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Lexware vs MYOB

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Lexware

Accounting

Accounting and invoicing software for German small businesses and freelancers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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MYOB

Accounting

Australian accounting and business management software for small and mid-sized businesses

From
12/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lexware has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Lexware 50% discount only applies for first 3 months; MYOB every published price is promotional and reverts to a higher regular rate after an introductory period, for example Business Pro rises from AUD 21/month to AUD 70/month after 6 months
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Lexware and MYOB actually diverge.

Attributes where Lexware and MYOB differ
AttributeLexwareMYOB
Starting priceFree12/year
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Lexware

  • German business accountingnot MYOB
  • Invoicing and bookkeepingnot MYOB

MYOB

  • Tracking income and unlimited expenses for tax lodgementnot Lexware
  • Processing payroll with automated superannuation contributionsnot Lexware
  • Managing GST compliance and Business Activity Statement filingnot Lexware
  • Reconciling bank transactions and monitoring cash flownot Lexware

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Lexware

  • 50% discount only applies for first 3 months
  • Regular prices are double the discounted prices after promotion
  • Pricing is in EUR only

MYOB

  • Every published price is promotional and reverts to a higher regular rate after an introductory period, for example Business Pro rises from AUD 21/month to AUD 70/month after 6 months
  • Adding payroll employees beyond the included allowance costs an extra AUD 3/month per additional employee on top of the plan price

Pricing, plan by plan

Lexware

Free
  • S$3.95/month
    • Belegerfassung und -archiv (Document capture and archive)
  • M$6.45/month
    • Angebote, (E-) Rechnungen und Mahnungen (Offers, invoices, reminders)
  • L$10.95/month
    • Buchhaltung, EÜR und Umsatzsteuer (Accounting, EÜR, sales tax)
  • XL$16.45/month
    • EU- und Abschlagsrechnungen, API (EU invoices, installment invoices, API)

MYOB

12/year
  • Solo by MYOB$99/year
    • First year $12 (70% off)
  • Business Lite$315/year
    • First year $94.50 (70% off)
    • Payroll $3/month per employee max 2
  • Business Pro$70/month
    • First 6 months $21 (70% off)
    • Unlimited payroll employees
    • 14-day free trial
  • Business AccountRight Plus$165/month
    • First 3 months $66 (60% off)
    • Unlimited payroll
    • 14-day free trial

Which should you pick?

Choose Lexware if

  • You want to start without paying.
Lexware review

Choose MYOB if

Nothing in the data separates MYOB from Lexware on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

MYOB review

Questions people ask

Is Lexware or MYOB better?
Neither clearly leads. Lexware starts at Free and MYOB at 12/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Lexware or MYOB?
Lexware has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Lexware and 12/year for MYOB.
Does Lexware or MYOB run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Lexware for free?
Yes. Lexware has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MYOB starts at 12/year.
What is Lexware best used for?
Lexware is most often used for german business accounting, invoicing and bookkeeping. Of those, german business accounting and invoicing and bookkeeping are not what MYOB is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Lexware: How much does Lexware cost?

Lexware pricing ranges from €3.95/month (plan S) to €16.45/month (plan XL) at discounted rates. Regular pricing is €7.90 to €32.90/month. All prices include hosting, backups, updates, and support.

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MYOB: How much does MYOB cost?

MYOB pricing starts at $12 AUD per year (first year only) for Solo, with plans ranging to $165 AUD per month for AccountRight Plus after introductory periods expire.

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Lexware: Is there a current promotional offer?

Yes, Lexware offers 50% discount for the first 3 months on all plans, then regular pricing applies. The billing period is monthly and cancellable anytime.

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MYOB: What is MYOB's introductory pricing?

MYOB offers 60-70% off introductory pricing for the first 3-12 months depending on plan selection, after which regular pricing applies with no lock-in contracts.

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Lexware: Does Lexware offer a free trial?

Yes, Lexware offers a 30-day free trial with full XL features plus Lohn & Gehalt (payroll) access included.

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MYOB: Does MYOB include payroll pricing?

Payroll starts at $3/month per employee (limited on lower tiers) and is included unlimited on Business Pro and AccountRight Plus plans.

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