Head-to-head
Hnry vs MYOB: Which Suits You Better in Australia? (2026)
Hnry is a solo tax service. MYOB is full accounting + payroll software for AU small businesses. They barely overlap — but the question still gets asked, so here's the head-to-head.
In this comparison
- Solo-only vs scales-to-payroll.
- 11-row side-by-side feature comparison.
- When you should switch from one to the other.
- Clear winner per use case + FAQ.
Last updated
30 April 2026
Format
Head-to-head + verdict
Tools compared
2 (Hnry, MYOB)
The structural difference
Hnry vs MYOB, in one line
Hnry is a tax SERVICE for solo operators — it deducts your tax/GST/super from every invoice and lodges everything for you. MYOB is full AU accounting + payroll SOFTWARE designed for small businesses with employees. They serve different stages of business life.
Hnry
Sole trader tax + invoicing on autopilot
Hnry — solo tax service, zero admin
1% of income (capped $1,500 +GST/yr). You invoice through Hnry, customer pays Hnry, you receive post-tax amount. BAS + tax return + super all handled. Designed for solo operators with no staff.
Best for solo, hands-off tax
MYOB
Accounting + payroll for Australian SMBs
MYOB — payroll-strong AU accounting
From $29/mo Lite, $70/mo AccountRight Plus (includes STP payroll). Designed for small businesses with employees. Direct BAS lodgement, super, awards, leave, inventory, jobs.
Best for small businesses with payroll
Side-by-side
11 rows of honest comparison
Pricing accurate as of the last update date. Both providers change plans periodically — confirm before signing up.
| Feature | Hnry | MYOB |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A tax service that includes invoicing | Accounting + payroll software |
| Pricing | 1% of income, capped $1,500 +GST/yr | From $29/mo (Lite), $70/mo (AccountRight Plus) |
| Best fit | Solo sole traders, no staff | Small businesses with 1+ employees on AU payroll |
| Tax automation | Income tax + GST + super deducted from every invoice + lodged | Reports only — you / your accountant lodge |
| Payroll (STP / super) | No (solo product) | Yes, built in on AccountRight tiers — STP, super, awards |
| Where payments go | Through Hnry — they pay you post-tax | To your own bank — you handle tax separately |
| Inventory + jobs | No | Yes, on higher tiers (jobs / inventory / projects) |
| Accountant access | Hnry IS the accountant | Yes — dedicated accountant role, multi-user |
| Bank feeds | Not needed (Hnry holds the account) | Yes — most AU banks |
| Setup | Minutes — your customers start paying Hnry | Hours-days — chart of accounts, bank connections, payroll setup |
| Migration path | Solo only — usually moves to Xero/MYOB when you hire | Scales from 1 to ~50 staff without changing product |
Verdict
Pick by use case, not by hype
Verdict
Pick Hnry if…
- • You're solo and plan to stay solo for at least 12 months.
- • You actively want to outsource BAS + tax return + super admin.
- • You're earning under ~$150k where the 1% cap stays competitive.
- • You don't need bookkeeping software — you need someone to make tax stop.
Verdict
Pick MYOB if…
- • You have or will soon have employees on AU payroll.
- • You need STP, super, leave loading, and awards handled out of the box.
- • You run inventory or project-based work.
- • You want phone support included (most MYOB tiers include it).
FAQ
Common questions
- Is Hnry even comparable to MYOB?
- Honestly, not really. They serve different stages. Hnry replaces your need for accounting software at all (for a solo) by handling everything via the tax service. MYOB IS accounting software. People compare them because both are AU brands and both handle tax/BAS — but if you're solo, you're picking Hnry vs Rounded or Hnry vs Xero, not Hnry vs MYOB. If you have staff, you're picking Xero vs MYOB, not Hnry.
- Can I use Hnry as a solo operator and migrate to MYOB later?
- Yes — many do. The migration is real work (set up MYOB chart of accounts, payroll, bank feeds; redirect customers from Hnry account to your business account; reconcile final BAS). Usually done at the end of a financial year with an accountant's help.
- What about Xero instead of MYOB?
- Xero is the more common AU choice for small businesses migrating from Hnry. It has the bigger accountant ecosystem and lighter learning curve. MYOB still wins for businesses where payroll is the dominant workflow. See our Xero vs MYOB head-to-head.
- Is there a hybrid? Hnry-plus-MYOB?
- Not really. If you've added an employee, you've outgrown what Hnry does — Hnry is built around the assumption that all income flows through them. Once you're running payroll, your business income needs to flow into your business account so you can pay wages from it. At that point, MYOB or Xero is doing the heavy lifting.
Related
If you want the broader picture
Comparison
All 4 sole-trader options compared
Hnry, Rounded, Xero, MYOB — the full listicle with verdict per persona.
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Comparison
Xero vs MYOB
The decision that actually matters for AU small businesses with employees.
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Comparison
Sole trader vs Pty Ltd
When the structure change pays off + what software fits each side.
Read →
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