Our editorial review staff has used and reviewed both Sage Intacct and Unit4 ERP to provide a detailed comparison of these two software products.
Sage Intacct is a web-based, GAAP-compliant financial management software system. It’s recommended for small to mid-market companies, specifically those with between 50 and 1,000 employees. This ERP solution is especially popular within the professional services, nonprofit, retail, and healthcare industries.
Sage Intacct provides multi-dimensional reporting and project accounting. However, it falls short with its lack of a mobile app and its primary cater to the US market, and limited non-financial functionalities.
Unit4 Business World is a highly customizable ERP system that is ideal for service or people-based organizations. It is recommended for service-focused organizations, particularly in Professional Services, Public Sector, Nonprofit, and Higher Education sectors.
Unit4 ERP stands out with its intuitive, user-friendly interface. However, due to its extensive customization capabilities, it may present some upgrade challenges. It can also be slow during updates.
After our review, we recommend Sage Intacct for most businesses. Its scalability, multi-entity support, and robust project accounting make it a versatile choice for many organizations, especially those in the professional services, nonprofit, retail, and healthcare industries.
However, Unit4 Business World’s high customization makes it an attractive option for service-focused organizations, especially those that require unique business processes and modules.
To explore other options, check out our roundup of the best ERP software.