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Sage Accpac to Sage 300: The Product History

Sage Accpac was rebranded to Sage 300 in 2012. This article covers the product history and the Sage product portfolio relationship.

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Sage Accpac → Sage 300: Product History#

Sage Accpac was rebranded to Sage 300 in 2012.

Timeline#

  • 1976-2012: ACCPAC, later Sage Accpac
  • 2012: Rebrand to Sage 300
  • 2015+: Sage 300 Cloud variants
  • 2020s+: Continued Sage 300 development

Sage Product Portfolio#

ProductTierBest for
Sage 50Micro/SMBSingle-user accounting
Sage 200SMBMulti-user accounting
Sage 300SMBFull SMB ERP (formerly Accpac)
Sage X3Mid-marketIndustry-specific ERP
Sage Business CloudVariousCloud variants

Migration Paths#

  • Sage 300 → Sage X3: Within Sage portfolio
  • Sage 300 → NetSuite/MYOB Acumatica: Outside Sage
  • Sage 300 → Sage Business Cloud: Cloud modernisation

See Also#

Sage ERP Complete Guide, Sage X3 Implementation Guide, Migrating from Sage to NetSuite.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sage Accpac the same as Sage 300?

Yes. Sage Accpac was rebranded to Sage 300 in 2012. Same product and codebase; only name changed.

Is Sage 300 the same as Sage X3?

No. Sage 300 is the SMB platform. Sage X3 is the mid-market product. Different feature sets and price points.

Is Sage 300 still supported?

Yes. Sage 300 (and Sage 300 Cloud) remain actively supported.

Should I upgrade Sage 300 to Sage X3?

Depends on operational scale. Sage 300 handles SMB; Sage X3 is mid-market with industry editions.

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