What people like about SQL Account
- Trusted by many Malaysian SMEs and accounting firms
- Good local support and training network
- Inventory, payroll and POS add-on modules
- Long track record with SST and local compliance
SQL Account alternative
A modern, pay-once alternative to SQL Account
Compare SQL Account with Orbit Finance for local data, offline work, Mac and Windows support, and a one-time licence.
Is Orbit Finance a good SQL Account alternative?
Yes. Orbit Finance can be a good SQL Account alternative for solo owners and small SMEs that want simpler bookkeeping, local files, offline work and a one-time licence. Stay with SQL Account when your accountant, team workflow or specialist requirements already depend on it.
Both sides of an honest comparison
The incumbent's strengths still matter. The difference is which business and working style each tool serves best.
Where Orbit Finance differs
- One-time RM249 with no annual maintenance for the core app
- Native macOS support, not Windows-only
- Clean, modern UI designed for owners, not just accountants
- Local-first file you own; works fully offline
- Bilingual EN / BM out of the box
How does Orbit Finance compare with SQL Account?
Use this table as a starting point, then verify the competitor's current product details before deciding.
| Criteria | Orbit Finance | SQL Account |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | RM249 one-time, owned for life | Varies by current edition or plan |
| Runs on macOS | Yes | Check SQL Account's current platform support |
| Works fully offline | Yes | Check current offline support |
| Where your data lives | Your device (local-first) | Check current vendor documentation |
| e-Invoice / MyInvois ready | Yes | Check current MyInvois support |
| Bilingual EN / BM interface | Yes | Check current language options |
| Best fit | Solo & small SMEs | Depends on your existing workflow |
An honest, high-level comparison. SQL Account changes over time, so confirm current details directly with its vendor. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Switching from SQL Account
Treat the move as a reviewable migration, not a sudden cutover.
Export the old records
Keep exports from SQL Account and a copy of your closing reports before you start.
Preview the CSV imports
Import contacts, products, opening balances, unpaid invoices and sales history. Orbit checks the data before saving it.
Verify opening balances
Compare the trial balance and balance sheet with the old system, then resolve differences before continuing.
Continue day to day
Carry on your numbering and enter new activity in Orbit after the starting position is confirmed.
When to stay with SQL Account
Staying with the incumbent deserves equal consideration.
1. You depend on its inventory, payroll or POS add-ons
This situation favours SQL Account; move only if your priorities change.
2. Your accountant or firm standardises on SQL Account
This situation favours SQL Account; move only if your priorities change.
3. You need multi-user access to one shared database
This situation favours SQL Account; move only if your priorities change.
Common switching worries
Will I lose my old data?
Not if you keep the original exports and backups. Orbit previews imported data first, so you can review it before anything is saved.
What if the balances do not match?
Compare opening balances with the old closing reports and resolve missing figures before daily work begins.
Do I need to switch now?
No. If SQL Account already fits your accountant, team or established process, staying with it is a reasonable choice.
Can I try it first?
Yes. Every new set of books gets 3 months free with no key or card. When it ends, the app locks, your data stays on the device, and a licence unlocks it in place.
Frequently asked questions
How is Orbit Finance cheaper than SQL Account?
Orbit Finance is a one-time RM249 licence with no annual maintenance for the core app, where desktop packages typically charge a recurring support/upgrade fee on top of the licence.
Can I move my books from SQL Account to Orbit Finance?
You can import your existing data to get started in Orbit Finance. For a large or complex history, message us on WhatsApp and we'll advise on the cleanest path.
Does Orbit Finance support MyInvois e-Invoicing?
Yes, Orbit Finance is built to be MyInvois e-Invoice ready. Always confirm against your current LHDN filing phase.
Try it with your own books
Download the full app, use a new set of books free for 3 months, then buy a licence when you want to continue.
An honest, high-level comparison. SQL Account changes over time, so confirm current details directly with its vendor. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners.