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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (88.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$19.00 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 AvalaraTaxJar
Star Rating
(249)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$19.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Avalara excels in overall user satisfaction, particularly in its ability to automate the monthly sales and use tax process, which users find invaluable for streamlining their workflows. One user highlighted how it keeps exemption certificates organized and stored, making compliance easier.
- Users say TaxJar stands out for its user-friendly interface and simplicity, allowing users to quickly manage their sales tax needs. Reviewers appreciate the platform's constant updates and easy-to-follow tutorials, which help them navigate the system efficiently.
- According to verified reviews, Avalara has a stronger market presence and a higher total number of reviews, indicating a more established user base. This suggests that users may find more community support and resources when using Avalara compared to TaxJar.
- Reviewers mention that TaxJar significantly reduces the time spent on sales tax management, with one user noting it saves them over 20 hours a month. This efficiency is a major selling point for small businesses looking to minimize administrative burdens.
- Users highlight that while Avalara offers robust features for mid-market companies, it may not be as tailored for small businesses as TaxJar, which is designed specifically for that segment. This could lead to a better fit for smaller operations with simpler needs.
- G2 reviewers indicate that TaxJar's customer support is highly rated, with users praising the quality of assistance they receive. In contrast, Avalara's support has received mixed feedback, suggesting that users may experience challenges when seeking help.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing availableTaxJar
TaxJar Starter
$19.00
Per Month
(for up to 200 orders/mo.)
Pricing varies based on order volume.
- Email support
- Simple CSV import
- Sales tax reporting
Free Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
TaxJar
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
458
9.3
170
Ease of Use
8.0
604
9.2
178
Ease of Setup
7.2
437
8.5
88
Ease of Admin
7.6
283
9.1
83
Quality of Support
6.8
457
9.0
168
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
289
9.0
81
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
454
8.6
161
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
194
8.9
17
6.5
139
Feature Not Available
6.8
139
Feature Not Available
7.6
170
7.6
13
7.3
159
8.1
12
7.6
154
8.6
16
Integrations
7.2
177
8.6
13
Remittance
7.8
176
9.0
13
7.1
165
9.2
14
6.2
140
Feature Not Available
7.1
153
8.1
14
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
7.3
31
7.5
6
6.7
27
Feature Not Available
Tax Planning
8.7
15
Feature Not Available
8.8
16
Feature Not Available
9.0
15
Feature Not Available
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
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 TaxJar are categorized as Sales Tax and VAT Compliance and Corporate Tax
Unique Categories
Avalara is categorized as Cross Border E-Commerce and SAP Store
TaxJar has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
TaxJar
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%
Retail
33.5%
Consumer Goods
10.7%
Apparel & Fashion
8.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.7%
Sporting Goods
3.3%
Other
40.5%
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
TaxJar has no discussions with answers
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