The guardrail is the name: it's a plug-in, never an integration. Every packaging, pricing, and messaging call below protects that distinction so the free plug-in never competes with the paid full QuickBooks Online Integration.
A free, one-way sync bundled with Invoice Hub Essentials. Audited carrier invoices automatically create AP Bills in QuickBooks Online — no implementation project, no cost, no custom mapping.
Includes:
Positioning:
The primary packaging vehicle. A value-add attached to Essentials, not a separate purchase.
Recommended for:
Positioning:
Sold and quoted independently. Not bundled with, or replaced by, the plug-in.
The plug-in cannot be purchased outside of Invoice Hub Essentials. No standalone price means nothing to discount or compare against the full Integration.
Plug-in access is automatic for any Invoice Hub Essentials customer — no quote, no contract line item, self-serve activation.
Don't run the plug-in and the full Integration on the same QBO connection at once — both can write AP Bills and create duplicate entries.
Requires Invoice Hub Essentials. Downgrading out of Essentials disables plug-in access and active syncing. No Sales or Implementation involvement in the standard path.
For SMB shippers on Invoice Hub Essentials who use QuickBooks Online, the QBO Plug-in sends audited carrier invoices into QBO as AP Bills automatically — free, self-serve, no implementation. Customers needing two-way sync, custom mapping, or dedicated support go to the full QBO Integration.
The plug-in isn't just a feature — it's a deal-closer for Essentials and a natural bridge into full-Integration revenue later. Here's how to use it in a sales conversation.
QuickBooks-native prospects often hesitate on Invoice Hub Essentials because they don't want another manual re-entry step. The plug-in closes that gap at no extra cost — use it to answer "how does this get into my accounting system?" on the spot.
Because it's included and self-serve, there's no separate SKU, quote, or approval needed. Sellers can offer it as an immediate value-add during the Essentials conversation instead of a follow-up negotiation.
Once a customer is live on the plug-in and feels the time savings, needs like custom mapping or two-way sync become an easier, better-timed conversation for the full Integration — a warm upsell, not a cold pitch.
| Dimension | Plug-in | Full Integration |
|---|---|---|
| Direction | → One-way | ⇄ Bi-directional |
| Mapping | Fixed wizard fields | Custom |
| Setup | Self-serve, minutes | Guided implementation |
| Support | Standard channels | Dedicated team |
| Cost | $0 with Essentials | Paid, quoted |
Start with the access
"On Invoice Hub Essentials? You already have the QBO Plug-in at no extra cost."
Explain the flow
"Connect QBO, map a few settings, and every audited invoice creates an AP Bill automatically — one-way, fully self-serve."
Point to the upgrade path
"Need two-way sync or custom mapping later? That's what the full Integration is for."
MyCarrier pushes data to QBO; it never pulls updates back. Edits made inside QuickBooks won't reflect in Invoice Hub. MyCarrier stays the source of truth — corrections belong in MyCarrier, not QBO.
State this plainly in the wizard, Help Center, and Sales/Support talking points — not buried in fine print.
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