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MYOB Acumatica vs Pronto Xi

Comparing MYOB Acumatica and Pronto Xi? 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

Pronto Xi

What size business is this ERP best suited to? 

✅ Mid-size to large businesses

✅ Mid-size businesses

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

⚠️ Limited. Proprietary 4GL code makes customisations costly and less flexible

Is it intuitive?

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

⚠️ Requires effort. While usable, the interface may require additional training to navigate effectively compared to more intuitive platforms

Does it come ready to meet ANZ compliance requirements? 

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

⚠️ Limited. Compliance features often outsourced and less integrated

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

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

⚠️ Pricing can become costly due to integrations and upgrades, which may impact predictability and scalability

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

✅ Offers industry-specific modules tailored to various sectors

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

⚠️ Reliance on proprietary technology means that integration options are limited and can be costly to undertake

Is the platform secure?

✅ Enterprise-grade security hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS) with multi-factor authentication and strict data controls

⚠️ Lacks a comprehensive user security strategy and robust multi-factor authentication (MFA) features, which may pose risks for modern security requirements

The MYOB Acumatica sales manager dashboard shows the status of current sales and orders, net sales over time, and top sold items.
Warehouse management dashboard includes shipping, receiving and today's statistics. You can see details like the number of orders to ship, sales order info, purchasing to be received, pending transfers.
MYOB Acumatica's project dashboard gives an overview of the number of projects, customers, and the financial status of projects across your business.

Effortless growth with a fully cloud-native platform

Enjoy seamless scalability and adaptability as your business evolves. MYOB Acumatica’s true cloud architecture delivers speed, flexibility, and extensive customisation, making it an ideal choice for businesses seeking a responsive, future-proof platform that grows with them. In contrast, Pronto Xi’s hybrid deployment may suit those who prefer traditional on-premise solutions or value its familiar, established framework.

The MYOB Acumatica sales manager dashboard shows the status of current sales and orders, net sales over time, and top sold items.

Seamless integration for easier growth

Unlock greater flexibility and efficiency by seamlessly connecting your essential business systems. MYOB Acumatica integrates effortlessly with tools like CADTalk, Netstock, and Procore, thanks to its open, adaptable architecture. On the other hand, Pronto Xi’s reliance on proprietary technology limits options for integration and updates can become costly due to reliance on third-party support.

Warehouse management dashboard includes shipping, receiving and today's statistics. You can see details like the number of orders to ship, sales order info, purchasing to be received, pending transfers.

Easy to learn, simple to use

Empower your team to work confidently from day one. MYOB Acumatica’s intuitive dashboards and logical workflows reduce training time, with clean, easy-to-navigate screens – even for those in industries requiring specialist features, like Manufacturing. A wealth of online resources further enables productivity while helping to lower ongoing training costs. In contrast, Pronto Xi is functional but has a more complex interface that can result in a steeper learning curve. 

MYOB Acumatica's project dashboard gives an overview of the number of projects, customers, and the financial status of projects across your business.

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 Pronto Xi compare when it comes to employee onboarding?

MYOB Acumatica is recognised for its intuitive, easy-to-use design, which simplifies employee onboarding. Pronto Xi's dependence on outdated technology and less intuitive workflows could present challenges during employee onboarding. 

How does MYOB Acumatica’s pricing compare to Pronto Xi?

MYOB Acumatica includes licensing, implementation, and support costs upfront, giving businesses full clarity on their total cost of ownership. In contrast, Pronto Xi’s older technology and the uncertain costs associated with upgrades and integrations can impact budget predictability and scalability as the business grows. 

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

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. While Pronto Xi focuses on the Australian market, it offers limited regional compliance within the core ERP, instead relying on its partner channel to develop custom code for customers.

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.

Security and scalability: The benefits of cloud-based software

“A company like ours doesn’t want to be managing servers, so that cloud model that MYOB provides just fits us perfectly in our growth phase.”   

Philip Scorgie, CIO, PolyNovo   

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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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