QuickBooks vs Stripdo (2026)

QuickBooks is the most widely used small business accounting software in the United States. Owned by Intuit, it has been a trusted name for decades. It covers nearly every financial need a small business could have: invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, tax preparation, bank reconciliation, and reporting.

For many businesses, QuickBooks is a natural choice, especially if your accountant already uses it. The ecosystem is massive, with thousands of integrations, a strong mobile app, and extensive documentation. It is a well-rounded platform.

This article compares QuickBooks with Stripdo for businesses that use Stripe. If you need full accounting, QuickBooks is excellent. If your main need is auto-generating invoices from Stripe payments, Stripdo offers a focused and affordable alternative. Here is how the two compare.

Stripdo is an invoicing tool built specifically for Stripe users. It connects to your Stripe account and automatically generates professional invoices every time a payment is made. It costs a flat $39/year with unlimited invoices and zero per-invoice fees.

QuickBooks Online has four plans. Simple Start at $30/month ($360/year) covers basic invoicing and expense tracking for a single user. Essentials at $60/month ($720/year) adds bill management and up to three users. Plus at $90/month ($1,080/year) includes inventory tracking and project profitability. Advanced at $200/month ($2,400/year) offers custom reports, batch invoicing, and dedicated support.

QuickBooks frequently offers promotional pricing (50-75% off for the first 3 months), so the initial cost may be lower than the listed prices. It is worth checking their website for current offers.

Additional features like Payroll ($50 to $125/month) and QuickBooks Payments (2.9% + $0.25 per card transaction) are available as paid add-ons. To connect Stripe, you would need a third-party connector like Synder, PayTraQer, or Bookkeep, typically costing $15 to $50 per month.

For comparison, Stripdo charges a flat $39/year with native Stripe integration included. QuickBooks offers significantly more features (accounting, reporting, payroll), so the price reflects a much broader product. The question is whether you need those features or just need Stripe invoicing.

QuickBooks does not have a native Stripe integration. To connect the two, you would use a third-party connector like Synder, PayTraQer, or Bookkeep. These apps pull transaction data from Stripe and create entries in QuickBooks.

These connectors work well for many businesses. They handle basic transaction syncing, fee categorization, and payment matching. Setup takes some time (you will need to map Stripe products to QuickBooks accounts and set rules for refunds), but once configured they run mostly on autopilot.

For Stripe-first businesses that mainly need invoices generated from payments, the QuickBooks workflow has an extra step. You either create invoices in QuickBooks and match them to Stripe payments, or you let the connector create records from Stripe transactions. Both approaches work, but they are more involved than a direct integration.

Stripdo takes a different approach: it connects directly to Stripe via OAuth and generates invoices from completed payments automatically. If invoicing is your primary need, this simpler workflow may be a better fit. If you need the full accounting picture in QuickBooks, a Stripe connector is the way to go.

QuickBooks and Stripdo serve very different purposes. QuickBooks is a complete financial management platform. Stripdo is a focused invoicing tool for Stripe. For many businesses, QuickBooks is genuinely the right choice, especially if you need accounting, tax prep, or payroll.

Where Stripdo fits in is for businesses whose primary need is generating professional invoices from Stripe payments. If that is your main use case and you do not need the broader accounting features, Stripdo offers a simpler path at $39/year with no additional connectors required.

Some businesses use both: QuickBooks for accounting and financial management, and Stripdo for automatic Stripe invoice generation. This can actually simplify your workflow since Stripdo handles the invoicing piece natively while QuickBooks focuses on what it does best.

Stripdo is built for one specific workflow: turning your Stripe payments into professional invoices, automatically. Here's how it works:

QuickBooks is a powerful and well-established accounting platform. If you need comprehensive financial management, it is one of the best options available, especially in the US market. The ecosystem, accountant support, and feature depth are hard to beat.

For Stripe users whose primary need is automatic invoice generation, Stripdo is a focused and affordable alternative at $39/year. It connects directly to Stripe with no third-party connectors needed.

You can also use both tools together. QuickBooks handles your accounting, and Stripdo handles your Stripe invoicing. If you are exploring options, Stripdo takes less than a minute to set up, so it is easy to try alongside your existing tools.

Stripdo works alongside your existing tools. You can try it without changing anything about your current setup. The whole process takes less than a minute: