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Link My Books alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Link My Books alternative is Xero (2.6 GPA). The best free one is QuickBooks Online (2.4 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "1 user."
Link My Books compared with 6 alternatives: A2X, Bookkeep, Synder, Xero, QuickBooks Online and 1 more.
Link My Books is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 per month for up to 15 orders a month. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Link My BooksThis tool | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| A2X | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Bookkeep | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Synder | Free trial · from $52/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Dancing Numbers | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows |
Price against what you get
Link My Books starts at $20 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Xero and QuickBooks Online score higher without starting lower. Bookkeep and Dancing Numbers start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Link My Books
A2X
Ecommerce payout reconciliation for QuickBooks, Xero and NetSuite
- A2X starts at $29 per month for up to 200 orders a month (Amazon plan).
- A2X also covers inventory.
- A2X does not cover workflow automation, which Link My Books does.
Suits: Amazon and Shopify sellers who keep books in QuickBooks Online or Xero
Bookkeep
Sales and payout accounting automation for ecommerce and retail
- Bookkeep starts at $19 per month per entity, billed monthly.
Suits: Shopify and Amazon sellers who want daily sales posted to their books
Synder
Syncs sales, fees and payouts from 30+ platforms into your books
- Synder starts at $52 per month for up to 500 sales transactions, billed yearly ($65 billed monthly).
- Synder does not cover workflow automation, online store and amazon selling, which Link My Books does.
Suits: Online sellers taking payments through several stores and processors
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- Xero also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Xero also covers invoicing, expense tracking and payroll.
- Xero does not cover workflow automation, online store and amazon selling, which Link My Books does.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online has a free plan, which Link My Books lacks.
- QuickBooks Online also lists iOS and Android apps.
- QuickBooks Online also covers invoicing, expense tracking and payroll.
- QuickBooks Online does not cover workflow automation, online store and amazon selling, which Link My Books does.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
Dancing Numbers
Bulk import, export and delete tool for QuickBooks data
- Dancing Numbers starts at $10 per month for 1 company file and 2 users (Online).
- Dancing Numbers also lists a Windows app.
- Dancing Numbers also covers templates.
- Dancing Numbers does not cover reports, online store and amazon selling, which Link My Books does.
Suits: Bookkeepers who load clients' transactions into QuickBooks from files
Limits worth knowing in Link My Books
- Price follows a rolling average of monthly orders across all channels, so it rises as a shop grows.
- Extra channels on Premium cost $17 each on top of the plan, according to the vendor's help center.
- Xero is supported on all plans except Cashbook, and QuickBooks only on QuickBooks Online.
- Walmart is supported for the US only, and TikTok Shop for the UK and US.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Link My Books?
The alternatives to Link My Books in this directory are A2X, Bookkeep, Synder, Xero, QuickBooks Online and Dancing Numbers. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Link My Books.
Is there a free alternative to Link My Books?
Yes. QuickBooks Online has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Link My Books alternatives work on Windows?
The Link My Books listing does not include a Windows app. Dancing Numbers lists one.
Which Link My Books alternatives work on Android?
The Link My Books listing does not include an Android app. Xero and QuickBooks Online list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.