A Simpler, More Affordable MYOB Alternative for Australian Businesses

BizFlare isn't trying to be everything MYOB is. It's built specifically for businesses that need strong invoicing and real inventory control — stock levels, purchase orders, goods received notes — without paying for a full accounting suite, and without inventory limits that force an upgrade to a much more expensive plan.

Who Actually Needs to Switch from MYOB

Most businesses looking at this page fall into one of three groups:

• You're on MYOB Business Pro and have hit its 10-item inventory limit, with no backordering support
• You're weighing an upgrade to MYOB AccountRight for proper inventory, and want to check what that costs against a simpler dedicated platform first
• You're a new business comparing options before committing to either

If you rely heavily on MYOB's bank feeds, direct BAS lodgement or payroll, read the "Where MYOB Wins" section below before deciding anything — those are real strengths BizFlare doesn't try to replace.

BizFlare vs MYOB: Side by Side

Comparison prepared 10 September 2026 from information published on MYOB's own website at that date. Please verify current MYOB pricing and features directly with MYOB before relying on this table, and re-check it periodically.

Where BizFlare Wins

No inventory ceiling forcing an expensive upgrade

This is the clearest difference. MYOB Business Pro's inventory tracking is capped at 10 items with no backordering — fine for a very small shop, a real constraint for anyone else. Getting past that limit on MYOB means moving up to AccountRight Plus, roughly $165/mo. BizFlare includes unlimited stock tracking on its $33/mo Business plan — no item cap, no forced jump to a far more expensive tier.

Goods received notes and partial deliveries

When a supplier delivery arrives short, BizFlare lets you receive exactly what turned up, keep the purchase order open for the rest, and see the full history against that order — included on Business Plus. This kind of purchasing workflow sits behind MYOB's higher AccountRight tiers rather than being available at an entry-level price point.

Lower total cost for invoicing-plus-stock

If your business needs solid invoicing and real inventory control but doesn't need payroll, bank feeds or BAS lodgement, BizFlare's $33/mo Business plan covers that directly — well below what MYOB charges once you need inventory beyond 10 items.

Faster to set up

BizFlare doesn't assume any accounting background. Most businesses send their first invoice within five minutes of registering — there's no chart of accounts to configure before you can start.

Where MYOB Wins

To be genuinely useful, this comparison has to be honest about what BizFlare doesn't do.

• Bank feeds. MYOB connects directly to Australian banks and reconciles transactions automatically, included on every plan. BizFlare doesn't offer this — if automatic bank reconciliation is central to how you run your books, MYOB (or a similar full accounting platform) is the right tool for that job.
• Direct BAS lodgement. MYOB can prepare and lodge your BAS directly with the ATO. BizFlare produces the GST reporting your accountant needs, but doesn't lodge on your behalf.
• Payroll and Single Touch Payroll. MYOB includes STP-compliant payroll, either as a low-cost add-on or bundled on higher plans. BizFlare doesn't handle payroll at all.
• Advanced inventory features. MYOB AccountRight supports multiple warehouses, lot and serial tracking, and product assemblies — genuinely deep inventory functionality for businesses with complex warehouse needs, beyond what a simpler platform like BizFlare targets.
• The accountant and bookkeeper network. MYOB has a long history with Australian accountants and bookkeepers. If your accountant needs direct access to your books, check with them before switching your core accounting platform away from MYOB.

Many BizFlare customers don't choose between the two — they keep MYOB (or another accounting platform) for the books, payroll and BAS, and use BizFlare specifically for invoicing and stock, because that's the part MYOB's entry-level plans don't do well without a costly upgrade. See the FAQ below for more on running both together.

Moving from MYOB to BizFlare — What Actually Needs Re-Entering

If you're switching your invoicing and stock management to BizFlare while keeping MYOB (or another platform) for your core accounting, here's what the move actually involves.

1. Export your customer list. MYOB lets you export contacts as a CSV file, which can be imported into BizFlare directly.
2. Export your item list, if you're bringing stock tracking across. Include current on-hand quantities so your opening stock levels are accurate from day one.
3. Set your invoice numbering to continue from where you left off, so there's no gap or overlap in your invoice sequence.
4. Run both systems in parallel for one billing cycle if you can. Send a handful of real invoices through BizFlare alongside your existing process before switching over fully.
5. Connect the two, if needed. BizFlare's reports export to CSV, so your bookkeeper or accountant can bring the numbers into MYOB for the books.

MYOB Alternative — Frequently Asked Questions

We'd rather you check current details directly with each provider before deciding — pricing and features can change. This page reflects what BizFlare itself offers; for MYOB's current plans and pricing, see their website.