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MYOB Acumatica vs Odoo

Comparing MYOB Acumatica and Odoo? This page breaks down the differences between the ERP solutions in the areas that count – pricing, compliance, usability, and local support. Designed for business leaders who want clarity, not complexity.

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Key questions

MYOB Acumatica

Odoo

What size business is this ERP best suited to? 

✅ Mid-size to large businesses

✅ Small to mid-sized businesses. Larger organisations with complex processes may encounter limitations

Does it offer the flexibility to tailor workflows and features? 

✅ Yes. Comes with low-code tools that let your team customise workflows, dashboards, and reporting

⚠️ Yes. Modular approach allows for customisations, but users may require technical support for deeper changes

Is it intuitive?

✅ Yes. The intuitive, award-winning interface helps teams get up to speed quickly

⚠️ Flexible interface but learning curve may depend on the complexity of modules implemented

Does it meet ANZ compliance requirements? 

✅ Yes. Purpose-built for ANZ businesses, with built-in support for GST, STP, ATO, and IRD compliance

⚠️ Some core compliance features available, however may need third-party localisation for full ANZ compliance needs

Will pricing remain predictable and easy to understand as business needs evolve?

✅ Yes. Our transparent pricing model provides clarity and consistency, meaning a more reliable total cost of ownership as businesses grow

⚠️ Pricing options are modular. Upfront costs for licenses and essential add-ons may increase overall expenses

Which industries does it support?

✅ Yes. Purpose-built for ANZ mid-sized businesses with dedicated industry editions for manufacturing, construction, distribution, and professional services. The core product supports a range of other sectors

⚠️ No. Does not offer industry-specific editions, but their app marketplace and customisation options allow businesses to tailor the platform to suit industry specific needs

Can it integrate with my current business applications? 

✅ Yes. Offers 170+ integrations with third-party applications, an open API and flexible architecture enabling seamless connectivity

⚠️ Open API and modular integrations available – complex setups may require additional technical support

The Payroll Executive dashboard in MYOB Acumatica shows employee details, leave information and liabilities in a single view. You can access the executive dashboard on mobile and desktop.
Purchase order screen for MYOB Acumatica includes a project dashboard with the number of open orders, orders pending approval, late orders and other important trends. You can also assess your top products, vendor purchasing trends and purchase orders to receipt.
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Scales with you, without the stress

Scale confidently as your business grows. MYOB Acumatica supports scalability by offering a strong customisation framework that maintains stability as workflows evolve and requirements expand. 
Odoo’s modular, open-source design enables flexible customisation but brings challenges like a steep learning curve and potential risks to system integrity during large-scale modifications. 

The Payroll Executive dashboard in MYOB Acumatica shows employee details, leave information and liabilities in a single view. You can access the executive dashboard on mobile and desktop.

Reliable, industry-standard tech stack

Gain confidence in a stable and supported platform. MYOB Acumatica is built on a trusted, industry-leading tech stack that ensures consistent performance and commercial-grade support. This foundation reduces risks from technology gaps and delivers the reliability essential for mid-size to large businesses. Odoo uses an open-source framework offering flexibility but with variable technical oversight and less consistent support. 

Purchase order screen for MYOB Acumatica includes a project dashboard with the number of open orders, orders pending approval, late orders and other important trends. You can also assess your top products, vendor purchasing trends and purchase orders to receipt.

Dedicated, local support

Access expert, localised support that minimises downtime. MYOB Acumatica offers strong support tailored specifically for the ANZ market, connecting businesses to a network of local experts. Odoo’s support largely depends on community resources, which can be fragmented and inconsistent, often requiring businesses to rely on forums or third-party providers due to limited centralised assistance.

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Drive your business forward with an ERP built to scale

See how MYOB Acumatica simplifies complex financial, project, and operational management – built to flex with mid-market businesses like yours, while ensuring compliance and control. 

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MYOB Acumatica ERP software dashboard dashboard shows all your business data in one place, from financials to revenue and projects. Can be used on mobile and desktop computer.

Your key questions, answered

How do MYOB Acumatica and Odoo compare when it comes to employee onboarding?

MYOB Acumatica is recognised for its intuitive, user-friendly design, which simplifies employee onboarding. Odoo relies on decentralised, community-driven resources and third-party support, which can make onboarding less consistent and more challenging.

How does MYOB Acumatica’s pricing compare to Odoo?

MYOB Acumatica includes licensing, implementation, and support costs upfront, giving businesses full clarity on their total cost of ownership. In contrast, Odoo’s lower initial price can be attractive, but businesses often incur additional costs for hosting, implementation, and customisation, which may lead to less predictable expenses over time. 

Which system offers stronger support for local compliance: MYOB Acumatica or Odoo?

MYOB Acumatica is purpose-built for our local Australian and New Zealand market. It integrates GST, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and ATO compliance from the start, with no need for additional localisation. Odoo, while customisable, lacks native ANZ-specific compliance features, making it a less efficient solution for businesses requiring seamless adherence to regional regulations.

What is the implementation experience like with MYOB Acumatica vs Odoo?

MYOB Acumatica delivers a structured, professionally guided implementation tailored for ANZ businesses seeking reliable local expertise and support. In contrast, Odoo’s self-guided approach offers flexibility but carries higher risks of errors and complexity, often requiring businesses to invest in third-party help or allocate internal resources to address challenges. 

What does the MYOB Acumatica implementation journey look like?

Our proven approach prioritises business continuity, minimises risk, and accelerates ROI by aligning the system to your business needs from day one.  

Planning: 
We work with you to: 

  • Identify key challenges and priorities 

  • Maximise the benefits of cloud ERP 

  • Align with your budget and ROI goals 

Design: 
We configure MYOB Acumatica to support your unique processes, ensuring the system fits the way you operate. 

Test: 
We rigorously validate functionality, data accuracy, and performance, and deliver focused training so your team can hit the ground running. 

Go Live: 
With staff trained and systems ready, you’ll quickly realise efficiency gains - and your ERP will scale as your business evolves.

Real-time growth with MYOB Acumatica

"From month to month, year on year, we can compare how our channels and new product launches are performing in terms of dollar value and quantities, and how that aligns to our budget." 

– Tony Huang, Assistant Accountant, The Jojoba Company 

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The #1 ERP in Australia and New Zealand

Award-winning innovation

MYOB took home the 2024 ERP Innovation Award for the third year running. And while recognition isn’t everything, for us, innovation and problem solving is the benchmark. That commitment is one reason why more local businesses choose MYOB Acumatica than any other ERP – making us the #1 ERP provider in Australia and New Zealand. 

MYOB Acumatica ERP awards in order: three badges from The Australian Business Awards — ‘ERP Innovation Winner 2024,’ ‘SaaS Innovation Winner 2023,’ and ‘Cloud Innovation Winner 2023’; followed by ‘The Cloud Awards Winner 2024-25.’ Then ‘Software Advice Front Runners 2025,’ ‘GetApp Category Leaders 2025,’ ‘Capterra Shortlist 2025,’ and ‘The SaaS Awards Winner 2024.’”

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