IntBooks vs AutoCount: Cloud ERP vs Established Malaysian Accounting
IntBooks (closed beta) vs AutoCount for Malaysian SMEs: e-invoicing, SST, cloud vs desktop, payroll, POS and pricing as of September 2026.
Feature comparison
| Feature | IntBooks | AutoCount |
|---|---|---|
| LHDN e-invoicing | Built-in (direct MyInvois API) | Cloud: no additional fee. Desktop 2.0: "LHDN e-Invoice Ready" |
| SST-02 return | Prepares the SST-02 figures to file on MySST | SST-02 in AutoCount's SST Return, per its wiki |
| Deployment | Cloud (web browser) | Desktop (Accounting 2.0) or AutoCount Cloud Accounting |
| Phone access | Responsive web app | Mobile apps listed for AutoCount HRMS |
| HR and payroll | Built-in payroll module (beta) | Separate product (AutoCount HRMS / Payroll) |
| Point of Sale | Built-in | Separate products (AutoCount POS, PalmPOS) |
| Inventory | Built-in | Built-in |
| Receipt capture | AI receipt extraction | Check with AutoCount |
| Bank data | Statement import (CSV, OFX, MT940) | Check with AutoCount |
| Pricing (cloud accounting, per month) | Not yet published — prices are announced at launch (closed beta) | Lite RM70, Basic RM100, Plus RM140, Pro RM180 |
| Availability | Closed beta (waitlist) | Generally available |
TL;DR — AutoCount is a widely used Malaysian accounting product, sold as desktop software (AutoCount Accounting 2.0) and as AutoCount Cloud Accounting, with separate products for payroll and POS. Its cloud plan includes e-invoicing at no additional fee. IntBooks is a cloud accounting and ERP product in closed beta that puts accounting, e-invoicing, SST-02 preparation, payroll, inventory and POS in one system. If you need a proven product or a desktop setup, AutoCount is the safer choice. If you want one cloud system and are comfortable with a beta, IntBooks is worth a look.
AutoCount details below were checked on AutoCount’s own website in September 2026. Prices change; always confirm on AutoCount’s site.
What is AutoCount?
AutoCount is Malaysian accounting software from Auto Count Sdn Bhd. It is popular with retailers, distributors and trading companies. The product line includes AutoCount Accounting 2.0 (desktop, in five editions), AutoCount Cloud Accounting, AutoCount HRMS / Payroll, AutoCount POS and PalmPOS.
Key differences
One product vs a product family
AutoCount sells separate products for accounting, payroll and POS, which work together. You choose and pay for the ones you need.
IntBooks is one system: accounting, e-invoicing, payroll, inventory and POS share the same database and login. Which modules you get depends on your plan.
A product family lets you buy only what you need and pick best-of-breed pieces. One system avoids syncing between products. Which is better depends on how many of the pieces you need.
Cloud vs desktop
AutoCount Accounting 2.0 is desktop software; AutoCount Cloud Accounting is its cloud product. IntBooks is cloud-only, with no desktop or offline version.
If your staff all work in one office, or you need to work offline, AutoCount’s desktop product fits well. If your team works remotely, a browser-based system is simpler.
E-invoicing
Is e-invoicing included in AutoCount? In AutoCount Cloud Accounting, AutoCount says there is “no additional fee required to use the e-Invoice function” (AutoCount Cloud pricing). AutoCount Accounting 2.0 is described as “LHDN e-Invoice Ready” (AutoCount Accounting 2.0); the page doesn’t say whether the desktop e-invoice function costs extra, so ask AutoCount.
IntBooks submits e-invoices to LHDN directly through the MyInvois API, and also produces monthly consolidated e-invoices.
SST-02
AutoCount’s own wiki shows SST-02 (Sales) and SST-02 (Service) in its SST Return feature (AutoCount wiki). IntBooks prepares your SST-02 figures from the ledger; you file the return on MySST.
Payroll
AutoCount HRMS / Payroll covers EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB and is priced separately — Express from RM720/year, Premium from RM44/month — with mobile apps on Android, iOS and Huawei (AutoCount Payroll).
IntBooks includes a payroll module in the same system as the accounts. During the beta, a few newer payroll rules (EPF from age 60, EPF for non-citizens, LINDUNG 24 Jam) still need manual adjustment.
Pricing (as of September 2026)
| IntBooks (closed beta) | AutoCount | |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud accounting | Prices announced at launch; five plans, Basic to Enterprise | Cloud Accounting Lite RM70, Basic RM100, Plus RM140, Pro RM180 per month |
| Payroll | Included in the Pro plan and above | HRMS from RM720/year (Express) or RM44/month (Premium) |
| POS | Included in the Pro plan and above | AutoCount POS (separate); PalmPOS from RM49/month |
| Desktop | Not available | AutoCount Accounting 2.0 — see AutoCount for pricing |
Sources: AutoCount Cloud pricing, AutoCount Payroll, AutoCount home page. AutoCount was also advertising a first-year discount on its cloud plans. IntBooks is in closed beta and has not published prices yet; they will be announced at launch. Its plans run from Basic to Enterprise, and the pricing page lists what each includes.
When should I pick AutoCount?
AutoCount is the better choice if:
- You need a proven, generally available product today, rather than a beta
- You already use AutoCount with significant data, customisation or integrations
- You need an industry add-on that AutoCount or its dealers provide
- You want a desktop or offline setup
- Your team is already trained on AutoCount
When should I pick IntBooks?
IntBooks may suit you better if:
- You want accounting, payroll, inventory and POS in one cloud system
- You have a distributed team that works from a browser
- You want AI receipt extraction built in
- You’re comfortable joining a closed beta and giving feedback
How does the user experience compare?
This is partly a matter of taste. AutoCount’s desktop product is a traditional Windows application that many accountants know well. IntBooks is a web application designed for business owners as well as accountants. If you can, try both with your own data before you decide.
Migration from AutoCount to IntBooks
IntBooks doesn’t have a dedicated AutoCount importer. Migration uses the generic CSV import:
- Export from AutoCount your customers, suppliers, products, chart of accounts and a trial balance at the cut-over date.
- Import into IntBooks using the data import guide, mapping the columns as you go.
- Check opening balances against AutoCount’s trial balance on the cut-over date.
- Run in parallel for a month to confirm your reports match.
- Cut over and keep AutoCount available for historical lookups.
Edge cases worth noting
- AutoCount POS users: POS history needs to be migrated separately, and front-of-house staff will need some retraining on a new terminal screen.
- AutoCount Payroll users: payroll migration needs care because of year-to-date EPF, SOCSO and PCB figures. The cleanest cut-over is the start of a calendar year; otherwise, carry the year-to-date figures across and reconcile them.
- Customisation: custom reports, fields or workflow changes made for AutoCount don’t carry over and will need to be recreated.
If you’d like help, contact our team.
See also
This comparison is based on AutoCount’s own website as checked in September 2026. We try to be fair and accurate — if anything is out of date, let us know and we’ll correct it.