Understanding BuildOps Integration with QuickBooks and Common Syncing Challenges
BuildOps offers seamless integration with both QuickBooks Desktop (QBD) and QuickBooks Online (QBO), but there are key differences in how these systems operate and synchronize data. This article provides an overview of these differences, explains common syncing challenges, and shares best practices for managing integration effectively.
Integration Overview
BuildOps integrates with QBD and QBO in almost identical ways. Whether using QBD or QBO, the same data points sync in the same format and structure. Additionally, accounting settings configured in BuildOps apply similarly to both systems.
Key Differences Between QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
Before transitioning or choosing a version, it’s essential to understand the unique features of each system:
Access: QBD is locally hosted and doesn’t require internet access, while QBO is cloud-based, offering anytime, anywhere access.
User Interface: QBO has a modern interface and smoother integrations with third-party apps and banks.
Backups: QBO includes automatic backups, whereas backups in QBD need to be done manually.
Licensing: QBO subscriptions are per company, while QBD allows managing multiple companies within a single license.
Updates and Support: QBO benefits from automatic updates and unlimited customer support, unlike QBD, which requires manual updates.
Functionality: QBO automates tasks like invoicing and bank transaction syncing, while QBD provides more granular reporting capabilities and advanced customization of user roles and permissions.