Sage 100 vs. Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Sage 100cloud
Score 7.0 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Sage 100 (or Sage 100cloud is a business management software offering a broad range of modules designed to meet the many needs of virtually any business. It encompasses financial operations and accounting, payroll, business intelligence, CRM, eBusiness, manufacturing and distribution.N/A
Arca EVOLUTION
Score 0.0 out of 10
N/A
Arca EVOLUTION is an ERP designed to manage all business workflows and transaction, from Wolters Kluwer. It is available in continental Europe (sold primarily in Italy) in various editions.N/A
Pricing
Sage 100Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
Editions & Modules
Sage 100 ERP Standard
Custom Pricing
Per Seat per Month
Sage 100 ERP Advanced
Custom Pricing
Per Seat per Month
Sage 100 ERP Premium
Custom Pricing
Per Seat per Month
Sage 100 ERP Online
$0
Per User per Month
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Sage 100cloudArca EVOLUTION
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
Sage 100Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
Considered Both Products
Sage 100cloud
Chose Sage 100cloud
We have used Foundation and it did not work out well, so we selected Sage 100 because the implementation and functionality was much better. We didn't have to keep coming up with workarounds or complications on Sage 100. Also the data security is better.
Chose Sage 100cloud
The system i used prior was custom built & was named "UV" - It was a very base level system that allowed users to navigate by typing prompts / number codes. While it did what it needed to do, It wasn't efficient as you'd be referencing your code book directory all day to find …
Chose Sage 100cloud
In my 15 years at this company, we have only used Sage100. Prior to purchasing Sage100, JobBoss was partially used; however, JobBoss did not integrate well with the general ledger, accounts payable and inventory of Sage100. Sage100 offers seamless integration of those …
Chose Sage 100cloud
Sage 100cloud has taken some time to get used to. It is not a user-friendly as some of the other software, but you can get the hang of it by using it enough. It provides a lot of accounting, inventory and customer data management for our company.
Chose Sage 100cloud
I didn't choose Sage 100 ERP -- it was already in use when I started at the organization over five years ago. It has the same types of pros and cons as other big hulking software suites meant to power the infrastructure of corporations. It's slow, tough to customize, and …
Chose Sage 100cloud
Sage 100 is much more robust and has an impeccable audit trail when compared to Quickbooks. Sage 100 also provides real time inventory management and manufacturing capabilities not provided in QB.
Chose Sage 100cloud
For the cost of the software and implementation, we knew we were getting a more robust software that we could grow with. Other software offerings would have had to be piece-meal solutions and created more difficulty integrating.
Chose Sage 100cloud
Have not recently evaluated other systems. This was in use when I arrived. We have found no reason to change. It provides the information we need.
Chose Sage 100cloud

Sage 100 is far more user-friendly, easier smoother installation than Epicor. More robust and versatile than Quick Books. Does not require the technical overhead needed to run MD Great Plains.


Chose Sage 100cloud
I have used Blackbaud and MIP. Blackbaud is excellent for private schools and universities due to their tuition module. MIP is a strong nonprofit software product. Sage 100 ERP meets the organization's needs and made the transition less costly.
Chose Sage 100cloud
I didn't select Sage and wouldn't have selected it if given the opportunity. It was here when I came on board. We are currently in the process of migrating to Financial Edge.
Chose Sage 100cloud
The last 20 years I worked as a Sage consultant implementing Sage 100 for customers. Other systems I dealt with were: Quickbooks, MS Great Plains, Expandable, Accpac (now sage). Downgrades from Oracle and SAP
Chose Sage 100cloud
Sage is a great product with it's own niche. We are happy with selecting Sage for our accounting department.
Chose Sage 100cloud
All three products are very good, but at some point reach their limits and Sage 100 ERP becomes a very good, easy to use, cost effective solutions. It is also more secure than QuickBooks or Sage 50.
Chose Sage 100cloud
We preferred the cost point and overall value we felt we got as opposed to the competition
Chose Sage 100cloud
I'm a VAR for multiple ERP packages and for the money Sage 100 can't be beat for distribution. For project accounting and advanced manufacturing I would go with another solution.
Chose Sage 100cloud
I've reviewed Accpac, Syspro, SAP Business 1 and Platinum. Sage is far easier to use and setup than Syspro and SAP Business 1. Generally speaking, most accounting software does the same thing, at the end of the day, how easy is it to modify data inside the system and review to …
Arca EVOLUTION

