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MYOB alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave MYOB: only relevant in Australia and New Zealand, and product range and plan names can be confusing. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces MYOB, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Xero currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Xero logoXeroPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 566.5
2QuickBooks Online logoQuickBooks OnlineFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 562.6
3Zoho Books logoZoho BooksFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +25 of 559.6
4Sage Accounting logoSage AccountingPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android0 of 046.7
  1. Xero logo

    1. XeroTop pick

    Best for: Small businesses, especially outside the US, that want accountant-friendly cloud books

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from MYOB

    The main local rival, with unlimited users and a larger app marketplace.

    Pros

    • Unlimited users included on every plan
    • Large marketplace of connected apps
    • Strong bank reconciliation workflow

    Cons

    • Entry plan limits the number of invoices and bills
    • US payroll relies on a Gusto add-on
    • Costs climb once you need projects or multi-currency
    Visit Xero Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Xero a good MYOB alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $27/month after intro offer (Early)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026xero.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growing plan
    $59/month after intro offer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026xero.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    1,000+ apps
    Checked Oct 25, 2026xero.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Customers
    5 million worldwide
    Checked Oct 25, 2026xero.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026xero.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. QuickBooks Online logo

    2. QuickBooks Online

    Best for: US small businesses that work with an accountant and want the most widely supported tool

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from MYOB

    Global alternative with an Australian edition and many add-ons.

    Pros

    • Almost every US accountant and bookkeeper knows it
    • Large integration catalogue plus payroll and payments add-ons
    • Scales from a sole trader to a mid-sized company on one product

    Cons

    • Prices have risen repeatedly and add-ons add up
    • Free tier is limited to one user and basic tracking
    • Support quality is a frequent complaint
    Visit QuickBooks Online Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is QuickBooks Online a good MYOB alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, 1 user
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbooks.intuit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Simple Start price
    $38/month (regular price)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbooks.intuit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbooks.intuit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    800+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbooks.intuit.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026quickbooks.intuit.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Zoho Books logo

    3. Zoho Books

    Best for: Cost-conscious small businesses, especially those already using other Zoho apps

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from MYOB

    Lower-cost cloud books with automation and a free plan.

    Pros

    • Free plan plus low per-organisation pricing
    • Automation rules and custom fields at small-business prices
    • Works closely with Zoho CRM, Inventory and Payroll

    Cons

    • Fewer accountants know it than QuickBooks or Xero
    • Features and pricing vary by country edition
    • Interface can feel crowded
    Visit Zoho Books Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Zoho Books a good MYOB alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan users
    1 user + 1 accountant
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    $15/org/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Professional plan
    $40/org/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Mobile and desktop
    Checked Oct 25, 2026zoho.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Sage Accounting logo

    4. Sage Accounting

    Best for: UK and Irish small businesses whose accountant already works in Sage

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    46.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from MYOB

    Another long-standing brand for businesses with UK links.

    Pros

    • Strong UK compliance, including Making Tax Digital
    • Familiar to many UK accountants
    • Links to Sage payroll products

    Cons

    • Smaller app ecosystem than Xero or QuickBooks
    • Several overlapping Sage products cause confusion
    • Interface feels dated next to newer rivals
    Visit Sage Accounting Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1515
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sage Accounting a good MYOB alternative?

    Verified facts

    0 of 0 verified

    No sourced facts yet.

The best MYOB alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Xero logo

Best MYOB alternative for most people

Xero

The main local rival, with unlimited users and a larger app marketplace.

QuickBooks Online logo

Best MYOB alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

QuickBooks Online

Global alternative with an Australian edition and many add-ons.

Zoho Books logo

Best MYOB alternative for Mac

Zoho Books

Lower-cost cloud books with automation and a free plan.

Zoho Books logo

Best MYOB alternative for Windows

Zoho Books

Lower-cost cloud books with automation and a free plan.

Sage Accounting logo

Best MYOB alternative for iPhone and Android

Sage Accounting

Another long-standing brand for businesses with UK links.

Xero logo

Best MYOB alternative for working in the browser

Xero

The main local rival, with unlimited users and a larger app marketplace.

MYOB alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to MYOB?

Xero ranks first right now. The main local rival, with unlimited users and a larger app marketplace. QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to MYOB?

Yes. QuickBooks Online (free plan + paid) and Zoho Books (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to MYOB?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from MYOB?

The complaints we hear most: only relevant in Australia and New Zealand; product range and plan names can be confusing; smaller app ecosystem than Xero.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces MYOB, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.