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Sage 50cloud Pastel
4,2(274)
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Based on 274 verified user reviews
The desktop accounting standard South African firms grew up on, now with cloud connected features
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R1 375/mo
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Based on 243 verified user reviews
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Sage Accounting4,1(296)From R240/moVS
Sage 50cloud Pastel4,2(274)From R1 375/mo4,0
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4,1
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4,1
Ease of use4,1
4,0
Service4,1
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QuickBooks Online Simple Start4,0(218)From R322/moVS
Sage Accounting4,1(296)From R240/mo4,0
Value for money4,0
3,9
Functionality4,1
4,0
Ease of use4,1
3,9
Service4,0
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Sage Accounting4,1(296)From R240/moVS
QuickBooks Online4,1(205)From R322/mo4,0
Value for money4,0
4,1
Functionality4,0
4,1
Ease of use4,0
4,0
Service3,9
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The desktop accounting standard South African firms grew up on, now with cloud connected features
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Pricing8 July 202612 min read
Sage Accounting Pricing in South Africa: Plans, Modules and the Real Monthly Cost
A plain rand breakdown of Sage Accounting Start and Standard, every add on module, and what the software really costs a South African business as it grows.
By Ahmad Raza
Comparisons30 June 202612 min read
Sage Accounting or Sage Pastel: Which Is Right for Your South African Business
Cloud Sage Accounting or the desktop Pastel your bookkeeper grew up on. A clear comparison of price, features, offline access and fit for South African businesses.
By Ahmad Raza
Reviews30 June 202612 min read
Sage Accounting Review 2026: What South African Small Businesses Actually Get for R240 a Month
We spent months inside Sage Accounting with real SA books: VAT201 runs, bank feeds from the big five banks, quoting, stock and support. Here is the full, honest picture.
By Ahmad Raza