Is Sage 500 still supported?

Sage 500 is on maintenance support for existing customers, but it no longer receives major new features.

Can Sage 100 support manufacturing and distribution?

Yes. Sage 100 is widely used by manufacturers and distributors with complex operational requirements. It supports job shop and discrete manufacturing environments, offering tools for production management, bill of materials, inventory control, purchasing, and sales order processing. For distributors, Sage 100 provides robust inventory management, warehouse controls, demand planning, and order fulfillment capabilities. Combined with its flexibility, scalability, and extensive customization options, Sage 100 is a strong fit for manufacturing and distribution organizations that need a reliable, supported ERP solution without the complexity of enterprise-level systems.

What are alternatives to Sage 500?

Common alternatives to Sage 500 include Sage 100, Sage X3, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and Oracle NetSuite, depending on your business size, operational complexity, and deployment preferences. Sage 100 is often the preferred next-step solution for organizations whose needs align with its functionality, while more complex or cloud-first environments may benefit from evaluating other ERP platforms.

Sue Dunn

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Sue Dunn is a Director with over 30 years' experience in enterprise-level business management software solutions. She specializes in sales, implementation, training, and project management for Sage products and is certified in Sage 100, Sage CRM, Sage 50, and other Sage products. Sue is passionate about continuously expanding her product knowledge and sharing this expertise with clients to help them maximize the value of their software. She is committed to ongoing education for herself, her team, and her clients, ensuring they stay informed and empowered with the latest solutions.

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