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Paid plans: $228-14,388/year

The Free Bookkeep Alternative

Use free local conversion when you do not need automated daily journal entries, multi-entity controls, or connected posting. No cloud upload. No monthly fees. 25MB per file.

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Pricing Comparison

Stop Paying for What Should Be Free

Bookkeep

$19-1,199/mo

$228-14,388/year

Lite: $19/mo

Growth: $99/mo

Pro: $199/mo

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PrimeConnect

$0

Free forever

All 11 platforms included. No tiered pricing or run caps; 25MB per file. No credit card required.

PrimeConnect is $0 when local conversion is enough; Bookkeep includes connected daily posting and entity controls that local tools do not replace.

Feature-by-Feature

Full Feature Comparison

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

FeaturePrimeConnect (Free)Bookkeep ($19-1,199/mo)
Amazon✓✓
Shopify✓✓
eBay✓✓
Etsy✓✓
Stripe✓✓
PayPal✓✓
Square✓✓
Walmart✓✓
Clover✕✓
CSV output✓✕
IIF output (QB Desktop)✓✕
QBO file generation✓✕
100% client-side processing✓✕
No account required✓✕
80+ 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 11 platforms with 80+ free tools — PrimeConnect does it free.

Savings Breakdown

When Local Conversion Is Enough

Essential Users

Bookkeep Essential costs $228/year.

PrimeConnect = $0

Professional Users

Bookkeep Professional costs $1,188/year.

Still $0

Enterprise Users

Bookkeep Enterprise costs $2,388/year.

Always $0

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PrimeConnect really free vs Bookkeep?
PrimeConnect local converters are free with no signup. Bookkeep lists plans from $19/month (Lite) to $1,199/month (Unlimited), or $228 to $14,388 per year before annual-plan discounts. Bookkeep includes connected daily posting and multi-entity features that local conversion does not replace.
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 11 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. 11 platforms, 3 output formats, zero cost.

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