Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Have confidence in your numbers with accurate & automated ecommerce accounting in QuickBooks or Xero
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Powerful reporting & analytics. Explore your data and automate reports. Custom report service.
| Metric | A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero | BR ‑ Better Reports |
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| Rating | 4.9 ★ | ★ 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 332 | ★ 1.2k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 4 tiers | 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2019 | Feb 2017 |
A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero and BR ‑ Better Reports are evenly matched on rating (4.9★ vs 5.0★) — the differentiator comes down to pricing fit, feature breadth, and which app's interaction pattern suits your team's workflow. Pricing entry tiers: A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero at Free trial available, BR ‑ Better Reports at Free trial available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. BR ‑ Better Reports has the larger user base (1,155 reviews vs 332), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort of orders for 7-14 days before committing. The data tables below show the per-feature breakdown — for most merchants the deciding factor will be a single integration or workflow detail that's hard to compare from listing pages alone. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero audit • BR ‑ Better Reports audit
| Keyword | A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero | BR ‑ Better Reports |
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| transactional | #10 | #17 |
| sales tax | #16 | #21 |
| payouts | #15 | #24 |
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Both A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero and BR ‑ Better Reports offer paid plans only. A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero starts at Free trial available; BR ‑ Better Reports starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero (4.9★, 332 reviews) and BR ‑ Better Reports (5.0★, 1,155 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; BR ‑ Better Reports is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. BR ‑ Better Reports has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,155 reviews vs 332), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (332 reviews). BR ‑ Better Reports aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1,155 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero and BR ‑ Better Reports both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from A2X Sync for QuickBooks & Xero" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
