Opus + MYOB: the full business stack for Australian SMBs
This isn't about replacing MYOB. MYOB handles your accounting, payroll, and tax compliance. Opus handles everything above it: project management, CRM, team chat, equipment tracking, and AI analytics. Together, they cover the full business.
Two layers of business management
MYOB sits at the accounting layer. Opus sits at the operations layer. Different jobs, both essential.
MYOB
Accounting & Compliance Layer
MYOB is where the numbers live. It handles what your accountant needs: BAS, GST, payroll, bank reconciliation, and financial statements.
What MYOB handles
What MYOB doesn't do
Opus
Operations & Management Layer
Opus is where the work happens. It manages the business activities that generate the transactions MYOB records.
What Opus handles
What Opus doesn't do
Capability breakdown
Not competitors. Complements. Each platform covers what the other doesn't.
| Capability | O Opus | M MYOB |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Compliance | Not an accounting tool. Opus handles invoicing, bills, and expenses that feed into your accounting system. Financial management, not accounting. | Full accounting: BAS, GST, payroll, bank feeds, financial statements, tax compliance. This is what MYOB does best. |
| Project Management | Full pipeline management with visual boards, drag-and-drop stages, project numbering, cost-to-complete, and profit tracking per project. | Basic job tracking in MYOB Business. No pipeline views, no visual boards, no project profitability analysis. |
| CRM & Client Management | Integrated CRM with client enrichment, contact search, lead pipeline, and client portal tied to projects and invoices. | Customer database for accounting purposes. Contact details, payment terms, and transaction history. Not a CRM. |
| Team Communication | Built-in threaded messaging, project-level chat, and @mentions. No separate Slack subscription needed. | No team communication features. MYOB is a financial tool, not a collaboration platform. |
| Payroll | No payroll features. Opus tracks time and project costs but doesn't process payroll or handle tax compliance. | Full payroll processing with STP (Single Touch Payroll), super, leave management, and pay runs. A core MYOB feature. |
| AI & Analytics | Claude-powered AI assistant for natural-language queries across all business data. AI expense categorisation and financial forecasting. | Financial reporting with pre-built templates. Profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow statements. No AI features beyond auto-categorisation. |
| Equipment Tracking | Dedicated equipment registry with service histories, depreciation tracking, receipt scanning, and assignment to projects. | Asset depreciation for tax purposes. No service histories, no project assignment, no receipt scanning for equipment. |
| Invoicing & Bills | Invoicing and bill management tied to projects with profitability tracking. Designed for project-based billing. | Invoicing with bank feeds, payment reminders, and online payments. Designed for accounting-centric billing. |
Ratings show each platform's strength in its domain. MYOB leads in accounting; Opus leads in operations.
The combined MYOB + Opus stack
Keep MYOB for accounting. Add Opus for everything else. The total cost is still lower than most single-platform alternatives.
MYOB Business + Opus Professional
Full business coverage for a 10-person team
MYOB Business
Accounting, BAS, payroll, bank feeds
Opus Professional (10 users)
Projects, CRM, chat, equipment, AI, invoicing
That covers accounting, payroll, project management, CRM, team chat, equipment tracking, and AI analytics for 10 users. Most enterprise platforms charge $150+/user for similar coverage.
Is the MYOB + Opus stack right for you?
This combination works best for a specific type of business.
Great fit if you…
- Already use MYOB and your accountant works in it
- Need project management alongside your accounting
- Want CRM, chat, and equipment tracking without switching accounting tools
- Run a project-based business (construction, engineering, consulting)
- Have 5 to 100 employees
- Want AI analytics across your business data
- Don't want to migrate away from MYOB
Consider alternatives if you…
- Want one platform for everything (accounting + operations)
- Are willing to switch to Xero for tighter Opus integration
- Need automated two-way sync between accounting and project data today
- Run a product/retail business (not project-based)
- Have very simple business needs (just accounting is enough)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions from MYOB users evaluating Opus.
Is Opus an alternative to MYOB?
No, and that's the point of this page. Opus is not trying to replace MYOB. MYOB handles accounting, BAS, payroll, and tax compliance. Opus handles everything above accounting: project management, CRM, team chat, equipment tracking, and AI analytics. They solve different problems and work well together.
Can Opus and MYOB work together?
Yes. Opus currently has native two-way integration with Xero, and MYOB integration is on the roadmap. In the meantime, many businesses use MYOB for accounting and Opus for business management, with manual or CSV-based data transfer for invoice reconciliation. When the MYOB integration ships, invoices and financial data will sync automatically.
Why would I need Opus if I already have MYOB?
MYOB tells you where your money went. Opus tells you why. MYOB processes transactions, generates financial statements, and handles tax compliance. Opus manages the business activity that generates those transactions: projects, client relationships, team collaboration, equipment, and business intelligence. Together, you get the full picture.
What does Opus add on top of MYOB?
Project management with visual pipeline boards and profit tracking, CRM with lead pipeline and client enrichment, built-in team messaging and project chat, equipment tracking with depreciation and service histories, AI business intelligence for natural-language data queries, and project profitability analysis. These are capabilities MYOB doesn't offer.
Should I switch from MYOB to Xero to use Opus?
Not necessarily. If you're happy with MYOB and your accountant works in MYOB, stay with it. You can use Opus for business management independently. If you want the tightest possible integration (automated two-way sync), Opus currently integrates natively with Xero. The MYOB integration is planned, so you may want to wait if switching accounting systems is disruptive.
How much does the MYOB + Opus stack cost?
MYOB Business ranges from $13 to $65/month depending on the plan (Lite to Business). Opus Professional is $25/user/month. For a 10-person team on MYOB Business ($50/month) plus Opus Professional, the total is approximately $300/month. That gives you accounting, project management, CRM, chat, equipment tracking, and AI analytics.
Does MYOB have project management?
MYOB has basic job tracking in its Business plan, but it's designed for cost allocation and invoicing, not project management. There are no visual boards, no pipeline stages, no project profitability analysis, and no task management with assignments. If your business runs on projects, you need a dedicated project management tool alongside MYOB.
Who is the MYOB + Opus stack best suited for?
Australian SMBs (5 to 100 people) that want to keep their MYOB accounting setup while adding project management, CRM, team chat, and AI analytics. Construction firms, professional services, engineering consultancies, and any project-based business that uses MYOB for accounting but needs more for managing the business.
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