OneBookPlus vs MYOB
The complete MYOB alternative
MYOB has been around since 1991. OneBookPlus is the modern, mobile-first alternative that gives Australian small to medium businesses invoicing, CRM, bookings, marketing, and accounting — all in one book, at a fraction of the price.
Key takeaways
5- MYOB pricing (AUD): MYOB Business Lite from ~$30/month, Pro from ~$63/month, AccountRight Plus from ~$150/month, AccountRight Premier from ~$195/month. Australia's longest-standing accounting software vendor (founded 1991).
- OneBookPlus is the modern alternative for AU SMEs: same compliance posture (10% GST, ABN, BAS, STP Phase 2, SuperStream), with invoicing + bookings + CRM + marketing + accounting bundled — not separate tiers and add-ons.
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- Both are mature ATO Digital Service Providers (MYOB has been a DSP since the SBR/PLS programme started; OneBookPlus is in DSPPT-49533 onboarding).
- MYOB wins on: 30+ years of Australian-first accounting depth, payroll feature breadth (especially for award-heavy industries), and a deep network of AU-trained MYOB bookkeepers.
- OneBookPlus wins on: total cost (replaces MYOB + Calendly + HubSpot + Mailchimp in one platform from $0–$69/month), modern UI without the legacy AccountRight Windows-app baggage, and unified customer record across modules.
At a glance
What you get with each platform
OneBookPlus
From $0/mo — everything included
- GST invoicing & quoting
- CRM & contact management
- Online booking page
- Email marketing & campaigns
- Accounting & P&L reports
- BAS / ATO tax summaries
- Google review requests
- Modern, mobile-first design
- Setup in under 5 minutes
MYOB
From $12/mo (Solo) — accounting only
- Invoicing & quoting
- CRM & contacts
- Online bookings
- Email marketing
- Accounting & P&L
- BAS / ATO reports
- Review management
- Legacy interface, limited mobile
- Complex setup & onboarding
Feature by feature
OneBookPlus vs MYOB — detailed comparison
MYOB is a legacy Australian accounting platform. OneBookPlus is the modern all-in-one alternative built for how small to medium businesses actually operate today.
| Feature | OneBookPlus | MYOB |
|---|---|---|
| GST-compliant invoicing | ||
| ABN validation & lookup | ||
| BAS / ATO tax summaries | ||
| CRM & contact management | ||
| Online booking page | ||
| Job management & pipeline | ||
| Google Calendar sync | ||
| Email marketing & campaigns | ||
| Quoting with one-click accept | ||
| AI for bank reconciliation / categorisation | ||
| Bank feed auto-reconciliation | ||
| Payroll with STP Phase 2 | ||
| POS & retail management | ||
| Google review requests | ||
| Payment reminders | ||
| Native mobile app | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Price (AUD) | From $0/mo | From $12/mo (Solo) |
| All included | Accounting only |
Category by category
Accounting depth vs platform breadth
MYOB is Australia’s longest-standing accounting & business-management vendor — deep on the ledger, payroll, and inventory. OneBookPlus matches the AU-tax core, then bundles the CRM, bookings, and marketing MYOB leaves to separate tools. Cited against MYOB’s public pages.
| Category | Feature | OneBookPlus | MYOB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core accounting | General ledger, P&L, balance sheet | Yes | Yes |
| GST / BAS | GST tracking + BAS-ready figures (G1, 1A, 1B) | Yes | Yes |
| AI accounting | AI BAS prep & AI bank categorisation | AI Companion + bank-feed AI categorisation | AI BAS (rolling out 2026) + AI category suggestions [src] |
| Payroll | STP Phase 2 + award interpretation | STP Phase 2 + SuperStream (standard awards) | STP Phase 2 + deep award interpretation (Pro / AccountRight) [src] |
| Inventory | Multi-location inventory & stock control | Stock & POS | Advanced (AccountRight Premier) [src] |
| CRM | Full client timeline (invoices, quotes, notes, comms) | Yes | Contacts list only [src] |
| Bookings | Customer-facing online booking widget | Yes | No |
| Job management | Quote → job → invoice pipeline + scheduling | Yes | Job/cost tracking, no scheduling pipeline [src] |
| Marketing | Email campaigns + Google review requests | Yes | No |
| Bank feeds | CDR Open Banking feeds + AI categorisation | Yes | Bank feeds (manual categorisation) [src] |
| Mobile | Mobile-first iOS + responsive web | iOS + responsive web | Companion app (subset of desktop) [src] |
| Entry pricing (AUD) | Lowest published monthly plan | From $0/mo (Free) | $12/mo (Solo) [src] |
| Stack consolidation | CRM + bookings + marketing bundled with accounting | Yes | Accounting & payroll only [src] |
| Data residency | Where customer data is stored | AWS Sydney (ap-southeast-2) | Australian-owned; check vendor page [src] |
| Starting price (AUD, inc. GST) | From $0/mo | From A$12/mo | |
| Accounting + CRM + bookings + marketing bundled | Solo sole-trader tier · accounting & payroll only |
Where MYOB wins
Credit where it’s due
MYOB has built Australian accounting since 1991 and the depth is real. If your payroll involves modern-award interpretation — penalty rates, overtime tiers, multiple allowances, and leave loading — MYOB’s payroll engine (especially on Pro and AccountRight Plus/Premier) is harder to beat than a standard STP Phase 2 run. Their AccountRight Premier tier handles multi-currency and multi-location inventory that a younger platform won’t match feature-for-feature, and MYOB is pushing genuine accounting AI — an AI BAS workflow landing in 2026. Add a 30-year network of AU-trained MYOB bookkeepers and, for an award-heavy or inventory-heavy business that already pays for that specialism, the switch isn’t urgent.
