Alternative to Sage Accounting for Ireland

Sage Accounting Overview
Hi there.
Looking at online accounting products for your small business? Looking for alternatives to Sage Accounting or other competitors?
We want to make the decision as easy as possible, so we’ve put together some info that’ll help you decide which option is best for you.
Below, you’ll find information to help you compare Bullet and Sage Accounting, including value features, Sage Accounting customer experiences, and a simple English FAQ.
We hope it helps?
Sage Accounting, a value high-level comparison
Top 4 main reasons not to go with Sage Accounting.
High Level – Issues with Sage Accounting | |
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No workflows that know the accounting logic. You’ll need to know your accounts. |
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Customer Service Support is slow. During tax season you have to wait 4-6 hours to speak with someone. | ![]() |
Charge extra money for the ability to use multi-currency and multi-company options. | ![]() |
Speed, the software is very slow, that’s your time. |
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Bullet, fast, simple accounting
Bullet will save you time while doing your full accounts for you, saving you more in end of year tax returns.
# Full Accounting solution not an expensive invoice tool.
# Multi-currency option is not charged additionally in Bullet.
# From freelancer to agency, Bullet is simple, fast and fully automated.


Don't pay Sage Accounting €300 so they can speak to you
Starting a business is an anxious time don’t let Sage Accounting capitalize on that. Where’s the community love.
# Get an answer to any question with in under 8 minutes
# Stop searching Google for an answer you’re not sure is even right.
# Why wait for an answer from Sage, when you can get it instantly with Bullet.
Things you can do in Bullet but not in Sage Accounting
Here is a concise list of all the valuable daily tasks you need to be able to completely run your company that Sage Accounting doesn’t offer and Bullet Accounting does.
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Sage Accounting is €300 a year, Bullet is €175 per year. | ![]() |
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Some Sage customer issues have never been resolved due to poor support. | ![]() |
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Exporting data from Sage reports to Excel is slow. | ![]() |
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Bullet gives you instant support, no searching Google for hours. | ![]() |
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A basic reconciliation feature meaning you can’t match your accounts fully. | ![]() |
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No workflows that know the accounting logic. You’ll need to know your accounts. | ![]() |
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It requires training to use that time away from your business. | ![]() |
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Sage Account’s charges extra multi-currency. | ![]() |
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All your questions about Bullet V’s Sage
Don’t forget you can talk to us about anything with our instant chat
Why choose Bullet
In Bullet all the basic accounting workflows are automated, no training needed.
Are they really that clunky
I don't want to learn accounts
I just want to do invoicing
Can I run an agency on this
Proper accounting product
Full double entry, with multi-currency to the bank account.
Why Sage has poor support
They have a phone support system and not enough people to answer the calls.
I'm told to track my minutes
More accounting fees
What Sage customers have to say


See how much Accounting Software costs
Here is a list of all the accounting software you’re probably going to review. We’ve put together a table of costs to help you make that decision.
The Real Costs of Others | Yearly Cost | |
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Slow Customer Service Support, no workflows that know the accounting logic | €300 |
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Complex, designed for accountants, €35 pm plus additional accountant fees | €420 |
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€45 per month for a bloated invoicing app, raised some money, under pressure | €480 |
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Offline, old-fashioned software, requires knowledge of accounting terms | €499 |
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Fast, Modern, full accounting and invoicing with easy error checking workflows and instant human support | €175 |
Alternative to Big Red Book, Freshbooks, Xero, Sage and Excel

Small Business Accounting & Invoicing for Ireland