Top 5 BAS Software for Australian Business Owners
Choosing BAS software starts with deciding whether you need preparation support, direct lodgement or both. We compare five options, with MYOB AI BAS first for eligible users wanting ongoing preparation help. Check eligibility and the full subscription commitment before choosing.
Key Takeaways
- MYOB AI BAS is our top pick for eligible Lite and Pro users needing ongoing preparation support, not lodgement.
- Xero supports GST tracking and direct BAS lodgement with the ATO.
- QuickBooks Online combines accounting, an optional payroll add-on and BAS lodgement.
- Reckon One offers unlimited users, direct BAS lodgement and a 30-day trial.
- Zoho Books suits cost-conscious buyers comfortable filing through the ATO portal.
How we picked
Disclosure: MYOB AI BAS is the commercial subject of this guest post, which influences its ranking. We desk-researched Australian product, support, pricing and G2 pages as of 13 October 2026 without testing accounts or lodging a BAS.
We assessed transaction-review controls, preparation versus lodgement, advisor access, eligibility, user limits and subscription commitments. The G2 ratings cover broader products, not comparative BAS accuracy scores.
MYOB AI BAS
MYOB AI BAS pros
- Reviews transactions progressively throughout the quarter
- Flags GST issues and missing documents for expenses over $82.50
- Lets you accept, reject or edit every suggestion
- Exports a BAS summary and CSV of BAS transactions for advisors
MYOB AI BAS cons
- Lodgement happens outside AI BAS, through the ATO or agent portal
- Limited to Lite/Pro users with simple quarterly, cash-based BAS
- Paid add-on with a 12-month commitment
Why we picked MYOB AI BAS
For eligible MYOB Business users, MYOB’s AI BAS simplifies BAS preparation through ongoing transaction review, while final lodgement remains with the business or its agent. Approved suggestions update the books automatically, and nothing changes without approval. Employing businesses also get PAYG withholding prepared alongside GST.
It suits GST-registered Australian businesses on Lite or Pro. AI BAS is still labelled beta, with access expanding through 2026. MYOB’s broader product scores 3.7/5 on G2 from around 50 reviews; this is not an AI BAS-specific rating.
MYOB AI BAS pricing
The AI BAS add-on starts at A25/month for non-employing businesses or A 30/month for employing businesses, plus a Lite or Pro subscription, on a 12-month commitment. Current non-employing bundles with 80% off the base plan total A32/month with Liteor A39/month with Pro, including GST.
From year two, pricing tiers by BAS transactions per period: up to 100, 101 to 750, or over 750, ranging from A 25 to A 75/month.
Xero
Xero pros
- Direct BAS lodgement with the ATO
- GST tracking and bank reconciliation
- Smart document capture included on every plan
Xero cons
- Ignite caps you at 20 invoices and 5 bills a month
- Moving to Grow raises the regular cost to A$78/month
Why we picked Xero
Xero connects preparation with direct lodgement, a more integrated filing route than MYOB AI BAS offers. Reconciliation tools support review, but owners still need to check the figures. Its 4.4/5 on G2 from over 1,800 reviews covers the broader product.
Xero pricing
Ignite costs A 37/month and Grow A78/month at regular rates, including GST. Comprehensive is A107/month and Ultimate 10 is A143/month. Subscriptions renew monthly until cancelled.
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online pros
- Prepare and e-lodge BAS within your account
- GST AI pre-lodgement check on all plans
- Accountant access alongside tier-based business-user limits
- Connects with hundreds of apps, including Square, Shopify and PayPal
QuickBooks Online cons
- Simple Start allows one business user; extra seats require upgrading
- Payroll, powered by Employment Hero, costs extra
Why we picked QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online suits teams combining accounting, payroll and BAS tasks. Its GST AI Agent checks for discrepancies before lodgement, so AI-assisted review is not exclusive to MYOB. The agent is still in beta, and human review remains necessary. Its 4.0/5 on G2 from over 3,800 reviews is a broader product rating.
QuickBooks Online pricing
Simple Start costs A$33/month at the regular rate. Essentials, Plus and Advanced allow 3, 5 and 25 business users respectively, plus accountant access. There’s no lock-in contract on monthly plans.
Reckon One
Reckon One pros
- GST tracking, BAS preparation and direct ATO lodgement
- Unlimited users with customised permissions
- Bank feeds and unlimited invoicing
- 30-day free trial
Reckon One cons
- Published pricing dates from a June 2026 comparison
- Small G2 sample limits rating comparisons
Why we picked Reckon One
Reckon One’s unlimited users let an owner, partner and bookkeeper share the file without a per-seat decision.
Bank feeds handle the routine bookkeeping automation behind GST and BAS preparation, and BAS can be lodged directly with the ATO.
Its 4.8/5 on G2 comes from just 10 reviews, so we would not treat it as a definitive comparison.
Reckon One pricing
Reckon’s June 2026 comparison lists Accounting Plus at A$24/month. Confirm current tier prices at checkout.
Zoho Books
Zoho Books pros
- GST tracking and BAS report generation
- Free plan for businesses under A$50,000 annual revenue
- Three users on Standard; five on Professional
- 200 receipt autoscans a month from Standard
Zoho Books cons
- File through the ATO portal, then record completion in Books
- Free allows one user plus one accountant and 1,000 expenses a year
Why we picked Zoho Books
Zoho Books suits owners who prioritise reporting cost and are comfortable completing the filing step themselves. Its documented workflow generates the BAS report for review, then records filing completed through the ATO portal. “Mark as Filed” records completion; it does not submit the return. It holds 4.4/5 on G2 from 329 reviews across the broader product.
Zoho Books pricing
The Free plan stays free while revenue is under A 50,000 for the financial year.Standard costs A16.50 per organisation per month billed annually, or A 19.80 billed monthly;Professionalis A33 billed annually, or A$39.60 monthly.
Conclusion
MYOB AI BAS is our top pick for eligible Lite and Pro users seeking ongoing preparation support, with human review and separate lodgement. Choose Xero, QuickBooks Online or Reckon One if direct filing within your accounting software is the deciding factor.
Reckon One also suits shared bookkeeping, while Zoho Books offers lower-cost reporting with external filing. Before committing, confirm your scenario is supported, involve your bookkeeper or BAS agent, and check the full subscription cost beyond introductory offers.