Where OneBookPlus wins
Three differences that compound
The whole front office is bundled, not bolted on. MYOB’s plans (Solo $12 to AccountRight Premier $195/mo) are accounting and payroll — no CRM, no online bookings, no email marketing. To run a full business you stack MYOB + a Calendly-style booker + a CRM + Mailchimp. OneBookPlus puts a full client-timeline CRM, a customer-facing booking page, and email campaigns inside the same subscription as the ledger, so one customer record carries from first booking through to the BAS line.
One source of truth, no reconciliation tax. When invoicing lives in one product and accounting in another, every quarter costs you a reconciliation pass (or a bookkeeper’s hours fixing the sync). Because a OneBookPlus invoice, payment, and bank-feed line all post to the same ledger, BAS-ready GST figures (G1, 1A, 1B) build themselves — no export, no second system to keep in step with MYOB.
Modern, mobile-first — no AccountRight Windows-app baggage. MYOB’s heritage shows: AccountRight still leans on a Windows desktop app and the companion mobile app is a subset of the desktop product. OneBookPlus is built mobile-first — send an invoice on site, accept a booking between jobs, snap a receipt — and adds an AI Companion (payment chase, follow-up, review harvesting) plus CDR Open-Banking feeds with AI categorisation that MYOB still leaves largely manual on its bank-feeds workflow.
Why switch
Why Australian businesses are upgrading from MYOB to OneBookPlus
Modern design, not legacy software
MYOB has been around since 1991 and it shows. OneBookPlus is built with modern web technology — clean, intuitive, and fast. No clunky menus, no confusing workflows. Just simple, beautiful software that works the way you'd expect in 2026.
Mobile-first, not mobile-adapted
MYOB's mobile app is a stripped-down version of their desktop product. OneBookPlus is designed mobile-first so every feature works beautifully on your phone. Send invoices on-site, check bookings between jobs, and manage your business from anywhere.
More than accounting
MYOB only handles accounting and invoicing. OneBookPlus includes CRM, online bookings, email marketing, review management, and accounting in one subscription. Stop paying for MYOB plus separate CRM, booking, and marketing tools.
Save money, get more features
MYOB's Lite plan starts at $30/month, Pro is $63/month, and AccountRight Plus is $150/month — all for accounting and payroll only. Add CRM ($20+/mo), booking software ($15+/mo), and email marketing ($15+/mo) and you're spending $85+/month. OneBookPlus includes everything for $0-69/month — that's a saving of over $600 per year.
FAQ
OneBookPlus vs MYOB — your questions answered
Is OneBookPlus better than MYOB for small to medium business?
For small to medium businesses that want more than just accounting, yes. MYOB is a well-known Australian accounting platform with a strong payroll engine and the new AI BAS feature. But it focuses on accounting — you'll need separate tools for CRM, bookings, and marketing. OneBookPlus is a modern, mobile-first platform that includes invoicing, CRM, online bookings, job management, email marketing, POS, and accounting in one app. MYOB's strength is deep accounting and payroll (especially for complex awards); OneBookPlus's strength is breadth — one platform replacing 3-5 subscriptions.
Can OneBookPlus replace MYOB for my business?
Yes. OneBookPlus handles the core accounting features small to medium businesses use MYOB for — GST-compliant invoicing, expense tracking, profit and loss reports, BAS summaries, and ABN validation. Plus you get CRM, online bookings, job management, email marketing, and review management included at no extra cost. MYOB's edge is in complex payroll (award interpretation) and their new AI BAS feature. For sole traders, freelancers, and small teams who don't need enterprise payroll, OneBookPlus is the modern alternative.
How much does MYOB cost compared to OneBookPlus in 2026?
MYOB Business now offers five plans: Solo ($12/month) for sole traders, Lite ($30/month) for basic accounting, Pro ($63/month) with payroll and inventory, AccountRight Plus ($150/month), and AccountRight Premier ($195/month) for complex businesses. MYOB merged their old Essentials and AccountRight products into the unified MYOB Business range. None include CRM, bookings, or marketing. OneBookPlus starts free and includes invoicing, CRM, bookings, email marketing, job management, and accounting for $0-69/month. Most small to medium businesses save $50-100+/month by switching from MYOB plus add-ons to OneBookPlus.
Does MYOB have AI features that OneBookPlus doesn't?
