Hyve ‑ Post to Xero vs Order Desk

Hyve ‑ Post to Xero edges out Order Desk on rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number.

On pricing, Hyve ‑ Post to Xero offers a free tier (Free trial available) while Order Desk starts at From $20/month. The free option meaningfully reduces evaluation cost, particularly at low usage volumes where the entry-paid tier can outpace the value delivered.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Hyve ‑ Post to Xero; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Order Desk's 20-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Hyve ‑ Post to Xero'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 Order Desk or Hyve ‑ Post to Xero cheaper?

Hyve ‑ Post to Xero is the cheaper option — it offers a free plan (Free trial available). Order Desk starts at From $20/month. Both publish their pricing on the Shopify App Store; AppRanks mirrors what's listed on each refresh cycle.

Which has better reviews, Order Desk or Hyve ‑ Post to Xero?

Hyve ‑ Post to Xero has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 45 reviews) compared to Order Desk (4.8★ from 20 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Order Desk or Hyve ‑ Post to Xero?

Hyve ‑ Post to Xero holds the higher average rating (5.0★ vs 4.8★). 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, Order Desk or Hyve ‑ Post to Xero?

Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Hyve ‑ Post to Xero has the deeper published review base (45 vs 20), 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?

Order Desk typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (20 reviews). Hyve ‑ Post to Xero typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (45 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 Order Desk and Hyve ‑ Post to Xero?

Migration support varies by app and category. Order Desk and Hyve ‑ Post to Xero 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 Order Desk" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.