ABSS Review: Established Solution with MYOB Legacy and Deployment Flexibility

ABSS (formerly MYOB South Asia) carries decades of accounting software heritage in Malaysia. Offering both perpetual licenses and cloud subscriptions, ABSS provides deployment flexibility and established brand recognition. The MYOB legacy means many Malaysian accountants are already familiar with its workflows.

Overview

Company: ABSS (formerly MYOB South Asia) Pricing: RM 999-1,399/year (cloud), RM 2,299-4,799 (desktop) Best For: MYOB users, deployment flexibility preference E-Invoice: LHDN compliant Unique Feature: Dual deployment options, MYOB heritage

Key Features

Deployment flexibility is ABSS's greatest strength. Desktop versions provide complete data control with offline access. Cloud versions (ABSS Connect) offer accessibility and automatic updates. Businesses can start with desktop and migrate to cloud later.

MYOB heritage means many Malaysian accountants and bookkeepers are already trained on the platform. This familiarity reduces retraining requirements and makes finding support easier.

ABSS Connect (cloud) includes:

• E-invoice features (500 or 5,000 monthly depending on plan)
• A.I. Scan (OCR): 10 or 50 documents monthly
• Free Financio Payroll (up to 3 employees on Premier Connect)
• Free bi-weekly LHDN E-Invoice webinars
• Free training webinars

Support ecosystem includes extensive reseller network providing localized support, on-site training, and implementation assistance nationwide.

Pricing

Cloud (Annual):

• Accounting Connect: RM 999/year (1 user, 500 e-invoices)
• Premier Connect: RM 1,399/year (3 users, 5,000 e-invoices)

Desktop (Perpetual):

• Accounting: RM 2,299 (single user)
• Premier 1-User: RM 3,599
• Premier 3-User: RM 4,799

Support Plans (Desktop):

• Upgrade Cover: From RM 1,099 annually
• Premium Cover: From RM 1,499 annually

Strengths

• Established brand (MYOB legacy)
• Deployment flexibility (cloud and desktop)
• Perpetual license option
• Free Financio Payroll (Premier Connect)
• AI Scan (OCR) included in Connect plans
• Extensive reseller network
• Comprehensive training programs
• Large user base and community
• TeamViewer remote support

Limitations

• Higher pricing than newer competitors
• E-invoice limits on Connect plans
• Support plans cost extra for desktop versions
• Older interface compared to modern platforms
• MYOB-to-ABSS transition created market confusion
• A.I. Scan limits restrictive

Verdict

Rating: 3.5/5

ABSS excels for businesses valuing deployment flexibility and established brand heritage. The MYOB legacy is valuable for existing users and those preferring familiar platforms. However, higher pricing and older interface make it less attractive compared to modern alternatives unless you specifically need perpetual licenses or are already MYOB users.

Recommended for: Existing MYOB users, businesses preferring perpetual licenses, companies needing offline access, those valuing established brand, businesses requiring deployment flexibility.

Last Updated: November 2025