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XeroMYOB vs Xero 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 Xero if…
Small and medium charities that want a widely supported, accountant-friendly system
Not ideal for: Organisations that need true fund accounting with built-in restricted-fund reports
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| Our rating | ●●●●○ | ●●●●● |
| Price | About A$99/year (Solo) | From US$27/month (UK: £18/month ex VAT) |
| 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). | Registered not-for-profits get 25% off Xero's business pricing plans (confirmed on the UK page; Xero describes the discount as global). |
| 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. Xero: Popular cloud accounting with a nonprofit discount in many countries.
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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