Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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Import your orders, POS, refunds, customers, payment fees and products into KashFlow seamlessly
| Metric | KashFlow Connector by CTO | QuickBooks Desktop Sync |
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| Rating | 5.0 ★ | 5.0 ★ |
| Total reviews | 2 | ★ 24 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 2 tiers |
| Listed features | 3 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Oct 2009 | Jan 2014 |
KashFlow Connector by CTO and QuickBooks Desktop Sync are evenly matched on rating (5.0★ 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: KashFlow Connector by CTO at Free plan available, QuickBooks Desktop Sync 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Recommended evaluation path: install both apps' free tiers (where available) and run them in parallel on a small cohort 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: KashFlow Connector by CTO audit • QuickBooks Desktop Sync audit
| Keyword | KashFlow Connector by CTO | QuickBooks Desktop Sync |
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| quickbooks desktop | Not ranked | #4 |
| quickbooks | Not ranked | #22 |
| helpdesk software | Not ranked | #142 |
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Both KashFlow Connector by CTO and QuickBooks Desktop Sync offer paid plans only. KashFlow Connector by CTO starts at Free plan available; QuickBooks Desktop Sync starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
KashFlow Connector by CTO (5.0★, 2 reviews) and QuickBooks Desktop Sync (5.0★, 24 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.
AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. QuickBooks Desktop Sync does carry the larger published review base (24 vs 2). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. QuickBooks Desktop Sync has the deeper published review base (24 vs 2), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.
KashFlow Connector by CTO typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (2 reviews). QuickBooks Desktop Sync typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (24 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. KashFlow Connector by CTO and QuickBooks Desktop Sync 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 KashFlow Connector by CTO" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
