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Accounting software automates the processing, recording, storage and access of financial transactions to improve the efficiency of finance and accounting operations. The software includes a range of modules and can be sold separately or as part of a broader enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. Buyers include manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers, financial institutions and healthcare providers.
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Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
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#1United States | 300 |
#2Europe | 205 |
#3China | 195 |
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Prices in the Accounting Software market range from $0.00 to $X,XXX.XX, depending on Deployment Model, Size of Buyer's Operations, Software Complexity and Level of Customization. For example, lower prices are associated with Web-based solutions ($0.00 to $450 per user per month), whereas higher prices are associated with On-premises software ($250 to $1,500 per user per month).
Between our Europe and Canada collections, we provide price data for 350 markets so you can instantly compare prices across borders. Or, use our custom research services for intel on prices in any region across the globe.
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Accounting Software market, prices in the US have grown 0.8% from 2022 to 2025. Meanwhile, the recent three-year CAGR for Canada is NaN0.1%.
Price trend forecasts are available to subscribers, along with price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data.
Total cost of ownership is High in the Accounting Software market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Downtime may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
In 2025, buyer power amounts to -0.2 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Switching Costs. It is most negatively impacted by Recent Price Volatility. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Low, which has a positive impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
The largest Accounting Software vendors by revenue in the US are Intuit Inc., Sage Group Plc and Microsoft Corporation. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
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Oracle Corporation | Global | AUSTIN, CA | >10,000 | 10-15 | ||||
Intuit Inc. | Global | Mountain View | >10,000 | 25+ | ||||
Microsoft Corporation | Global | REDMOND, US | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
Sap Se | Global | WALLDORF | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
Sage Group Plc | Global | Newcastle, UK | >10,001 | 5-10 | ||||
Infor, Inc. | Global | New York, NY | >10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
Workday, Inc. | Global | PLEASANTON, CA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
2NDSITE Inc. | Global | Toronto, CA | 101-1000 | < 5 | ||||
Epicor Software Corporation | Global | Austin, TX | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 |
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The average profit margin across vendors in the Accounting Software market is 24.8% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Purchases. The cost trend for this component is stagnating, when considering movement between 2024 and 2025. To understand cost forecasts for 2026 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Market share concentration is high, with the top four vendors accounting for over 50.0% of revenue. This level of market share concentration detracts from buyer power by limiting buyer's options as the larger firms crowd smaller suppliers out of the market.
Average vendor risk in the market is low, as vendors have healthy, high profit margins that have been rising over the previous three years. This high profit level reduces bankruptcy risk for suppliers, and limits the risk of service disruption as a result of financial stress.
Supply chain risk in the market is low as supplier primary input costs, such as labor and research and development, are determined internally and not subject to outside forces, which limits the likelihood of extreme price fluctuation or service disruptions.
The United States is a net importer of computers, meaning it imports more computers than it exports. While lower manufacturing costs abroad drive down prices for imported computers, relying on imports can lead to potential shortages or price increases if there are supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, or global crises.
Oracle Corporation is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include warehouse management systems, network attached storage devices, computer servers, database management systems, load balancing... Subscribe to learn more
Intuit Inc. is a software company that develops platforms delivering financial management, compliance, and marketing products and services. It organizes its business into four reportable segments: the Small Business & Self-Employed segment, which offers accounting services through QuickBooks and marketing... Subscribe to learn more
Infor, Inc. is a private company operating globally in the information sector. The company's offerings include erp software, accounting software, expense management software, spend analytics software and risk management software. Founded in 2002, the company is currently headquartered in New York, New York,... Subscribe to learn more
Sage Group Plc is a public company operating globally in the information and professional, scientific and technical services sectors. The company's offerings include order tracking software, human resources software, grants management software, erp software, financial analysis software. Founded in 1988, the... Subscribe to learn more
Sap Se is a public company operating globally in the information, professional, scientific and technical services and educational services sectors. The company's offerings include warehouse management systems, travel management software, recruitment software, order tracking software, contract management software.... Subscribe to learn more
Microsoft Corporation is a public company operating globally in the manufacturing, information, professional, scientific and technical services, administration, business support and waste management services and educational services sectors. The company's offerings include smartphones, phone headsets, tablet... Subscribe to learn more
FinancialForce.com Inc. is a private company operating globally in the information sector. The company's offerings include accounting software. Founded in 2009, the company is currently headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States of America with an estimated 750 employees. Subscribe to learn more
Epicor Software Corporation is a private company operating globally in the information sector. The company's offerings include warehouse management systems, retail planning software, erp software, accounting software, digital transaction management software. Founded in 1972, the company is currently headquartered... Subscribe to learn more
2NDSITE Inc. is a private company operating globally in the information sector. The company's offerings include accounting software. Founded in 2003, the company is currently headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with an estimated 550 employees. Subscribe to learn more
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Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Average Response Time and Employee Training Rate. Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Uptime and other factors.
KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
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Average Response Time | Total number of inquiries or tickets submitted in a period. Total time to response to these inquiries or tickets. | The average response time measures the amount of time it takes for customer or technical support to respond to inquiries from the buyer. The average response time can be used to measure the supplier's timeliness in response, as long periods of delay between submission and response can lead to downtime for the buyer while awaiting further instruction or clarification. | |
Employee Training Rate | Number of employees that undergo evaluation. Number of employees that have passed evaluation. | The employee training rate represents the share of employees that the supplier has been able to successfully train. A highly trained staff will be able to respond and correct issues with service more quickly, which can help limit the amount of downtime with software. | |
Technology
To what extent can your accounting software be customized, and will those customizations be compatible with future upgrades?
What improvements, if any, are you currently planning? Do you have a calendar for future enhancements?
Vendor Lock-In
What proprietary software or technology do you use? How will that affect the ability to troubleshoot the software in-house?
To what extent can accounting data be extracted from your software in a raw format? Can data be removed if licenses are not renewed?
Security
How often is accounting data backed up on your servers? What are your continuity processes for business interruption?
What encryption standards do you use for data storage and transmission? Has your clients' private data ever been compromised? What is your data protection strategy?
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Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their organization and operations in terms of annual revenue and number of locations.
Buyers should provide details on the size of their organization and the number of expected accounting software users.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should include the number of accounting software licenses needed and the type of users.
Buyers should detail the software features they require (e.g. security features, financial statement generator, report writer feature, project and endowment tracker) and whether the system must meet any compatibility requirements with existing infrastructure.
Project Budget
Buyers should state their accounting software budget, both in terms of the license price and the total cost of ownership.
Buyers should detail the contract term for annual ongoing costs (e.g. system support, upgrade and maintenance charges and license fees).
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