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Compare Avalara and LOVAT 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0.00 Per Month
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 AvalaraLOVAT
Star Rating
(145)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 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 availableLOVAT
Beginner
$0.00
Per Month
- Threshold Tracking
- Up to 1,000 transactions per month
- 100,000 USD of total value transactions per month
Free Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
LOVAT
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
458
9.7
138
Ease of Use
8.0
604
9.2
140
Ease of Setup
7.2
437
9.4
64
Ease of Admin
7.6
283
9.4
18
Quality of Support
6.8
457
9.7
131
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
289
9.6
18
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
454
9.7
128
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
7.0
14
Not enough data
Tracking
8.3
194
9.7
70
6.5
139
9.8
79
6.8
139
9.6
57
7.6
170
9.6
70
7.3
159
Feature Not Available
7.6
154
9.6
61
Integrations
7.2
177
9.7
77
Remittance
7.8
176
9.8
81
7.1
165
9.7
77
6.2
140
Feature Not Available
7.1
153
9.6
78
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
7.3
31
8.8
11
6.7
27
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
9.0
17
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
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 - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avalara and LOVAT are categorized as Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Unique Categories
LOVAT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
LOVAT
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%
Information Technology and Services
16.1%
Computer Software
13.3%
Marketing and Advertising
10.5%
Accounting
9.1%
Retail
4.2%
Other
46.9%
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
What is LOVAT used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from LOVAT
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
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