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Local conversion is $0 when it fits

The Free Link My Books Alternative

Use free local conversion when you do not need continuous cloud sync, tax workflows, or settlement automation. 11 platforms. No cloud upload. No monthly fees. 25MB per file.

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Pricing Comparison

Stop Paying for What Should Be Free

Link My Books

$20+/mo

Pricing scales with usage

Starter 15 Lite: $20/mo

Starter 200 Plus: $32/mo

Starter 200 Pro: $43/mo

Starter 200 Premium: $80/mo

Recommended

PrimeConnect

$0/mo

Free forever

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

PrimeConnect is $0 when local export conversion is enough; Link My Books includes connected automation 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)Link My Books (from $20/mo)
Amazon✓✓
Shopify✓✓
eBay✓✓
Etsy✓✓
TikTok Shop✓✓
Stripe✓✕
PayPal✓✕
Square✓✕
Walmart✓✕
WooCommerce✓✕
Venmo✓✕
CSV output✓✓
IIF output (QB Desktop)✓✕
QBO file generation✓✕
Direct API auto-sync✕✓
100% client-side processing✓✕
No account required✓✕
No API connection required✓✕
Auto journal entry sync✕✓
COGS tracking✕✓
UK VAT / MTD support✕✓
Automated bank reconciliation✕✓
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

Link My Books

Requires OAuth connection to your marketplace accounts. Data is uploaded to Link My Books cloud servers for processing and journal entry creation.

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

When Link My Books Is the Better Choice

We believe in transparency. Here are the scenarios where Link My Books genuinely has the edge.

Auto-Sync Journal Entries

If you need scheduled, automatic journal entries pushed directly to your accounting software without manual intervention, Link My Books excels here. PrimeConnect requires you to export, convert, and import files manually.

COGS Tracking

If you need cost-of-goods-sold tracking built into your journal entries, Link My Books provides this natively. PrimeConnect focuses on transaction conversion, not inventory cost management.

UK VAT & MTD Compliance

If you are a UK-based seller who needs automatic VAT calculation, VAT rate detection, and Making Tax Digital (MTD) compliance, Link My Books is purpose-built for this. PrimeConnect does not currently offer VAT-specific features.

Multi-Channel Summary Reports

Link My Books generates consolidated summary reports across all your connected channels, making it easy to see total revenue, fees, and taxes at a glance. PrimeConnect processes each platform export independently.

Automated Bank Reconciliation

Link My Books matches payouts with marketplace transactions automatically, simplifying bank reconciliation. With PrimeConnect, reconciliation is handled within QuickBooks after importing your converted files.

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

Savings Breakdown

When Local Conversion Is Enough

Solo Sellers

LMB Starter 15 Lite costs $240/year.

PrimeConnect = $0

Multi-Channel Sellers

LMB Starter 200 Plus costs $384/year.

Still $0

Growing Businesses

LMB Starter 200 Premium costs $960/year. Unlimited channels & conversions with PrimeConnect.

Always $0

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PrimeConnect really free vs Link My Books?
Yes. PrimeConnect is free forever with no trial period, no freemium limits, and no credit card required. All 11 platform converters and all output formats (CSV, IIF, QBO) are included at zero cost. Link My Books US pricing starts at $20/month for 15 orders and one channel, then scales by order volume, channel count, and history.
How does PrimeConnect handle multi-channel sales compared to Link My Books?
PrimeConnect supports 11 platforms — Stripe, PayPal, Square, Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, eBay, Walmart, Venmo, TikTok Shop, WooCommerce — with no per-channel pricing. Link My Books supports 8 listed ecommerce channels (Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, TikTok Shop, Walmart, Square, and WooCommerce) and charges more as you add channels or grow in order volume.
Can PrimeConnect replace Link My Books?
For most sellers who need to get ecommerce transactions into QuickBooks, yes. PrimeConnect converts your marketplace exports into QuickBooks-compatible files for free. However, if you depend on Link My Books' automated journal entry sync, COGS tracking, multi-channel summary reports, or UK VAT compliance, those are areas where Link My Books has an advantage.
Does PrimeConnect support UK VAT like Link My Books?
PrimeConnect focuses on converting transaction data into QuickBooks-compatible file formats (CSV, IIF, QBO). It does not currently provide UK/EU VAT calculation, MTD-compliant VAT return filing, or automatic VAT rate detection — which is a core strength of Link My Books for UK-based and EU-based sellers.
What output formats does PrimeConnect support?
PrimeConnect generates three file formats: CSV (universal), IIF (QuickBooks Desktop), and QBO (QuickBooks Online web-connect). Link My Books pushes journal entries directly via API integration. PrimeConnect's file-based approach works with both QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, giving you more flexibility — especially for firms still running Desktop editions.
Is my data safe with PrimeConnect?
Your data never leaves your browser. PrimeConnect processes everything 100% client-side using JavaScript — zero server uploads, zero data storage, zero third-party access. Unlike cloud-based tools like Link My Books that require OAuth connections and store data on external servers, your financial data stays entirely on your computer.

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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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