Last updated: 6 October 2026 · Independent buyer’s guide · We do not sell rankings or coverage.
Choose Oracle NetSuite if you run a multi-entity Australian business that wants one cloud platform across subsidiaries and currencies, delivered by a partner, and you can accept quote-only pricing and a separate payroll product. Choose Odoo if you want published per-user pricing, a modular system you can adopt one app at a time, and Australian payroll inside the same database, and you have the internal capacity or partner support to configure it well. Neither product documents direct BAS lodgement with the ATO as a standard feature, and Odoo’s Australian payroll is still working towards STP Phase 2 and SuperStream compliance. The better choice depends on your entity structure, how much of the system you plan to customise, and how much price certainty you need before you sign.
Odoo and NetSuite often appear on the same shortlist when an Australian business is moving off MYOB or Xero, but they come from very different places. NetSuite is an Oracle product sold through partners on multi-year terms. Odoo is a Belgian open-source platform with a published price list and a large partner network. This guide compares them on cost, Australian compliance, hosting and fit, using vendor documentation and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) guidance checked on 6 October 2026. If you are earlier in your search, our guide to the best ERP software for Australian businesses covers a wider field.
Key takeaways
- Odoo publishes its prices. On 6 October 2026 the Custom plan, which you need for multi-company, Odoo.sh or on-premise hosting and API access, listed at US$61.00 per user per month on annual billing, reduced to US$49.00 for the first 12 months by an introductory discount.
- NetSuite has no public price list. Your cost depends on edition, modules, users and service tier, and most Australian contracts run for three years.
- Odoo includes an Australian payroll app, but its version 19.0 documentation states that Odoo is still in the process of becoming compliant with STP Phase 2 and SuperStream. NetSuite’s own payroll covers only the United States, so you will need a third-party Australian payroll system.
- Both products produce a BAS report, but neither documents direct lodgement with the ATO as a standard feature, so plan to lodge through the ATO portals, your tax agent or a third-party add-on.
- NetSuite documents data centres in Sydney and Melbourne. Odoo offers an Oceania hosting region but does not name a city, and it does not let you restrict where backups are replicated.
- For a business leaving MYOB or Xero with one entity and a modest budget, Odoo is usually the more accessible step. For a group with several entities and heavier reporting needs, NetSuite is usually the safer platform.
How the two products differ
NetSuite is a single cloud ERP that Oracle hosts and upgrades for every customer. You buy it through Oracle or a partner, and the partner configures it using Oracle’s SuiteSuccess approach for your industry. Customisation happens through SuiteScript and SuiteApps, and the core code stays under Oracle’s control.
Odoo is a set of business apps (accounting, inventory, manufacturing, CRM, payroll, ecommerce and many more) that share one database. You can run it on Odoo’s own cloud (Odoo Online), on Odoo.sh, on your own servers, or with a third-party host. The open-source edition is free to use, but the Australian payroll and BAS features described in this guide sit in Odoo Enterprise, which is the paid subscription.
As a result, NetSuite deployments tend to look alike, while the quality of an Odoo deployment depends heavily on the partner and on how far you move away from standard features.
Pricing in Australia
Odoo’s pricing page lists three plans. On 6 October 2026 it showed the following prices in US dollars. The Australian version of the page did not load for us, so this guide does not quote AUD prices; ask Odoo or your partner for an AUD quote that states whether GST is included (Odoo pricing, no date shown, checked 6 Oct 2026).
| Odoo plan | Annual billing (per user per month) | First 12 months with discount | What it allows |
|---|---|---|---|
| One App Free | US$0 | US$0 | One app and its dependencies, unlimited users, Odoo Online only |
| Standard | US$31.10 | US$24.90 | All apps on Odoo Online; no Studio, no multi-company, no external API |
| Custom | US$61.00 | US$49.00 | All apps, Studio, multi-company, external API; Odoo Online, Odoo.sh or on-premise |
Odoo states that the introductory discount is valid for 12 months and only for the users in your initial order. Monthly billing costs more: the page lists US$38.90 for Standard and US$76.20 for Custom before the discount. Odoo.sh hosting is charged separately. The plan limits matter more than the headline price. If you have more than one company, need to connect a third-party system through the API, or want to host outside Odoo Online, you are on the Custom plan.
