MYOB
$14/mo est.
- Per employee
- $2/emp/mo
- Base fee
- $12/mo (up to 4 emp)
- Award interpretation
- Yes
- Global hiring
- No
- Payday Super
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- $14/mo
MYOB
Long-established Australian accounting and payroll software with deep ATO compliance and strong inventory on higher plans.
- Per employee
- $2/emp/mo
- Base fee
- $12/mo (up to 4 emp)
- Award interp.
- Yes
- Global hiring
- No
Best for
Australian businesses wanting deep local compliance. Strong payroll and inventory. Familiar brand with decades of AU presence.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Deep Australian tax and payroll compliance
- Affordable entry price
- Strong inventory on AccountRight
- Direct BAS lodgement and STP Phase 2
Cons
- Payroll costs $2/emp/mo on lower plans
- Interface feels dated to some users
- Best inventory features need the top plan
About MYOB
MYOB is an Australian-built platform with decades of local presence, spanning the cloud-based Business range and the more advanced AccountRight line. Pricing runs from $26/mo (Business Lite) to $150/mo (AccountRight Plus). Payroll costs $2 per employee per month on Lite and Pro and is included on AccountRight. It offers direct BAS lodgement, STP Phase 2, and strong inventory and multi-currency on the AccountRight Premier tier.
MYOB was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
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Common questions about MYOB
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
MYOB does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
Contract terms for MYOB are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
MYOB settlement times are not publicly listed.
MYOB AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
MYOB does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
MYOB is best suited to australian businesses wanting deep local compliance. strong payroll and inventory. familiar brand with decades of au presence. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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