An SQL Account alternative, built cloud-first
SQL Account is one of Malaysia’s most established accounting systems, used by hundreds of thousands of businesses. AccountMi takes a different approach: cloud-native, simple to set up, with payroll and multi-entity built in and transparent monthly pricing. Here is an honest comparison — including where SQL leads.
AccountMi vs SQL Account
| AccountMi | SQL Account | |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cloud-native — any browser, nothing to install | Desktop-first, with a cloud-sync layer |
| Setup | Self-serve in minutes | Often reseller-assisted implementation |
| Pricing | Transparent monthly, from RM23 | Licence + annual support + implementation |
| Payroll | Built in — EPF, SOCSO, EIS, SKBBK, PCB | Separate SQL Payroll module |
| Multi-entity | Built in, one login | Typically per-company licences |
| e-Invoice (MyInvois) | Pairs with the MyInvois portal (not native) | Native MyInvois submission |
| Free trial | 30 days, no credit card | Demo via reseller |
When SQL Account is the better fit
If you need very deep inventory control, prefer a locally-installed database, or want native MyInvois e-invoicing submission built into the same product today, SQL Account is a proven, capable choice with a large reseller network.
When AccountMi is the better fit
If you want to be up and running in an afternoon with no installation, see exactly what you’ll pay each month, run payroll (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, SKBBK, PCB) without a separate module, manage several companies under one login, and keep everything in the cloud with no lock-in — AccountMi is built for you. Try the salary calculator to see the payroll engine in action.
Frequently asked questions
- Is AccountMi a good alternative to SQL Account?
- For small and medium businesses that want simple, cloud-based accounting with payroll and multi-entity built in — and transparent monthly pricing — yes. SQL Account remains a strong choice for businesses that need heavy inventory control or native MyInvois e-invoicing today.
- What does SQL Account do that AccountMi does not?
- SQL Account offers native MyInvois e-invoicing submission and very deep inventory features, and it can run on a local database. AccountMi currently focuses on cloud accounting and payroll and pairs with the MyInvois portal rather than submitting e-invoices directly.
- Can I move my data from SQL Account to AccountMi?
- Yes. AccountMi imports customers, suppliers, your chart of accounts, opening balances and bank statements via CSV templates, and founding businesses get free guided onboarding. There is no lock-in — you can export to CSV or PDF at any time.
- How much does AccountMi cost compared to SQL Account?
- AccountMi uses transparent monthly plans from RM23/month with no separate implementation fee. SQL Account is typically a licence purchase plus annual support and an implementation fee through a reseller, which varies by edition and complexity.
See if AccountMi fits your business
Cloud accounting and payroll for Malaysian SMEs — invoicing, bank reconciliation, EPF/SOCSO/EIS/PCB and 11 reports. Start free for 30 days, no credit card.
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