How much does OpsUI cost?

OpsUI starter packs begin at A$499/month on opsui.au or NZ$499/month on opsui.co.nz (Lite entry tier, two users included). Individual modules are from A$299/NZ$299 per month with five users included; additional users are A$99/NZ$99 per user per month. The full Enterprise tier — every module plus all integrations — is custom-quoted.

What is a modular ERP, WMS & CRM?

A modular ERP, WMS & CRM sells each operational capability — finance, HR, warehouse, logistics, customer management, analytics — as a separately-priced product instead of one monolithic suite. Buyers pick only the modules they need today and add more as they grow. OpsUI is modular by design: 20 operational modules covering ERP, WMS, and built-in customer management, plus 5 integration connectors (NetSuite live today; Xero, MYOB, Abel ERP and SAP Business One wired during rollout) — all individually priced.

Can OpsUI run alongside NetSuite?

Yes. OpsUI supports bidirectional NetSuite sync out of the box. Customers running NetSuite frequently buy specific OpsUI modules — Wave Picking, Slotting Optimisation, ML/AI Predictions — to upgrade operational areas without replacing the GL.

Is OpsUI suitable for Australian and New Zealand small businesses?

Yes. OpsUI is built for Australian and New Zealand operations. Australian customers use opsui.au with AUD pricing and AU-region data hosting; New Zealand customers use opsui.co.nz with NZD pricing and NZ-region data hosting.

Does OpsUI integrate with Xero or MYOB?

Yes. OpsUI ships bidirectional sync for both Xero and MYOB via the Finance & Accounting module — wired against your accounting tenant during rollout rather than installed from an app marketplace. Customers, items, chart of accounts and tax codes flow from your accounting system into OpsUI; sales invoices, credit notes, payment status updates and inventory adjustments flow back. Built on the Xero REST API + webhooks and MYOB's AccountRight Live + Business APIs. Full sync detail at opsui.co.nz/integrations/xero or opsui.au/integrations/xero. A documented REST API on every module is also available for custom integration.

Where is OpsUI customer data hosted?

New Zealand customer data is hosted in New Zealand. Australian customer data is hosted in Australia. Both regions are encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS 1.3, with role-based access control and full audit logging.

How long does an OpsUI rollout take?

Honest answer: it depends on your data, integrations, and team availability. Every business is different. We don't quote a fixed timeline on the website because we'd be inventing a number. We scope your specific implementation during the demo. Enterprise rollouts use a stage plan: scope, configure, train, launch, one module set at a time.

Is there a free trial?

Yes. You can try OpsUI free right now with no signup and no email. Open https://app.opsui.co.nz/login?demo=1 (New Zealand) or https://app.opsui.au/login?demo=1 (Australia), pick a role, and explore the full product with seeded sample data. For a walkthrough scoped to your own operation, book a guided demo via opsui.au/book-demo or opsui.co.nz/book-demo. Direct to a person, no sales development sequence.

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ERP Australia: the SMB buyer's guide for 2026

Heinricht SmithSoftware & Systems Builder, ERP/WMS & NetSuite, OpsUI·14 May 2026

Buying ERP in Australia in 2026? The market has changed.

Tier-1 suites are still expensive. Modular options are real now.

Buying ERP in Australia in 2026? The market has changed.

Tier-1 suites are still expensive. Modular options are real now.

Here is what to look for, what to avoid, and how to scope it honestly.

What makes ERP different in Australia

Australia has requirements that overseas ERP vendors miss.

GST and BAS reporting that has to be exactly right, not "close enough".

Australia Post and Star Track integration, not just FedEx and UPS.

State-based payroll taxes and award interpretation that US payroll modules cannot handle.

Privacy Act compliance and Notifiable Data Breach scheme: your data should be hosted in Australia.

The four ERP tiers in the AU market

Tier 1: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics F&O

Built for enterprise. $500k+ implementation. 12-18 month timeline.

If you are a top-200 ASX company, this is your league.

If you are a 50-person manufacturer in Dandenong, this is overkill.

Tier 2: NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC, SAP Business One

Built for mid-market. $100k-$500k all-in. 6-12 month implementation.

Strong finance and HR, weaker warehouse and operations.

Pricing rarely on the website. Sales-led, contract-heavy.

Tier 3: Cin7, Unleashed, MYOB Acumatica, Pronto

Built for SMB. $20k-$100k first-year cost.

Inventory-first, finance-second. Strong in one area, thin in others.

Often the right answer for distributors and wholesalers.

Tier 4: Modular alternatives (OpsUI and similar)

Built for SMB-to-mid-market. Public pricing. Modules priced individually.

You pay only for what you use. You start small and add.

