Summary
This article outlines the upgrade paths for Sage 50 U.S. products, clarifying that users can upgrade from Pro to Premium or Quantum but not downgrade, and that data conversion is supported from the previous six years, with Sage 50 Complete being phased out after version 23 (2015).
Resolution
Section 1: Program platform paths
Below are the Sage 50—U.S. products available:
- Sage 50 Pro Accounting
- Sage 50 Premium Accounting
- Sage 50 Quantum Accounting
- Sage 50 Quantum Accountant Edition
The upgrade path begins with Sage 50 Pro Accounting. You cannot downgrade a Sage 50—U.S. product. For example, if you own Sage 50 Premium you cannot go backwards to Sage 50 Pro. Your only choice would be to upgrade to Sage 50 Quantum.
Important Note: Sage 50 Complete was phased out after version 23 (2015)
Section 2: Version upgrades
- Starting with the 2020.0 version, Sage 50 will only convert data from the previous 6 years. So 2020.0 will on convert 2014 version and higher. Version 2019 and prior can will convert from 2010 and higher.
- For more information, see Article: Error: “This company is from a version of the product that is too old to be converted. Please contact Sage 50 Support at 1-800-388-4697 for assistance with the conversion.”.
- Sage 50 pricing plans: Choose from 3 subscription plans to suit your business needs. Order online or call 1-866-257-0454.