Insightly vs Sage Business Cloud Accounting: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Insightly and Sage Business Cloud Accounting — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Insightly wins on our scorecard (7.3/10 vs 6.8/10).
| Scored on | Insightly | Sage Business Cloud Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 7 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 6 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 8 |
| Customer support | 6 | 5 |
| Features | 8 | 7 |
| Plus Tier (Annual) | $29/user/mo | — |
| Professional Tier (Annual) | $49/user/mo | — |
| Enterprise Tier (Annual) | $99/user/mo | — |
| AppConnect Add-on | Varies by usage | — |
| Accounting Start | — | $17/mo |
| Accounting (Full) | — | $39/mo |
| Payroll Add-on | — | From $15/mo |
Insightly in one paragraph
Insightly is the best choice for businesses that need to bridge the gap between a closed sale and a finished project without switching apps.
Skip it if: Skip it if you only need a simple contact manager and don't plan on using the project management features.
Sage Business Cloud Accounting in one paragraph
A solid, ledger-first accounting tool that offers better value for inventory-based businesses than its primary competitors.
Skip it if: Skip it if you do most of your bookkeeping on a smartphone, as the mobile app is far less capable than the desktop version.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Insightly or Sage Business Cloud Accounting?
On our five-axis scorecard, Insightly scores higher (7.3/10 vs 6.8/10). Insightly is the best choice for businesses that need to bridge the gap between a closed sale and a finished project without switching apps.
Who should skip Insightly?
Skip it if you only need a simple contact manager and don't plan on using the project management features.
Who should skip Sage Business Cloud Accounting?
Skip it if you do most of your bookkeeping on a smartphone, as the mobile app is far less capable than the desktop version.