Buyer's guide
MYOB is a long-established name in Australian small-business accounting, and for good reason. But if you run a shop, cafe, online store or warehouse, you may be tired of bolting a separate POS, inventory and e-commerce tool onto your books. This guide compares MYOB with Tallium AI — one app that handles selling, stock and accounting together — so you can decide which actually fits your business.
Key takeaways
MYOB has decades of Australian roots, strong GST and BAS handling, and a wide network of accountants and bookkeepers who know it well. Tallium AI takes a different approach: it bundles POS, inventory, e-commerce and full accounting into a single app with unlimited users and one flat USD price.
| Feature | Tallium AI | MYOB |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | One app for POS, inventory, e-commerce and accounting together | Accounting and payroll first; POS/e-commerce via add-ons or partners |
| Built-in POS | Yes — retail and hospitality POS included in the shop/store plan | Retail POS available in higher tiers or through partner integrations |
| Inventory & warehouse | Multi-location stock, purchase orders and warehouse control built in | Inventory in higher plans; deep warehouse needs often third-party |
| Online store | Native e-commerce that shares one stock and ledger | Relies on integrations with external e-commerce platforms |
| User pricing | Unlimited users on every plan, no per-seat fees | Tiered plans; more advanced features and users cost more |
| Pricing model | Flat USD per unit: shop/store $79, online store $159, warehouse $99, factory $269 per month | Monthly AUD subscriptions that scale by plan tier and features |
| GST & BAS | Tracks GST and produces figures to help prepare your BAS | Strong, ATO-aware GST and BAS tools built for Australia |
| Payroll (Australian STP) | Not a dedicated Australian payroll/STP engine | Mature Single Touch Payroll built for Australian rules |
| eInvoicing (Peppol) | Standards-based invoicing you can pair with Peppol e-invoicing | Peppol eInvoicing support within its Australian products |
| AI automation | Receipt scanning, auto-categorisation and AI insights included | Some automation; less emphasis on AI-driven bookkeeping |
| Local ecosystem | Global app with email support from Tallium AI Automation Services FZ LLC | Large Australian advisor and support network |
The honest verdict
MYOB is the safer pick if payroll with Single Touch Payroll is central, if your accountant insists on it, or if you want a purely Australian-built accounting package with a deep local support network. Tallium AI is the stronger choice for retailers, hospitality venues, online sellers and wholesalers who want POS, inventory, e-commerce and accounting in one app with unlimited users at a flat price. If you're mainly buying accounting-plus-payroll, stay on MYOB; if you're running selling and stock as well as books, Tallium AI usually replaces a whole stack.
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