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QuickBooks Desktop
$649 - $1,900+/yr
VS
Sage 50cloud
$595+ / year
Analysis
The former industry standard for offline accounting. Intuit has aggressively shifted this to a high-cost annual subscription model, discontinuing 'perpetual' licenses and locking user data behind a paywall if the subscription lapses.
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Analysis
A traditional desktop accounting software wrapped in a cloud subscription. While excellent for complex job costing and inventory, its aging interface, high annual costs, and 'kill switch' policy (read-only access is lost if subscription lapses) are driving users away.
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The Breakdown
| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop | Sage 50cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Accounting / ERP | Accounting / ERP |
| Subscription Cost | $649 - $1,900+/yr | $595+ / year |