Newer category: fewer vendors, less mature in some modules, but the pricing and flexibility model is honest.

What to look for in an AU ERP

Australian data hosting (Privacy Act, NDB scheme, customer trust)
BAS-ready GST handling, including margin scheme and reverse charge where you need them
Australia Post / Star Track / Aramex carrier integration
AU business-hours support, not a US queue
MYOB or Xero connector if you keep accounting separate
Modular pricing so you do not pay for HR you do not need

What to avoid

"Contact sales for pricing": opaque pricing usually means inconsistent pricing
Per-user fees that punish growth without giving you anything new
US-built systems with a .com.au domain slapped on the marketing site
Setup fees disguised as "implementation packages"
Aspirational integration logos on the website that turn out to be "on the roadmap"

What it actually costs

Tier 1

A$500k-A$2m+ all-in over 18 months. Annual maintenance 18-22% of licence.

Tier 2

A$100k-A$500k first year. Per-user fees A$100-A$250 per month.

Tier 3

A$20k-A$100k first year. Per-user fees A$50-A$150 per month.

Tier 4 (modular)

OpsUI starter packs from A$499/month. A la carte modules from A$299/month. Additional users A$99/month each. Enterprise (every module plus all integrations, unlimited users) custom-quoted.

The questions to ask every vendor

What is the total first-year cost including setup, implementation, and the first 12 months of licence?
Is the data hosted in Australia, and which AZ?
What happens to BAS reporting, handled in the ERP or via my existing MYOB/Xero?
Which AU carriers are integrated today, and which are "roadmap"?
Can I start with one module and add more later? What is the price step?
How many AU customers are live on this product? Can I talk to two?

How OpsUI fits

OpsUI runs at opsui.au for Australian customers. AUD pricing, AU data hosting, AU business-hour support.

See /pricing for the modular calculator, /integrations for the full integration set (NetSuite bidirectional sync, NZ Couriers via Shipping/Outbound, REST API on every module, bidirectional Xero/MYOB sync via Finance & Accounting wired during rollout), and /book-demo to scope a deployment against your actual operation.

You do not need a Tier-1 ERP to run a 50-person Australian business.

You do need a system that respects your accountant, your warehouse staff, and your operating margin.

Frequently asked

What is the best ERP for small businesses in Australia?

There is no single best. It depends on what you are optimising for. For inventory-heavy SMBs, modular options like OpsUI or specialist inventory products like Cin7 and Unleashed fit better than NetSuite or SAP Business One. For finance-led SMBs with light operations, MYOB Acumatica or staying on Xero with bolt-ons may be enough. The biggest filter is honest scoping: ask for total first-year cost including setup, not just monthly licence.

How much does ERP cost in Australia?

Pricing varies dramatically by tier. Tier-1 enterprise ERPs (SAP, Oracle) start at A$500k all-in over 18 months. Mid-market ERPs (NetSuite, Dynamics 365 BC) typically run A$100k-A$500k in the first year. SMB-tier inventory products (Cin7, Unleashed) run A$20k-A$100k. Modular alternatives like OpsUI publish per-module pricing, A$399 per module per month for most modules, starter packs from A$499 per month, additional users A$99 per month each.

Does my ERP data have to be hosted in Australia?

Not legally required for most data, but strongly recommended. The Privacy Act and the Notifiable Data Breach scheme apply regardless of hosting location, but in-Australia hosting reduces latency, simplifies due-diligence with enterprise customers, and avoids US CLOUD Act exposure. Many AU buyers now treat in-region hosting as table-stakes.

Can I keep MYOB or Xero and just add ERP for operations?

Yes, and for most growing AU SMBs this is the recommended path. Replacing the accounting platform breaks the working relationship with your bookkeeper and accountant. Adding an operations layer that connects to MYOB or Xero keeps finance where it works and gives operations the system it needs. OpsUI is built for this pattern, bidirectional Xero and MYOB sync wired during rollout. See /integrations/xero for the connector detail and /compare/beyond-myob for the MYOB-specific path.

How long does ERP implementation take in Australia?

Tier-1 ERPs are honest about 12-18 month timelines. Tier-2 mid-market ERPs commonly slip from "six months" to nine or twelve. SMB inventory products typically deploy in 6-12 weeks. Modular systems like OpsUI scope to the modules you actually buy. A single inventory module deployment can go live in weeks; a full warehouse plus orders plus shipping rollout takes longer. The honest answer from any vendor is "depends on your data and integrations". Be wary of anyone who quotes a fixed timeline before seeing your operation.

See how OpsUI approaches this differently.

No hidden fees. No six-month implementations. Just warehouse software that works.

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