Sage alternative: modern cloud subscription instead of a module kit
Sage 50 is established in the Swiss market, classically modular (general ledger, payroll, assets and orders as separate building blocks) and partly still desktop-oriented. Accounty is conceived from the ground up as a cloud solution: all modules in one subscription for CHF 29/month, with QR-bill, VAT, payroll and automatic updates – without buying separate modules.
Comparing more than two solutions? The article Swiss accounting software compared, 2026 places Sage alongside nine further providers. Right next to it: Bexio and Infoniqa. The basics of cloud accounting – retention duties, server location, costs – are covered in the guide Online accounting Switzerland.
| Criterion | Accounty | Sage 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Price per month | CHF 29 – flat | approx. CHF 29–80 depending on edition (as of 2026) |
| Every module in one price | Yes, all included | Modularly built |
| Payroll included | Yes | Separate module |
| QR-bill & VAT | Yes | Yes |
| AI document recognition | Yes (AI pack from CHF 9.90) | Limited |
| Deployment | Cloud, nothing to install | Desktop or Connected/Cloud |
| Automatic updates | Yes | Depending on model |
| Data location | Germany (GDPR) | Switzerland |
| Contract / cancellation | Cancel monthly | Subscription or licence |
| Multi-client for fiduciaries | At special terms | Yes |
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All 16 modules · CHF 29 per month
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Why Accounty convinces
One subscription, all modules, modern working in the browser.
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Built for Switzerland
QR-bill, automated VAT returns, Swiss payroll and CAMT bank import – everything built around Swiss standards.
- CHF
One price, every module
CHF 29/month for general ledger, invoicing, payables, payroll, VAT, reports and cost centres – no per-module surcharges.
- AI
AI document recognition
Photograph or upload documents – the AI reads the amount, VAT and payment details and suggests the entry.
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Servers in Germany
100 % cloud, servers in Germany, GDPR-compliant. Nothing to install, automatic updates, access from anywhere.
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Cancel monthly
No annual contracts, no setup fee. Try free for 14 days and decide afterwards.
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Ideal for fiduciaries
Unlimited clients from one portal with roles, to-dos and consolidated reports – at special terms.
Switching is this easy
Import master data, connect the bank, get going.
Open an account
Sign up in 2 minutes and try free for 14 days – no credit card.
Import master data
Import your chart of accounts, customers, suppliers and open items. We help with the move.
Connect your bank
Read in your bank's CAMT files and reconcile payments automatically.
Get going
Issue QR-bills, file VAT, run payroll – all in one place.
Frequently asked questions
The key answers about switching to Accounty.
Is Accounty a real alternative to Sage 50?
Yes. Accounty covers general ledger, invoicing (QR), payables, payroll, VAT, reports and cost centres – as a cloud solution with a flat price instead of a modular licence model.
What does Sage cost in comparison?
Sage 50 cloud plans run at about CHF 29–80/month depending on edition and modules, payroll is usually a separate module (as of 2026, no guarantee). Accounty costs a flat CHF 29/month with all modules.
Is payroll included?
Yes. At Accounty payroll is part of the subscription – no extra module, built for Swiss payroll.
Do I keep working on the desktop?
Accounty runs entirely in the browser. Updates are automatic and you access it from any device.
Is Accounty also suitable for fiduciaries?
Yes. Fiduciaries manage any number of clients from one portal – at special terms.
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