System requirements for Sage 100 Contractor version 2026

 CAUTION: We provide these requirements as a guideline for Sage 100 Contractor. We recommend discussing your specific setup with a consultant for the best performance and compatibility. 

Standalone workstation

 NOTE: For a single-user setup, you can host Sage 100 Contractor, License Administration, and Database Administration on one machine  

• Processor: For Windows 11 machines: Intel® 8th-generation Core processor or AMD equivalent
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB
• Storage: Solid-state Drive (SSD) with 200 GB of free disk space
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
   NOTE: Windows 10 and earlier and Macintosh operating systems aren't supported  
  
• Database Engine: Sage 100 Contractor includes MS SQL 2019 Express 
• Monitor: 1280×1024 or higher resolution
• Internet: Required for licensing and registration
• Printer: Printer with a Microsoft-certified printer driver
• Other software: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8, PowerShell required

 NOTE: For multiple users, we recommend using Sage 100 Contractor client/server setup. It can function in either a workgroup or domain environment. 

Server

• Processor: Intel® 8th-generation Core processor or AMD equivalent
• Memory (RAM): 16 GB
• Storage: Solid-state Drive (SSD) with 200 GB free disk space, separate drives for application and database are recommended
• Network: High-speed (preferably gigabit Ethernet) wired network, Workgroup, or Domain environment
• Operating System: Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2019
   NOTE: Windows 10 and earlier and Macintosh operating systems aren't supported  
  
• Database Engine: MS SQL 2019
   NOTE: Windows Server 2022 doesn't support MS SQL 2016  
• Monitor: 1024x768 or higher resolution
• Internet: Required for licensing and registration
• Other requirements: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8, PowerShell required

Workstation Client

• Processor: For Windows 11 machines: Intel® 8th-generation Core processor or AMD equivalent
• Memory (RAM): 4 GB
• Network: High-speed (preferably gigabit Ethernet) wired network
• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro (64-bit)
   NOTE: Windows 10 and earlier and Macintosh operating systems aren't supported  
  
• Monitor: 1280×1024 or higher resolution
• Printer: Printer with a Microsoft-certified printer driver
• Other requirements:  Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8