QuickBooks is the best-known name in small business accounting. It is powerful, widely used by accountants, and packed with features. But if you sell online, you may have noticed something frustrating: QuickBooks was not built for you.
Eclipse was built for people who sell physical products on marketplaces and their own stores. So which one should you choose? Here is the breakdown.
At a glance
| Feature | QuickBooks Online | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Service and general small businesses | People who sell online |
| Inventory and cost of goods | Plus plan and up | Built in, per item |
| Marketplace sales | Through connector apps | eBay, Amazon, and Shopify rolling out |
| Payout fees split out | Manual entries or an app | Automatic for connected channels |
| List price, entry plan | $38/mo (Simple Start) | $15/mo (Starter) |
QuickBooks list prices checked October 2026, before promotional discounts. See the full comparison for more.
The QuickBooks problem for resellers
QuickBooks is a great fit for a marketing agency or a coffee shop. For resellers, it has three common gaps.
It does not see gross and net
When eBay deposits $85, that was really a $100 sale with $15 in fees. Recording only the deposit understates revenue and hides the fees you can deduct.
Inventory costs more
Inventory tracking starts on the Plus plan ($140/mo list price), and it is built for repeatable products more than one-of-a-kind items like vintage clothing or used electronics.
Connector apps add up
Getting marketplace data into QuickBooks usually means a connector app such as A2X or Link My Books, each with its own monthly fee on top of QuickBooks.
Why sellers pick Eclipse
Eclipse was designed around exactly these problems.
- Payouts split automatically. Each payout breaks into sales, shipping, tax, fees, and refunds, so revenue and expenses land where they belong.
- Profit on every item. See what that pair of sneakers or vintage jacket actually made after cost and fees.
- Marketplaces without a middleman. eBay, Amazon, and Shopify connections are rolling out in stages, with no separate connector app to pay for.
When should you use QuickBooks?
Eclipse is not for everyone. Stick with QuickBooks if:
- You run a service business, such as consulting or landscaping, alongside reselling.
- You need to run payroll for a larger team inside your accounting tool.
- Your accountant only works in QuickBooks, though Eclipse exports to CSV for them.
The verdict
If you mainly sell online, Eclipse is built for the work you actually do, at $15 or $39 a month against $38 to $140 for QuickBooks before any connector apps. It saves hours of manual entry and shows profit QuickBooks was not designed to show.
This article is general information, not tax or legal advice. Confirm the treatment for your business with a tax professional.