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WorkGuru vs Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica

Compare WorkGuru and Acumatica across industrial operations, ERP breadth, implementation, workshop usability and detailed capabilities.

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At a glance

The short version

Evaluation WorkGuru MYOB Acumatica
Platform type An industrial operations platform covering CRM, quoting, scheduling, purchasing, stock, timesheets and job costing, with the general ledger left to your accounting system. A full cloud ERP spanning financials, CRM, project accounting, manufacturing, distribution, inventory, warehouse, field service and automation. MYOB Acumatica is the Australian and New Zealand version of the global Acumatica platform, with local payroll, compliance, implementation and support capability.
Best fit Fabrication, engineering, manufacturing and project or workshop businesses where labour, materials, purchasing and operational control have a major impact on job margin. Mid-sized businesses that want finance and complex operations in one ERP, particularly manufacturers, distributors, construction, field-service and multi-entity organisations.
Pricing model A platform fee including the first 10 team members, with additional per-user pricing and optional modules that can be added as needed. MYOB Acumatica is sold as a tailored ERP solution rather than through a simple public per-user list price. The underlying Acumatica platform uses an unlimited-user pricing model shaped by applications, usage and resource requirements, and deployment. Confirm current MYOB Acumatica commercial terms locally.
Implementation DIY, WorkGuru-assisted or partner-led implementation, depending on the complexity of the rollout. Typically a structured ERP implementation led by MYOB specialists or an implementation partner, covering solution design, configuration, data migration, testing, training and go-live.
Strongest when The business needs one operational workflow across enquiries, quoting, projects, workshop planning, purchasing, stock, labour, job costing, compliance and automation without replacing its finance system. The business wants financials and complex operations consolidated into a configurable ERP, including manufacturing, distribution, project accounting, field service and multi-entity controls.

Platform purpose and scope

What each platform is for

WorkGuru

WorkGuru runs the operational work between winning a job and knowing what it made. Quote it, schedule it, buy for it, allocate stock, capture labour and materials, manage changes, and track job costs as the work happens. It is deliberately not an accounting or payroll system — those connect to it.

MYOB Acumatica

MYOB Acumatica is a full cloud ERP designed to connect financials with operational functions such as CRM, projects, manufacturing, inventory, distribution, warehouse and field service. It is the Australian and New Zealand version of the global Acumatica platform, with local payroll, compliance, implementation and support capability.

Best-fit use cases

  • Mid-sized businesses ready to consolidate finance and operations into one ERP
  • Manufacturers and distributors needing BOM/routing, MRP, production planning, inventory and warehouse management
  • Project, construction or field-service organisations needing project accounting, complex billing, financial governance or multi-entity controls

Industries and typical customers

Manufacturing, construction, distribution, professional services, retail and general business are core Acumatica editions.

Feature comparison

Every capability, side by side

Grouped the way the work actually runs. The framework is ours, so read the rows where WorkGuru is partial or not competing first — they will tell you more than the ones where we both say yes.

About this comparison. WorkGuru prepared it. Every verdict below is numbered to the source it came from, and we record only what a vendor publishes — “not found” means we could not find it in their public material on the date shown, not that the product cannot do it.

Software changes constantly. If we have got something wrong about Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica, tell us and we will correct it.

  • Yes published or native
  • Partial a materially different workflow or scope
  • Integration available through an integration
  • Beta not shipped yet
  • No documented as not supported
  • Not found not in the vendor’s published product information at the date checked
Capability WorkGuru MYOB Acumatica
Sales & CRM
Client Management Yes1 Yes2
Contact Management Yes1 Yes2
Webforms (website lead capture) Yes1 Yes32
Lead Management Yes1 Yes2
Sales Pipeline Yes1 Yes2
Quoting & Estimating Yes1 Yes33
Quote Templates Yes1 Yes63
Quote Management Yes1 Yes2
Client Follow-Up Yes1 Yes34
AI Client, Lead & Quote Follow-Up Yes1 Partial34
AI Takeoffs Beta1 Integration35
Projects & Jobs
Project Management Yes3 Yes4
Project Templates Yes3 Yes64
Project Kanban Boards Yes3 Integration36, 37
Task Management Yes3 Yes4
Task Kanban Boards Yes3 Integration36, 37
Gantt Chart Yes3 Integration36
Project Chat Yes3 Yes59
Project Documents Yes3 Yes59
Variations Yes3 Yes41
Timesheets Yes3 Yes4
Recurring / Repeat Scheduled Jobs Yes13 Yes14
Scheduling & Work Planning
Work Areas (bays, machines, departments etc.) Yes5 Yes38
Resource Scheduling Yes5 Yes38
Task Scheduling Yes5 Yes61
ToDo List Scheduling & Management Yes5 Partial61
Schedule Changes Yes5 Yes38
Mobile App Yes Yes14
Kiosk App Yes Yes
Purchasing & Procurement
Purchase Orders Yes7 Yes58
Supplier Management Yes7 Yes58
Purchasing Against Projects Yes7 Yes59
RFQs / Supplier Quotes Beta7 Yes40
Supplier Quote Comparison Beta7 Yes40
Inventory & Stock Control
Stock Control Yes8 Yes42
Product Management Yes8 Yes42
Stock Purchasing Yes8 Yes58
Stock on Projects Yes8 Yes59
Production Jobs / Internal Assembly Yes8 Yes6
Counter Sales / Stock Sales Yes8 Yes54
Stock Shortages & Par Levels Yes8 Yes42
Serial Tracking Yes8 Yes58
Batch Tracking Yes8 Yes58
FIFO Tracking Yes8 Yes42
Stock Locations Yes8 Yes42
Multiple Warehouses Yes8 Yes42
Stocktakes Yes8 Yes42
Bills of Materials (BOM) Yes17 Yes18
Ecommerce Channel Management Integration20 Yes21
Point of Sale Yes25 Integration26
Financial
Job Costing Yes9 Yes4
Invoicing Yes9 Yes23
Progress Invoicing Yes9 Yes55
Reporting Yes9 Yes23
Payments Yes9 Yes23
Online / Embedded Payment Collection Integration66 Integration65
General Ledger & Statutory Reporting Integration27 Yes23
Multi-Currency Transactions Yes Yes23
Compliance
Forms Yes10 Integration45
Qualifications Yes10 Yes46
Documentation Yes10 Yes59
Asset Register Yes10 Yes56
Team, Security & Permissions
Team Management Yes11 Yes48
Roles & Permissions Yes11 Yes57
Payroll Processing Integration29 Yes47
Award Interpretation Integration29 Integration49
Employee Records Yes30 Yes47
HR Onboarding & Performance Integration31 Partial48
Automations & AI
Workflows Yes12 Yes50
Workflow Templates Yes12 Yes60
Workflow Builder Yes12 Yes60
User-Customisable Automations in System Yes12 Yes50
Workflow Notifications & Updates Yes12 Yes50

Every verdict above is numbered to the source it came from. Sources are listed at the <a href=”#sources”>foot of this page</a>.

Commercials

Pricing, rollout and what it really costs

WorkGuru pricing, implementation and ownership

WorkGuru publishes modular pricing. The current commercial model is a platform fee including the first 10 team members, additional per-user pricing, and optional modules such as Inventory & Stock Control, Workflow Automations and Digital Forms. Use the live pricing page for current figures rather than duplicating numbers that can go stale. Buyers can start DIY, use WorkGuru-assisted onboarding, or use an implementation partner. Total ownership cost should be assessed across subscription, onboarding, migration, training, integrations and ongoing administration — not subscription price alone.

Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica pricing

MYOB Acumatica is sold as a tailored ERP solution rather than through a simple public per-user price list. The underlying Acumatica platform publishes an unlimited-user pricing approach based on the applications required, expected usage and resource requirements, and deployment preferences. Current MYOB Acumatica pricing, included modules and commercial terms should be confirmed directly for the Australian or New Zealand implementation.

Implementation and time to value

MYOB Acumatica implementations typically follow a structured ERP rollout covering solution design, configuration, data migration, testing, staff training and go-live. MYOB also works with certified implementation partners. Scope and time to value vary with the modules, integrations, data quality, customisation and process change required.

Total cost and complexity of ownership

MYOB Acumatica has a broader ERP scope than WorkGuru, which can mean more implementation, configuration and administration — but it can also replace systems that WorkGuru deliberately leaves in place. Compare the complete target stack for each option, including finance, payroll, operational modules, implementation, integrations, support and ongoing administration.

Switching

Moving from Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica to WorkGuru

Already using MYOB Acumatica? WorkGuru can scope a migration rather than assuming a greenfield setup. The migration plan should identify the records you need to bring across, what can be imported, what should remain as historical reference, integration cutover, training and go-live. Exact scope, timing and cost depend on the quality and structure of the source data and the implementation path selected. Do not promise that every historical record, customisation or ERP configuration will migrate until the source environment has been assessed.

The verdict

The matrix is evidence. This is the buying advice.

