Which industry-leading solution is right for you?
Sage Intacct Construction, Sage 300 CRE, and Sage 100 Contractor are all powerful software solutions built to meet the specialized requirements of builders, contractors, and developers. Explore the unique capabilities, features, and constructs to decide which solution fits your requirements.
Comparison by business fit.
Sage 100 Contractor
Sage 300 CRE
Sage Intacct Construction
Business Size
Small to lower mid-size firms (5–75 employees)
Mid-size firms (typically 50-100 employees)
Mid-Size to Enterprise (20- 300+ employees)
Growth Stage
QuickBooks Graduate
Familiar, deep functionality, on premise or hosted
Need for Scale, Flexibility, Open Architecture, Native cloud
Industries
Residential and commercial builders
Specially trade contractors
Small general
Specially trade contractors
Small general
General contractors
Specialty subcontractors
Real estate developers
Property management firms
Specialty subcontractors
Real estate developers
Property management firms
General and specialty contractors
Construction management firms
Developers Design-build firms
Construction management firms
Developers Design-build firms
Deployment Preference
On-premise or hosted (limited cloud capabilities)
On-premise (with internal IT resources and third-party managed services)
Cloud (hosted IT services)
Complexity
One-location businesses with relatively simple financial structures
Companies with complex job costing and compliance needs that require customization
Firms needing real-time collaboration, visibility across entities, and flexible reporting
Key Fit Indicators
Moving up from basic accounting tools (like QuickBooks)
Need construction- specific accounting features (job costing, AIA billing)
Budget-sensitive and not ready for cloud transition
Limited internal IT infrastructure, but willing to work with a Sage partner for setup and updates
Need construction- specific accounting features (job costing, AIA billing)
Budget-sensitive and not ready for cloud transition
Limited internal IT infrastructure, but willing to work with a Sage partner for setup and updates
Strong internal IT team or existing investment in servers
Legacy processes built around desktop systems
Desire for deep customization and control over data storage
Legacy processes built around desktop systems
Desire for deep customization and control over data storage
Remote or multi-location teams needing shared access
Looking to reduce IT overhead
Plans to grow or scale through acquisition or geographical expansion
Need for rapid reporting, dashboards, and integrations.
Looking to reduce IT overhead
Plans to grow or scale through acquisition or geographical expansion
Need for rapid reporting, dashboards, and integrations.
Comparison by technical fit.
Technical Attributes
Sage 100 Contractor
Sage 300 CRE
Sage Intacct Construction
Deployment
On-premise / hosted
On-premises; requires local servers, security, etc.
Cloud-based; hosted on remote servers, built-in security
IT Needs
Moderate (needs install, updates)
Higher (internal support)
Lower (managed by Sage +Alliance)
Scalability
Low to moderate
Moderate
High
Data Accessibility
Desktop-based (limited remote access)
Limited to physical locations
Accessible anytime, anywhere there’s an internet connection
System Updates
Manual updates; managed by user or hosting partner
Manual updates, longer release cycles
Automatic quarterly enhancements with no disruption
Cost Structure
Upfront license with support maintenance fees
Perpetual license with annual maintenance fees
Subscription-based, includes updates, hosting, security, etc.
Reporting
Basic dashboards, limited customization
Utilizes Crystal Reports and Excel, dashboards available
Real-time dashboards, custom report writer, native APIs for third-party business intelligence
Integration
Limited
Limited
Access to 350+ Sage Marketplace partner solutions
Customization
Limited customization; relies on workarounds
Highly customizable for advanced requirements (likely requires custom development)
Limited customization, configurable reporting, workflows, and tools.
Sage Intacct Construction
Best for: Growing and modern construction firms looking for scalability, remote access, and integration with cloud tools.
Sage 100 Contractor
Best for: Smaller contractors looking for a full-featured, affordable system with core accounting and project management tools.
Sage 300 CRE
Best for: Established, mid-size construction firms that want full control over their systems and don’t mind managing on-premises infrastructure.