Sage has a long history, with various versions tailored to different business sizes. It is known for its traditional on-premises software solutions whereas Acumatica was designed with a cloud-first approach, providing a more modern, adaptable, and flexible architecture from the ground up. Acumatica is highly scalable and suitable for businesses of various sizes, including small businesses to large enterprises, with the ability to handle complex operations and growing demands.
Sage traditionally has on-premises deployment options, although it has been expanding its cloud-based offerings in recent years. Acumatica is a cloud-based ERP solution that provides the flexibility of deployment in the cloud, on-premises, or in a hybrid environment, allowing businesses to choose the deployment model that best suits their needs.