# MYOB vs Sage 50

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** MYOB

| Attribute | MYOB | Sage 50 |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 59.6 (70% (medium)) | 50.2 (38% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"MYOB is accounting and business management software for sole traders, small businesses, and accountants, offering invoicing, payroll, inventory, tax compliance, and AI-powered features. It is indexed under Accounting Software.","source":"https://www.myob.com/au/insight/topic/pricing-management","question":"What is MYOB?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MYOB is a paid product; published pricing starts at $12 per year. It is sold across 6 plans (Solo by MYOB, MYOB Business Lite, MYOB Business Pro and MYOB Business Payroll Only). Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.myob.com","question":"How much does MYOB cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"MYOB supports Windows, macOS, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.myob.com/au/insight/topic/pricing-management","question":"What platforms does MYOB support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for MYOB, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.myob.com/au/insight/topic/pricing-management","question":"Can MYOB be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for MYOB, including Squarespace, Amaka and Shopify. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.myob.com/au/insight/topic/pricing-management","question":"What does MYOB integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 for MYOB. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as MYOB not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.myob.com/security","question":"What security certifications does MYOB have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"MYOB is available in Australia. Its primary market is Australia. The vendor is headquartered in Australia.","source":"https://www.myob.com/au/insight/topic/pricing-management","question":"Where is MYOB available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"An online accounting system for small businesses that streamlines billing processes, manages operational expenses and inventory levels, and enables multiple team members to access and update financial data simultaneously. It is indexed under Accounting Software.","source":"https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/sage-50/","question":"What is Sage 50?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Sage 50 is a paid product; published pricing starts at $124.42 per month. There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/sage-50/","question":"How much does Sage 50 cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Sage 50. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/sage-50/","question":"What platforms does Sage 50 support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Sage 50, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/sage-50/","question":"Can Sage 50 be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Sage 50. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Sage 50 not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.sage.com/en-au/trust-security/phishing-email/","question":"What security certifications does Sage 50 have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Sage 50 is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/sage-50/","question":"Where is Sage 50 available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Software that provides tools for businesses to maintain compliance with industry regulations, including audit support, data security measures, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. | An online accounting system for small businesses that streamlines billing processes, manages operational expenses and inventory levels, and enables multiple team members to access and update financial data simultaneously. |
| features.capabilities | `{"inventory":true,"deployment":"cloud","ar_invoicing":true,"tax_compliance":"GST tracking, BAS reporting, payroll with superannuation calculations","accountant_collab":true}` | `{"inventory":true,"deployment":"cloud","ar_invoicing":true,"project_accounting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Squarespace"},{"name":"Amaka"},{"name":"Square","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"direction":"bidirectional"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"AU","primaryMarkets":["AU"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["AU"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Solo by MYOB","summary":"$12/year (first 12 months), then $99/year","features":["Banking","Invoicing","Expense tracking","GST tracking","Quotes"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"All-in-one mobile app for sole traders to manage admin, banking, and payments","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"MYOB Business Lite","description":"For sole traders and small businesses with up to 2 employees","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"MYOB Business Pro","description":"For small to medium businesses with multiple employees","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"MYOB Business Payroll Only","description":"For businesses needing standalone payroll for up to 4 employees","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"MYOB Business AccountRight Plus","description":"For established businesses needing to fast track pay runs and inventory","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"MYOB Business AccountRight Premier","description":"For complex businesses managing multiple locations, jobs or currencies","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Solo: $12/year first 12 months, then $99/year. Other plans pricing not specified.","currency":"USD","sourceUrl":"https://www.myob.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T12:16:18.987Z","startingPrice":{"amount":12,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Pro Accounting","summary":"$124.42/month billed annually","features":["Unlimited support","Automatic updates","Access from any device","Real-time collaboration"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":124.42,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $124.42/month billed annually","currency":"USD","sourceUrl":"https://www.sage.com/en-us/products/sage-50/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-03T22:10:04.316Z","startingPrice":{"amount":124.42,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":124.42,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | yes | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.trust_center | https://www.myob.com/au/resources/topic/compliance-management | - |

## Capabilities (Accounting Software)

| Capability | MYOB | Sage 50 |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Double-entry GL | - | - |
| Multi-entity | - | - |
| Multi-currency | - | - |
| Bank feeds | - | - |
| **Modules** |  |  |
| AP automation | - | - |
| AR / invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fixed assets | - | - |
| Project accounting | - | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Tax compliance | GST tracking, BAS reporting, payroll with superannuation calculations | - |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Accountant collaboration | ✓ | - |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments capture | - | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| API access | - | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T21:33:10.413Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*