Where Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica is stronger

  • Full financial ERP, local payroll and multi-entity accounting
  • Deep manufacturing including BOM/routing, production management, MRP and advanced planning and scheduling
  • Multi-warehouse distribution, WMS, ecommerce and broader supply-chain capability
  • Project accounting, complex billing, construction and field-service depth
  • Highly configurable workflows, reporting and automation

Where WorkGuru is stronger

  • Narrower implementation scope when full ERP replacement is not required
  • Workshop and project workflows without moving finance into a new ERP
  • Lower organisational change where the existing accounting and payroll stack is already working
  • Purpose-built operational focus for teams that need quoting, scheduling, purchasing, stock, labour and job profitability rather than a whole-of-business ERP

Choose Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica if…

Choose Acumatica if you need finance, manufacturing, distribution, project accounting and wider business governance in one ERP and are ready for an ERP implementation.

Choose WorkGuru if…

Choose WorkGuru if your finance stack can remain in place and the main requirement is a faster, simpler operational system for quoting, projects, workshop planning, purchasing, inventory and job profitability.

The bottom line

Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica can be the better choice when its core operating model matches the business. WorkGuru is a fit when the buyer needs a connected operational system around projects and workshop execution with a purpose-built industrial operations platform that can scale from SMB implementation through more structured assisted or partner-led rollouts.

FAQs

Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica questions

Is WorkGuru a replacement for Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica?

It can be when the business wants WorkGuru’s operating model and capability set. The right answer depends on which Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica workflows are actually used today, integrations, data migration and any specialist requirements that must remain elsewhere.

Can we migrate from Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica to WorkGuru?

Yes, migration can be scoped as part of implementation. What comes across, what remains as historical reference, timing and cost depend on the source data and agreed implementation plan.

Do we have to implement WorkGuru ourselves?

No. WorkGuru supports DIY implementation, WorkGuru-assisted onboarding and partner implementation. Choose the level of help that matches the complexity of the rollout.

How should we compare total cost?

Compare subscription, onboarding, migration, training, integrations and ongoing administration. Avoid comparing a single licence price where the platforms package scope differently.

Is WorkGuru cheaper than Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica?

That depends on user count, modules, implementation scope and the systems each option replaces or still requires. Use current published pricing and a like-for-like implementation scenario rather than a blanket savings claim.

Method

How this comparison was prepared

This page was prepared by WorkGuru and compares WorkGuru with Acumatica / MYOB Acumatica. Competitor product information should be based on publicly available sources and reviewed on the date shown above. Features, pricing and product capabilities can change. If information is disputed, review the underlying source and correct the page where required. Link this section to the permanent “How we compare software” methodology page.

Scope note: The competitor column refers to MYOB Acumatica in Australia and New Zealand. MYOB documentation is used wherever available. Global Acumatica documentation is also used where it describes capabilities of the underlying Acumatica platform. Availability, configuration, commercial terms and local support for specific globally documented modules or integrations should be confirmed with MYOB or the relevant implementation partner.

Sources

Checked 3 Sep 2026. WorkGuru pages are linked. MYOB documentation is used for local MYOB Acumatica information, while global Acumatica documentation is used where it describes capabilities of the underlying platform. Marketplace sources are identified where a capability is provided through an integration.

