AAATex IIFImporter and SpreadsheetBroccoli do different things. We CREATE IIF files from bank/e-commerce data. AAATex IMPORTS existing IIF files into QuickBooks Online. They can work together, but serve different purposes.
Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison
Feature
AAATex IIFImporter
SpreadsheetBroccoli
Flexible pricing (pay-as-you-go)
Try without signup
No setup or learning required
Data stays on your device
Cloud-based
Works on any device
Error detection before upload
Fast email support
No API tokens required
No risk of data corruption
Full data transparency
What AAATex IIFImporter Does Well
To be fair, AAATex IIFImporter has genuine strengths:
Enables IIF import into QuickBooks Online (which doesn't natively support IIF)
Multiple editions for different transaction types
Folder monitoring for automated imports
Supports all IIF transaction types
Multi-company support (Diamond edition)
Which Should You Choose?
Choose AAATex IIFImporter
You already have IIF files and need them in QuickBooks Online
You're migrating from QuickBooks Desktop to Online
You receive data from vendors in IIF format
You must use QuickBooks Online but need IIF import capability
Choose SpreadsheetBroccoli
You need to CREATE IIF files from bank files or e-commerce data
You use QuickBooks Desktop (imports IIF natively)
You want browser-based conversion with no installation
You prefer pay-per-use over annual subscriptions
How SpreadsheetBroccoli Works
1
Upload
Drop your CSV or Excel file — no signup needed
2
Preview
See exactly what your converted file looks like before paying
3
Download
Get your file in the right format, ready to import
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your needs. AAATex IIFImporter is built for businesses that need advanced automation and accounting integrations. If you're a small business doing monthly imports or occasional conversions, SpreadsheetBroccoli's simpler approach may be a better fit - no subscriptions, no setup, just results.
Not for the same transactions - you'd risk double-counting. However, you could use AAATex IIFImporter for ongoing automation and SpreadsheetBroccoli for one-off historical imports or quick ad-hoc conversions outside your normal workflow.
AAATex IIFImporter typically requires 30-60 minutes of initial setup (account creation, API connections, mapping configuration), then runs automatically. SpreadsheetBroccoli takes under 2 minutes per conversion - upload, preview, download. Choose based on whether you need ongoing automation or quick occasional conversions.
Pick a clean cutoff date (end of month works best). Let AAATex IIFImporter finish processing that period, then disconnect. Export your data from the source platform and use SpreadsheetBroccoli for conversions going forward. The first month needs careful reconciliation to ensure no gaps or duplicates.
Both produce accurate results when used correctly. AAATex IIFImporter uses API connections for automated data sync. SpreadsheetBroccoli processes the exact file you provide and shows you a preview before finalizing. Our pre-upload validation catches errors before they reach your accounting software.
AAATex IIFImporter typically charges monthly subscriptions regardless of usage. SpreadsheetBroccoli offers flexible options: free preview before commitment, pay-per-conversion, credit bundles for volume, or subscriptions for heavy users. You only pay for what you actually use.
AAATex IIFImporter offers various support tiers depending on your plan. SpreadsheetBroccoli provides fast email support to all users. Our file-based approach also means simpler troubleshooting - if something looks wrong, you can see exactly what data was converted in the preview.
AAATex IIFImporter processes data on their servers via API connections. SpreadsheetBroccoli processes files entirely in your browser - your data never leaves your device. There's no account to hack, no API tokens to secure, and no data stored on external servers.
SpreadsheetBroccoli is ideal for small businesses doing their own bookkeeping, occasional users who need monthly or quarterly imports, and anyone who wants instant results without learning a new platform. AAATex IIFImporter is better suited for larger operations with dedicated bookkeepers who need ongoing automation.
AAATex IIFImporter offers automated syncing, real-time connections, and features like multi-channel consolidation or advanced accounting automation. SpreadsheetBroccoli focuses on doing file conversion exceptionally well - fast, private, and simple. We're not trying to replace full accounting platforms, just make conversions effortless.
Absolutely not. This is a major security advantage of SpreadsheetBroccoli over AAATex IIFImporter. AAATex IIFImporter requires you to hand over API keys or login credentials, creating a permanent security vulnerability. We only touch the specific file you upload, process it in your browser, and forget it immediately.
It works until it breaks. Automated integrations often fail silently when platforms update their APIs, leaving you with weeks of missing or duplicated data to clean up manually. SpreadsheetBroccoli is deterministic: you verify the file right now, import it right now, and you know it's done correctly. It turns "background anxiety" into "finished work."
You can, but the cost is validation and edge cases. AI often hallucinates math or format structures, and free scripts rarely handle messy real-world data (missing SKUs, strange currency formats, tax anomalies). We have battle-tested validators specifically for AAATex IIFImporter exports that catch issues a generic script will miss.