Odoo also sells implementation hours directly as Success Packs. Its pricing page for these lists 25 hours at US$3,600, 50 hours at US$7,000, 100 hours at US$12,500 and 200 hours at US$25,000, with 15% off a first pack for new customers (Odoo Success Packs, no date shown, checked 6 Oct 2026). Australian partners set their own rates, and none of the Australian Odoo partners we reviewed publishes an hourly rate, so ask each partner for a fixed-scope quote.
NetSuite works differently. Annexa, a Melbourne-based NetSuite partner, states that “there’s no price list” and that pricing depends on the SuiteSuccess edition, the industry package and the service tier. It also notes that most businesses sign a three-year term (Annexa, updated 21 Sep 2026; sells NetSuite). The closest thing to a published figure is Jcurve Solutions, a partner that sells its own NetSuite-based edition at $99, $149 and $249 per user per month, billed annually (Jcurve Solutions, last modified 6 Apr 2026; sells NetSuite). Those are not Oracle list prices. The page is aimed at Australian businesses but does not state the currency or whether GST is included, so confirm both in writing.
To put the Odoo figures in context, 25 users on the Custom annual plan would cost about US$14,700 in the first year at the discounted rate and about US$18,300 a year after the discount ends, before implementation. We cannot give a comparable NetSuite figure without a quote. Our NetSuite pricing guide for Australia explains what drives a NetSuite quote and how to compare offers.
Australian payroll, STP Phase 2 and Payday Super
Payroll is the clearest functional difference between the two products in Australia. Since 1 July 2026, Payday Super has required employers to pay super guarantee contributions at the same time as wages, and contributions must reach the employee’s fund within seven business days (ATO, 10 Aug 2026). STP Phase 2 also requires gross pay to be broken into separate components such as allowances, overtime, bonuses and salary sacrifice (ATO, 12 Nov 2025).
Odoo includes an Australian payroll app, but its version 19.0 documentation states that “Odoo is currently in the process of becoming compliant with STP Phase 2” and is also in the process of becoming SuperStream-compliant. The app is designed to report STP data to the ATO and to process super payments through a clearing house using the SuperChoice API. The documentation describes processing super once a quarter, or more often in preparation for Payday Super (Odoo payroll documentation, version 19.0, no date shown, checked 6 Oct 2026). Until Odoo confirms compliance, ask your partner how STP and super payments would be reported, and consider a separate payroll product.
Odoo also lists cases where it does not recommend its payroll app. These include foreign employment income, the actors and performers tax treatment, death benefit reporting, reporting under a Withholding Payer Number instead of an ABN, and allowances with a varied withholding rate such as cents-per-kilometre and travel allowances. Odoo advises contacting its sales or support teams before registering in production. If your workforce includes any of these cases, or you rely on complex modern award interpretation, test it with real pay runs before you commit.
NetSuite’s payroll module does not cover Australia. Oracle’s documentation states that “SuitePeople U.S. Payroll only supports U.S. federal, state, and local payroll taxes” (Oracle NetSuite help, checked 6 Oct 2026). Australian NetSuite customers run payroll in a separate system and integrate the journals. That works well for many businesses, but it adds a second subscription and an integration you must maintain.
GST, BAS and eInvoicing
Both products handle Australian GST. Odoo’s accounting localisation includes the standard GST codes, deferred GST for importers, a BAS report with PAYG withholding fields W1 to W5, the Taxable Payments Annual Report (TPAR) and ABA bank files for batch payments. Odoo states plainly that “the BAS report is not directly submitted to the ATO”, and you copy the figures into the ATO portal (Odoo accounting localisation, version 19.0, no date shown).
