Comparison

SpreadsheetBroccoli vs Synder

Synder automates e-commerce accounting with 30+ integrations for QuickBooks, Xero, Stripe, PayPal, and Shopify. SpreadsheetBroccoli is better for file-based CSV conversions without automation platform subscriptions.

Feature Comparison

Feature Comparison

Feature Synder 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
Try It Free No signup required

What Synder Does Well

To be fair, Synder has genuine strengths:

30+ sales and payment platform integrations
QuickBooks/Xero/Sage Intacct/NetSuite support
Stripe/PayPal/Square integration
Shopify/Amazon/eBay integration
Summary or per-transaction sync
Smart categorization
15-day free trial

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Synder

  • You need e-commerce accounting automation
  • You want 30+ platform integrations
  • You need Stripe/PayPal/Square sync
  • You want smart categorization
  • You prefer automation platform approach

Choose SpreadsheetBroccoli

  • You need CSV file conversion to accounting formats
  • You want file-based tools without platform subscriptions
  • You do occasional imports rather than continuous automation
  • You prefer browser-based conversion tools
  • You want instant results without automation setup

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

Relevant SpreadsheetBroccoli Tools

These tools compete directly with Synder:

Connect Connect Afterpay → QuickBooks Connect Connect Afterpay → Xero Connect Connect Auth.net ↔ QuickBooks Connect Connect Auth.net → Xero Connect Connect Braintree → QuickBooks Connect Connect Braintree → Xero Connect Connect eBay ↔ QBO Connect Connect eBay → Xero Connect Shopify Payouts → QuickBooks Connect Shopify → QuickBooks Connect Shopify Refunds → QuickBooks Connect Shopify Payouts → Xero Connect Shopify Refunds → Xero Connect Stripe Payouts → QuickBooks Connect Stripe → QuickBooks Connect Stripe Customers → Xero Connect Stripe → Xero Connect TikTok Shop → QuickBooks Connect TikTok Shop → Xero Connect Walmart → QuickBooks Connect Walmart → Xero Connect Connect Worldpay → QuickBooks Convert Amazon → QBO CSV Convert Amazon → Xero Bank Convert Amazon → Xero Invoices Convert BigCommerce → QuickBooks Convert Braintree → QuickBooks Convert eBay → QuickBooks Convert eBay → Xero Bank Convert eBay → Xero Contacts Convert Etsy → QuickBooks Convert Etsy Payments → Xero Bank Convert Etsy Buyers → Xero Contacts Convert Grubhub → QuickBooks Bank Convert Magento → QuickBooks Convert Magento → Xero Convert OpenCart → QuickBooks Convert PayPal → QuickBooks Convert PayPal → QuickBooks Desktop Convert PayPal → QuickBooks Online Convert PayPal → Xero Bank Convert PayPal → Xero Contacts Convert PayPal → Xero Invoice Convert Shopify Customers → QuickBooks Convert Shopify Payouts → QuickBooks Convert Shopify Products → QuickBooks Convert Shopify Orders → QuickBooks Convert Shopify Refunds → QuickBooks Convert Shopify Customers → Xero Convert Shopify Products → Xero Convert Shopify Payouts → Xero Convert Shopify Refunds → Xero Convert Square → QBO Customers Convert Square → QBO Products Convert Square → QuickBooks Convert Square → QBD IIF Convert Square → QuickBooks Convert Square → Wave Convert Square → Xero Bank Convert Square Customers → Xero Convert Square → Xero Invoices Convert Stripe Customers → QuickBooks Convert Stripe Invoices → QuickBooks Convert Stripe Payments → Sales Receipts Convert Stripe Payouts → QuickBooks Convert Stripe → QB Desktop Convert Stripe → QuickBooks Convert Stripe Customers → Xero Convert Stripe Invoices → Xero Convert Stripe Payments → Xero Convert Stripe → Xero Convert TikTok Shop → QuickBooks Convert TikTok Shop → Xero Convert Upwork → Xero Bank Convert Walmart → QuickBooks Convert Walmart → Xero Convert Wells Fargo → QB Desktop Convert Wix → QuickBooks Convert WooCommerce Customers → QuickBooks Convert WooCommerce Products → QuickBooks Convert WooCommerce Products → Xero Convert WooCommerce → QuickBooks Desktop Convert WooCommerce Payments Reconciliation Convert WooCommerce → QuickBooks Convert Worldpay → QuickBooks Convert XLS → QBO Import Import Afterpay → QuickBooks Import Import Afterpay → Xero Import FBA → QuickBooks Import Amazon → QB Desktop Import Amazon → Xero Bank Import Amazon → Xero Import Import Auth.net → QuickBooks Import Import Auth.net → Xero Import BigCommerce → QuickBooks Import Import Braintree → QuickBooks Import Import Braintree → Xero Import Import eBay → QBO Import Import eBay → Xero Bank Import Import eBay → Xero Invoices Import Import Etsy → QBO Import Import Etsy Payments → Xero Import Import Etsy → Xero Import Import PayPal → QB Desktop Import Import PayPal → QuickBooks Import Import PayPal → Xero Import Import PayPal → Xero Contacts Import Import PayPal → Xero Invoice Import Shopify Refunds → QuickBooks Import Shopify Payouts → Xero Import Shopify Refunds → Xero Import Square → QuickBooks Import Import Square → Xero Import Square Customers → Xero Import Square → Xero Invoices Import Stripe Payouts → QuickBooks Import Stripe → QuickBooks Import Stripe Customers → Xero Import Stripe Invoices → Xero Import Stripe Payments → Xero Import Stripe Payouts → Xero Import Stripe → Xero Import TikTok Shop → QuickBooks Import TikTok Shop → Xero Import Walmart → QuickBooks Import Walmart → Xero Integrate Authorize.Net ↔ Xero Integrate Braintree ↔ QuickBooks Integrate Braintree ↔ Xero Integrate eBay ↔ QuickBooks Integrate eBay + Xero Integration Integrate Etsy ↔ Xero Integration Integrate Klarna ↔ Xero Integrate PayPal ↔ QuickBooks Integration Integrate Shopify Payouts → QuickBooks Integrate Shopify → QuickBooks Integrate Shopify Refunds → QuickBooks Integrate Shopify Payouts → Xero Integrate Shopify Refunds → Xero Integrate Square ↔ Xero Integration Integrate Stripe Payouts → QuickBooks Integrate Stripe → QuickBooks Integrate Stripe Customers → Xero Integrate Stripe Invoices → Xero Integrate Stripe Payments → Xero Integrate Stripe Payouts → Xero Integrate Stripe → Xero Integrate TikTok Shop → QuickBooks Integrate TikTok Shop → Xero Integrate Walmart → QuickBooks Integrate Walmart → Xero Integrate Integrate WooCommerce + QuickBooks Integrate Integrate WooCommerce + Xero Integrate Worldpay ↔ QuickBooks Migrate Square Customers → Xero Migrate Square → Xero Migration Reconcile Adyen → QuickBooks Reconcile Reconcile Afterpay ↔ QuickBooks Reconcile Reconcile Afterpay ↔ Xero Reconcile Amazon → QuickBooks Reconcile Amazon → Xero Reconcile Reconcile Auth.net ↔ QuickBooks Reconcile Reconcile Auth.net ↔ Xero Reconcile Braintree → QuickBooks Reconcile Braintree → Xero Reconcile Reconcile Klarna ↔ Xero Reconcile PayPal → QuickBooks Reconcile Reconcile PayPal ↔ Xero Reconcile Shopify → QuickBooks Reconcile Shopify → Xero Reconcile Square → QuickBooks Reconcile Square → Xero Reconcile Stripe → NetSuite Validate Amazon Orders Validate Amazon Settlements Validate Validate Auth.net Transactions Validate Braintree Transactions Validate eBay Orders Validate eBay Transactions Validate Validate Etsy Statement Validate Grubhub Earnings Validate PayPal Transactions Validate QBO Bank Export Validate QBO Invoice Validate QBO Journal Entry Validate QBO Products Export Validate Shopify Payouts Validate Square Customers Validate Square Products Validate Square Transactions Validate Stripe Balance Validate Stripe Invoices Validate Stripe Payouts Validate TikTok Settlement Validate Upwork Transactions Validate Worldpay Reconciliation Validate Xero Credit Note

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your needs. Synder 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 Synder for ongoing automation and SpreadsheetBroccoli for one-off historical imports or quick ad-hoc conversions outside your normal workflow.
Synder 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 Synder 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. Synder 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.
Synder 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.
Synder 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.
Synder 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. Synder is better suited for larger operations with dedicated bookkeepers who need ongoing automation.
Synder 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 Synder. Synder 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 Synder exports that catch issues a generic script will miss.