MYOB Essentials Alternatives

FreshBooks

4.5

(3,448)

Cloud Accounting Software for Small Business Owners

Pricing

Starting from

$4.50/month

Value for money

4.3

1.0

3.3

What users say about FreshBooks' value for money

It's even great for keeping track of my clients alongside my team so that we are always providing excellent communication while boosting our reputation and revenue.

Phoebe T.

Overall it has been positive and it meets the need, however, I wish there were a little more value for the money by adding accounting like quickbooks.

JV

John V.

Features

Total

21

71

52

features in common

21

features in common

FreshBooks' unique features

Project Accounting
Project Planning
Attendance Tracking
Projections

MYOB Essentials' unique features

General Ledger
Multiple User Accounts
Budgeting
Compliance Management

Categories in common

FinancialForce Accounting

3.9

(42)

Cloud accounting for Salesforce

Pricing

Value for money

3.7

0.4

3.3

What users say about FinancialForce Accounting's value for money

We Keep using it because a migration would be even more costly. I guess with much more customization it will be great one day.

PC

Philip C.

The operating efficiencies we've leveraged by implementing FinancialForce have paid for the cost and then some.

BS

Beth S.

Features

Total

18

53

52

features in common

18

features in common

FinancialForce Accounting's unique features

Financial Management
Chat
Charting
360 Degree Feedback

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Mobile Integration
Customer Database
Electronic Payments
Compliance Management

Categories in common

Plooto

(193)

Your Mission Control for AP & AR

Pricing

Starting from

$25/month

Value for money

4.2

0.9

3.3

What users say about Plooto's value for money

Overall once it was set up I have found it very easy to use and worth the money.

AH

Ashley H.

I love that Plooto is so easy to set up and send money. No need to order checks.

AP

Alex P.

Features

Total

18

60

52

features in common

18

features in common

Plooto's unique features

Status Reporting
Status Tracking
Transaction History
Collections Management

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Multi-Currency
Contact Management
Expense Tracking
Collaboration Tools

Categories in common

Xero

4.3

(1,927)

Accounting Software for SMBs

Pricing

Starting from

$12.50/month

Value for money

4.2

0.9

3.3

What users say about Xero's value for money

Generally good, but at this price point and with the Client base we have, there are more accessible easier to learn options available at much more competitive prices.

TH

Thomas H.

Xero os a very good software especially for small businesses. The price is an accessible for beginner businessmen.

SK

Salome K.

Features

Total

30

78

52

features in common

30

features in common

Xero's unique features

Permission Management
Progress Tracking
Template Management
Receipt Management

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Multiple User Accounts
Sick Leave Tracking
Collaboration Tools
Job Management

Categories in common

QuickBooks Online

4.3

(4,147)

Small business accounting software

Pricing

Starting from

$10/month

Value for money

4.1

0.8

3.3

What users say about QuickBooks Online's value for money

I think with the development and implementation of more features or customization of different "modules" to be customer specific it would serve us perfectly. And hey, the price is WONDERFUL.

HF

Harmony F.

Overall, QBO is wonderful software for bookkeepers, accountants, and small business owners. It is arguably the most powerful and robust software on the market, and is priced fairly well.

DJ

Dane J.

Features

Total

26

65

52

features in common

26

features in common

QuickBooks Online's unique features

SSL Security
Vendor Management
Deduction Management
Charting

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Goal Setting / Tracking
Profitability Analysis
Compliance Management
Data Import

Categories in common

Sage 50cloud

3.7

(240)

Cloud-connected accounting solution for small business

Pricing

Starting from

$465.95/year

Value for money

3.4

0.1

3.3

What users say about Sage 50cloud's value for money

Overall performance is good. Comparing to the cost benefits are greater by cost & benefit analysis, Suitable for Small & Medium Sized Enterprises.

MM

Mirza Muhammad I.

But since they upgraded me to a very costly version, there is no way they can downgrade to a simple version. All I want is the simple Traditional version.