NetSuite generates the Australian BAS through the SuiteTax Country Tax Reports APAC SuiteApp and the Tax Reporting Framework (Oracle NetSuite help, Business Activity Statement, no date shown). Its ANZ Localization SuiteApp adds the Taxable Payments Annual Report, Payment Times Report templates and Australian document templates (Oracle NetSuite help, ANZ Localization, no date shown). NetSuite does not lodge the BAS with the ATO as a standard feature. Oracle’s help states that electronic filing in the Tax Reporting Framework is currently available only for the United Kingdom’s Making Tax Digital (Oracle NetSuite help, Electronic Tax Filing, no date shown, checked 6 Oct 2026). In 2016 NetSuite announced a SuiteApp from GovReports that prefills the BAS from NetSuite data and transmits it to the ATO (NetSuite, 29 Jul 2016). Ask your partner whether that add-on is still supported before you rely on it.
Producing a BAS is different from lodging it. The ATO accepts lodgement online, through a registered agent, or through software that supports Standard Business Reporting (ATO, 24 Apr 2026). Ask any partner to show you the full process from closing the period to lodgement.
For eInvoicing, Odoo states that it is compliant with Australia’s Peppol requirements, but at present it downloads a compliant XML file that you upload to your Peppol network manually, while Odoo works towards becoming an access point for the region. eInvoicing between private businesses is not mandatory in Australia; the ATO’s mandate applies to non-corporate Commonwealth entities (ATO, 5 Aug 2026). If you sell to government, confirm how either system will connect to an access point.
Hosting and data residency
NetSuite’s data centre datasheet lists Sydney and Melbourne among its Asia-Pacific locations (Oracle NetSuite data centre datasheet, 2025). Odoo’s cloud service agreement says customer databases are hosted in the chosen region, and the listed regions include Oceania. It also states that “it is not possible to choose or restrict the regions where backups are replicated” (Odoo Cloud SLA, no date shown, checked 6 Oct 2026). If you need data held only in Australia, you can host Odoo yourself on the Custom plan or use a specialist host. Skysize, which sells Odoo hosting, announced Australian and New Zealand servers in August 2025 (Skysize, 12 Aug 2025; sells Odoo hosting).
The ATO does not require records to be stored in Australia. Its rules require records to be kept in English, or in a form that can be readily converted, and to be available when requested (ATO, 18 Jun 2026). Data residency is therefore usually a board, customer or contract requirement rather than a tax requirement.
Side-by-side comparison
| Factor | Oracle NetSuite | Odoo |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Quote only; three-year terms common | Published per-user plans; first-year annual discount |
| Australian payroll | Not included; SuitePeople Payroll is US-only | Included in Enterprise; v19.0 docs say STP Phase 2 and SuperStream compliance is in progress |
| GST and BAS | SuiteTax APAC SuiteApp and Tax Reporting Framework | BAS, TPAR, deferred GST; BAS not lodged directly |
| Multi-entity | OneWorld for multi-subsidiary and multi-currency | Multi-company on the Custom plan only |
| Hosting | Oracle cloud; Sydney and Melbourne data centres | Odoo Online (Oceania region), Odoo.sh, on-premise or third-party host |
| Customisation | SuiteScript and SuiteApps within Oracle’s platform | Studio and Python code; open-source core |
| Implementation | Partner-led, SuiteSuccess method | Odoo Success Packs or independent partners |
Odoo as an alternative to MYOB or Xero
Many Australian businesses look at Odoo when MYOB or Xero starts to strain, usually because inventory, manufacturing or project costing has moved into spreadsheets and add-ons. Odoo is a reasonable next step in that situation because you can keep accounting and payroll in one system while adding inventory, purchasing and manufacturing apps as you need them. The Standard plan covers all apps for a single company on Odoo Online, which keeps the first-year cost modest.
