Both Synder and A2X are well-known tools for automating your bookkeeping, but which one truly fits your needs? In this head-on comparison, we highlight how Synder stands out as the superior choice for businesses looking for more integrations, more settings, and greater control.
Book a demo to see liveSynder connects with 30+ platforms across ecommerce, marketplaces, and payment providers, from Shopify, Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, and WooCommerce to TikTok Shop, Magento, Stripe, Square, PayPal, Afterpay, and many more. And all these sales channels and payment processors flow seamlessly into your books. Moreover, the software records every component of a sale: line items, taxes, shipping, discounts, processor and marketplace fees, refunds, and tips, ensuring your accounts reconcile exactly with platform reports and remain audit-ready.
Compared to Synder, A2X offers a smaller set of integrations with marketplaces and carts, with data posted only as net payout summaries. While effective for basic reconciliation, this narrower scope can substantially limit multi-channel sellers and leaves far less visibility into the full detail of each transaction.
For a full integration list, check the table below.
Synder is built with a host of advanced settings that give you more control over how data is categorized and managed.
Synder is a financial assistant for ecommerce or SaaS businesses, handling all the messy parts of bookkeeping. With seamless integration to over 30 platforms—like Shopify, Amazon, Stripe, PayPal, and Square—it effortlessly imports and organizes all transactions. From sales and fees to taxes, every detail is captured from multiple channels and synced directly into your accounting software. Whether you rely on QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero, NetSuite or Sage Intacct, this solution keeps your data accurate and your workflow smooth.
The software is suitable for businesses of different sizes with complex bookkeeping needs.
Synder brings in all the information you might need: sales, expenses, payment processor fees, taxes, shipping, tips, products, services, customer data, and even bank transfers. You can sync transactions automatically for a smooth, hands-off experience or switch to manual mode for more control.
Synder RevRec is a dedicated module from the Synder suite focused on subscription revenue recognition automation. It ensures full compliance with key accounting standards, including GAAP, IFRS 15, and ASC 606, making accurate financial reporting effortless.
By integrating with platforms like Stripe, Synder RevRec automatically tracks subscription changes, updates recognition schedules, and records revenue appropriately in the accounting system.
Even with data coming in from multiple sources, Synder keeps the records clean and organized. It creates separate accounts for each platform in your accounting system, so PayPal transactions land in the PayPal account, Shopify sales stay in the Shopify account, and so on. This way, your books don’t get tangled up, and you’ll be able to generate crystal-clear reports that are both accurate and easy to manage.
Start by uploading your product costs into the system in the "Products and Services" tab and import a CSV file with the purchase costs for each item. Once your costs are set up, Synder gets to work. Every time you make a sale, it automatically calculates the COGS by multiplying the quantity sold by the product’s cost.
This data is instantly synced to your accounting software, keeping your financial statements accurate and inventory levels updated in real time.
Yes. Synder is designed with accountants in mind, making it a powerful tool for streamlining financial workflows. The software supports multi-client management and saves hours of manual work with real-time data imports, smart categorization, and duplicate detection.
Additionally, Synder offers a Partner Program for accounting professionals, providing exclusive perks such as discounts, dedicated support, and co-marketing opportunities.