TR

Terry R.

Features

Total

27

58

52

features in common

27

features in common

Sage 50cloud's unique features

Automated Billing
Benefits Management
Financial Management
Contact Database

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Job Management
Real Time Reporting
Compliance Management
Data Synchronization

Categories in common

Aqilla

4.2

(32)

Cloud Accounting Software for Business

Features

Total

14

34

52

features in common

14

features in common

Aqilla's unique features

Cost Estimating
Cost Analysis
Account Reconciliation
Receipt Management

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Job Management
Budgeting
Time & Expense Tracking
Leave Tracking

Categories in common

FreeAgent

(121)

FreeAgent has been voted the UK's #1 accounting software app

Pricing

Starting from

$20/month

Value for money

4.2

0.9

3.3

What users say about FreeAgent's value for money

Good pricing, it's one of the best investment for a freelancer who have some time working. This app really help me in may freelance career.

JI

Jahiezer I.

Invoices look amazing and the automatic chasing / thanking clients for payment is a delight. Self assessments completed in a doddle - and for free as part of our subscription.

BEN H.

Features

Total

17

44

52

features in common

17

features in common

FreeAgent's unique features

Customizable Templates
Automated Expense Input
Status Reporting
Project Management

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Job Management
Collaboration Tools
Leave Tracking
Contact Management

Categories in common

Wave

(1,010)

Accounting, invoicing, and payroll management platform

Pricing

Starting from

$0

Value for money

4.7

1.4

3.3

What users say about Wave's value for money

We have several businesses and found Wave to be a good fit for our property rentals. Ease of use, cost-effective and sufficient for our year-end taxes.

SD

Sheri D.

From someone with no accounting experience, I love the easy-to-use budgeting system this software provides. It makes it easy to categorize my expenses and it provides easy to read tools.

DD

Danielle D.

Features

Total

21

57

52

features in common

21

features in common

Wave's unique features

Transaction History
Document Imaging
Automatic Backup
Automated Scheduling

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Goal Setting / Tracking
Multiple User Accounts
Compliance Management
Customizable Reporting

Categories in common

Quicken

3.8

(271)

Brings all your accounts together in one place

Pricing

Starting from

$49.99

Value for money

3.7

0.4

3.3

What users say about Quicken's value for money

Always for maintaining account information, investments and even reconciling statements. Super easy to back up to a thumb drive or DVD.

DH

David H.

Have been waiting since 1/6/19 for account activation, so can still not pay bills through quicken using the subscription version I am paying for. Many other customers with same complaint.

GN

Greg N.

Features

Total

0

52

features in common

0

features in common

Quicken's unique features

No unique features

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Real Time Updates
Data Synchronization
Audit Trail
Real Time Data

Categories in common

Saasu

3.6

(23)

Small business online accounting

Pricing

Starting from

$15/month

Value for money

3.8

0.5

3.3

What users say about Saasu's value for money

Easy management of all my business accounts at a good value price point.

DS

David S.

Lot easier to use than other accounting programs and cost effective.

SH

Sharon H.

Features

Total

22

37

52

features in common

22

features in common

Saasu's unique features

Credit Card Processing
Customizable Branding
Search Functionality
eCommerce Management

MYOB Essentials' unique features

General Ledger
Offline Access
Cash Management
Data Import

Categories in common

AP Center

5.0

(1)

Accounts payable and invoice approval

Features

Total

8

17

52

features in common

8

features in common

AP Center's unique features

Email Integration
Productivity Reporting
Monitoring
Work Order Management

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Timesheets
Goal Setting / Tracking
Bank Reconciliation
Third Party Integration

Categories in common

ezyCollect

5.0

(11)

Accounts receivable automation & credit management software

Features

Total

7

22

52

features in common

7

features in common

ezyCollect's unique features

Reminders
Credit Card Processing
Receiving
Email Templates

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Time & Expense Tracking
Goal Setting / Tracking
Budgeting
Supplier Management

Categories in common

Accounts Receivable

Sage Intacct

4.2

(296)

Best-in-class Cloud ERP for Finance

Pricing

Value for money

4.0

0.7

3.3

What users say about Sage Intacct's value for money

They allow you to customize your plan according to the size of your organization. Which makes it good value for money.

