MYOB and QuickBooks Online package their features differently. For an Australian business, a useful comparison starts with the people who need access and the jobs you need the system to handle each week.
Compare the essentialsPut the required number of users and your payroll setup on the shortlist first. Then test purchasing, invoicing and reporting in the specific plans you can afford. The cheapest advertised entry plan may not cover the workflow you need.
An editorial guide based on provider information, reviewed . Features and prices can change; check the linked plans before buying.
Compare the specific Australian products below. “Depends on plan” means you need to check the chosen tier, not that a feature is unavailable.
| What matters | MYOBOfficial plans ↗ | QuickBooksOfficial plans ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Products in this guide | MYOB Business | QuickBooks Online Australia |
| How you work | Lite/Pro: browser. AccountRight: Windows software plus browser access. | Online accounting accessed through a browser. |
| People accessing the books | Unlimited user profiles on Lite, Pro and AccountRight. | User limits vary by plan; accountant access is additional. |
| Payroll packaging | Lite/Pro: per-employee add-on. AccountRight Plus: included. | Optional paid add-on powered by Employment Hero. |
| Check before subscribing | Check bank-account limits and the exact AccountRight edition. | Check user limits, inventory and multicurrency by tier. |
For the full feature details, see MYOB product information and QuickBooks product information. Confirm plan inclusions, usage charges and payment fees directly.
Write down who raises invoices, approves bills, runs payroll and reviews results. Include your external bookkeeper. During the trial, test each role separately so that adding another team member later does not force an unexpected plan change or encourage shared logins.
If you sell products, use a real example with a purchase, sale, return and stock adjustment. Check the report your accountant needs afterwards. Discuss bundles, multiple locations and job costs explicitly instead of treating a generic inventory label as proof of a fit.
Ask for a written outline of the accounting plan, payroll option and any related subscriptions. Include setup and training in your first-year budget. Have the bookkeeper show how payroll information reaches the accounts and how exceptions are corrected.
Yes. This guide concerns the Australian online product. Do not assume overseas plans, historical desktop editions or their feature lists apply to your quote.
Compare the normal ongoing subscription, required add-ons, payment fees where relevant and the time needed to maintain the books. Ask both providers for the total for the same business requirements.
Browse businesses listing platform support, then confirm their experience with your exact product and the work you need. A listing is not a software certification.