NetSuite vs MYOB Acumatica:

Which Cloud ERP is Right for Your Business?

The Challenge of Choosing Between Two Excellent Platforms

When your business has outgrown disconnected systems, spreadsheets, or legacy software like Xero, MYOB AccountRight, or QuickBooks, the decision to invest in a modern cloud ERP is clear. What’s less clear is choosing between two of the market’s leading platforms: NetSuite and MYOB Acumatica.

Both are powerful, AI-enabled, cloud-native ERP systems capable of automation and supporting complex business processes. Both can transform how your organisation operates. The question isn’t which one is “better” in absolute terms, but rather which one is the right fit for your specific business requirements, growth trajectory, and budget.

At Ndevr, we’re uniquely positioned to provide genuinely independent guidance. As authorised partners for both NetSuite and MYOB Acumatica, our recommendation is driven solely by what’s best for your business, not by vendor quotas or preferred margins.

NetSuite vs MYOB Acumatica: Understanding Both Platforms

NetSuite vs MYOB Acumatica: Side-by-Side Comparison

Both platforms deliver on core ERP requirements. The differences lie in approach, pricing structure, and ideal use cases.

Which Platform for Which Scenario?

The right choice depends on your specific business context, not just features and price.

NetSuite VS MYOB Acumatica FAQ’s

Is there a difference in pricing models between MYOB Acumatica and NetSuite?

MYOB Acumatica and NetSuite pricing models are very similar, with both use a per user/ seat  license model, combined with different prices for different types of users.

You can read more about MYOB Acumatica Pricing here.

Which platform is better suited for manufacturing businesses?

MYOB Acumatica has many manufacturing customers and maintain robust features for production management, material requirements planning (MRP), and shop floor control.

NetSuite also has many manufacturing customers and Advanced Manufacturing module includes features like work orders, BOMs, and routings.

Both also have exceptional inventory management and wholesale distribution capabilities.

Deciding between these two ERP systems often depends on your specific manufacturing complexity and future business plans.

How do their cloud architectures differ, and does it matter?

Both are 100% SaaS, cloud-based ERP systems.

Both MYOB Acumatica and NetSuite are hosted in data centres located in Australia, thus ensuring any requirements for data sovereignty, performance, and disaster recovery are fully and properly managed.

MYOB Acumatica utilises Australian Amazon Web Services infrastructure, while NetSuite utilises Oracle Cloud Infrastructure data centres located in either Melbourne or Sydney.

Both systems relieve businesses of the need to manage (and pay for) on-site IT infrastructure.

How do their e-commerce integrations compare?

MYOB Acumatica provides an e-commerce connector that enables seamless integration with popular e-commerce platforms such as Shopify and BigCommerce. This integration enables MYOB Acumatica users to add new products, make changes to existing product information, and update inventory without checking between systems or duplicating data across systems/ re-keying.

NetSuite has a native, built-in, e-commerce platform called SuiteCommerce, which provides native integration with the ERP system – ideal for businesses wanting a unified solution. (Note that you could also integrate a third party e-commerce platform if you desired.)

If you already have an established e-commerce platform you’re happy with, MYOB Acumatica’s integration approach might work well. If you’re starting fresh or want everything under one roof, NetSuite’s native solution could be advantageous.

What are the typical implementation timelines for each system?

Implementation timelines are not based on the different systems, but on your business complexity, company size, and the number of different functional areas being implemented and the number of integrations to be handled.

How do their reporting and business intelligence capabilities stack up?

Both systems provide robust analytics and reporting tools.

NetSuite’s built-in analytics is called SuiteAnalytics, and offers customisable dashboards, reports, and KPI tracking with real-time data. It also offers SuiteAnalytics Connect for integration with third-party BI tools. A gamechanger for NetSuite is its embedded AI capability within the analytics and reporting tools, with AI powered features that support you in the discovery of patterns and trends, forecasting and narrative reporting.

MYOB Acumatica also delivers robust reporting and analysis tools, and have also recently introduced AI capabilities that stretch across their analytics tools. MYOB Acumatica provides robust generic enquiry and reporting tools with a strong visual report designer and integrates well with third party BI platforms. There is also more to come from MYOB Acumatica in this space.

Both ERP platforms deliver very capable analytics, but NetSuite’s analytics are often considered more sophisticated out-of-the-box for complex, multi-dimensional analysis.

What’s the learning curve like for each system?

This is somewhat subjective, but MYOB Acumatica is often praised for having a more intuitive, modern interface that feels familiar to users accustomed to contemporary web applications. The learning curve is generally considered moderate.

