Things have changed quite a bit since the subscription license option was introduced a few years ago. Today, the differences in product features and capabilities between “classic” Sage 100 perpetual licenses versus subscription licenses has widened. Here’s a closer look at the changes.
The Basics
Before exploring the differences in features and modules, let’s look at some key aspects of a subscription license.
First, some people think that with a subscription, all your data has to be in the cloud. So, it’s worth pointing out that subscription license holders can store data on premises, but also have the option of hosting on Microsoft Azure or a cloud provider of your choice.
Second, some customers think they’ll lose control over the timing of upgrades. However, Sage realizes some customers need more time (i.e. customizations and add-ons), so they provide you 12 months after a new release to choose when to update.
Differences in Newest Features
Here’s a summary of newer features released in 2020 that are available in a Sage 100 subscription, but not a perpetual license:
- Purchase Order: Apply multiple purchase orders to one receipt, invoice, or return, for the same vendor.
- Accounts Payable: Reverse an entire check run if a batch needs to be reversed (previously, this was one check at a time).
- Lot/Serial Tracking: more advanced and detailed options for traceability and tracking expiration dates.
- Bank Reconciliation: connect directly to electronic bank feeds and automatically reconcile transactions.
Differences in Modules and Bundles
In addition to detailed features, a few modules and add-on bundles are available in a Sage 100 subscription, but are not found in the perpetual license option, as follows:
· Sage Operations Management
· Sage AP Automation
· Mobile Scanning and Multi-bin Warehousing
· Sage Budgeting and Planning
· Sage Contact (Office 365/Outlook Integration)
· More …
The Future is Sage 100 Subscription
While Sage remains committed to supporting customers on a perpetual license, the reality is that the lion’s share of new features and technological advancements will be directed at the Sage 100 subscription product going forward. In short, the functional gap between the two will continue to grow.
Contact us if you have questions about migrating to a subscription license or to request a copy of a more complete and detailed “differences” guide.