Square Integration DPL vs QuickSync
Both apps keep Shopify and Square connected. Only one lets you decide what gets overwritten, which location feeds inventory, and how SKUs get matched.
DPL vs QuickSync at a glance
Square Integration
QuickSync
Try DPL Shopify Square Integration on your own catalog.
Connect Shopify and Square, set your sync rules, and watch how your products and stock behave before you commit.
QuickSync vs DPL: Different Approaches To Shopify-Square Sync
Both keep the platforms connected. The difference is how much say you have over what happens in between.
QuickSync
QuickSync syncs stock, listings, and orders across thirteen channels on one subscription. It fits merchants who need:
- Stock kept in step between Shopify and Square
- Listings and orders synced from $29/month
- Products matched by SKU, then title
- One app covering several marketplaces at once
If you need counts and orders to agree and nothing more complicated than that, QuickSync covers it at a lower starting price than DPL.
DPL Square Integration
DPL is built for Shopify sellers who need the sync to follow their rules, not the other way round. It adds:
- Field-level source of truth, so Square can't overwrite the descriptions you wrote
- Shared-SKU safeguards that stay off until you turn them on
- Gift card and customer record sync, not just stock and orders
- Failure notifications and retry, with 24/7 support
Same connection, more say in how it behaves, which fields move, which SKUs are safe to touch, and what happens when a sync fails.
DPL: Not just a connection, a connection you control
Both apps move products, inventory, and orders. The difference shows up on day 40, when someone edits a price in Square and you need to know whether Shopify is about to follow.
What you're setting up
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Pick the primary source, per field.
Sync the title but not the description, or the price but not the image. Square updates stock without touching the copy you wrote for search. -
Choose which locations work together.
Only the Shopify and Square locations you connect share stock, so the website never sells what's sitting in the other branch. -
Keep SKU relationships under control.
Products sharing a SKU are flagged before automatic sync starts, so a wrong link doesn't move the wrong stock. - Monitor sync issues and retry after fixing the cause
- Connect additional data like customers and gift cards
By category
Product synchronization
Keep Shopify and Square product catalogs connected
QuickSync
Syncs product catalog between Shopify and Square, including product details, variants, and SKUs. For stores with a straightforward catalog, this can be enough to keep products updated across both systems.
DPL Square Integration
Takes a Shopify-first approach. Along with syncing products, it helps sellers manage how those products are connected through SKU matching, variant handling, and product linking controls.
For small catalogs, automatic sync is enough. For hundreds of products with multiple variants and frequent catalog changes, having more control over product connections becomes critical.
Inventory Synchronization
Keep Stock Updates From Falling Behind
QuickSync
Keeps inventory quantities updated between Shopify and Square with real-time synchronization and multi-location support.
DPL Square Integration
Does the same, plus gives sellers control over the setup. Choose the locations involved, manage inventory sources, and control how stock moves between Shopify and Square.
Both tools help keep inventory aligned. The difference is whether you only need stock updates or you need more control over how those updates happen.
Order Synchronization
Bring Online And In-Store Sales Together
QuickSync
Syncs order information between Shopify and Square, keeping sales activity connected across both platforms.
DPL Square Integration
Connects order workflows while keeping Shopify as the central place to manage store operations. Square orders flow into Shopify, no manually moving information between platforms.
For businesses selling both online and in-store, the goal is not just moving orders. It is having a workflow that your team can actually manage day after day.
SKU Matching And Product Linking
Make Sure Every Product Connects Correctly
QuickSync
Supports product synchronization through standard matching workflows, which work well for simpler catalogs with clean SKU data.
DPL Square Integration
Gives sellers more control over product relationships with SKU-based matching, variant connections, and product linking workflows that catch mismatches before they cause problems.
A wrong product connection doesn't just create a catalog issue. It leads to incorrect inventory updates and fulfillment problems. Product linking control is what prevents that.
Location Management
Keep Inventory Organized Across Locations
QuickSync
Supports multi-location inventory synchronization, keeping stock updated across connected locations.
DPL Square Integration
Gives sellers control over which Shopify and Square locations are connected and how inventory synchronization is managed between them.
If you only operate from one location, this doesn't matter. Once multiple locations are involved, having control over where inventory comes from and where it goes becomes critical.
Customer Data & Gift Card Sync
Connect More Than Just Products And Stock
QuickSync
Focuses on automated synchronization across products, inventory, orders, and connected sales channels. No gift card sync.
