Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Helpful pre-made and detailed reporting for all store data. Easily filter, export, and send reports.
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Sync sales to QuickBooks Desktop in an automated manner - Sync individual orders
| Metric | Data Export IO: Reports | QuickBooks Desktop by Parex |
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| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 1.9k | 70 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | ★ 4 tiers | 3 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2016 | Mar 2020 |
Data Export IO: Reports edges out QuickBooks Desktop by Parex on rating (5.0★ vs 4.7★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: Data Export IO: Reports at Free trial available, QuickBooks Desktop by Parex 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. Data Export IO: Reports has the larger user base (1,938 reviews vs 70), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. QuickBooks Desktop by Parex's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Data Export IO: Reports; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — QuickBooks Desktop by Parex's 70-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Data Export IO: Reports's broader-but-shallower coverage. 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: Data Export IO: Reports audit • QuickBooks Desktop by Parex audit
| Keyword | Data Export IO | QuickBooks Desktop by Parex |
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| data export | #1 | Not ranked |
| custom reports | #3 | Not ranked |
| quickbooks desktop | Not ranked | #3 |
| reporting | #4 | Not ranked |
| quickbooks | Not ranked | #12 |
Both Data Export IO: Reports and QuickBooks Desktop by Parex offer paid plans only. Data Export IO: Reports starts at Free trial available; QuickBooks Desktop by Parex starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Data Export IO: Reports has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1,938 reviews) compared to QuickBooks Desktop by Parex (4.7★ from 70 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Data Export IO: Reports fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; QuickBooks Desktop by Parex is the call if you need the larger user base. 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. Data Export IO: Reports has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,938 reviews vs 70), 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.
Data Export IO: Reports typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (1,938 reviews). QuickBooks Desktop by Parex aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (70 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. Data Export IO: Reports and QuickBooks Desktop by Parex 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 QuickBooks Desktop by Parex" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
