Compare Avalara and Sphere 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Avalara
Star Rating
(810)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AvalaraSphere
Star Rating
(13)5.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SphereSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Avalara excels in providing a comprehensive overview of tax compliance, with features like a nexus overview dashboard and the ability to easily run reports. Users appreciate how Avalara stays updated on tax changes, which is crucial for maintaining compliance.
- Users say Sphere stands out for its exceptional support, describing it as hyper responsive. This level of service is particularly beneficial for businesses with complex multi-entity setups, as Sphere effectively manages sales tax and VAT obligations across various jurisdictions.
- According to verified reviews, Avalara has a strong reputation for its ability to handle sales tax calculations, with users noting its attentiveness to changes in tax laws. This reliability is a significant advantage for businesses that need to ensure compliance in a constantly evolving regulatory environment.
- Reviewers mention that Sphere's platform is uniquely equipped to automate the entire tax process, from registration to remittance. This end-to-end solution is particularly appealing for companies operating internationally, as it simplifies compliance across different regions.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Avalara has a solid user base and overall satisfaction, it faces challenges in areas like ease of setup and administration compared to Sphere, which users find to be intuitive and straightforward to implement.
- Users report that while Avalara has a wealth of features, Sphere's focus on small businesses allows it to deliver a more tailored experience, with high ratings in usability and support, making it a strong contender for companies looking for a user-friendly solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing availableSphere
No pricing availableFree Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
Sphere
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
483
9.8
11
Ease of Use
8.0
629
10.0
13
Ease of Setup
7.2
454
10.0
13
Ease of Admin
7.6
290
10.0
5
Quality of Support
6.8
482
10.0
11
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.1
296
10.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
480
10.0
11
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
8.4
209
10.0
12
6.5
139
10.0
11
6.8
138
10.0
11
7.7
176
9.5
10
7.3
159
9.5
10
7.6
159
9.9
12
Integrations
7.1
186
10.0
11
Remittance
7.9
185
9.5
11
7.1
165
9.5
10
6.2
139
Feature Not Available
7.1
155
9.1
11
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
7.3
33
Not enough data
6.6
29
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
9.1
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
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avalara and Sphere are categorized as Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Unique Categories
Sphere has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sphere
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
11.9%
Retail
11.5%
Accounting
9.2%
Manufacturing
8.7%
Wholesale
6.2%
Other
52.5%
Computer Software
61.5%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Accounting
7.7%
‐
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
Sphere has no discussions with answers
Hunting for software insights?
With over 3 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
or continue with
or continue with
By proceeding, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
