Free Native Connectors

Basic free integration for very small stores

$0 Free pricing ⭐ 2.5/5 (450 reviews)

Overview

Free native connectors from Shopify and Intuit for basic QuickBooks integration.

Best for

  • Very small stores (<10 orders/day)
  • Testing the Shopify-QuickBooks connection
  • Businesses with extremely simple accounting needs
  • Startups with no budget for integration tools
  • Non-inventory service businesses

Where it's not a fit

  • Any business with 10+ orders per day
  • Stores needing accurate financial reporting
  • Multi-channel sellers
  • Businesses requiring COGS tracking
  • Companies needing reliable sync and support

Key Capabilities

Accounting Detail

Summary

Sync Timing

Payout-based

Inventory & Ops

No

POS Support

No

Multi-Channel

No

AI Assistant

No

Integrations

Accounting Software

QuickBooks OnlineQuickBooks Desktop

Ecommerce Stores

Shopify

Marketplaces

None listed

Payment Gateways

Shopify PaymentsShop Pay

Pricing

$0 Free pricing

Free with QuickBooks Online subscription. No additional cost.

Overage: N/A

Available Tiers

Free

$0

Included with QuickBooks subscription

Onboarding & Support

Onboarding

None

Support Channels

Email

Known Limitations

  • Not suitable for 10+ orders per day
  • Records sales as NET instead of GROSS (incorrect P&L)
  • Frequent connection and authentication errors
  • Incomplete data sync (missing fees, discounts, adjustments)
  • Poor tax mapping capabilities
  • No customization or configuration options
  • QuickBooks Desktop sync changed to once daily only
  • No real-time updates
  • Support teams lack ecommerce expertise
  • One-time setup only (requires support to reset)

Editor's Notes

  • Only suitable for very low-volume testing
  • Net vs gross recording causes tax/reporting issues
  • Frequent sync failures and authentication errors
  • Not recommended for businesses needing accurate books

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