MYOB AccountRight API
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What is MYOB AccountRight API
MYOB AccountRight API is a REST-based integration interface for MYOB AccountRight that lets developers and partners read and write accounting data such as contacts, invoices, bills, payments, and general ledger information. It is used by third-party apps, systems integrators, and in-house teams to connect MYOB-ledger data with CRM, e-commerce, payroll, reporting, and workflow tools. The API is oriented around MYOB’s accounting domain model and is primarily relevant to organizations using MYOB AccountRight, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
Direct ledger data access
The API provides programmatic access to core accounting objects, enabling synchronization of invoices, customers/suppliers, items, and payments with external systems. This supports common integration patterns such as automated data entry, reconciliation workflows, and downstream reporting. For MYOB-centric businesses, it reduces reliance on manual exports and file-based transfers.
Purpose-built accounting endpoints
Endpoints and resources map to accounting concepts (e.g., accounts, journals, tax codes), which can simplify implementation for finance-focused integrations. This domain alignment helps developers enforce accounting rules and maintain data consistency when pushing transactions into the ledger. It is suited to building add-ons that extend MYOB workflows rather than generic financial connectivity.
Ecosystem integration enablement
The API supports partner and internal application development around the MYOB AccountRight product line. It enables integration architectures where MYOB remains the system of record while other applications handle front-office or operational processes. This is useful for software vendors targeting MYOB customers and for service providers delivering tailored integrations.
Limited to MYOB environments
The API is specific to MYOB AccountRight and does not provide cross-institution or multi-ledger aggregation on its own. Organizations running multiple accounting platforms need additional connectors or middleware to normalize data. This can increase integration complexity compared with products designed for broad financial connectivity.
Not a payments or banking rail
AccountRight API focuses on accounting records rather than initiating payments, underwriting, or bank account connectivity. Use cases such as pay-by-bank, card processing, or open-banking data retrieval typically require separate providers and additional compliance workflows. As a result, it is less suitable when the primary goal is moving money rather than posting transactions.
Implementation depends on MYOB setup
Data quality and behavior can vary based on how an organization configures its chart of accounts, tax settings, and transaction workflows in MYOB. Integrations often require careful mapping, validation, and handling of edge cases (e.g., tax treatments, multi-currency, or adjustments) to avoid posting errors. Ongoing maintenance may be needed when MYOB product versions or customer configurations change.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Developer Access | $110 | Includes MYOB Business API and MYOB AccountRight API access; includes MYOB AccountRight software (10 cdfs) per Developer Program page; see notes. |
| Developer Partner | $220 | Includes MYOB Business API and MYOB AccountRight API access; fuller software entitlements (Full Software, 1 x AccountRight, 1 x MYOB Business Pro for internal & dev use). |
| Premium Developer Partner | $630 | Includes MYOB Business API and MYOB AccountRight API access; expanded entitlements (Full Software, 2 x AccountRight, 1 x MYOB Business Pro, 1 x MYOB Business Lite); partnership marketing and support benefits. |
Notes: Pricing entries and feature summaries taken directly from MYOB Developer Program Details page. The page states "Pricing includes GST" and "Billing is done on a monthly schedule." The page does not explicitly state currency or per-seat/unit beyond the table, so the amounts are presented exactly as shown on the official page.
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MYOB Group Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1991
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