Best ERP for Shopify in NZ for 2026#
This guide compares ERPs most commonly paired with Shopify for ANZ operators.
When Shopify Needs an ERP#
- Under 500 orders/month: Shopify + Xero is enough
- 500-5,000 orders/month: Inventory platform valuable (Cin7 Core, Unleashed, OpsUI)
- 5,000+ orders/month: Full ERP scope justified
Top ERP Picks#
SMB Shopify operators#
Cin7 Core — Strongest Shopify integration with multi-store, marketplace connectors, light manufacturing. NZ$4,500-12,000/year.
Unleashed — Cleaner Xero workflow, simpler UI. NZ$4,800-14,000/year.
OpsUI Inventory + Orders + Shipping — Modular ERP path. NZ$1,200/month total. NZ-built.
Mid-market Shopify#
OpsUI — Add CRM, Warehouse, Analytics modules.
NetSuite SuiteCommerce — Multi-entity, broader scope. NZ$120,000+/year.
MYOB Acumatica Distribution — ANZ-localised mid-market. NZ$50,000+/year.
Enterprise Shopify#
NetSuite OneWorld, Manhattan, Blue Yonder for 20,000+ orders/month.
Comparison Table#
| Platform | Cost (10-user SMB) | Shopify depth | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cin7 Core Pro | NZ$9,000/yr | Deep, multi-store | Multi-channel ecommerce |
| Unleashed Large | NZ$10,000/yr | Good | Xero + wholesale |
| OpsUI | NZ$15,000/yr | Native via REST API | Modular ERP path |
| NetSuite SuiteCommerce | NZ$120k+/yr | Deep | Mid-market multi-entity |
| MYOB Acumatica | NZ$50k+/yr | Good | ANZ tax + mfg |
| Katana | NZ$11,000/yr | Limited | Manufacturing-focused |
ANZ-Specific Considerations#
NZ shipping integration: OpsUI has first-party NZ Couriers + NZ Post; others via Starshipit.
Single Touch Payroll: MYOB Acumatica integrates natively for AU; others require separate payroll.
Trans-Tasman operations: Multi-store NZ + AU needs ERP with regional capability.
See Also#
Cin7 vs Unleashed, Order Management for Ecommerce, Inventory Management Module Architecture.