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title: Sage 100cloud vs Sage 100 Classic
description: With all the talk about Sage 100cloud, some might be wondering how it's different than the Sage 100 Classic (on-premises) product they’ve been using all along.
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# [Sage 100cloud vs Sage 100 Classic](https://www.rklesolutions.com/blog/sage-100cloud-vs-100-classic)

 Written by [RKL Team](https://www.rklesolutions.com/blog/author/rkl-team) | Oct 1, 2018 5:03:23 PM

 

## What's the Difference?

With all the talk and communication about [Sage 100cloud](https://www.rklesolutions.com/sage-100-erp/), some customers might be wondering how it's different than the Sage 100 Classic (on-premises) product they’ve been using all along. This article explores that topic.

## **The Major Differences**

We’ll start by explaining the major differences between Sage 100 Classic and Sage 100cloud. First, Sage 100cloud is based on subscription pricing which means you pay-as-you-go, as opposed to the larger upfront perpetual license and maintenance costs of Sage 100 Classic.  Second, Sage 100cloud features a more modern interface that’s easier to use, customize, and access over the web. Lastly, Sage 100cloud connects with an ecosystem of cloud-based apps that significantly expand features and functionality.

**➥ See Also:** [Migrating to Sage 100cloud](https://www.rklesolutions.com/blog/migrating-to-sage-100c/) (Thing to Know Before You Start)

## **Expanded Functionality**

As mentioned, Sage 100cloud connects with an ecosystem of cloud apps that aren’t available with Sage 100 Classic. Here’s a look at a few of those apps, some of which are included while others are available as optional add-ons:

**Sage Inventory Advisor Basic**  
 Connects to your Sage 100cloud data to help you reduce forecasting time, optimize inventory levels, streamline    purchasing, and achieve optimal fill rates.

**Sage 100cloud Manufacturing **  
 A suite of advanced manufacturing functionality designed to manage the complexity of discrete manufacturing processes including make-to-stock and build-to-order jobs.

**Sage Budgeting and Planning **  
 A powerful cloud-based financial tool that enables quicker, more informed business decisions by automating and   shortening your budgeting and planning cycles.

**AP Automation **  
 An end-to-end integrated solution to automate processing, approval, and payment of accounts payable invoices.

**Multi-Bin Warehousing**  
 Extends the core warehousing capabilities to include the designation, storage, and distribution of a single inventory item in multiple "bin" locations within a warehouse.

**Sage eCommerce**  
 A powerful platform to help you manage your B2B or B2C eCommerce website featuring real-time, 2-way integration into your core Sage 100 system.

### **Questions About Sage 100cloud?**

Contact Us if you have more questions about what makes Sage 100cloud different or to learn more migrating from Sage 100 Classic.

[Get In Touch »](https://www.rklesolutions.com/get-in-touch/)

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