Comparing A2X with QuickBooks Connector? You’re in the right place.
The QuickBooks Connector is included with QuickBooks Online. But there's a difference between syncing your data and trusting your books. A2X reconciles every payout to the penny and gives you the reports to prove it. It's why accountants and bookkeepers call it the "Gold Standard" in ecommerce accounting.
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A2X & QUICKBOOKS CONNECTOR
So, what’s the difference?
The QuickBooks Connector syncs transactions into QuickBooks Online. A2X reconciles them. Every settlement and payout is broken down into summarized journal entries that match directly to your bank deposits. All transactions are categorized and mapped to the right accounts in your chart of accounts, with reconciliation reports to back it up.
Multi-channel selling, international tax, multi-currency settlements, Amazon's DD+7 deferred reserves, Shopify payment gateways, B2B orders: A2X handles the day-to-day and the complexities that free tools often miss.
That matters when you need an integration you can rely on, books that close without cleanup, and numbers you can confidently use to make decisions for your business.
Why ecommerce businesses and accounting professionals choose A2X
ccurate books, reliable data, and room to grow
Accurate books, reliable data
Every entry in A2X ties back to the source data, with reports to verify it. Your numbers are provably correct, your data flows without interruption, and your books close without cleanup.
Scales with your business
From 200 orders a month to 100,000+, across channels, countries, and currencies. A2X supports sales tax, VAT, and GST natively, so your accounting keeps pace as your business grows.
Recommended by the experts
Ecommerce accountants and bookkeepers recommend A2X because it gives them clean entries, accurate reconciliations, and books they don't have to fix. That means less time on cleanup and more time on advisory.
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A2X & QuickBooks Connector
Here's how A2X and The QuickBooks Connector compare, feature by feature.
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CORE INTEGRATIONS AND BASICS |
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Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, and PayPal |
Not Walmart |
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Xero and QuickBooks Online |
QuickBooks Online only |
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Ability to post COGS |
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Sage and NetSuite |
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RECONCILIATION AND COMPLIANCE |
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QuickBooks ConnectorA2XJournal entries that match bank deposits, no clearing accounts |
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Tax support |
Limited |
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Automated accruals for Amazon DD+7 deferred transactions |
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Platform-specific audit and reconciliation reports |
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Attached summary files for audit trail
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Supports third-party payment gateways on your Shopify store
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Granular transaction-level mapping to your accounting software |
Limited |
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SCALABILITY AND INTELLIGENCE |
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Unified multi-channel accounting workflow |
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Multi-entity Shopify support |
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Customizable data exclusion and granular tax mapping |
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Ability to map tax rates on all transaction types |
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Ability to split sales by SKU or product type |
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All transaction data split by taxed and non-taxed |
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Maximum history available |
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Two accrual entries when the settlement crosses a month end |
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SKU-level profitability subledger (A2X Clarity) |
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Filter and apply bulk actions for mappings |
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SUPPORT AND GLOBAL REACH |
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Ability to update the settings on past payments |
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Expert support team across all regions, including certified experts |
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Trusted by leading ecommerce accountants and bookkeepers worldwide |
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Onboarding included on all plans |
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Certification available for accountants and bookkeepers |
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| Price | Free for QuickBooks Online users | Starting at $29 per month |
QuickBooks Connector
CORE INTEGRATIONS AND BASICS
Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, and PayPal
Not Walmart
Xero and QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online only
Ability to post COGS
Sage and NetSuite
RECONCILIATION AND COMPLIANCE
QuickBooks ConnectorA2XJournal entries that match bank deposits, no clearing accounts
Tax support
Limited
Global
Automated accruals for Amazon DD+7 deferred transactions
Platform-specific audit and reconciliation reports
Attached summary files for audit trail
Supports third-party payment gateways on your Shopify store
Granular transaction-level mapping to your accounting software
Limited
SCALABILITY AND INTELLIGENCE
Unified multi-channel accounting workflow
Multi-entity Shopify support
Customizable data exclusion and granular tax mapping
Ability to map tax rates on all transaction types
Ability to split sales by SKU or product type
All transaction data split by taxed and non-taxed
Maximum history available
Two accrual entries when the settlement crosses a month end
SKU-level profitability subledger (A2X Clarity)
Filter and apply bulk actions for mappings
SUPPORT AND GLOBAL REACH
Ability to update the settings on past payments
Expert support team across all regions, including certified experts
Trusted by leading ecommerce accountants and bookkeepers worldwide
Onboarding included on all plans
Certification available for accountants and bookkeepers
Price
You can tell that the founders of A2X were ecommerce business owners because they so clearly understood the accounting problem – and found a way to solve it.
Brittany Brown, LedgerGurus
"We've become more confident in servicing much larger brands due to the insights and speed in which we can serve them with A2X"
Wayne Richard, Bean Ninjas
Today, there are a wide range of accounting connectors that claim to accurately record your marketplace or online store sales in your accounting system. And while many of them are useful for specific groups of sellers, our default is A2X.
Cyndi Thomason, Bookskeep
frequently asked questions
Still have questions? We’re here to help
The QuickBooks Connector syncs basic transaction data, but it doesn't reconcile your payouts. That can mean clearing account balances and manual matching, especially as your order volume grows.
A2X breaks every payout into clean journal entries that match your bank deposits to the penny. You get reconciliation reports, granular tax mapping, COGS tracking, and books that close without manual work. For most sellers, the time saved and errors avoided pay for the subscription many times over. And if you work with an accountant or bookkeeper, they'll spend less time fixing your books and more time advising your business.
Yes, but we recommend disconnecting the QuickBooks Connector before setting up A2X to avoid duplicate entries. A2X can process historical settlements and payouts, so you won't lose coverage. Our onboarding team (included on every plan) will help you get set up and make sure your accounts are mapped correctly from day one.
A2X generates journal entries that directly correspond to the ecommerce payout in your bank account. On the other hand, the QuickBooks Connector posts a variety of different entry types, such as sales receipts, expenses, and bank deposit entries, to a clearing account.
A2X can generate a value-based COGS entry in QuickBooks Online or Xero. Once you've uploaded your SKU costs, A2X will create a summary entry for the total amount of your COGS for the period. This entry will debit your inventory asset account and credit your COGS expense account for the value of the goods sold during that period. In addition, A2X can split COGS by product type and can map these to different accounts allowing for advanced reporting.
Yes. A2X has direct integration with Shopify, so if you use payment gateways on your site, A2X will identify which sales occurred through each third-party gateway. These gateways are automatically categorized into their own entry and can be posted daily, weekly, or monthly. All sales, tax, discounts, and more are included in these summaries. You'll only need to account for any fees payment gateways have charged you.
Yes. A2X supports sellers globally, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It handles multi-currency selling and international tax requirements (VAT, GST, sales tax) natively. The support team includes qualified ecommerce accounting experts across multiple regions and time zones.
Yes, A2X collaborates with some of the world's leading ecommerce accountants and bookkeepers. You can find the right professional for your needs in the A2X Directory.
Because A2X gives them books they don't have to fix. Every settlement and payout reconciles to the penny, with reports that prove it. That means less time on manual cleanup and more time on advisory work. A2X has been the go-to tool for ecommerce accounting professionals since 2014, with a 4.9-star rating and hundreds of independent reviews. It's not just a tool sellers use: it's the tool their accountants ask them to use.
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