Compare Avalara and Lappa 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$55.00 Per Month
Avalara
Star Rating
(815)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 AvalaraLappa
Star Rating
(151)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$55.00 Per Month
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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, with users appreciating how it keeps exemption certificates organized and stored, making compliance easier.
- Users say LOVAT stands out for its ability to manage VAT across multiple countries effortlessly, with one reviewer highlighting how it simplifies calculations and filings, making the entire process much easier to handle.
- According to verified reviews, Avalara has a strong reputation for customer service, with users noting that they receive prompt assistance when questions arise, which can be crucial for businesses navigating complex tax regulations.
- Reviewers mention that LOVAT's platform is particularly user-friendly, allowing for seamless tracking and reporting of VAT tasks, which is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to streamline their operations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Avalara has a solid overall performance, it sometimes faces challenges in meeting specific workflow needs, with some users reporting configuration difficulties that could hinder efficiency.
- Users indicate that LOVAT's comprehensive approach to handling VAT rules and filing returns without extensive manual checks is a major benefit, especially for those managing international transactions, making it a preferred choice for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing availableLappa
Standard
$55.00
Per Month
Most popular option for your Tax Compliance
- Sales Tax Calculation & Reporting
- Threshold Tracking
- 1 State Free Auto-Submission
Free Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
Lappa
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
490
9.7
144
Ease of Use
8.0
636
9.3
146
Ease of Setup
7.2
459
9.4
70
Ease of Admin
7.6
291
9.4
18
Quality of Support
6.8
488
9.7
137
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.1
297
9.6
18
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
485
9.7
132
Features by Category
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
213
9.7
73
6.5
139
9.8
82
6.8
138
9.6
57
7.7
176
9.6
71
7.3
159
Feature Not Available
7.6
163
9.6
62
Integrations
7.1
188
9.7
77
Remittance
7.8
188
9.8
83
7.1
165
9.7
78
6.2
140
Feature Not Available
7.1
156
9.6
79
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
7.3
33
8.8
11
6.6
29
9.0
10
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
9.1
18
Not enough data
Workflows
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.0
15
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avalara and Lappa are categorized as Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Unique Categories
Lappa has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Lappa
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
Computer Software
12.0%
Retail
11.8%
Accounting
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Wholesale
6.1%
Other
52.1%
Information Technology and Services
15.4%
Computer Software
12.8%
Marketing and Advertising
11.4%
Accounting
8.7%
Retail
4.0%
Other
47.7%
Discussions
Has anyone using Avalara experience issues with this service recently 2021?
3 Comments
Official Response from Avalara
Hi Jeanette, if you're experiencing issues, we'd like to know and work to assist. You may contact Avalara Support (https://help.avalara.com/Contact_Avalara)...Read more
How much does avalara cost?
2 Comments
Official Response from Avalara
Pricing varies depending on what’s right for your business. Many Avalara products use volume-based pricing models designed to scale with your business.Read more
Can I refile a return that was filed in an SST state without Avalara's assistance?
2 Comments
Official Response from Avalara
Avalara must assist with any SST-Simplified Electronic Returns. If the form name includes "SER", it's a simplified electronic return, and Avalara must file...Read more
What is LOVAT used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Lappa
LOVAT serves as an all-in-one solution for global VAT/Sales tax/EPR liabilities. It allows to collect data across any sales channels and then prepare and...Read more
Lappa has no more discussions with answers
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