Sole vs MYOB

Sole vs MYOB | The Modern Alternative for Sole Trader

Is MYOB too complex for your needs? Compare Sole App vs MYOB Business Lite. Save money, invoice faster, and get NDIS-specific features MYOB lacks.

 

Sole vs MYOB

Modern Business Needs Modern Software

MYOB was great in the 90s. Sole is built for today

Reconcile income and expenses, chase outstanding invoices, confirm GST registration, back up records, and prepare documents for your accountant. The earlier you start, the simpler the process and the lower your accounting bill.

Compare the Cost

MYOB’s standard “Business Lite” plan for sole traders starts at ~$30/month. Sole gives you everything you need for half the price - without the “hidden” modules.

Feature

MYOB Business Lite

Sole App

Standard Monthly Cost

~$30.00 / mo

$14.99 / mo

Payroll Included?

No (+$2/mo per employee)

Not Needed (Sole Focused)

Inventory Limits

Limited to 10 items

Unlimited

NDIS Price Limits

❌ Manual Entry Only

✅ Built-in

User Interface

Desktop-First

Mobile-First

The Only App Built for NDIS Providers

MYOB is built for everyone, from retail shops to cafes. Sole is built specifically for service-based sole traders and NDIS providers.

• MYOB: You have to manually type in NDIS line items, check price limits on a separate website, and calculate travel costs yourself. It’s a recipe for manual error.

• Sole:

Built-in Price Guide: Select NDIS line items from a pre-loaded dropdown.

Auto-Calculations: We calculate the GST-free components and travel limits for you automatically.

Compliance: Our system alerts you if you try to charge over the NDIS price limit, keeping you compliant and protected.

“I tried using MYOB for my support work, but I spent hours looking up codes. Sole does it automatically.” - Sarah, NDIS Support Worker..

“Lite” Shouldn’t Mean “Limited”

MYOB’s entry-level plan imposes arbitrary limits designed to force you to upgrade to their “Pro” plan ($60+/mo).

Inventory Limits: MYOB Lite only tracks 10 items. If you offer 11 types of services, you’re out of luck. Sole tracks unlimited services.

Payroll Confusion: MYOB’s dashboard is cluttered with payroll features you can’t use without paying extra. Sole keeps your workspace clean and relevant to your actual day-to-day operations.

Leave the Legacy Behind

Moving from MYOB to Sole is faster than you think. Don’t stay stuck in old software just because your data is there.

Export Customers: Download your contacts from MYOB as a CSV.

Import to Sole: Upload in one click and see your clients appear instantly.

Keep Your History: You can attach your old MYOB reports to Sole as files for safekeeping and tax reference.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions

Yes. Sole exports standard accounting reports (Excel/CSV) that every accountant in Australia accepts. You can also invite them to view your data for free through their own login.

Yes. Sole estimates your GST in real-time as you invoice and log expenses, providing the exact figures you need for your Business Activity Statement.