Compare Avalara and UltraTax CS 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (95.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Avalara
Star Rating
(790)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about AvalaraUltraTax CS
Star Rating
(61)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (95.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about UltraTax CSSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Avalara excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score and a significant number of recent reviews. Users appreciate features like the streamlined monthly SUT process, which automates tasks and keeps exemption certificates organized.
- Users say that UltraTax CS offers a seamless integration with other Thomson Reuters applications, which greatly enhances workflow efficiency. Reviewers highlight the ease of data entry and the ability to rollover information from year to year, making it a convenient choice for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, Avalara stands out for its user-friendly interface, with many users noting the ease of tracking resales by client accr number. This feature significantly simplifies tax management for mid-market companies.
- Reviewers mention that while UltraTax CS has a solid interface, it sometimes lacks the depth of features found in Avalara, particularly in areas like automation and reporting. Users have expressed a desire for more robust functionalities to meet their evolving needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products offer quality support, but Avalara's customer service receives particular praise for responsiveness and helpfulness when questions arise, enhancing the overall user experience.
- Users report that while UltraTax CS has a slightly easier setup process, Avalara's comprehensive features and automation capabilities ultimately provide a more powerful solution for businesses looking to streamline their tax processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing availableUltraTax CS
No pricing availableFree Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
UltraTax CS
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
471
7.7
50
Ease of Use
8.0
617
7.6
51
Ease of Setup
7.2
447
7.6
14
Ease of Admin
7.6
288
6.0
7
Quality of Support
6.8
470
6.7
49
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.1
294
5.0
7
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
467
6.2
49
Features by Category
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
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Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Tax Practice Management
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
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
200
Not enough data
6.5
139
Not enough data
6.8
138
Not enough data
7.7
173
Not enough data
7.3
159
Not enough data
7.6
156
Not enough data
Integrations
7.1
183
Not enough data
Remittance
7.8
181
Not enough data
7.1
164
Not enough data
6.2
139
Not enough data
7.1
155
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
7.4
32
Not enough data
6.8
28
Not enough data
Tax Planning
8.7
15
8.5
8
8.8
16
8.3
8
9.0
15
8.8
8
8.9
15
8.1
8
Tax Filing
9.2
16
9.2
8
8.9
16
8.5
8
9.0
17
8.3
8
Workflows
8.8
18
8.8
8
9.0
15
8.3
8
Tax Forms - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data management - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tax filing - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Support - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
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Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avalara and UltraTax CS are categorized as Corporate Tax
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
UltraTax CS
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
12.1%
Retail
11.7%
Accounting
9.0%
Manufacturing
8.6%
Wholesale
6.1%
Other
52.5%
Accounting
93.2%
Computer Software
3.4%
Information Technology and Services
1.7%
Chemicals
1.7%
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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
UltraTax CS has no more discussions with answers
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