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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