Comparison
MYOB Alternative for NZ & Australia
If MYOB feels heavy or the tiers add up, Countova is a modern, all-in-one alternative for New Zealand and Australian business, with accounting, inventory and payroll working together on one platform and one simple price.
Countova vs MYOB, at a glance
| Countova | MYOB | |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | One flat $40, all apps | Tiered plans by product line |
| Accounting & GST/BAS | Included | Included |
| Invoicing & quotes | Included | Included |
| Inventory & warehouse | Built in: multi-warehouse, batch & expiry | Available in higher tiers |
| Purchasing | Included | Included in higher tiers |
| Payroll | Included | Strong, especially for complex awards |
| Manufacturing (BOM) | Included | Advanced tiers only |
| CRM | Included | Via integrations |
| Users | 5 included, then $15 each | Varies by product and plan |
| Best for | All-in-one at one simple price | Payroll-heavy teams, established ANZ base |
When Countova is the better fit
MYOB is a capable, well-established tool with a large accountant network. Countova is the better fit when you want one system for the whole business rather than an accounting package plus a shelf of add-ons, and when you want one predictable price. If you are running inventory, purchasing and payroll alongside your accounts, Countova brings them together on the same data, so a sale updates your stock, your ledger and your dashboards at once.
What you keep
- NZ GST and IRD-ready returns, and Australian BAS, built in
- Your own private, isolated workspace, hosted in the ANZ region
- Your data, exportable any time, and a full REST API for developers
- Connect your own email so invoices send from your address
Built for New Zealand and Australia
Countova ships with NZ GST and IRD-ready returns and Australian BAS, multi-currency landed cost for importers, and a clean, modern interface your whole team can pick up quickly.
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Start free →Comparison prepared by Countova. Feature sets and pricing for other products change over time, so please check the provider's own website for the latest details. MYOB is a trademark of its respective owner and is not affiliated with Countova.