Manual vs scheduled vs real-time sync

Syncvenio gives every bucket three gears: manual, scheduled, and real-time. Each shines in different moments—launching a new storefront, keeping steady-state stores aligned, or reacting to high-velocity sales. Here’s how to choose the right one and stay confident once it’s live.

Manual sync: perfect for controlled rollouts

Manual runs let an operator decide when stores copy the authoritative inventory. It takes a few clicks and finishes within minutes.

• Best for onboarding, bulk CSV imports, or double-checking mappings before a bigger rollout.
• Pick a “primary” store, press Sync now, and review the results in Sync History.
• Latency is tied to the job itself (usually a few minutes). No automation happens until you press the button.

Scheduled sync: steady-state alignment

Schedules keep stores in lockstep at repeatable intervals—hourly, every 30 minutes, nightly, you decide.

• Great for mature orgs where inventory edits happen throughout the day but don’t need instant propagation everywhere.
• Pick a cadence and maintenance window. Syncvenio queues jobs automatically and shows the next run time on each bucket.
• Latency equals the cadence you define. For example, a 30-minute schedule means the longest wait for an update is 30 minutes.

Real-time sync: instant parity

When every store must stay current within seconds (flash sales, omnichannel fulfillment), turn on real-time mode. Shopify webhooks stream inventory deltas right into Syncvenio.

• All stores are peers—there’s no single primary. Updates flow in both directions.
• Latency is typically under 30 seconds, depending on Shopify’s event timing and queue depth.
• Scheduled/Manual runs still matter: use them as a safety net for large adjustments or if Shopify was offline during an event.

How to switch modes safely

1. Pause any existing schedule before switching to real-time (or vice versa) to avoid overlapping runs.
2. Confirm webhooks show as “Live” on every store. If not, reinstall or press “Refresh webhooks.”
3. Run one manual sync immediately after changing modes to capture a clean snapshot and reassure the operations team everything is aligned.

Need a hybrid?

Many merchants mix modes: flagship stores on real-time, long-tail outlets on twice-daily schedules, and manual-only buckets for experiments. Syncvenio supports all three simultaneously—just assign buckets accordingly.

Want help sizing the right cadence? Email support@syncvenio.com with your traffic patterns and we’ll recommend a configuration.