and financial controls.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Sage Intacct can be more cost-effective, especially for mid-sized organizations, as it focuses on financial management without the additional overhead of a full ERP system.

These features make Sage Intacct a compelling alternative to NetSuite, particularly for organizations seeking specialized financial management capabilities and advanced automation.

Users consistently rank Sage Intacct as easier to use than NetSuite according to G2 user ratings, reflecting our commitment to intuitive design built on a true cloud platform. This user-friendly approach means finance teams can quickly adopt and master our system, accessing rich insights without the steep learning curve. With more efficiency and sharper insight, you can be in a position to drive growth, not just cope with it. Sage Intacct automates the complete array of accounting processes—from basic to complex—allowing your team to improve productivity and maintain compliance, while supporting growth without excessive hiring. We are the only mid-market cloud financial management solution with a multi-dimensional general ledger and robust, easy-to-use reporting, giving you one place to go for a full view of your real-time business performance. Sage Intacct is scalable, allowing you to easily handle growing numbers of users, customers, transactions, or entities.

Sage Intacct is the AICPA’s first and only preferred provider of financial applications. None of our competitors, including NetSuite, have ever been recognized as a preferred provider by the AICPA. We understand the needs of our customers because our system is built by accounting and finance professionals who have been in your shoes. Our cloud accounting and financial management software delivers a depth of financial capabilities you won’t find in a traditional software suite. It’s more flexible, too—adapting easily to the way you need and want to do business. This is what’s going to make your finance team more insightful and productive. This is why the AICPA, the world’s largest association serving accounting professionals, acknowledged us as its preferred provider of financial applications.

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