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MYOB vs TaxJar

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MYOB

Accounting

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

From
12/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TaxJar logo

TaxJar

Accounting

Sales tax, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TaxJar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; TaxJar both published plans include only 200 orders per month, so higher volume costs more
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MYOB and TaxJar actually diverge.

Attributes where MYOB and TaxJar differ
AttributeMYOBTaxJar
Starting price12/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in MYOB

Nothing recorded that TaxJar does not also cover.

Only in TaxJar

  • Tax calculation
  • AutoFile returns
  • Economic nexus tracking
  • Exemption certificates
  • Multi-channel support
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • WooCommerce

What people use each for

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

MYOB

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

TaxJar

  • Calculating US sales tax at checkoutnot MYOB
  • Reporting sales tax liability by state and jurisdictionnot MYOB
  • Automatically filing state sales tax returnsnot MYOB

Where each one falls short

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

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

TaxJar

  • Both published plans include only 200 orders per month, so higher volume costs more
  • The Starter plan at $39 per month allows only 3 data import integrations
  • AutoFile state filings are metered: Starter includes 2 credits a year and each extra filing costs $50, Professional includes 4 and each extra costs $55
  • Real time tax calculation API access requires the Professional plan at $99 per month
  • Phone support, a Customer Success Manager and a dedicated onboarding specialist require the Professional plan
  • The developer sandbox requires the Professional plan
  • The 10% saving requires annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

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

TaxJar

Free
  • Starter$39/month
    • Up to 200 orders per month
    • 3 data integrations
    • API access included
  • Professional$99/month
    • Up to 200 orders per month
    • 10 total data integrations
    • 10,000 API calls per minute

Which should you pick?

Choose MYOB if

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

MYOB review

Choose TaxJar if

  • You need tax calculation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want autofile returns.
TaxJar review

Questions people ask

Is MYOB or TaxJar better?
Neither clearly leads. MYOB starts at 12/year and TaxJar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MYOB or TaxJar?
TaxJar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 12/year for MYOB and Free for TaxJar.
Does MYOB or TaxJar run on more platforms?
MYOB runs on Web. TaxJar runs on Web, Api.
Can I use TaxJar for free?
Yes. TaxJar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. MYOB starts at 12/year.
What is MYOB best used for?
MYOB is most often used for tracking income and unlimited expenses for tax lodgement, processing payroll with automated superannuation contributions, managing gst compliance and business activity statement filing, reconciling bank transactions and monitoring cash flow. Of those, tracking income and unlimited expenses for tax lodgement and processing payroll with automated superannuation contributions are not what TaxJar is typically brought in for.
What can MYOB do that TaxJar cannot?
TaxJar covers Tax calculation, AutoFile returns, Economic nexus tracking, Exemption certificates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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TaxJar: How much does TaxJar cost?

TaxJar pricing starts at $39/month for Starter and $99/month for Professional. Save 10% or more with annual pricing. A 30-day free trial is available.

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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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TaxJar: What is the difference between TaxJar Starter and Professional?

Both plans handle up to 200 orders/month, but Professional includes phone support, dedicated success manager, 10 users, and more data integrations and API capacity.

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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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TaxJar: Does TaxJar offer discounts for annual billing?

Yes, TaxJar saves customers 10% or more when paying annually instead of monthly for both Starter and Professional plans.

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