The trade-off is that Odoo asks more of you than Xero or MYOB did. Your chart of accounts, tax codes, inventory valuation and payroll setup all need careful configuration, and the Standard plan does not include Studio or API access, which limits how far you can tailor it or connect it to other systems. If you expect to add a second entity within two or three years, budget for the Custom plan from the start.
NetSuite is the other common destination for businesses leaving MYOB or Xero, particularly those with several entities or investor reporting requirements. For a wider view of the options, see our guide to outgrowing Xero and MYOB and our comparison of NetSuite and MYOB Acumatica.
When NetSuite is not the right choice
NetSuite is usually a poor fit if you have a single entity, fewer than about 15 users and a straightforward chart of accounts, because you would pay for consolidation and controls you do not use. It is also a weak fit if you need Australian payroll in the same system, since you will run a separate payroll product regardless. If your board needs a firm licence figure before you engage a partner, the quote-only model will slow you down. Our article on whether NetSuite is worth it in Australia looks at this in more detail.
When Odoo is not the right choice
Odoo is a weaker fit for groups with many entities, intercompany transactions and formal consolidation needs, where NetSuite’s OneWorld structure is more established. It also carries more risk if you plan heavy customisation without a strong partner, because custom modules must be maintained through each Odoo version upgrade, and Odoo charges extra for maintaining additional modules and lines of code. If your payroll includes the cases Odoo excludes, such as Withholding Payer Number reporting or varied-rate allowances, you will need a separate payroll product anyway. Finally, if your policy requires all data and backups to stay in Australia, Odoo Online alone will not meet it.
Australian buyer scenarios
A Melbourne wholesaler with one entity and 20 staff. The business runs on Xero with an inventory add-on and wants one system for stock, purchasing, accounting and payroll. Odoo on the Standard or Custom plan is likely the better fit for stock, purchasing and accounting, with a published price. Because Odoo’s payroll is still working towards STP Phase 2 and SuperStream compliance, confirm its status before going live or keep a separate payroll product for now. See also our guide to ERP for wholesale distribution in Australia.
A Sydney SaaS group with entities in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The group has around 60 users, investor reporting and revenue recognition requirements. NetSuite is likely the better fit because of its multi-subsidiary consolidation and its Australian data centres. Payroll would run in a separate Australian system. Our guides to multi-entity ERP and ERP for SaaS companies cover this situation.
A Brisbane food manufacturer with 40 staff and shift workers. The business needs manufacturing orders, lot tracking and payroll with penalty rates. Odoo’s manufacturing and payroll apps cover much of this in one system, but award interpretation for shift penalties needs careful testing. If testing shows gaps, a NetSuite deployment with a specialist Australian payroll system may be more dependable, at a higher total cost.
Our independent take
For most single-entity Australian businesses moving off MYOB or Xero, Odoo offers more function for the money, and its Australian payroll app may remove a second system once Odoo confirms STP Phase 2 and SuperStream compliance. The risk sits in the implementation, so choose your partner as carefully as you choose the software. For groups with several entities, formal consolidation and a board that values a controlled, vendor-managed platform, NetSuite remains the safer choice, provided you budget for a separate payroll system and negotiate the multi-year contract carefully.
Implementation and partners
NetSuite implementations in Australia are delivered by Oracle or by partners such as Annexa and Jcurve, usually on a fixed scope following SuiteSuccess. Our NetSuite implementation guide for Australia covers timelines and costs. Odoo can be implemented directly through Success Packs or by an independent partner. Odoo’s Success Pack terms state that travel for onsite work is billed separately and that extra monthly charges apply for maintaining additional modules or custom code.
How we evaluated
We compared NetSuite and Odoo using vendor documentation, published pricing pages and ATO guidance, checked on 6 October 2026. We focused on the issues that most affect Australian buyers: payroll under STP Phase 2 and Payday Super, GST and BAS reporting, multi-entity support, hosting location and the clarity of pricing. Where a source sells one of these products, we say so. We did not accept payment or input from either vendor, and where a vendor does not publish a fact, we say so.
