
25 Aug Top QuickBooks Online Add-On Apps for Bookkeepers
QuickBooks Online (QBO) continues to be the go-to accounting platform for small businesses and bookkeepers. But its real power lies in the ecosystem of add-on apps that extend its capabilities—from automating data entry to streamlining payroll, payments, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and spend management. The combination of QuickBooks and the add-on apps you use is known as your ”tech stack”. In this article, we explore some of the most widely used QBO integrations among bookkeeping professionals, organized by category for easy reference. Reporting and Budgeting apps will be discussed in a future article.
📥 Document & Data Management
SaasAnt Transactions
SaasAnt is a powerful tool for importing, exporting, and deleting bulk transactions in QuickBooks Online. It supports over 50 transaction types and allows for advanced mapping, automation, and error handling. Data is validated before import and there is a handy Undo feature if the data map needs modification.
👉 Visit SaasAnt Transactions
Transaction Pro Importer
Ideal for bulk data management, this app allows bookkeepers to import and export transactions between Excel/CSV files and QuickBooks. It offers field mapping and validation to ensure clean data transfers. TPI is now managed by Rightworks.
👉 Visit Transaction Pro
Zapier
Zapier connects QBO with thousands of other apps, enabling custom workflows and automation. Bookkeepers use it to automate tasks like syncing contacts, generating invoices, or updating spreadsheets. This is a powerful app to build your own integrations.
👉 Visit Zapier
Dext (formerly Receipt Bank)
Dext automates the capture and categorization of receipts and invoices. Users can upload documents via mobile or email, and Dext extracts the data and syncs it directly to QBO—eliminating manual entry and reducing errors.
👉 Visit Dext
⏱️ Time Tracking
QuickBooks Time (formerly TSheets)
QuickBooks Time offers GPS-enabled time tracking, mobile clock-ins, scheduling, and real-time reporting. It integrates seamlessly with QBO, making it a favorite for managing employee hours and payroll accuracy.
👉 Visit QuickBooks Time
ClockShark
ClockShark is a time tracking and scheduling platform built for field service and construction teams. It features GPS-enabled mobile clock-ins, drag-and-drop scheduling, and real-time reporting. It integrates with QBO for payroll, invoicing, and job costing.
👉 Visit ClockShark
🛒 E-Commerce & Inventory
SOS Inventory
SOS Inventory enhances QBO with advanced inventory, order management, and manufacturing features. It supports multi-location tracking, serial number management, and assemblies. Use coupon code “Siegel” for a free trial.
👉 Visit SOS Inventory
Katana
Katana is a cloud-based inventory and manufacturing platform that integrates with QBO to sync sales orders, purchase orders, and inventory balances. It’s ideal for businesses with production workflows.
👉 Visit Katana
Cin7 Core
Cin7 Core centralizes inventory management and syncs purchases, sales, and COGS with QuickBooks. It’s great for multi-channel retailers and manufacturers.
👉 Visit Cin7 Core
PayTraQer
PayTraQer is an e-commerce accounting automation tool developed by SaasAnt. It integrates platforms like Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, PayPal, Stripe, and Square with QuickBooks Online. It automatically syncs sales, fees, taxes, refunds, and payouts in real time.
👉 Visit PayTraQer
🏗️ Construction Management
Knowify
Knowify is a construction project management platform built for contractors. It offers real-time, two-way sync with QuickBooks Online, allowing users to manage job costing, invoicing, scheduling, and time tracking. Knowify integrates with QuickBooks Payroll, Time, and Payments, making it a comprehensive solution for construction accounting.
👉 Visit Knowify
BusyBusy
BusyBusy is a mobile time tracking app designed for the construction industry. It integrates with QuickBooks Online to sync employee hours, project data, and budgets. BusyBusy simplifies payroll and job costing by pushing time data directly into QBO, and offers real-time reporting and GPS tracking. Unique to BusyBusy is a heavy equipment time tracking app to track machinery usage and maintenance schedules.
👉 Visit BusyBusy
💼 CRM & Workflow Automation
Method CRM
Method CRM is built specifically for QuickBooks users, offering a two-way, real-time sync. It centralizes customer data and allows users to create estimates, invoices, and customer portals. Highly customizable, Method offers a great way to streamline and customize your workflows and enhance productivity.
👉 Visit Method CRM
Results CRM
Results CRM bridges the gap between customer relationship management and accounting. It integrates with QuickBooks to eliminate duplicate data entry and manage contacts, projects, and service tickets.
👉 Visit Results CRM
💵 Payroll Integrations
QuickBooks Payroll
Intuit’s native payroll solution offers automated tax compliance, direct deposit, and benefits integration.
👉 Visit QuickBooks Payroll
Gusto
Gusto is a full-service payroll and HR platform offering automated tax filings, benefits management, and employee onboarding.
👉 Visit Gusto
ADP
ADP is a widely trusted payroll and HR solution that integrates with QBO to sync payroll data, tax filings, and employee records.
👉 Visit ADP
💳 Payment Processing Apps
Intuit Payment Solutions
Intuit Payments is QuickBooks’ native payment processing system, offering seamless integration for invoicing, ACH transfers, and credit card payments. The integration adds a super convenient “Pay Now” button to emailed invoices.
👉 Visit Intuit Payments
Square
Square provides free POS hardware and mobile apps, with automatic syncing of sales, fees, and tips into QBO.
👉 Visit Square
Stripe
Stripe is ideal for online payments, subscriptions, and invoicing. It offers detailed transaction syncing and customizable mappings in QBO.
👉 Visit Stripe
💼 Spend Management Apps
Bill AP & AR (formerly Bill.com)
Bill automates accounts payable and receivable. It syncs invoices, bills, payments, and vendor data between platforms.
👉 Visit Bill.com
Ramp
Ramp is a corporate card and spend management platform that integrates directly with QBO. It syncs transactions, receipts, and reimbursements.
👉 Visit Ramp
Bill Spend & Expense (formerly Divvy)
Divvy offers real-time expense tracking, budgeting, and virtual cards. It ensures all expenses and receipts are automatically synced with QBO.
👉 Visit Divvy
Expensify
Expensify supports receipt scanning, mileage tracking, invoicing, and reimbursements. It integrates with QBO to sync expense reports and transactions.
👉 Visit Expensify
These integrations are more than just convenience—they’re strategic tools that:
- Save time through automation
- Reduce errors in data entry and reconciliation
- Improve compliance with tax and labor regulations
- Enhance reporting for better decision-making
Whether you’re managing payroll, tracking inventory, reconciling e-commerce sales, or controlling business spending, these apps help bookkeepers deliver faster, more accurate, and more insightful financial services.
At Siegel Solutions, we work with a wide range of trusted apps to help bookkeepers deliver faster, more accurate, and more insightful financial services.
We can help you find the best tools for your business—and as affiliated partners with many leading apps, we make integration even easier.
Contact us to learn more or explore some of the apps we partner with!