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Sage Accounting vs StaffPortal

Both stand on hr software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Sage Accounting

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

Pick Sage Accounting if you want mobile accounting with bank feeds, reconciliation, invoicing, receipts, inventory, and accountant access. Consider another option if you require a free plan, published subscription prices, or different user and capture limits.

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StaffPortal

Free plan Self-hostedWeb

StaffPortal covers many core HR and workforce tasks without a software fee. Its single-organisation deployment model and operator-managed infrastructure require planning before adoption.

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The facts

Sage AccountingStaffPortal
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNoNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Mac, Web, WindowsSelf-hosted, Web
Lowest paid planStart: £2 a monthFree or on request
Plans published41
MakerSage AccountingStaffPortal
Websitesage.comsarmalinux.com
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Sage Accounting: what it does well

  • Bank feeds and automated reconciliation
  • Invoice creation and receipt capture
  • Inventory tracking included
  • Accountant access available
  • iOS and Android apps

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Start allows one user
  • Standard and Plus charge £0.20 per additional approved capture

StaffPortal: what it does well

  • MIT-licensed and self-hosted
  • Unlimited employees on free plan
  • Attendance and leave workflows
  • SSO and payroll export integrations
  • Append-only audit log

What to know first

  • Each deployment serves one organisation
  • SCIM provisioning is not shipped
  • No certified payroll engine
  • Infrastructure costs may apply

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