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Compare Avalara and Drake Tax 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (96.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Avalara
Star Rating
(770)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AvalaraDrake Tax
Star Rating
(27)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Drake TaxSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Avalara excels in automating the monthly sales and use tax process, making it easier for users to manage their exemption certificates. This feature is particularly appreciated by those who value efficiency in tax compliance.
- Users say that Drake Tax stands out for its unlimited federal and state return filings without additional fees, which is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to minimize costs while maximizing their filing capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Avalara's customer service is a strong point, with many users highlighting the helpfulness of the support team when questions arise, contributing to a more positive overall experience.
- According to verified reviews, Drake Tax users find the software easy to learn and use, with many stating that it only takes a couple of weeks to become proficient, which is a great benefit for those new to tax software.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while Avalara has a solid overall satisfaction score, it faces challenges in setup and administration compared to Drake Tax, which is noted for its user-friendly setup process and ease of administration.
- Users highlight that Drake Tax's support team is particularly effective during transitions, as noted by those who switched from other platforms, showcasing the software's commitment to customer success and satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing availableDrake Tax
No pricing availableFree Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
Drake Tax
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
458
9.2
21
Ease of Use
8.0
604
8.7
21
Ease of Setup
7.2
437
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
7.6
283
8.7
5
Quality of Support
6.8
457
9.8
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
289
9.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
454
8.8
20
Features by Category
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
5.6
8
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
6.0
7
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.8
10
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
10
Agentic AI - Tax Practice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Global Shipping
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.3
17
Not enough data
6.7
16
Not enough data
7.1
16
Not enough data
Payments and Pricing
6.9
15
Not enough data
6.6
16
Not enough data
7.2
17
Not enough data
6.7
16
Not enough data
6.2
17
Not enough data
Global ecommerce management
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
Portals
7.0
14
Not enough data
6.3
14
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Tracking
8.3
194
Not enough data
6.5
139
Not enough data
6.8
139
Not enough data
7.6
170
Not enough data
7.3
159
Not enough data
7.6
154
Not enough data
Integrations
7.2
177
Not enough data
Remittance
7.8
176
Not enough data
7.1
165
Not enough data
6.2
140
Not enough data
7.1
153
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
7.3
31
Not enough data
6.7
27
Not enough data
Tax Planning
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
Tax Filing
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
Workflows
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Tax Forms - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data management - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tax filing - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Support - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avalara and Drake Tax are categorized as Corporate Tax
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Drake Tax
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Accounting
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Wholesale
6.2%
Other
52.8%
Accounting
100.0%
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Other
0.0%
Discussions
I didn’t know I was supposed to register — do I need to worry about past sales?
2 Comments
Official Response from Avalara
It depends on the amount of sales you had and in which states. Do you owe more than $10,000 in taxes? A state probably isn’t going to just let that go, and...Read more
Do wholesale sales count toward NEXUS?
2 Comments
MS
It depends on the state. Along with advice from CPAs, I use the sales tax institute site to help...Read more
Can I refile a return that was filed in an SST state without Avalara's assistance?
2 Comments
MS
Yes, you can file any return without Avalara's assistance. Their selling point is that they do it for free if you enroll in their SST return service. We file...Read more
Is Drake software easy to use?
1 Comment
JP
We find Drake easy to use and the company provides excellent suportRead more
What is Drake accounting?
1 Comment
MR
Drake Accounting is Drakes accounting software. Allows you to do bookkeeping, financial statements, payroll, and other accounting functions. It will also...Read more
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