Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Automate sync of your financial data to NetSuite, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks & Xero
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Sidr Tax is a US-based fully managed US sales tax solution. Automate your sales tax returns.
| Metric | Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation | Synder for QuickBooks & Xero |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 5.0 ★ | 4.8 ★ |
| Total reviews | 69 | ★ 217 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Languages | 1 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Jul 2022 | Sep 2020 |
Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation edges out Synder for QuickBooks & Xero 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.
Pricing entry tiers: Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation at Free plan available, Synder for QuickBooks & Xero 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 (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.
Synder for QuickBooks & Xero has the larger user base (217 reviews vs 69), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation'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 Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Synder for QuickBooks & Xero's 217-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation'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: Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation audit • Synder for QuickBooks & Xero audit
| Keyword | Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation | Synder for QuickBooks & Xero |
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| tax filing | #3 | Not ranked |
| sales tax filing | #3 | Not ranked |
| sales tax automation | #3 | Not ranked |
| quickbooks | Not ranked | #9 |
| xero | Not ranked | #9 |
Both Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation and Synder for QuickBooks & Xero offer paid plans only. Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation starts at Free plan available; Synder for QuickBooks & Xero starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation has the higher average rating (5.0★ from 69 reviews) compared to Synder for QuickBooks & Xero (4.8★ from 217 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation 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.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store. Synder for QuickBooks & Xero has the deeper published review base (217 vs 69), 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.
Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (69 reviews). Synder for QuickBooks & Xero typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (217 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. Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation and Synder for QuickBooks & 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 Sidr ‑ Sales Tax Automation" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