NetSuite’s interface is powerful but can feel more complex initially, particularly for users navigating its extensive functionality. However, NetSuite offers comprehensive training programs through its SuiteSuccess methodology.

The ultimate learning curve depends heavily on your team’s technical aptitude and the specific modules you’re implementing.

Which system is better for international, multi-subsidiary operations?

NetSuite has traditionally been stronger for complex international operations with multiple subsidiaries. It offers sophisticated multi-currency, multi-entity consolidation, and intercompany transaction handling as core features while supporting international tax requirements, multiple languages, and country-specific compliance requirements more comprehensively.

MYOB Acumatica has been expanding its international capabilities and handles multi-entity operations well, but NetSuite’s maturity in this area gives it an edge for truly global enterprises operating across many countries with complex consolidation needs.

How do their partner ecosystems and marketplace offerings compare?

Both have established implementation and business partner ecosystems in Australia and New Zealand.

NetSuite, being owned by Oracle and having been in the international market since its inception has a global partner network and provides more third-party integrations through its SuiteApp marketplace.

MYOB Acumatica also offer ISV solutions, though the ecosystem is smaller.

Ndevr has done extensive research on third party products to fit different industry needs, and as a result, is also a partner to many of these third-party solutions. We firmly believe that the quality and relevance of specific integrations to your business or industry matters more than the quantity available.

How do their inventory management capabilities differ?

Both systems offer comprehensive and robust inventory management, but with different strengths.

MYOB Acumatica offers robust inventory management including lot and serial tracking, multiple warehouses, and replenishment features, with particularly strong integration to its manufacturing modules.

However NetSuite excels at managing complex inventory scenarios across global operations.

For distribution-heavy businesses, many find MYOB Acumatica’s inventory interface more intuitive, while NetSuite may have the edge for companies requiring sophisticated global inventory optimisation and advanced demand forecasting.

What’s the difference in upgrade and maintenance experiences?

NetSuite delivers mandatory upgrades twice per year (typically in spring and autumn), which are automatically applied to all customers. This ensures everyone stays current but means you must adapt to changes on NetSuite’s schedule. (Note that Oracle may change the release schedule.)

MYOB Acumatica offers more flexibility – Major upgrades happen once a year, and your partner will coordinate the timing so you can test everything in a sandbox environment first. These updates bring new features, AI improvements, and compliance fixes. You have more control over timing, but it requires more active management. (Minor monthly updates are applied automatically – no need to do anything.)

NetSuite’s approach guarantees you’re always on the latest version with the newest features, while MYOB Acumatica’s approach lets you align upgrades with your business calendar and test thoroughly before implementing.

How do their CRM capabilities compare?

Both MYOB Acumatica and NetSuite include robust and very comprehensive built in CRM functionality, which includes things like sales and opportunity management, email and marketing tools, service management and so on.

However, we often find that customers looking at ERP systems often have a third party CRM system that they want to retain (for various reasons), therefore its worth pointing out that both MYOB Acumatica and NetSuite enable any web based CRM tool to be integrated seamlessly ensuring there is no duplication of data across platforms.

What are the differences in handling compliance and audit requirements?

Both systems provide audit trails, role-based security, approval workflows, financial controls, and compliance features. But, NetSuite has more global built-in global compliance capabilities due to its longer market presence and global enterprise customer base.

If you have specific or complex compliance needs and you’re unsure which system would work best for you in this area then please book a call with Rob to discuss further.

Which system handles intercompany transactions better?

Both systems handle intercompany transactions.

For businesses with relatively straightforward intercompany needs, MYOB Acumatica is more than capable, for complex global structures, NetSuite offer deeper capabilities.

If this is a feature you require of your ERP system, then this would be worthwhile discussing directly with Rob Sheldrick.

What about industry-specific functionality—which platform is stronger?

Industry-specific editions are available for both platforms, these industry editions include pre-configured workflows, KPIs, and best practices.

NetSuite offers SuiteSuccess editions pre-configured for; wholesale distribution, manufacturing, retail, software/SaaS, nonprofits, professional services, and more.

MYOB Acumatica provides industry editions for construction, distribution, manufacturing, retail, and field service.

If you don’t see your industry listed here, please get in touch to discuss further.

Get Expert, Independent Guidance

Stop second-guessing your ERP decision. Book a no-obligation discussion with Rob Sheldrick, our business specialist covering both NetSuite and MYOB Acumatica. We’ll help you understand which platform aligns with your business requirements, budget, and growth plans.

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