2026 head-to-head

Hiveage vs MYOB: Which is Better in 2026?

MYOB wins on more features overall (9 vs 5, 5 tied). Below is the full feature-by-feature breakdown.

Scoreboard

5
Hiveage wins
5
Tied
9
MYOB wins

Feature-by-feature comparison

Pricing

Feature Hiveage MYOB
Free plan
— Limited
5 clients on free
✗ No
30-day trial only
Entry paid plan
— Paid add-on
Plus AU$16/mo
— Paid add-on
AU$29/mo Lite, AU$60/mo Pro
Download PDF without signup
✗ No
✗ No

Invoicing features

Feature Hiveage MYOB
Unlimited invoices
✓ Yes
— Limited
Lite plan caps at 20 invoices/quotes per month
Custom logo & branding
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Recurring invoices
✓ Yes
— Paid add-on
Pro plan only
Email invoices to clients
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Multi-currency
✓ Yes
— Paid add-on
AccountRight Premier only
Client management
— Limited
5 clients free
✓ Yes

Australian compliance

Feature Hiveage MYOB
ATO-compliant GST invoices
— Limited
Configurable tax rates
✓ Yes
ABN field built in
— Limited
Custom field workaround
✓ Yes
Australian-focused support
— Limited
✓ Yes
Australia-based phone support

Accounting features

Feature Hiveage MYOB
Bank reconciliation
✗ No
✓ Yes
Expense tracking
— Limited
✓ Yes
Payroll
✗ No
✓ Yes
STP Phase 2 compliant
Inventory tracking
✗ No
✓ Yes

Integrations

Feature Hiveage MYOB
Stripe payments
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Mobile app
— Limited
✓ Yes

Setup & support

Feature Hiveage MYOB
Setup time
— Limited
Account signup required
✗ No
Hours-to-days — guided setup wizard

Where Hiveage wins

  • Free plan
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Recurring invoices
  • Multi-currency
  • Setup time

Where MYOB wins

  • Client management
  • ATO-compliant GST invoices
  • ABN field built in
  • Australian-focused support
  • Bank reconciliation

A third option: InvoiceSonic, free

Neither tool fits your invoicing-only workflow? Try InvoiceSonic — free for unlimited ATO-compliant tax invoices, no signup required.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hiveage cheaper than MYOB?

Hiveage starts at Free; Plus from AU$16/mo; MYOB starts at AU$29/mo (Lite). Hiveage offers free for 5 clients, unlimited invoices. MYOB offers 30-day free trial.

Does Hiveage handle Australian GST and ABN better than MYOB?

For ATO-compliant GST: Hiveage = limited, MYOB = yes. For native ABN field: Hiveage = limited, MYOB = yes. If you operate in Australia and either tool falls short here, InvoiceSonic handles both natively — and it's free.

Which is better for freelancers — Hiveage or MYOB?

Most freelancers want fast invoicing without paying for full accounting. Between these two, MYOB wins more categories overall. But if you're a freelancer who just wants ATO-compliant tax invoices for free, InvoiceSonic is purpose-built for that workflow.

Can I switch from Hiveage to MYOB easily?

Do not assume a one-click migration. Confirm each product's current export and import formats, then test contacts, opening balances, unpaid invoices, tax codes, attachments and reconciliations before cancelling the old account. Keep statutory records outside both systems.

Should I use Hiveage or MYOB for invoicing only?

Both tools include more than invoicing. If invoicing is your only need, a dedicated generator can be faster and more focused than a full accounting subscription.

Is there a free alternative to both Hiveage and MYOB?

Yes — InvoiceSonic lets you create and download an invoice without signup. Its account plans have separate limits and pricing, so compare current official plans before deciding.