Save $588-2,988/year

The Free Bookkeep Alternative

Everything Bookkeep does for $49-249/month — we do for free. No cloud upload. No monthly fees. No limits.

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Pricing Comparison

Stop Paying for What Should Be Free

Bookkeep

$49-249/mo

$588-2,988/year

Essential: $49/mo

Professional: $99/mo

Enterprise: $249/mo

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PrimeConnect

Free forever

All 9 platforms included. No tiered pricing, no usage limits, no credit card required.

Save $588-2,988 per year by switching to PrimeConnect

Feature-by-Feature

Full Feature Comparison

A transparent, side-by-side look at what each tool offers. No spin — just facts.

Feature	PrimeConnect (Free)	Bookkeep ($49-249/mo)
Amazon	✓	✓
Shopify	✓	✓
eBay	✓	✓
Etsy	✓	✓
Stripe	✓	✓
PayPal	✓	✓
Square	✓	✓
Walmart	✓	✓
Clover	✕	✓
CSV output	✓	✕
IIF output (QB Desktop)	✓	✕
QBO file generation	✓	✕
100% client-side processing	✓	✕
Free account (no payment)	✓	✕
79+ free accounting tools	✓	✕
Automated journal entries	✕	✓
Daily sales summaries	✕	✓
Multi-entity support	✕	✓
Accrual-basis accounting	✕	✓
Automated sales tax tracking	✕	✓
Direct API auto-sync	✕	✓

PrimeConnect advantage

Data Privacy

Your Data Never Leaves Your Browser

PrimeConnect

Files are processed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to any server. No OAuth connection needed. Your financial data stays on your computer — always.

✓100% client-side processing
✓Zero server contact
✓No third-party data sharing
✓No OAuth required

Bookkeep

Requires OAuth connections to your marketplace and accounting accounts. Data is processed on Bookkeep cloud servers for journal entry creation. Third-party data storage is involved.

✕Requires OAuth account linking
✕Data processed on cloud servers
✕Third-party data storage
✕Account creation mandatory

When Bookkeep Is the Better Choice

We believe in transparency. Here are the scenarios where Bookkeep genuinely has the edge.

Automated Journal Entries

If you need automated journal entries pushed directly to QuickBooks or Xero without manual file imports, Bookkeep excels here. PrimeConnect requires you to export, convert, and import files manually.

Daily Sales Summaries

Bookkeep generates daily summarized journal entries from your marketplace data, condensing hundreds of transactions into clean, auditable summaries. PrimeConnect focuses on per-transaction conversion, not aggregated summaries.

Multi-Entity Support

If you manage accounting for multiple business entities under one roof, Bookkeep's centralized multi-entity management streamlines the workflow. PrimeConnect processes files individually per entity.

Accrual-Basis Accounting

Bookkeep natively supports accrual-basis accounting with proper revenue recognition timing. If your business requires accrual-basis journal entries rather than cash-basis transaction records, Bookkeep handles this out of the box.

Automated Sales Tax Tracking

Bookkeep automatically tracks and categorizes sales tax collected across marketplaces, creating proper tax liability entries. PrimeConnect preserves tax fields in conversions but does not automate tax categorization.

For everything else — converting platform exports, splitting fees, generating QuickBooks-compatible files across 9 platforms with 79+ free tools — PrimeConnect does it free.

Savings Breakdown

Who Saves the Most?

Essential Users

Bookkeep Essential costs $588/year.

PrimeConnect = $0

Professional Users

Bookkeep Professional costs $1,188/year.

Still $0

Enterprise Users

Bookkeep Enterprise costs $2,988/year.

Always $0

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PrimeConnect really free vs Bookkeep?

Yes. PrimeConnect is free forever — no trial period, no freemium limits, no credit card required. All 9 platform converters and all output formats (CSV, IIF, QBO) are included at no cost. Bookkeep starts at $49/month (Essential) and scales to $249/month (Enterprise), costing $588-2,988 per year.

How does PrimeConnect compare to Bookkeep for journal entries?

Bookkeep creates automated journal entries pushed directly to your accounting software via API connection. PrimeConnect converts your exported transaction files into QuickBooks-compatible formats (CSV, IIF, QBO) that you import yourself. Bookkeep automates the process; PrimeConnect gives you full control over every entry.

Can PrimeConnect replace Bookkeep?

For converting ecommerce transaction exports into QuickBooks-ready files across 9 platforms — yes, absolutely. PrimeConnect handles fee splitting, transaction categorization, and multi-format output for free. However, if you depend on automated daily summaries, multi-entity management, or accrual-basis journal entries, Bookkeep offers those features natively.

Does PrimeConnect support multi-entity like Bookkeep?

PrimeConnect processes files individually in your browser — you can convert files for different entities separately. Bookkeep provides centralized multi-entity support where multiple businesses are managed under a single account with consolidated reporting. For firms managing many entities, Bookkeep has the edge here.

What output formats does PrimeConnect support?

PrimeConnect generates CSV, IIF (QuickBooks Desktop), and QBO (QuickBooks Online) files. Bookkeep pushes automated journal entries via API to QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Sage — but does not produce standalone importable files. PrimeConnect's IIF support makes it the stronger option for QuickBooks Desktop users.

Is my data private with PrimeConnect vs Bookkeep?

PrimeConnect processes everything 100% client-side in your browser. Your financial data never leaves your computer — zero server contact, zero cloud storage. Bookkeep requires OAuth connections to your marketplace and accounting accounts, processing data through their cloud infrastructure.

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Convert your ecommerce transaction exports into QuickBooks-ready files in seconds. 9 platforms, 3 output formats, zero cost.

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