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QuickBooks OnlineMYOB vs QuickBooks Online for nonprofits
Choose MYOB if…
Australian small charities and community groups whose bookkeeper uses MYOB
Not ideal for: Organisations outside Australia and New Zealand
Choose QuickBooks Online if…
US 501(c)(3) charities that want a familiar system and can use the TechSoup offer
Not ideal for: Organisations needing strict fund accounting with built-in restricted-fund controls
| MYOB | QuickBooks Online | |
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | About A$99/year (Solo) | Free plan · paid from US$38/month list price (Simple Start) |
| Nonprofit offer | Not-for-profits registered with Connecting Up can get up to 94% off MYOB for 12 months on Solo, Business Lite or Business Pro (new subscribers only, offer shown as valid to 20 November 2026). | US 501(c)(3) charities can get QuickBooks Online Plus or Advanced through TechSoup for a small yearly admin fee; Australian non-profits and charities are offered 50% off for 6 months. |
| Type | Specialist | Specialist |
| Suits | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium | Volunteer-run, Small, Medium |
| Available in | 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 Australia and New Zealand onlyAustralian and NZ tax and payroll only | 🌍 Anywhere |
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Our ratings: MYOB: Well-established in Australia and NZ, with a charity discount. QuickBooks Online: The best-known accounting tool, with nonprofit reports and a wide accountant base.
General information, not professional advice. Prices and nonprofit offers change and our research is AI-assisted, so confirm with the vendor before you buy. Names and logos belong to their owners. Full disclaimer
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