2026 head-to-head

MYOB vs Square Invoices: 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

9
MYOB wins
5
Tied
5
Square Invoices wins

Feature-by-feature comparison

Pricing

Feature MYOB Square Invoices
Free plan
✗ No
30-day trial only
✓ Yes
Free creation; 2.2% on payments
Entry paid plan
— Paid add-on
AU$29/mo Lite, AU$60/mo Pro
✓ Yes
Per-transaction fees only
Download PDF without signup
✗ No
✗ No

Invoicing features

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

Australian compliance

Feature MYOB Square Invoices
ATO-compliant GST invoices
✓ Yes
— Limited
ABN field built in
✓ Yes
✗ No
Australian-focused support
✓ Yes
Australia-based phone support
— Limited

Accounting features

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

Integrations

Feature MYOB Square Invoices
Stripe payments
✓ Yes
✗ No
Square payments only
Mobile app
✓ Yes
— Limited

Setup & support

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

Where MYOB wins

  • ATO-compliant GST invoices
  • ABN field built in
  • Australian-focused support
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Expense tracking

Where Square Invoices wins

  • Free plan
  • Entry paid plan
  • Recurring invoices
  • Multi-currency
  • Setup time

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 MYOB cheaper than Square Invoices?

MYOB starts at AU$29/mo (Lite); Square Invoices starts at Free (2.2% per paid invoice). MYOB offers 30-day free trial. Square Invoices offers free to create — fees on card payments.

Does MYOB handle Australian GST and ABN better than Square Invoices?

For ATO-compliant GST: MYOB = yes, Square Invoices = limited. For native ABN field: MYOB = yes, Square Invoices = no. If you operate in Australia and either tool falls short here, InvoiceSonic handles both natively — and it's free.

Which is better for freelancers — MYOB or Square Invoices?

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 MYOB to Square Invoices easily?

Both MYOB and Square Invoices let you export client lists and invoice history (usually as CSV). Migration takes an afternoon for most small businesses. If you're considering switching anyway, it might be worth evaluating InvoiceSonic as a free alternative for invoicing while keeping your accountant's tool of choice for bookkeeping.

Should I use MYOB or Square Invoices for invoicing only?

Both tools are accounting-first platforms; their invoicing modules are a subset of what they do. If invoicing is your only need, a free dedicated invoice generator like InvoiceSonic is usually faster, cheaper, and more focused — without paying for bookkeeping, payroll, or inventory features you won't use.

Is there a free alternative to both MYOB and Square Invoices?

Yes — InvoiceSonic is free for unlimited Australian-compliant invoices with no signup required for PDF download. You can run it alongside or instead of paid accounting platforms.