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The Free ConnectBooks Alternative

Everything ConnectBooks charges $49-99/month for — we do for free. 11 platforms. No cloud upload. No monthly fees.

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Pricing Comparison

Stop Paying for What Should Be Free

ConnectBooks

$49-99/mo

$588-1,188/year

Starter plan at $49/mo, Growth at $99/mo. Costs scale with order volume and feature access. Primarily focused on Amazon sellers.

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PrimeConnect

$0

Free forever

All 11 platforms included. No per-channel pricing, no usage limits, no credit card required.

Save $588-1,188 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.

FeaturePrimeConnect (Free)ConnectBooks ($49-99/mo)
Amazon✓✓
Shopify✓✓
Walmart✓✓
eBay✓✕
Etsy✓✕
Stripe✓✕
PayPal✓✕
Square✓✕
Clover✓✕
WooCommerce✓✕
BigCommerce✓✕
CSV output✓✓
IIF output (QB Desktop)✓✕
QBO file generation✓✕
100% client-side processing✓✕
Free account (no payment)✓✕
No API keys / OAuth required✓✕
COGS tracking✕✓
FBA fee reconciliation✕✓
Inventory valuation✕✓
Profit & loss per SKU✕✓
Direct API auto-sync✕✓
Amazon-specific reporting✕✓
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 API keys or OAuth connections needed. Your financial data stays on your computer — always.

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

ConnectBooks

Requires API connections to your Amazon, Shopify, or Walmart accounts. Data is uploaded to ConnectBooks cloud servers for processing and analytics. Third-party data storage is involved.

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

When ConnectBooks Is the Better Choice

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

Deep Amazon Analytics

If you are an Amazon-focused seller who needs detailed analytics including FBA fee reconciliation, per-SKU profit & loss tracking, and Amazon-specific reporting dashboards, ConnectBooks was built for this. PrimeConnect converts transaction exports but does not provide marketplace analytics.

COGS Tracking & Inventory Valuation

If you need cost-of-goods-sold tracking, inventory valuation, and landed cost calculation integrated directly into your accounting workflow, ConnectBooks provides this natively. PrimeConnect focuses on transaction conversion, not inventory management.

Automated Sync & Per-SKU Profitability

If you need scheduled, automatic data syncing to QuickBooks without manual intervention, plus granular profitability reports per product SKU, ConnectBooks handles this well. PrimeConnect requires you to export, convert, and import manually.

For everything else — converting platform exports, splitting fees, generating QuickBooks-compatible files across 11 platforms — PrimeConnect does it free.

Savings Breakdown

Who Saves the Most?

Solo Sellers

ConnectBooks Starter costs $588/year.

PrimeConnect = $0

Growing Sellers

ConnectBooks Growth costs $1,188/year.

Still $0

Multi-Channel Sellers

11 platforms, unlimited conversions. No per-channel pricing. No usage limits.

Always $0

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PrimeConnect really free vs ConnectBooks?
Yes. PrimeConnect is free forever — no trial period, no freemium limits, no credit card required. All 11 platform converters and all output formats (CSV, IIF, QBO) are included at no cost. ConnectBooks starts at $49/month (Starter) or $99/month (Growth), costing $588-1,188 per year.
How does PrimeConnect compare to ConnectBooks for Amazon sellers?
ConnectBooks specializes in Amazon with deep analytics, COGS tracking, FBA fee reconciliation, inventory valuation, and per-SKU profit & loss reporting. PrimeConnect converts Amazon transaction exports into QuickBooks-compatible files (CSV, IIF, QBO) for free. If you need Amazon-specific inventory analytics and profitability tracking, ConnectBooks has the edge. For straightforward transaction conversion across many platforms, PrimeConnect is free and covers 11 platforms.
Can PrimeConnect replace ConnectBooks?
For converting ecommerce transaction data into QuickBooks-ready files, yes. PrimeConnect handles 11 platforms with CSV, IIF, and QBO output — all for free. However, if you rely on ConnectBooks' COGS tracking, inventory valuation, FBA fee reconciliation, or per-SKU profitability reports, those features are not available in PrimeConnect.
Does PrimeConnect track COGS like ConnectBooks?
No. PrimeConnect focuses on transaction conversion — transforming platform exports into QuickBooks-compatible files. ConnectBooks offers built-in COGS tracking, inventory valuation, and landed cost calculation specifically designed for Amazon sellers. If COGS tracking is a critical part of your workflow, ConnectBooks may be the better fit for that specific use case.
What platforms does PrimeConnect support vs ConnectBooks?
PrimeConnect supports 11 platforms: Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, Stripe, PayPal, Square, Clover, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce. ConnectBooks primarily supports Amazon, Shopify, and Walmart — roughly 3 platforms. If you sell on eBay, Etsy, Stripe, PayPal, Square, or other platforms, PrimeConnect is the better choice.
Is my data safe with PrimeConnect vs ConnectBooks?
PrimeConnect processes everything in your browser — your data never leaves your computer. Zero server contact, zero data storage, zero third-party access. ConnectBooks requires API connections to your marketplace accounts and processes data on their cloud servers, which means your financial data is stored and processed by a third party.

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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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