MYOB - Maybe

EdWil

Hi there MYOBers.  I have a 1 man Pty Ltd and my accountant is pushing me to Xero and Ive come to Xero & Myob to understand what & why.    The web sites are hopeless to a prospective user 

if you know I'd love some guidance and will send digital gratitude to answers for these

1. if my Accountant is pro Xero, is there still a data transfer from myob Solo which doesnt add any burden to either party 
2. online reviews for myob is pretty savage comparasion to xero
3. online reviews for xero is savage on the cost of using that platform
4. ultimatley, are you happy with myob ?

Hilary-Solo

Hey there!

Love that you’re doing your homework—and totally get the confusion, especially with all the mixed info floating around. Let's break it down a bit and get you the clarity you need (digital gratitude accepted in advance 😉).

First up: Yes, you can transfer your data from MYOB Solo (or Lite) to another platform using downloadable Excel reports. It’s a pretty straightforward process and doesn’t put extra load on you or your accountant.

It also sounds like your accountant might be more familiar with Xero—which is totally common—but it’s worth knowing that Solo and Lite are different products within MYOB:

• Solo is our mobile-first app designed specifically for sole traders and one-person businesses. Super easy to use, with glowing app reviews (seriously—check 'em out!) and features like invoicing, expenses, and Tap to Pay.
• Lite, on the other hand, is more like our entry-level version of the full MYOB Business suite. It’s browser-based and designed for slightly more complex setups.

If you're running a 1-man Pty Ltd, you might be leaning more toward Lite than Solo—but I’d love to know more about what you actually need day to day. Are you GST registered? Need payroll? Paying contractors regularly? The more we know, the better we can guide you.

And yes, the internet can be a brutal place for reviews 😅—but a lot of what’s out there lumps all MYOB products together. Solo, in particular, is getting a lot of love from sole operators who want simplicity without the fluff.

Happy to help however I can—just shout! 🙌