Frequently asked questions
NetSuite vs Odoo: which is better?
Neither is better for every business. Odoo is usually better value for single-entity businesses that want published pricing and many functions in one system. NetSuite is usually the stronger choice for multi-entity groups that need consolidation, a vendor-managed cloud and Australian data centres, and that can run payroll in a separate system.
What is the best ERP alternative to MYOB or Xero?
It depends on what you have outgrown. If you need inventory, manufacturing or payroll in one system for a single company, Odoo is a strong option with a low starting price. If you are managing several entities or preparing for investment, NetSuite, MYOB Acumatica and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central are more common choices. See our NetSuite vs Business Central comparison for one of those alternatives.
Does Odoo handle Australian payroll and Payday Super?
Odoo has an Australian payroll app, but its compliance is not yet confirmed. Odoo’s version 19.0 documentation states that Odoo is in the process of becoming compliant with STP Phase 2 and SuperStream, and that super payments run through a clearing house using the SuperChoice API. It also lists several cases it does not recommend, including Withholding Payer Number reporting and varied-rate allowances, so check your own requirements first.
Does NetSuite include Australian payroll?
No. NetSuite’s SuitePeople Payroll supports only US federal, state and local payroll taxes, according to Oracle’s documentation. Australian customers use a separate payroll product.
Can either system lodge my BAS directly with the ATO?
Odoo states that its BAS report is not submitted directly to the ATO. NetSuite generates the BAS through its tax reporting tools, but we could not confirm direct ATO lodgement from Oracle’s documentation. Ask your partner to demonstrate lodgement before you sign.
Is Odoo hosted in Australia?
Odoo’s cloud agreement lists an Oceania hosting region but does not name a city, and backup replication regions cannot be restricted. You can host Odoo yourself or with an Australian host if you need full local residency.
Why does Odoo’s plan choice matter so much?
The Standard plan excludes multi-company, Studio and external API access. Many growing businesses need at least one of these, which moves them to the Custom plan at roughly double the per-user price.
Sources
Every figure and claim in this article traces to one of these. Prices were checked on the date shown. Partner and hosting links are marked as such because those firms sell the software or services they write about.
- Odoo, Pricing, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026 (prices displayed in USD). odoo.com
- Odoo, Success Packs, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026. odoo.com
- Odoo, Cloud Hosting Service Level Agreement, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026. odoo.com
- Odoo, Australia payroll localisation documentation, version 19.0, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026. odoo.com
- Odoo, Australia fiscal localisation documentation, version 19.0, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026. odoo.com
- Oracle, NetSuite help, SuitePeople U.S. Payroll, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026. docs.oracle.com
- Oracle, NetSuite help, Business Activity Statement, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026. docs.oracle.com
- Oracle, NetSuite help, Electronic Tax Filing in Tax Reporting Framework, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026. docs.oracle.com
- NetSuite, GovReports SuiteApp promises simplification of Australian tax reporting, 29 July 2016. netsuite.com
- Oracle, NetSuite help, ANZ Localization, no date shown, checked 6 October 2026. docs.oracle.com
- Oracle NetSuite, Data centre datasheet, 2025 (no day shown). netsuite.com
- Annexa, How much does NetSuite cost in Australia and New Zealand, updated 21 September 2026. NetSuite partner. annexa.com.au
- Jcurve Solutions, Jcurve ERP plans, last modified 6 April 2026. NetSuite partner. jcurvesolutions.com
- Skysize, Oceania region launch, 12 August 2025. Sells Odoo hosting. skysize.io
- ATO, About Payday Super, 10 August 2026. ato.gov.au
- ATO, STP Phase 2 employer reporting guidelines, disaggregation of gross, 12 November 2025. ato.gov.au
- ATO, How to lodge your BAS, 24 April 2026. ato.gov.au
- ATO, eInvoicing for government, 5 August 2026. ato.gov.au
- ATO, Overview of record-keeping rules for business, 18 June 2026. ato.gov.au