Sage 200 vs Striven

Sage 200 is a hybrid, web-based business system combining finance, inventory, order management and manufacturing tools. The Standard plan covers financials, supply chain and inventory with interactive dashboards and customization. Professional adds advanced automation, further customization, flexible deployment options and marketplace add-on support. Accounting features include bank feeds, automated reconciliation, invoice creation, receipt capture, electronic filing, accountant access, accounting integrations and email synchronization. Sage 200 also provides tax filing, time tracking, self-employment support, investment income and multi-entity support. Inventory tracking, order management, manufacturing tools and marketing automation extend its operational scope. Access is through the web, including on iOS and Android mobile platforms, but there is no mobile app. Pricing is on request, with a 30-day trial and no free plan. Sage was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom.

Striven is cloud-based business management software that combines accounting with operations tools for small to midsize businesses. Its feature list includes CRM and sales, project management, inventory, human resources, reporting and analytics, and workflows; finance, order management, manufacturing, and multi-entity support are also listed. Teams can share files, message, manage tasks and projects, and use shared calendars. Collaboration tools are available through native Android and iOS apps, and the platform also supports web access and an API. Striven says the API supports custom integrations, real-time data syncing, and secure data transfer. Listed integrations include Authorize.net, Google and Microsoft Calendar, Onfleet, ShipStation, Shopify, Square, Stripe, Gmail, and Twilio. Standard costs $35 a month and Enterprise costs $70 a month, each billed monthly; each adds $25/user when there are under five users. The 90-day trial includes premium features and requires no credit card.