Yes — MYOB is rolling out AI BAS in 2026, which automates BAS preparation from data collection to lodgement readiness. They also have AI-powered category suggestions for bank transaction matching. These are strong accounting-specific AI features. OneBookPlus focuses on giving you a complete business platform at an affordable price. If AI-powered BAS is your top priority, MYOB's AI BAS is impressive. But if you want one book that handles your entire business without paying for 4+ separate tools, OneBookPlus is the better choice.
What is the best MYOB alternative in Australia in 2026?
OneBookPlus is the best MYOB alternative for Australian small to medium businesses who want a modern, all-in-one platform. Unlike MYOB which focuses on accounting and payroll, OneBookPlus includes GST invoicing, CRM, online bookings, job management, email marketing, POS, review management, and full accounting — all in one book. It's mobile-first, built with modern technology, and starts free. Australian businesses switching from MYOB to OneBookPlus typically save money and time by consolidating their business tools into a single platform.
Does OneBookPlus support STP Phase 2 payroll like MYOB?
Yes. OneBookPlus runs payroll with Single Touch Payroll (STP) Phase 2 reporting, the same ATO requirement MYOB supports. STP Phase 2 is the expanded payroll-reporting format that sends employee income, tax, and super details to the ATO each pay run, with extra fields for income type and disaggregated gross. OneBookPlus also handles PAYG withholding and SuperStream super payments. MYOB's payroll is deeper for complex award interpretation; OneBookPlus covers standard STP Phase 2 payroll inside the same platform as your invoicing, CRM, and bookings.
Why Australian Businesses Are Moving Beyond MYOB
MYOB has been a fixture in Australian businesses since the 1990s — and for good reason. Its payroll handles complex award interpretation, its AccountRight product supports advanced inventory, and its brand is trusted by accountants nationwide. But MYOB has struggled to modernise. The interface feels dated, the pricing has climbed (Solo at $12/mo to AccountRight Premier at $195/mo), and key features like CRM, bookings, and marketing simply don't exist.
OneBookPlus gives you everything MYOB does for core accounting — GST-compliant invoicing, expense tracking, BAS summaries, P&L reports — plus everything MYOB doesn't: a full CRM with client timeline, online booking pages, job management with pipeline, email marketing, review management, rostering, and bank feeds via Open Banking. All starting from $0/month.
Feature Deep Dive
- Bank Feeds with AI Categorisation — MYOB's bank feeds work but require manual categorisation for every transaction. OneBookPlus connects via CDR Open Banking (the same government framework) and adds AI-powered categorisation — each transaction is automatically classified as income, expense, or transfer with a specific category. Recurring patterns like “Bunnings = supplies” are learned and applied to future transactions automatically.
- Built-in CRM & Client Hub — MYOB has a contacts list. OneBookPlus has a full CRM with every interaction on a timeline — invoices, quotes, bookings, payments, notes, documents, and communication history. You see the complete relationship, not just an address book entry.
- Job & Booking Management — MYOB can track job profitability but can't manage jobs. OneBookPlus gives you a drag-and-drop pipeline from quote to completion, scheduling with a week view, photo notes from site, checklists, recurring jobs, and one-click conversion from quote to job to invoice.
Who Should Switch from MYOB
- Small businesses on MYOB Essentials paying $23–$63/mo for basic accounting — you're paying for less than what OneBookPlus includes free.
- Trades businesses using MYOB for invoicing but a separate app for job management — OneBookPlus combines both.
- Businesses frustrated with MYOB's UI — if you find MYOB clunky and hard to navigate, OneBookPlus's modern interface is a breath of fresh air.
- —When MYOB might still be better: If you have complex award payroll with penalty rates, overtime, and multiple allowances, MYOB's payroll depth is hard to beat. Large businesses with 20+ employees and multi-location inventory may also benefit from AccountRight Premier.
Getting Started
Export your MYOB contacts as CSV and import them into OneBookPlus during setup. Your MYOB history stays for your accountant's records. New work starts in OneBookPlus immediately — connect your bank in two minutes, create your first invoice, and see how much simpler business management can be.
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About this comparison
How we compared OneBookPlus to MYOB
Feature claims about OneBookPlus reflect what is shipping today on onebookplus.com.au. MYOB pricing and feature claims were last verified against MYOB’s public Australian product pages on the date below; vendor pricing changes frequently, so check the MYOB website for your specific situation before making a decision.
Disclosure: OneBookPlus publishes this comparison and stands to benefit if you switch. We aim to compare like-for-like on capability and Australian tax compliance — if you spot something out of date, email hello@onebookplus.com.au and we’ll review it.
About the author
Bishal Shrestha
Founder & CEO, OneBookPlus
Bishal has over a decade of experience in digital marketing, web development, and small business consulting across Australia. Bishal regularly assists Australian small to medium businesses with software stack consolidation — including the trade-offs of moving from MYOB to an integrated platform. The comparison above is informed by direct migration experience, not a single read of the MYOB marketing site.
Last reviewed and updated: May 2026 by Bishal Shrestha