DPL Square Integration
Adds customer data sync and gift card sync, giving merchants more options beyond core product, inventory, and order sync.
For sellers who only need stock updates, a simple connection is enough. For businesses managing more operations through Shopify and Square together, additional data sync reduces manual work substantially.
Is DPL The Right QuickSync Alternative For Your Store?
QuickSync is a capable app and for plenty of stores it's the right one. Here's the honest split, based on what each app actually does.
Choose DPL When:
You rewrote a title and description for SEO, then a Square update put the old one back. DPL lets you set Shopify or Square as the source of truth for each field separately- title, description, price, images so the sync stops undoing your work.
Gift cards bought at the counter and redeemed online, full customer records, refunds and cancellations pushed back to Square. DPL runs the complete Square gift card lifecycle; most sync apps don't touch gift cards at all.
Shared SKUs are the most common reason counts go wrong after a sync. DPL detects them before automatic inventory sync starts, and shared-SKU syncing stays off until you explicitly turn it on.
Failed product uploads and order syncs trigger a notification, with manual retry once you've fixed the cause. Support is 24/7 over live chat, tickets, and Google Meet; POS problems don't wait for business hours.
QuickSync if...
Their $19 plan syncs inventory across two shops. Product and order syncing start at $29. If you only need counts to agree between the register and the website, that's a smaller bill than ours.
QuickSync charges by variation count, four sizes in three colours counts as twelve items. Under about 1,000 variations that's $19, and their tiers run up to 20,000. Work out your real variation count first; if it lands in a cheap tier and you don't need gift cards, customer records, or field-level control, their pricing is hard to beat.
Eight connected shops on one plan, across thirteen channels. DPL builds a dedicated app per channel, deeper Square handling, but a separate app if you also sell on Etsy or eBay.
14-day trial, no card, roughly ten minutes to connect. A sensible way to find out before committing to anything.
Switching from
QuickSync to DPL
Switching integrations does not mean starting from scratch. Your Shopify store and Square account stay as they are; you simply connect them through DPL and choose how you want the sync to work.
Before Switching From QuickSync
- Review existing SKU connections
- Confirm Shopify and Square locations
- Decide your inventory source
Connect Shopify and Square
Install DPL Square Integration and link your Shopify and Square accounts. Your existing products, inventory, and store data remain where they are; you're just connecting them.
Set up your sync rules
Choose what you want to sync and how the connection should work. Set up your locations, product matching, and inventory preferences before turning on synchronization.
Start syncing your inventory
Once your sync settings are in place, DPL takes care of the rest. Manage products, inventory, orders, customers, and gift cards without switching between applications.
Ready To Make The Switch?
Connect your existing Shopify and Square accounts, set up your sync preferences, and get started with DPL.
What sellers say about running Shopify and Square integration
Reviews from merchants using the app day to day, setup, edge cases, and what support was like when something broke.
...Had to switch over from Quicksync to Square Integration DPL... So far so good....
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
01What is the best QuickSync alternative for Square integration?
The right alternative depends on what you need from your Shopify and Square connection. QuickSync can be a good choice for merchants looking for straightforward product, inventory, and order synchronization. DPL Square Integration is a better fit for sellers who need more control over product matching, inventory workflows, locations, and additional sync options.
02Do I have to rebuild my products to switch?
No. Your Shopify and Square catalogs stay exactly where they are. DPL matches existing products rather than recreating them, using SKU, barcode, and variant logic, and hands you anything it couldn’t match for review. QuickSync’s internal product links don’t carry over, so the matching runs fresh.
03Can I switch from QuickSync to DPL?
Yes. Switching doesn’t require rebuilding your Shopify store or Square account. Install DPL Square Integration, connect your accounts, configure your sync settings, and start using the integration with your existing setup.
04What happens when a sync fails in DPL?
Failed product uploads and order syncs trigger a failure notification, and you can retry manually once the cause is fixed. Support is 24/7 over live chat, tickets, and Google Meet.
05Can I choose whether Shopify or Square controls product information?
Yes, per field. Set the source of truth for titles, descriptions, prices, and images individually, so Square can update stock without touching the copy you wrote for search.
Move Beyond Basic Shopify-Square Sync
Keep your products, inventory, and orders connected while having more control over how your Shopify and Square workflows operate.