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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 per month
Avalara
Star Rating
(768)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AvalaraPayPal Payments
Star Rating
(2,516)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 per month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that PayPal Payments excels in ease of use, scoring 9.0, while Avalara's score of 7.9 indicates a steeper learning curve. Users report that PayPal's intuitive interface allows for quick transactions, making it a favorite among small businesses.
- Users on G2 mention that PayPal Payments has a significant advantage in setup ease, with a score of 8.7 compared to Avalara's 7.1. Reviewers appreciate how quickly they can integrate PayPal into their existing systems without extensive technical knowledge.
- Reviewers mention that PayPal Payments has a higher quality of support, scoring 8.3, while Avalara's support is rated at 6.7. Users report that PayPal's customer service is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for small businesses needing immediate assistance.
- Users say that PayPal Payments has been a better partner in business, with a score of 8.0 compared to Avalara's 6.9. Reviewers highlight that PayPal's reliability in processing payments has fostered trust and long-term relationships with their clients.
- G2 users report that PayPal Payments meets requirements more effectively, scoring 8.9 versus Avalara's 8.0. Reviewers mention that PayPal's comprehensive features, such as mobile payment options and invoicing, cater well to the needs of small businesses.
- Users report that PayPal Payments has a more favorable product direction, with an 8.2 score compared to Avalara's 7.6. Reviewers appreciate PayPal's consistent updates and new features, which keep the platform competitive and aligned with user needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing availablePayPal Payments
On Website - Basic
$0
per month
- Accept credit cards and PayPal on your site
- Swipe cards in your store and on the go
- Create and email invoices for fast payment
Free Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
PayPal Payments
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
455
9.0
2,074
Ease of Use
8.0
601
9.0
2,100
Ease of Setup
7.2
434
8.8
564
Ease of Admin
7.6
283
8.4
321
Quality of Support
6.8
454
8.3
1,959
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
289
8.1
318
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
451
8.2
2,047
Features by Category
Payment Options
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
1568
Not enough data
9.2
1591
Not enough data
8.4
1162
Not enough data
8.4
1085
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
527
Not enough data
9.0
557
Administration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
1487
Not enough data
8.5
1342
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
456
Not enough data
8.4
449
Not enough data
8.3
438
Security
Not enough data
8.6
625
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
1147
Not enough data
8.8
1329
Not enough data
8.6
452
Development
Not enough data
8.3
1265
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
1086
Not enough data
8.7
1184
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
1443
Not enough data
8.9
1326
Not enough data
8.8
1305
Not enough data
8.7
1060
Not enough data
8.6
1053
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
449
Not enough data
8.8
465
Agentic AI - Payment Gateways
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
8.3
46
Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.6
184
Administration - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Not enough data
8.9
162
Not enough data
8.9
156
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.5
150
Payment Tools - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
8.8
149
Not enough data
8.7
153
Agentic AI - Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) features
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Payment Processing
Not enough data
9.3
204
Not enough data
9.0
195
Not enough data
9.3
204
Not enough data
9.1
193
Administration
Not enough data
8.9
191
Not enough data
9.0
193
Not enough data
7.6
203
Not enough data
8.8
184
Not enough data
8.5
456
Not enough data
8.4
449
Not enough data
8.3
438
Payment Options
Not enough data
8.9
527
Not enough data
9.0
557
Security
Not enough data
8.6
452
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
449
Not enough data
8.8
465
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
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
175
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
6.6
26
Not enough data
Architecture
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Processing
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
9.0
31
Not enough data
9.1
31
Risk & Compliance
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Analytics
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.2
31
Agentic AI - Payments Orchestration
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.1
23
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 PayPal Payments are categorized as SAP Store
Unique Categories
PayPal Payments is categorized as Payments Orchestration, Payment Processing, Installment Payment and Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), and Payment Gateways
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PayPal Payments
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
9.1%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Wholesale
6.3%
Other
52.6%
Marketing and Advertising
6.8%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Computer Software
6.6%
Retail
5.7%
Internet
3.9%
Other
70.4%
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
Allow visa gift card
8 Comments
AH
I used to know about Visa card and virtual master card on paypal 2 years ago...Possibly good and also accept payments on main and data endRead more
PayPal Is NOt Returning USD 40,000 they kept for 180 Days After account suspension
7 Comments
LK
It is possible to get money back, if they Took it from you. Check here:
https://aupdamages.com
Select your country and get Information on how to...Read more
how to add money to paypal
5 Comments
RZ
You must log in to your bank account and link it to PayPal after verifying it through stripe opt a OTP.Read more
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