NP

Nabeelah P.

It has a simple UI and its easy for new users to get used to the system. The application enables contact management, revenue recognition, inventory management and financial management.

RK

Randeep K.

Features

Total

20

48

52

features in common

20

features in common

Sage Intacct's unique features

CRM Integration
Custom Fields
Multi-Location
Customer History

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Expense Claims
Multi-Currency
Compliance Management
Customizable Reporting

Categories in common

NetSuite

4.1

(726)

The World’s Leading, Most Deployed Cloud ERP Solution

Pricing

Starting from

$499/month

Value for money

3.7

0.4

3.3

What users say about NetSuite's value for money

A long learning curve, but very happy with the outcome. You will be investing a lot of time and money to get this rolling, so you need to think about being in it for the long haul.

AR

Anonymous Reviewer

Since it is so customization it is a little more difficult to learn. It is a bit costly and you pay per seat so if you need to have 1 person have multiple seats then it could get a little more costly.

CC

Crystal C.

Features

Total

19

65

52

features in common

19

features in common

NetSuite's unique features

Revenue Recognition
Workflow Management
Role-Based Permissions
Sales Forecasting

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Mobile Integration
Contact Management
Data Import
Budgeting

Categories in common

Aplos

(138)

An accounting software suite for nonprofits & churches.

Pricing

Starting from

$59/month

Value for money

4.4

1.1

3.3

What users say about Aplos' value for money

Easy to reach out to, quick to respond, They are really good at listening to my particular need and showing me how APLOS helps with it vs. just a generic response. Also, you can't beat the price.

WA

Wendy A.

It is very easy to use and saves us money from having our Accounting come on site weekly. The articles, tutorials, and staff are great.

JS

Jasmia S.

Features

Total

7

19

52

features in common

7

features in common

Aplos' unique features

Charting
Custom Landing Pages
Customizable Templates
Event Management

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Time & Expense Tracking
Goal Setting / Tracking
Billing & Invoicing
Supplier Management

Categories in common

Ecount ERP

(35)

100% Cloud-based ERP for small & mid-sized businesses.

Pricing

Starting from

$55/month

Value for money

4.8

1.5

3.3

What users say about Ecount ERP's value for money

Best value for Money for ERP for small and midsize companies.

DR

Daniel R.

After storming the web for an inexpensive inventory management software that was robust enough for our needs we found Ecount.

DR

Dale R.

Features

Total

18

56

52

features in common

18

features in common

Ecount ERP's unique features

Work Order Management
Discount Management
Calendar Management
Budget Control

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Job Tracking
Budgeting
Compliance Management
Bank Reconciliation

Categories in common

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

4.2

(150)

Cloud fund accounting software for social good organizations

Pricing

Value for money

3.7

0.4

3.3

What users say about Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT's value for money

We are able to better project our budget and plan for the future.

KL

KaLeigh L.

Once blackbaud lures you in you are trapped, then they raise the prices , sometimes by three times the original amount, and your company suffers.

DB

DLynae B.

Features

Total

10

30

52

features in common

10

features in common

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT's unique features

Customizable Templates
Purchasing Management
Financial Analysis
Financial Management

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Invoice Processing
Budgeting
Timesheets
Sick Leave Tracking

Categories in common

Sage Business Cloud Accounting

4.1

(175)

Cloud Accounting for Small Businesses

Pricing

Starting from

$10/month

Value for money

3.8

0.5

3.3

What users say about Sage Business Cloud Accounting's value for money

Price, it is not the cheapest in the market but again African companies like their money and labour is expensive in South Africa.

JW

Johan W.

I lost my money on this product and would advice everyone to be cautious while dealing with this fraud company.

NG

Nitin G.

