Ledvana vs Sage 50
Sage 50 is a subscription: $132.17 to $271.17 a month, every month. Ledvana Pro is $129.99 once and you keep it for life. It runs on your Windows PC, works offline, and includes payroll, multi-currency, inventory and IFRS tools.
Windows 10 (1809) or later, 64-bit. Free 30-day trial of every feature.
3-year cost, side by side
$6,570 Sage 50 Premium Accounting, 36 months at list price
$129.99 Ledvana Pro, once
That is about $6,440 kept in your business over three years, before add-ons.
What you pay for Sage 50 vs Ledvana
| Plan | List price | 1 year | 3 years | What it includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro Accounting | $132.17/month | $1,586.04 | $4,758.12 | 1 user |
| Premium Accounting | $182.50/month | $2,190 | $6,570 | 1 to 5 users; adds multiple companies and audit trails |
| Quantum Accounting | $271.17/month | $3,254.04 | $9,762.12 | 1 to 40 users |
| Ledvana Pro | $129.99 once | $129.99 | $129.99 | Pay once, keep for life. Payroll, multi-currency, inventory and IFRS modules included |
Sage 50 prices: US list prices from Sage 50's pricing page, checked 19 October 2026, before tax and add-ons. Prices change; check the vendor page. Ledvana price from the Microsoft Store listing.
- Sage says a minimum one-year commitment is required and the plan renews automatically.
- If you stop the subscription, Sage gives read-only access to your data until the account is brought current.
- Sage's page says there is currently no free trial of Sage 50. Payroll is sold separately.
What $129.99 gets you
Taken from the Ledvana Microsoft Store listing and product page. Compare it with the Sage 50 plan you would need.
| Price | $129.99 one-time on the Microsoft Store (local price shown in your country, for example Rs 11,299 in Pakistan). Optional Support add-on $49.99 a year. |
|---|---|
| Free trial | Every feature free for 30 days |
| Where your data lives | On your own Windows PC; works offline. Optional Ledvana Cloud to share books across PCs |
| If you stop paying | Nothing to stop: you buy once and keep Ledvana for life |
| Payroll | Included in Pro |
| Multi-currency and FX revaluation | Included |
| Inventory, fixed assets, purchase orders | Included |
| IFRS 9 credit losses, IFRS 16 leases, loans at amortised cost | Included in Pro |
| Multi-company and consolidation | Included in Pro |
| Approvals and audit trail | Maker-checker approvals, roles, 2FA, audit trail |
| AI assistant | Ask Ledvana drafts journal entries for you to check |
When Sage 50 may suit you better
We want you on the right tool. Sage 50 may be the better choice if:
- You need US payroll and tax forms built in
- Your accountant already works only in Sage 50
- You need serialized inventory or advanced job costing
Ledvana is a Windows desktop app. It has no browser or phone version.
When Ledvana is the better deal
- You are tired of paying every month for your books
- You want your financial data on your own PC, working offline
- You need payroll, multi-currency, inventory and fixed assets without extra add-ons
- You report under IFRS and want IFRS 9, IFRS 16 and consolidation built in
- You want to try everything free for 30 days before paying anything
Moving in? Watch the migration tutorial. Every report exports to Excel.
Questions
Is Ledvana cheaper than Sage 50?
Ledvana Pro is a one-time $129.99 on the Microsoft Store. Sage 50 plans cost $132.17 to $271.17 a month at US list prices checked 19 October 2026, so after 36 months the Premium Accounting plan comes to $6,570.
Is Ledvana a subscription?
No. The Microsoft Store listing says: try every feature free for 30 days, then buy once and keep Ledvana for life. The yearly Support add-on is optional.
Does Ledvana work offline?
Yes. Your books are stored on your Windows PC. Internet is only used for optional features such as exchange rates, the AI assistant and Ledvana Cloud.
Can I move from Sage 50 to Ledvana?
Yes. The migration tutorial on the Ledvana page shows how to bring your books in from spreadsheets or another system.
Is there a free version?
Yes. Ledvana Essentials is free for one company and up to two users.