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# Compare RIB BuildSmart vs Sage 300

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> Detailed comparison between RIB BuildSmart and Sage 300. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | RIB BuildSmart | Sage 300 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 83 | 216 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$5 500,00 |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### RIB BuildSmart

Driven by transformative digital technologies and trends, RIB is committed to propelling the industry forward and making engineering and construction more efficient and sustainable.

### Sage 300

Medium sized companies particularly working for professional services, wholesale/distribution, manufacturing, public sector, not-for-profit, hospitality and retail.

## Key features

### RIB BuildSmart

- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Approval Process Control
- Billing & Invoicing
- Cost Management
- Customer Statements
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Management
- Multi-Currency
- Multi-Location
- Multiple Projects
- Project Management
- Receivables Ledger
- Reporting/Analytics
- Status Tracking
- Supply Chain Management
- Transaction Management

### Sage 300

- Accounting
- Accounting Integration
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Approval Process Control
- Billing & Invoicing
- Cost Management
- Customer Statements
- Financial Reporting
- Inventory Control
- Inventory Management
- Multi-Currency
- Multi-Location
- Multiple Projects
- Project Management
- Receivables Ledger
- Reporting/Analytics
- Status Tracking
- Supply Chain Management
- Transaction Management

## Links

- [View RIB BuildSmart Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/156457/buildsmart)
- [View Sage 300 Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/194594/sage-300cloud)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/156457/194594/buildsmart/vs/sage-300cloud)

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