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Compare Avalara and LOVAT

At a Glance
Avalara
Avalara
Star Rating
(777)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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LOVAT
LOVAT
Star Rating
(148)4.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Information
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 available
LOVAT
Beginner
$0.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
LOVAT
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
463
9.7
141
Ease of Use
8.0
609
9.2
143
Ease of Setup
7.2
441
9.4
67
Ease of Admin
7.6
285
9.4
18
Quality of Support
6.8
462
9.7
134
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.1
291
9.6
18
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
459
9.7
131
Features by Category
Cross Border E-CommerceHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
7.0
17
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
Sales Tax and VAT ComplianceHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
7.2
215
9.5
90
Tracking
8.3
197
9.7
71
6.5
139
9.8
82
6.8
139
9.6
57
7.6
171
9.6
70
7.3
159
Feature Not Available
7.6
156
9.6
62
Integrations
7.2
179
9.7
77
Remittance
7.8
178
9.8
83
7.1
165
9.7
77
6.2
140
Feature Not Available
7.1
155
9.6
79
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
7.3
31
8.8
11
6.7
27
9.0
10
8.9
18
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
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
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avalara
Avalara
LOVAT
LOVAT
Avalara and LOVAT are categorized as Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Unique Categories
Avalara
Avalara is categorized as Cross Border E-Commerce, SAP Store, and Corporate Tax
LOVAT
LOVAT has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
49.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.7%
LOVAT
LOVAT
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Avalara
Avalara
Computer Software
12.1%
Retail
11.7%
Accounting
9.1%
Manufacturing
8.1%
Wholesale
6.2%
Other
52.8%
LOVAT
LOVAT
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Computer Software
13.0%
Marketing and Advertising
11.0%
Accounting
8.9%
Retail
4.1%
Other
47.3%
Alternatives
Avalara
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LOVAT
LOVAT Alternatives
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Discussions
Avalara
Avalara 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
LOVAT
LOVAT Discussions
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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