Features

Total

14

27

52

features in common

14

features in common

Sage Business Cloud Accounting's unique features

Multi-Company
Forecasting
Account Reconciliation
Cost Analysis

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Inventory Management
Billing & Invoicing
Timesheets
Job Management

Categories in common

Zoho Books

(420)

Online accounting software for growing businesses

Pricing

Starting from

$9/month

Value for money

4.4

1.1

3.3

What users say about Zoho Books' value for money

In looking for a cost-effective bookkeeping solution, we turned to Zoho because we were already using other tools on their platform. We are very happy with the integration with those tools.

AR

Anonymous Reviewer

Incredibly good value for the price (way cheaper than Freshbooks/Quickbooks). Integrates well with the rest of the Zoho suite.

Peter F.

Features

Total

23

56

52

features in common

23

features in common

Zoho Books' unique features

Financial Management
Categorization
Billable Hours Tracking
Account Reconciliation

MYOB Essentials' unique features

General Ledger
Multiple User Accounts
Cash Flow Management
Customizable Reporting

Categories in common

Accounting Seed

3.8

(14)

Reinvent the way you do accounting

Pricing

Starting from

$3960/year

Value for money

3.3

What users say about Accounting Seed's value for money

In my opinion, AS orders & inventory would work best for medium-size business, mainly because of the cost of implementation and maintenance.

np

natalia p.

After the software cancellation due to their partner going out of business, they cancelled our subscription and our salesforce instance ground to a halt.

Doug R.

Features

Total

3

10

52

features in common

3

features in common

Accounting Seed's unique features

Project Budgeting
Sales Orders
Revenue Management
Automated Billing

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Sales Tax Management
Electronic Payments
Bank Reconciliation
Records Management

Categories in common

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

4.5

(17,647)

Enterprise accounting, FSM and inventory management solution

Pricing

Starting from

$111.20/month

Value for money

4.3

1.0

3.3

What users say about QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise's value for money

For small companies QuickBooks is one of the most popular accounting solution software because of its cheaper and affordable price, efficiency and easy usage.

OP

Obvious P.

I like that this software breaks down all of our financials so clearly and I can see the breakdown of all of our budget lines. I love that I can save my most frequented searches to refer back to.

AC

Annette C.

Features

Total

10

49

52

features in common

10

features in common

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise's unique features

Task Management
Template Management
File Management
Custom Fields

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Inventory Management
Billing & Invoicing
Timesheets
Sick Leave Tracking

Categories in common

Melio

4.3

(40)

Accounts payable for small businesses

Pricing

Value for money

4.6

1.3

3.3

What users say about Melio's value for money

Great, cost-effective platform to process vendor payment.

AR

Anonymous Reviewer

Perfect integration with Quickbooks. Low cost to process payment.

AR

Anonymous Reviewer

Features

Total

5

19

52

features in common

5

features in common

Melio's unique features

Check Printing
Credit Card Processing
Duplicate Payment Alert
Fraud Detection

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Supplier Management
Expense Tracking
Billing & Invoicing
Sales Tax Management

Categories in common

Bill.com

4.1

(343)

Bill.com makes business payments simple, fast, and secure

Pricing

Starting from

$39/month

Value for money

3.9

0.6

3.3

What users say about Bill.com's value for money

Great tool for businesses to deposit money and for the recipient to safely receive the payment on time and accurately.

NM

Nancy M.

This is an easy to use software that offers a cost effective option to paying bills for an organization.

VE

VICTORIA E.

Features

Total

14

38

52

features in common

14

features in common

Bill.com's unique features

Commenting
Reminders
Access Control
Request Routing

MYOB Essentials' unique features

Job Management
Compliance Management
Timesheets
Leave Tracking

Categories in common

TimeSolv

4.6

(91)

Practice your passion. Ours is billing and timekeeping.

Pricing

Starting from

$17.95/month

Value for money

3.8

0.5

3.3

What users say about TimeSolv's value for money