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Key questions | MYOB Acumatica | Microsoft Dynamics 365 |
|---|---|---|
What size business is this ERP best suited to? | ✅ Mid-size to large businesses | ✅ Large businesses to global enterprises |
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, but customisation often needs external consultants due to complex workflows and proprietary code |
Is it intuitive? | ✅ Yes. The intuitive, award-winning interface helps teams get up to speed quickly | ⚠️ Interface is regarded as complex, with rigid workflows and reliance on external consultants for changes reducing ease of use |
Does it meet ANZ compliance requirements? | ✅ Yes. Purpose-built for ANZ businesses, with built-in support for GST, STP, ATO, and IRD compliance | ⚠️ Designed for global use but may need extra setup or customisation for ANZ compliance |
Will pricing remain predictable and easy to understand as business needs evolve? | ✅ Yes. Transparent pricing model provides clarity and consistency, meaning a more reliable total cost of ownership as businesses grow | ⚠️ Costs can rise in multi-company setups, especially with complex structures, multiple environments, add-ons, or localisation needs |
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 | ⚠️ A multi-industry solution with functionality for manufacturing, retail, finance and more - additional configuration or partner support may be needed to meet ANZ-specific requirements |
Can it integrate with your current business applications? | ✅ Yes. Offers 170+ integrations with third-party applications, an open API and flexible architecture enabling seamless connectivity | ⚠️ Integrates seamlessly within the Microsoft ecosystem, but connecting with third-party or external applications can be complex due to proprietary code and limited API flexibility |
Fast, flexible platform built for effortless customisation
Adapt quickly as your business evolves. MYOB Acumatica delivers a high-performance, easily customisable platform with open APIs and a modern architecture that simplifies integration. Microsoft Dynamics 365 also supports customisation but can be slower and more complex to tailor, potentially leading to higher costs. The platform is also tightly integrated with the wider Microsoft ecosystem, which can limit flexibility.
Local expertise and delivery options to suit your business
Choose the implementation and support model that fits your needs. MYOB Acumatica offers localised ANZ expertise delivered via a direct partnership with MYOB, as well as through a network of certified partners. Microsoft Dynamics 365 follows a global partner-led approach, though the implementation experience can vary depending on the partner and region.
Cost-effective scalability as you grow
Scale with confidence and avoid hidden costs. MYOB Acumatica provides flexible, transparent pricing tailored for mid-market businesses. Microsoft Dynamics 365 supports global expansion, but users may incur additional costs for multi-tenant environments due to separate licensing requirements.
Your key questions, answered
How do MYOB Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics 365 compare when it comes to employee onboarding?
MYOB Acumatica is recognised for its intuitive, easy-to-use design, which simplifies employee onboarding. While Microsoft Dynamics 365 offers a robust platform, its complex, less intuitive interface can lead to a steeper learning curve and greater reliance on training.
How does MYOB Acumatica’s pricing compare to Microsoft Dynamics 365?
MYOB Acumatica offers a flexible, transparent pricing model designed to scale predictably with your business. While Microsoft Dynamics 365 uses a tiered pricing structure, costs can become unpredictable as a business grows. In multi-company environments, licensing duplication adds further expense, making scalability costlier compared to MYOB Acumatica.
Which system offers stronger support for local compliance: MYOB Acumatica or Microsoft Dynamics 365?
MYOB Acumatica is purpose-built for the Australian and New Zealand market, with GST, Single Touch Payroll (STP), and ATO compliance built in – no additional localisation required. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is designed for global use but may need extra configuration or third-party customisation to fully meet ANZ-specific compliance needs.
How does the implementation process compare between MYOB Acumatica vs Microsoft Dynamics 365?
MYOB Acumatica offers localised ANZ expertise delivered either through a network of certified partners with deep compliance and industry knowledge or via a direct partnership with MYOB. Microsoft Dynamics 365 follows a global partner-led approach, though the implementation experience can vary depending on the partner and region.
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.
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