Feature Comparison

Modern cloud ERP vs traditional accounting software

Platform & Architecture

Feature	P4 Books Recommended	Sage
Cloud-Native Architecture Built for the cloud from day one	100% cloud-native	Mix of desktop/cloud
Multi-Tenant SaaS Scalable shared infrastructure	Enterprise SaaS	Intacct only
Product Strategy Single vs multiple products	One platform	50, 100, Intacct, X3
API-First Architecture RESTful APIs for integrations	Full REST API	Varies by product
Scalable Infrastructure Grows with your business	Auto-scaling	Product migration
Cloud Backup Automatic data protection	Daily backups	Desktop: user managed
Multi-Language Support Interface in multiple languages	EN/ES + more	Multiple languages

Financial Management

Feature	P4 Books	Sage
General Ledger Complete chart of accounts	Full GL	Strong GL
Accounts Payable Vendor bills and payments	Full AP suite	Full AP
Accounts Receivable Customer invoices and collections	Full AR suite	Full AR
Bank Reconciliation Match transactions automatically	Auto-matching	Bank feeds
Invoice Management Create, send, track invoices	Advanced invoicing	Invoicing
Payment Processing Accept multiple payment methods	Multiple gateways	Sage Pay
Expense Tracking Track and categorize expenses	Full expense mgmt	Expense tracking
Multi-Currency Support International transactions	Unlimited currencies	Higher tiers only
Tax Compliance Local tax rules and e-invoicing	LATAM focused	Limited LATAM
Financial Reporting P&L, balance sheet, cash flow	Advanced reports	Strong reporting
Multi-Company Management Manage multiple entities	Included	Higher tiers

Inventory & Manufacturing

Feature	P4 Books	Sage
Multi-Warehouse Inventory Track stock across locations	Unlimited warehouses	Higher tiers
Lot Tracking Track inventory by lot/batch	Full lot control	Limited
Serial Number Tracking Track individual items by serial	Full serial control	Limited
Expiry Date Tracking Track perishable goods	FEFO support	Not in most
Pack Size Management Multiple units per product	Full pack sizes	Limited
Decimal Unit Management Fractional quantities	Full precision	Supported
Weight Units (kg/lb) Track by weight	Full support	Limited
Length Units (ft/m) Track by length/dimension	Full support	Limited
Bill of Materials (BOM) Product recipes and assemblies	Multi-level BOM	Sage 100/X3 only
Manufacturing / MRP Production planning & work orders	Full MRP	Higher tiers

Sales & Operations

Feature	P4 Books	Sage
Point of Sale (POS) Retail sales & payments	Built-in POS	Third-party
Mobile Sales Sales reps on mobile devices	Full mobile sales	Varies by product
Sales Management Quotes, orders, invoicing	Full sales workflow	Sales invoicing
Purchase Orders Vendor management	Full procurement	Purchase orders

Security & Compliance

Feature	P4 Books	Sage
SOC 2 Compliance Enterprise security certification	SOC 2 Type II	Intacct certified
Role-Based Access Control Granular permissions	Full RBAC	User roles
User Permissions Control access by user	Granular control	User permissions
Audit Trails Track all changes	Complete audit log	Audit trail
Document Management Attach and manage documents	Full DMS	Basic attachments

Reporting & Analytics

Feature	P4 Books	Sage
Real-Time Reporting Live data dashboards	Real-time	Real-time
Dashboard Analytics Visual KPI dashboards	Modern dashboards	Sage Intelligence
Integration Capabilities Connect with other systems	Open API	Varies by product
User Interface Modern experience	Modern, intuitive	Legacy interface

Why Businesses Choose P4 Books Over Sage

A modern alternative to Sage's product complexity

One Unified Platform

Sage has Sage 50, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage Intacct, Sage X3... P4 Books is one unified platform that grows with you. No confusing product decisions.

True Cloud Architecture

Many Sage products are desktop-first with cloud add-ons. P4 Books was built for the cloud from day one - access anywhere, automatic updates, no local installs.

No Upgrade Treadmill

With Sage, growing means migrating to a different product. With P4 Books, just unlock more features - no data migration, no retraining, no disruption.

Latin America Native

P4 Books is designed for Latin American businesses with local tax compliance, electronic invoicing, and Spanish-language support as first-class features.

Complete ERP Included

Sage's accounting products lack inventory and manufacturing. P4 Books includes everything - accounting, inventory, manufacturing, POS - in one package.

Transparent Pricing

Clear, predictable pricing. Sage licensing can be confusing with multiple product lines.

P4 Books vs Sage