MYOB has been an Australian accounting fixture for decades and remains a strong, full featured option, with particularly solid payroll. For venues that want an established local platform with depth, it is a serious alternative to the newer cloud players. Here is our honest read.
MYOB has been part of Australian business for a very long time, and that maturity shows in a full featured platform with particularly capable payroll. For a venue with a meaningful team and the payroll complexity that brings, that depth is a genuine strength, and the local heritage means strong familiarity among Australian advisors.
It has moved well into the cloud and connects to the systems venues use. The honest framing is that it competes head to head with Xero, so for many venues the decision is less about a clear winner and more about which platform your accountant prefers and which interface you find easier. Both are strong, MYOB particularly so where payroll matters.
Particularly capable payroll, valuable for venues with a meaningful team.
Decades of Australian heritage and strong advisor familiarity.
A deep, complete accounting platform rather than a stripped back tool.
Moved well into the cloud and connects to the systems venues run.
MYOB suits venues that want an established, full featured Australian platform, especially where payroll depth matters. It competes closely with Xero, so the smart move is to check which your accountant prefers, since their fluency makes your bookkeeping cheaper. For payroll heavy venues in particular, MYOB is a strong call.
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MYOB is priced per month from around $29, with tiers that add payroll and features. The figures below describe the shape, always confirm current pricing for your needs.
These are indicative of MYOB's published plans, not a formal quote. The real cost depends on your tier and add ons. Getting you an honest comparison against the alternatives is exactly what we do, free.
MYOB is one option. Here is how it sits alongside the other accounting and payroll platforms we review, so you can weigh them side by side.
MYOB and Xero are both strong, and the right one depends on your team, payroll needs and accountant. We will compare them honestly for your venue. Free, no obligation, and we will be in touch within 48 hours.
