MYOB Business vs Sage Payroll
MYOB Business
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| Figure | MYOB Business | Sage Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | A$15/mo | £12/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 6 |
| Spec score · Direct Deposit Payroll | 9.0 (#2) | 8.7 (#4) |
| Company legal name | The website identifies the legal entity as MYOB Australia Pty Ltd. | Crunchbase identifies the maker as Sage Group plc, a public company listed under LSE:SGE. |
| Public API | MYOB publishes a REST-based cloud API for AccountRight, Essentials and MYOB Business using OAuth 2.0 and JSON. | Sage HR, which integrates with Sage Payroll, is presented as a cloud payroll solution with a public REST API and endpoint documentation. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | MYOB Assist rated 3.4 out of 5 from 82 ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 4,600 ratings |
| Rating on Capterra | 3.9 out of 5 from 149 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 3.7 out of 5 from 48 reviews | 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 3.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings |
| Rating on Software Advice | 3.9 out of 5 from 148 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 1.3 out of 5 from 555 reviews | 4.0 out of 5 from 20,199 reviews |
| Security controls | MYOB states that its security program uses ISO 27001-aligned controls, encrypted channels, PCI DSS compliance, external testing and Australian-hosted Azure and AWS infrastructure. | Sage describes restricted data-centre access, encryption guidance, employee access logging, multiple data centres and regular backups. |
| Self-hosting | Lite and Pro are browser services with no self-hosting option described; AccountRight includes downloadable Windows software. | The product is delivered as cloud software through a browser and does not require local installation. |
| What it does | MYOB Business provides cloud accounting and payroll for Australian and New Zealand small businesses, covering invoicing, expenses, cash flow, GST and compliance. | Cloud payroll calculates PAYE, National Insurance and pensions, produces payslips, submits payroll information to HMRC and pension providers, and includes HR tools. |
Plans
MYOB Business
- LiteA$315 a year
- ProA$70 a month
- AccountRight PlusA$165 a month
- AccountRight PremierPrice not published
- Payroll OnlyA$15 a month
- Business ProA$70 a month
- AccountRight PremierA$210 a month
- Business LiteA$315 a year
Sage Payroll
- Payroll EssentialsPriced on request
- Payroll StandardPriced on request
- Payroll PremiumPriced on request
- Payroll Essentials£12 a month
- Payroll Standard£23 a month
- Payroll Premium£34 a month
In their own words
MYOB Business
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Sage Payroll
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