Smoko vs MYOB.
Accounting + payroll for SMBs.
Smoko
$249 once
lifetime · founders price
5-year cost: $249
MYOB
$30-150/month depending on tier
Essentials from $30/month. Premium $90+/month.
5-year cost: $1,800+
MYOB pros
- + Long history in AU/NZ
- + Strong payroll and inventory features
- + Accountant-ready
MYOB cons
- − Even more overspec'd than Xero for sole traders
- − Subscription forever
- − UI is heavier and less mobile-friendly
Pick Smoko if…
Almost always — for a sole trader. Smoko is purpose-built for one person on the tools.
Pick MYOB if…
You're scaling to 5+ employees and need full payroll + accounting.