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Features
Sage 100Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
8.5
Ratings
17% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
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Ratings
Pay calculation8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Benefit plan administration8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
6.5
Ratings
16% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
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API for custom integration3.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Plug-ins10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
5.0
Ratings
48% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
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Single sign-on capability4.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Role-based user permissions6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
7.0
Ratings
3% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
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Dashboards2.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Standard reports9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Custom reports10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
7.6
Ratings
2% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
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Accounts payable9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Accounts receivable9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Global Financial Support5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Configurable Accounting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Standardized Processes9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
6.8
Ratings
15% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
Ratings
Inventory tracking6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Automatic reordering6.70 Ratings00 Ratings
Location management6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
7.8
Ratings
1% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
Ratings
Pricing9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Order entry9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Credit card processing4.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost of goods sold9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Orchestration8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Subledger and Financial Process
Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
7.7
Ratings
3% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
Ratings
Billing Management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cash and Asset Management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Travel & Expense Management6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Period Close7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Financial Management
Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
8.0
Ratings
5% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
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Ratings
Budgeting and Forecasting9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Costing9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost Capture8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Capital Project Management8.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Customer Contract Compliance7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Revenue Recognition7.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Execution Management
Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
5.0
Ratings
32% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
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Project Planning and Scheduling5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Task Insight for Project Managers5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Project Mobile Functionality5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Definable Resource Pools5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Grants Management
Comparison of Grants Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
7.0
Ratings
6% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
Ratings
Award Lifecycle Management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Procurement
Comparison of Procurement features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
5.0
Ratings
32% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
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Bids Analyzed and Compared5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Authoring5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Contract Repository5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Supplier Management5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Risk Management
Comparison of Risk Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
4.4
Ratings
39% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
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Risk Repository5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Management5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Control Efficiency Assessments5.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Issue Detection3.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Remediation and Certification4.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Logistics
Comparison of Logistics features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
7.1
Ratings
6% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
Ratings
Transportation Planning and Optimization7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Transportation Execution Management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Trade and Customs Management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Fulfillment Management7.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Warehouse Workforce Management7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing
Comparison of Manufacturing features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
8.2
Ratings
10% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
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Production Process Design8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Production Management8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Configuration Management8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Work Execution8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing Costs8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Supply Chain
Comparison of Supply Chain features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
7.8
Ratings
9% above category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
Ratings
Forecasting8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Inventory Planning8.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Monitoring7.60 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Lifecycle Management
Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Product A and Product B
Sage 100
1.4
Ratings
134% below category average
Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
-
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Proposal Management1.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Product Master Data Management2.00 Ratings00 Ratings
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User Ratings
Sage 100Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
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Likelihood to Renew
7.6
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Usability
9.0
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Performance
9.1
(0 ratings)
-
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Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
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Implementation Rating
6.0
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User Testimonials
Sage 100Wolters Kluwer Arca EVOLUTION
Likelihood to Recommend
For small and medium business in the distribution and light manufacturing space, Sage 100 is probably the best bang for your buck. As a very scaleable system, you can modify the system to meet the needs of a growing business without making gross changes to the core of the system
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Pros
  • Simple to implement and use. Operation very intuitive so new employees are quickly trained.
  • It is very flexible with many modules and many features allows for easy customization to suit particular needs of any department or company.
  • Context sensitive help, training and support make it easy for a company to operate with out a lot of additional outside tech support.
  • Scalable plenty of room to grow as the business grows without being bloated.
  • Pricing is very reasonable.
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Cons
  • Database backend, Sage 100 relies on the ProvideX database, which has limited ODBC functionality
  • Document management. Paperless Office is not a robust solution for Sage 100 and feels like an add-on.
  • Support. Getting support is tricky, and you will usually have to work with your reseller/support partner.
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Likelihood to Renew
I would put this out to bid, if I were at the same organization. There have been a lot of improvements and changes in enterprise software and my preference would be to find a good web-based or cloud-based tool. Lower overall cost of ownership and improved efficiency would be my target criteria for a rebid of this.
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Usability
Overall Sage 100 has been pretty user friendly. If we have a question on anything, we are able to contact our implementation rep who helps us right away. Some of the Sage Field Operations may not be as intuitive for our field personnel to use. I wish the reports ran faster so that we could run and put together many reports quickly at once.
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Support Rating
We use a local software technology partner to help support our Sage100 needs. We do not need much assistance with Sage100. There are very few issues or questions.
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Implementation Rating
We had an advantage in implementing the tool in that our director of Ops had been part of the team implementing the ERP for other users so we knew what to expect and were able to avoid a lot of the challenges people sometimes face with implementations. However, the process still took far longer than desired.
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Alternatives Considered
We have used Foundation and it did not work out well, so we selected Sage 100 because the implementation and functionality was much better. We didn't have to keep coming up with workarounds or complications on Sage 100. Also the data security is better.
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Return on Investment
  • Sage 100 has allowed us to better serve & manage our customers since we integrated it into our system in 1996. Since then, we have seen a lot of changes but, the consistent, simple layout has kept us re-newing our contract year after year.
  • Ordering inventory has been easier than ever since we integrated inventory tracking. No more ordering too much or too little.
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ScreenShots

Sage 100cloud Screenshots

Screenshot of General Ledger uses our exclusive dual grid entry for quick, efficient, and accurate data entry. The grid entry format allows you to easily customize the data entry screens.