Sage has been the SME accounting standard for decades. NeoDonkey is the zero-cost alternative that puts your data in a git repository you control.
| Feature | NeoDonkey | Sage |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Year TCO (50 users) | €0 | €120,000 - €240,000 |
| Per-user monthly cost | None | €40 - €80/user |
| Accounting depth | Core GL, AP, AR | Deep accounting heritage |
| Payroll integration | Not included | Built-in or integrated |
| Implementation time | Under 1 hour | 1-3 months |
| Data location | Your browser / server | Sage Cloud or local |
| Customization | Open source (any change) | Limited scripting |
| Exit cost | €0 | Data export fees |
Sage has 40+ years of accounting heritage and deeper financial features (multi-currency revaluation, advanced consolidations, payroll). NeoDonkey covers the basics (GL, AP, AR, bank reconciliation) but doesn't match Sage's accounting depth. If you're an accountant who needs advanced features, Sage is better. If you're a business owner who needs simple, transparent bookkeeping, NeoDonkey is sufficient.
Yes. Export your chart of accounts, customer/supplier lists, and open transactions from Sage as CSV. Import them into NeoDonkey. Historical data can be preserved as signed git commits for audit purposes.