Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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Sync Your Etsy Inventory, Listings & Orders with 100% Confidence!
| Metric | Lightning Inventory | Etsy Integration by QuickSync |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | 11 | ★ 1.8k |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | ★ 5 | 4 |
| Featured placements | — | 1 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2021 | Dec 2020 |
Based on the data on this page, Etsy Integration by QuickSync is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.9★ vs Lightning Inventory's 4.3★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Lightning Inventory at Free trial available, Etsy Integration by QuickSync 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. Etsy Integration by QuickSync has the larger user base (1,809 reviews vs 11), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Lightning Inventory'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 Etsy Integration by QuickSync; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Lightning Inventory's 11-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Etsy Integration by QuickSync'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: Lightning Inventory audit • Etsy Integration by QuickSync audit
| Keyword | Lightning Inventory | Etsy Integration by QuickSync |
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| etsy | Not ranked | #2 |
| inventory planning | Not ranked | #8 |
| inventory sync | Not ranked | #20 |
| customer service automation | #186 | Not ranked |
| customer support automation | #188 | Not ranked |
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Both Lightning Inventory and Etsy Integration by QuickSync offer paid plans only. Lightning Inventory starts at Free trial available; Etsy Integration by QuickSync starts at Free trial available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Etsy Integration by QuickSync has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 1,809 reviews) compared to Lightning Inventory (4.3★ from 11 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Lightning Inventory fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Etsy Integration by QuickSync 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. Etsy Integration by QuickSync has more onboarding documentation maturity (1,809 reviews vs 11), 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.
Lightning Inventory typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (11 reviews). Etsy Integration by QuickSync aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (1,809 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. Lightning Inventory and Etsy Integration by QuickSync 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 Lightning Inventory" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
