Single store sync vs Multi-store sync
Tipo Sync offers two sync modes. Choosing the right one depends on whether you manage one Shopify store or multiple stores.
ℹ️ Quick definition
🏪 Single store sync
Sync happens inside one Shopify store to automate how products/inventory are managed within that store.
Typical features in this mode include:
Inventory Sync Groups
Bundle Groups
Reports / analytics for syncing activity
Use it when you have only one store and want to keep inventory or bundles organized automatically.
🔁 Between stores sync (Multi-store sync)
Sync happens between two or more Shopify stores.
In this mode you will usually have:
Source store = the main store where you manage products
Destination store(s) = stores that receive synced products/inventory.
Typical features in this mode include:
Connect stores (Source ↔ Destination)
Product sync (import new products, sync existing ones, mapping)
Inventory sync between stores (one-way or two-way)
Order sync (depending on your setup)
Email notifications
Use it when you have multiple Shopify stores and need to copy/update data across them.
🕹️ When should I use each mode?
Choose Single store sync if you:
have one Shopify store
want to automate inventory updates and bundle behaviors inside the same store
don’t need to connect to another store
Choose Between stores sync if you:
run multiple Shopify stores (regional stores, wholesale + retail, multiple brands)
want to push products from one store to another
want inventory or orders to stay aligned across stores
🔀 Key differences
Number of stores
1 store
2+ stores
Setup
No store connection needed
Must connect Source + Destination
Main goal
Automate inventory/bundles within one store
Keep products/inventory/orders synced across stores
Product creation
Not focused on cross-store import
Can import/sync products between stores
Inventory
Groups & automation in the same store
Location mapping + one-way/two-way sync
Best for
One-store merchants
Multi-store merchants, wholesalers
📋 Common examples
Single store sync examples
You sell bundles and need inventory to update automatically when components change
You want to organize inventory logic using “sync groups”
You want reports about sync activities inside one store
Between stores sync examples
You have a US store and an EU store and want products synced
You run a Retail store and a Wholesale store
You manage multiple brand stores and want one “master catalog” (Source) to push to others
🔄 Switch between modes
Yes. You can switch modes when your business changes (for example: you start with one store, then add a second store later).
✅ Recommendation
Start with Single store sync if you only manage one store today.
Choose Between stores sync if you need a “Source → Destination” workflow or want to keep multiple stores aligned.
🙋 Still need support?
If you still need help, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. We’ll be happy to assist you further.
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