Head-to-head
Rounded vs MYOB: Which Suits You Better in Australia? (2026)
Rounded is purpose-built for AU sole traders and freelancers. MYOB is full small-business accounting with payroll. The decision usually comes down to whether you have (or will soon have) employees.
In this comparison
- Sole-trader-shaped vs SMB-shaped.
- 10-row side-by-side comparison.
- Pricing math at $0 staff vs 1-3 staff.
- Clear winner per use case + FAQ.
Last updated
30 April 2026
Format
Head-to-head + verdict
Tools compared
2 (Rounded, MYOB)
The structural difference
Rounded vs MYOB, in one line
Rounded is invoicing + accounting software designed around the AU freelancer workflow. MYOB is full accounting + payroll software built for small businesses. If you're solo today, Rounded almost always feels lighter. The moment you hire, MYOB suddenly makes sense — and Rounded doesn't.
Rounded
Invoicing + accounting for AU freelancers
Rounded — sole-trader-shaped
$23.95/mo flat. Invoicing, expenses, time tracking, proposals, BAS-ready reports. Designed around AU freelance workflows. No payroll.
Best for sole traders without staff
MYOB
Accounting + payroll for Australian SMBs
MYOB — payroll + accounting in one
From $29/mo Lite, $70/mo AccountRight Plus. Full AU accounting, STP payroll, super, awards, inventory, jobs. Phone support included.
Best for small businesses with payroll
Side-by-side
10 rows of honest comparison
Pricing accurate as of the last update date. Both providers change plans periodically — confirm before signing up.
| Feature | Rounded | MYOB |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat $23.95/mo (Starter) or $29.95/mo (Pro) | From $29/mo (Lite), $70/mo (AccountRight Plus) |
| Best fit | AU sole traders + freelancers | AU small businesses with 1+ employees |
| Payroll + STP | No | Yes, built in on AccountRight tiers |
| Time tracking | Yes — built in, rolls into invoices | Limited unless on higher tier |
| Proposals | Yes (Pro plan) | Quote module included |
| BAS lodgement | Reports — you lodge | Direct lodgement to ATO |
| Inventory | No | Yes — strong on higher tiers |
| Accountant ecosystem | Smaller | Large AU accountant adoption |
| Setup curve | Minutes | Days — usually with a bookkeeper for setup |
| Mobile app | Strong — freelancer-shaped | Functional, more SMB-business shaped |
Verdict
Pick by use case, not by hype
Verdict
Pick Rounded if…
- • You're a solo sole trader / freelancer with no employees.
- • You bill hourly and want time tracking to roll into invoices.
- • You want a flat monthly price with no surprises.
- • Your accountant doesn't insist on MYOB.
Verdict
Pick MYOB if…
- • You have or will soon have employees on AU payroll.
- • You need STP, super, awards built in.
- • You're growing past the sole-trader stage.
- • You want phone support included (most tiers include it).
FAQ
Common questions
- Rounded vs MYOB — which is cheaper?
- Rounded is cheaper today at $23.95/mo flat. MYOB Lite ($29/mo) is close, but you'll typically need AccountRight Plus ($70/mo) for payroll once you hire staff. For a solo operator, Rounded wins on price. For a business with 1+ employees, MYOB's payroll inclusion makes the comparison moot — Rounded doesn't do payroll.
- Can I migrate from Rounded to MYOB later?
- Yes. Export your transactions from Rounded as CSV, import to MYOB. The reconciliation history doesn't carry across cleanly — most operators engage a bookkeeper to do the migration and clean up the new MYOB file. Usually done at start of a financial year.
- Should I just start with MYOB to avoid the migration?
- If you're confident you'll hire within 12 months — probably. If hiring is hypothetical or 2+ years away, the cost + setup overhead of MYOB usually isn't worth paying upfront. Rounded keeps things light while you stay solo, and migration when you hire isn't catastrophic.
- What about Xero?
- Xero sits between the two. Lighter than MYOB to set up (smaller learning curve), heavier than Rounded (more features and integration ecosystem). Most AU accountants prefer Xero. See our Xero vs MYOB head-to-head for the SMB-side decision.
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