  1. WorkGuru WG CRM
  2. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Acumatica CRM — https://www.myob.com/au/erp-software/solutions/customer-relationship-management
  3. WorkGuru WG Projects
  4. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Acumatica Project Accounting — https://www.myob.com/au/erp-software/solutions/project-accounting-software
  5. WorkGuru WG Scheduling
  6. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Acumatica Manufacturing — https://www.myob.com/au/erp-software/industries/manufacturing-software
  7. WorkGuru WG Purchasing
  8. WorkGuru WG Inventory
  9. WorkGuru WG Financial
  10. WorkGuru WG Compliance
  11. WorkGuru WG Team/Permissions
  12. WorkGuru WG Automations
  13. WorkGuru WorkGuru Project Templates
  14. Acumatica Acumatica Field Service Management — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/field-service-management/
  15. WorkGuru WorkGuru Resource Scheduling
  16. WorkGuru WorkGuru Asset Management
  17. WorkGuru WorkGuru Production Jobs
  18. Acumatica Acumatica Bill of Material & Routing — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/manufacturing-management/bill-of-material-and-routing/
  19. Acumatica Acumatica Material Requirements Planning — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/manufacturing-management/material-requirements-planning-mrp/
  20. WorkGuru WorkGuru Shopify
  21. Acumatica Acumatica Commerce Connectors — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/commerce-connectors/
  22. WorkGuru WorkGuru Stock Locations
  23. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Acumatica Financial Management — https://www.myob.com/au/erp-software/solutions/financial-management-software
  24. Acumatica Acumatica Marketplace — Pipe17 3PL connectivity — https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-marketplace/pipe17-smart-connectivity-for-ecommerce-businesses/
  25. WorkGuru WorkGuru Counter Sales
  26. Acumatica Acumatica Point-of-Sale Connectors — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/retail-management/point-of-sale/
  27. WorkGuru WorkGuru Xero
  28. Acumatica Acumatica Multi-Entity & Intercompany Accounting — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/inter-company-accounting/
  29. WorkGuru WorkGuru Tanda
  30. WorkGuru WorkGuru Team Management
  31. WorkGuru WorkGuru Employment Hero
  32. Acumatica Acumatica Integrated Marketing — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/customer-management/integrated-marketing/
  33. Acumatica Acumatica Project Quotes — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Project-Accounting-Guide/Processing-Project-Quotes/Project-Quotes-General-Information
  34. Acumatica Acumatica CRM AI & follow-up automation — https://www.acumatica.com/blog/acumatica-crm-simplifying-customer-engagement-mid-market/
  35. Acumatica Acumatica Marketplace — STACK Takeoff & Estimating — https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-marketplace/stack-construction-technologies-stack-takeoff-estimating-integration/
  36. Acumatica Acumatica + ProjectManager Project Planning & Resource Management — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/professional-services/resource-management/
  37. Acumatica Acumatica-hosted ProjectManager case study — Kanban — https://www.acumatica.com/content/plugins/ac-marketplace/uploads/EISCPROJECTMANAGER/ISV-Solutions-3833-20ISV-Solutions3831-20Case-Study-Metalmorphic.pdf
  38. Acumatica Acumatica Advanced Planning & Scheduling — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/manufacturing-management/advanced-planning-and-scheduling/
  39. Acumatica Acumatica Marketplace — JigxFrontline offline mobile — https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-marketplace/jigx-inc-jigx-mobile-for-acumatica/
  40. Acumatica Acumatica Requisition Management — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/distribution-management/requisition-management/
  41. Acumatica Acumatica Project Cost Tracking — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/project-accounting/project-cost-tracking/
  42. Acumatica Acumatica Inventory Management — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/inventory-management/
  43. Acumatica Acumatica Warehouse Management System — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/warehouse-management-system/
  44. Acumatica Acumatica Case Commitments / SLA tracking — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Form-Reference-Guide/Customer-Management-Forms/Case-Classes
  45. Acumatica Acumatica Marketplace — GoFormz Mobile Forms — https://www.acumatica.com/acumatica-marketplace/goformz-goformz-mobile-forms/
  46. Acumatica Acumatica Employees — skills and licences — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Form-Reference-Guide/Organization-Structure-Forms/Employees
  47. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Acumatica Payroll — https://www.myob.com/au/erp-software/products/myob-acumatica-payroll
  48. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Acumatica Workforce Management — https://www.myob.com/au/erp-software/solutions/workforce-management-software
  49. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Marketplace — biotime award interpretation — https://www.myob.com/au/apps/biotime
  50. Acumatica Acumatica No-Code Customisation & Business Events — https://www.acumatica.com/blog/no-code-customizations-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-basics/
  51. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Acumatica product overview — https://www.myob.com/au/erp-software/products/myob-acumatica
  52. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Acumatica implementation — https://www.myob.com/au/erp-software/services/implementation
  53. Acumatica Acumatica pricing — https://www.acumatica.com/pricing/
  54. Acumatica Acumatica Sales Order Management — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/distribution-management/sales-order-management/
  55. Acumatica Acumatica Advanced Billing — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/project-accounting/advanced-billing/
  56. Acumatica Acumatica Equipment Management — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/construction-management/equipment-management/
  57. Acumatica Acumatica User Roles & Permissions — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Form-Reference-Guide/User-Security-Forms/User-Roles
  58. Acumatica Acumatica Purchase Order Management — https://www.acumatica.com/cloud-erp-software/distribution-management/purchase-order-management/
  59. Acumatica Acumatica Projects — tasks, activities, files & project inventory — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Form-Reference-Guide/Projects-Forms/Projects
  60. Acumatica Acumatica Workflows — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Customization-Tool-Reference-Guide/Workflows
  61. Acumatica Acumatica Project Tasks — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Form-Reference-Guide/Projects-Forms/Project-Tasks
  62. WorkGuru WorkGuru Pricing
  63. Acumatica Acumatica Project Quote setup & quote templates — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Project-Accounting-Guide/Processing-Project-Quotes/Project-Quotes-Implementation-Checklist
  64. Acumatica Acumatica Project Templates & Common Tasks — https://beacon.acumatica.com/r/Project-Accounting-Guide/Creating-Project-Templates-and-Common-Tasks/Project-Templates-and-Common-Tasks-General-Information
  65. MYOB Acumatica MYOB Marketplace — SimplyPaid online payments — https://www.myob.com/au/apps/simplypaid
  66. WorkGuru WorkGuru GuruPay

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