Margins vs QuickBooks Online

Based on the data on this page, Margins is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 5.0★ vs QuickBooks Online's 4.6★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: Margins at Free plan available, QuickBooks Online at Free to install. 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.

QuickBooks Online has the larger user base (3,307 reviews vs 1), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Margins's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Margins; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — QuickBooks Online's 3,307-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Margins'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.

Is Margins or QuickBooks Online cheaper?

Both Margins and QuickBooks Online offer paid plans only. Margins starts at Free plan available; QuickBooks Online starts at Free to install. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, Margins or QuickBooks Online?

Margins has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 1 reviews) compared to QuickBooks Online (4.6★ from 3,307 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Margins or QuickBooks Online?

Margins holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.6★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Margins or QuickBooks Online?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. QuickBooks Online has the deeper published review base (3,307 vs 1), 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.

Which works better for small vs large Shopify App Store merchants?

Margins typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (1 reviews). QuickBooks Online typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (3,307 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.

Can I migrate data between Margins and QuickBooks Online?

Migration support varies by app and category. Margins and QuickBooks Online 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 Margins" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.