Sage 50: features, editions and UK prices
Sage 50 is an accounting software from Sage. This page sets out what Sage's own UK pages say about it: the editions and what they cost, which features are built in and which need an app or add-on. It is a factual summary to help you build a shortlist, not a recommendation for or against Sage 50.
In total we confirmed 8 features for Sage 50 from public information: 6 built in and 2 through an app, add-on or separate Sage product. Each is listed below with the vendor's own words and a link to the source.
Sage 50 editions and UK prices
| Edition | Price | What the vendor says |
|---|---|---|
| Sage 50 Accounts Standard | From £115 per month excl. VAT | “starts from £115.00 +VAT/mo” – sage.com |
| Sage 50 Accounts Professional | From £234 per month excl. VAT | “starts from £234.00 +VAT/mo” – sage.com |
Prices as published by Sage on 27 October 2026. Prices change; always confirm the current price and terms with Sage before you buy.
Finance and accounting: Sage 50
- Bank transaction feeds – built in. “When you’ve connected to your bank feed, you can begin bank reconciliation.” (sage.com) Transactions arrive automatically from your UK bank (Open Banking or direct feed).
Purchasing and payables: Sage 50
- Invoice capture (OCR / e-mail in) – through AutoEntry. “Every time you process a transaction using AutoEntry, such as scanning a receipt or invoice, you will use a set number of credits.” (sage.com) Supplier invoices read automatically from PDF or e-mail.
- Employee expenses – built in (Sage 50 Accounts Standard). “2 Sage Expenses Standard users included in Standard, and Professional plans.” (sage.com) Staff claim expenses with receipts; approved claims post to the ledger.
Sales, invoicing and receivables: Sage 50
- Credit control and reminders – built in. “Automate tasks: Stay organised with key tasks like payment reminders.” (sage.com) Chase overdue invoices with automatic reminders.
- Online card / direct debit payment – built in. “Step 2 Connect to PayPal or Stripe in less than five minutes.” (sage.com) Customers pay invoices online (card, GoCardless, etc.).
Stock and warehouse: Sage 50
- Stock control – built in. “Streamline stock management: Never run out of stock again with automatic orders that trigger when you're running low.” (sage.com) Live stock quantities by item.
People, HR and payroll: Sage 50
- UK payroll (RTI) – through Sage 50 Payroll. “When you add it alongside Sage 50 Accounts, your payroll data flows directly in.” (sage.com) Run payroll with HMRC Real Time Information submissions.
Reporting, platform and integrations: Sage 50
- App marketplace – built in. “Visit our Marketplace Browse our Marketplace for solutions suited to your industry to extend the power of Sage 50 and grow your business.” (sage.com) A store of add-on apps from other vendors.
How to compare Sage 50 with other systems
The useful comparison is against the features your business actually needs. Write down the five or six processes you cannot work without, check each against the list above and against the same list for other systems, and ask each vendor to show those processes in a demo using your own examples.
See our guides to accounting software.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sage 50 cost?
Sage publishes these prices: Sage 50 Accounts Standard: From £115 per month excl. VAT; Sage 50 Accounts Professional: From £234 per month excl. VAT. Check sage.com for current terms.
Which Sage 50 features need an app or add-on?
From Sage's own pages: Invoice capture (OCR / e-mail in) through AutoEntry; UK payroll (RTI) through Sage 50 Payroll.