Depreciation done properly, for people who get audited
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Overview
Sage Fixed Assets exists because depreciation is one of those problems that looks like a spreadsheet until the first time it is not. It tracks an asset from acquisition through transfer, revaluation and disposal, and it keeps separate books for financial reporting and for tax, which is the part the spreadsheet always gets wrong.
The US tax content is the reason to buy it. MACRS, bonus depreciation, Section 179 limits and the mid quarter convention are built in and maintained by Sage as the rules change, so you are not reading IRS Publication 946 in February to find out what moved. It carries multiple books in parallel, which means your GAAP number and your tax number come from one asset record rather than two spreadsheets that disagree.
Reporting is genuinely audit ready. Form 4562 comes out of the box, and the depreciation schedules are the format auditors expect, which shortens the conversation considerably.
Canadian capital cost allowance is supported, including the half year rule and the CCA classes. If you run assets in both countries this is one of the few products in the Sage line that handles both without a second license.
It looks its age. The interface is dense and unapologetically built for accountants, and nobody has ever called it pleasant. Pricing is quote only through a partner, which makes budgeting awkward, and the product is priced for organizations with enough assets to justify it. Under roughly a hundred assets, a well kept spreadsheet and an hour with your accountant is still the honest answer, and we would rather say that than sell you something.
Pricing
What teams actually pay each month. Every plan is listed below, and the feature table shows exactly where they differ.
The core product. Quoted through a Sage partner.
Custom
quoted by the vendor
Adds barcode inventory of assets and construction in progress.
Custom
quoted by the vendor
Sage does not publish a list price, so the only real number is the one they quote you. Ask for the implementation cost in writing at the same time.
| Plan features | DepreciationCustom | Tracking and PlanningCustom |
|---|---|---|
| MACRS and Section 179 | ||
| Bonus depreciation | ||
| Multiple books in parallel | ||
| Form 4562 reporting | ||
| Canadian CCA support | ||
| Everything in Depreciation | ||
| Barcode asset inventory | ||
| Physical asset reconciliation | ||
| Construction in progress tracking |
Features
The headline features first, then the full list as the vendor states it.
Integrations the vendor lists for Sage Fixed Assets. Check the fine print for plan limits before you rely on one.
Ratings
Every score below comes from verified reviews. Nothing is weighted or edited.
212 verified reviews
| Dimension | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Ease of use | 3.1 |
| Value for money | 3.9 |
| Functionality | 4.6 |
| Customer service | 3.9 |
| Company size | Share of reviewers |
|---|---|
| 1 to 10 employees | 33 percent, 70 reviews |
| 11 to 50 employees | 38 percent, 80 reviews |
| 51 to 200 employees | 14 percent, 29 reviews |
| 201 to 500 employees | 13 percent, 27 reviews |
| 500+ employees | 3 percent, 6 reviews |
Head to head
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Sage Fixed Assets
Custom pricing
Starting price
$38/mo
Pricing options
Ease of use
Value for money
Customer service
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Reviews
Danielle Ellsworth
Practice Manager, Clearview Windows
United StatesEcommerce1 to 10 employees
Jul 26, 2025
Our auditors used to spend a day on fixed assets. Now they pull the schedule, tie it out and move on. Genuinely shortened the audit.
Pros
Genuinely shortens the fixed asset audit
Cons
Interface is dense and dated
Jasmine Buchanan
Owner, Blackstone Contracting
United StatesProfessional services11 to 50 employees
Jun 8, 2025
I understand it is a mature product but the interface has genuinely not changed in ten years. Onboarding anyone new means sitting with them for a full day, and that cost is real even if it does not appear on the invoice.
Pros
US tax content maintained as the rules change
Cons
Initial asset import is unforgiving
Anika Goldberg
Controller, Kestrel Analytics
United StatesLegal11 to 50 employees
Feb 8, 2026
Our auditors used to spend a day on fixed assets. Now they pull the schedule, tie it out and move on. Genuinely shortened the audit.
Pros
Form 4562 output that auditors accept
Cons
Interface is dense and dated
Alternatives
The default accounting system for small business in North America
Desktop grade accounting depth with a cloud connection bolted on
Serious accounting at a price that reads like a typo
FAQ
How much does Sage Fixed Assets cost?
Sage Fixed Assets does not publish a price. Every plan is quoted, and deals in this bracket typically land in the higher end of the market once implementation is included. Ask for a quote against your own headcount rather than a list price.
What does Sage Fixed Assets integrate with?
Sage Fixed Assets connects with Sage Intacct, Sage 100, Sage 300, Sage 50 Accounting and 1 more. Confirm the specific integration you depend on with a trial account before you commit, since depth varies more than a logo wall suggests.
Does Sage Fixed Assets work for businesses in the US and Canada?
Sage Fixed Assets serves businesses in both the United States and Canada, and nothing about it is country specific in the way accounting or payroll tools are. Pricing is listed in US dollars, which is the vendor's real list price on both sides of the border.
What do users say about Sage Fixed Assets?
Sage Fixed Assets holds 4.1 out of 5 across 212 verified reviews, and it scores highest on functionality. The rating is computed from those reviews and cannot be edited by the vendor. Read the full archive to see the pattern behind the number.
