Direct comparison

Sage Accounting vs Invo-Lynx

Modern construction stack without the legacy add-on tax.

Sage Accounting: £15–£36 / month·Invo-Lynx: £15/user · 30-day trial
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Sage has been the UK SME accounting default for decades. Their cloud product carries that legacy: CIS still lives in the 50cloud add-on, Construction Act compliance isn't native, and the UX shows its age. Invo-Lynx is a cloud-native rebuild around UK construction billing.

When Sage Accounting fits
  • ·Your accountant has used Sage since the 90s and isn't moving
  • ·You need their full bookkeeping + stock + payroll stack
  • ·You're comfortable with the legacy UX and don't need the Construction Act features
  • ·You have a Sage support contract you've sunk cost into
Why Invo-Lynx beats it
  • Free 30-day trial, no card to start
  • Construction Act PLN clock + AfP + CIS300 + DRC VAT all native, no add-on tax
  • Modern browser-based UX — no Citrix, no installer, runs on mobile
  • Subbie portal free for unlimited invited subcontractors
  • Per-user pricing, no per-feature paywall

Feature by feature

The honest side-by-side.

FeatureSage AccountingInvo-Lynx
Construction Act PLN clock
CIS300 returns50cloud add-onBuilt in (Pro)
AfP cycle
Subbie portalFree, unlimited subs
DRC VAT autoManualAuto
Free trial30 days — no card
Browser-based, mobile-firstCloud + desktop legacyCloud-native, mobile-first
Bank feedsQ4 2026
MTD VAT directQ3 2026
Headline price£15 Start — £36 Standard30-day trial, then £15/user

Sage Accounting pricing verified on 18 May 2026 from the published rates. Comparative advertising — UK Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regs 2008 compliant.

Switching from Sage Accounting

Sage exports contacts and invoices as CSV — Invo-Lynx imports both on signup, free. Bring your retention balances when you switch. Most UK accountants accept Invo-Lynx invoice exports in Sage-compatible formats if your accountant insists on Sage on their side.

Stop paying the construction tax.

Invo-Lynx is free for 30 days — no card. Then £15 per user, per month. Construction Act, CIS, AfP, subbie portal — all built in. No demos. No sales calls.

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