Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Accurate accounting for retail and B2B sales, payments, and product details
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Effortlessly automate ecommerce accounting. Sync data accurately, both ways with QuickBooks.
| Metric | QuickBooks Online | QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks |
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| Rating | 4.8 ★ | ★ 4.9 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 3.1k | 55 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free to install | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | ★ Yes |
| Pricing tiers | 1 tier | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 4 | ★ 5 |
| Languages | 9 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Feb 2015 | Nov 2023 |
QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks edges out QuickBooks Online on rating (4.9★ vs 4.8★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Pricing entry tiers: QuickBooks Online at Free to install, QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks at Free plan 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. QuickBooks Online has the larger user base (3,119 reviews vs 55), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks'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 QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — QuickBooks Online's 3,119-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks'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: QuickBooks Online audit • QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks audit
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| quickbooks | #1 | #2 |
| accounting | #1 | #4 |
| transactional | #3 | #8 |
| accounts | #2 | #10 |
| net terms | #4 | #11 |
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Both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks offer paid plans only. QuickBooks Online starts at Free to install; QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks has the higher average rating (4.9★ from 55 reviews) compared to QuickBooks Online (4.8★ from 3,119 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. QuickBooks Online fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks 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. QuickBooks Online has more onboarding documentation maturity (3,119 reviews vs 55), 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.
QuickBooks Online typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (3,119 reviews). QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (55 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. QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Sync by MyWorks 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 Sync by MyWorks" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
