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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (94.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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 AvalaraUltraTax CS
Star Rating
(59)3.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (94.8% 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.
- Users report that Avalara excels in tax compliance with a strong focus on sales tax calculations, achieving a score of 9.4 in this area, while UltraTax CS, although competent, scores lower at 8.9. Reviewers mention that Avalara's automation features streamline the tax filing process significantly.
- Reviewers mention that Avalara's integration capabilities are robust, scoring 7.1, allowing seamless connections with various e-commerce platforms, whereas UltraTax CS, with a score of 9.0, is noted for its superior data importing and exporting functionalities, making it easier for users to manage their tax data.
- Users on G2 highlight Avalara's strong performance in tax planning strategies, scoring an impressive 9.0, which is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to optimize their tax liabilities. In contrast, UltraTax CS, while offering solid tax planning tools, does not match this level of functionality.
- G2 users report that Avalara's user interface is generally easier to navigate, reflected in its ease of use score of 7.8, compared to UltraTax CS's score of 7.4. Reviewers mention that this ease of use is crucial for small businesses that may not have dedicated tax professionals.
- Users say that Avalara's quality of support, with a score of 6.7, is satisfactory, but some reviewers express a desire for more responsive customer service. UltraTax CS, with a slightly lower score of 6.5, has received feedback indicating that users often struggle to get timely assistance when needed.
- Reviewers mention that Avalara's focus on global tax compliance, particularly in VAT and GST, scores 6.2 and 6.6 respectively, making it a better choice for businesses operating internationally. UltraTax CS, while strong in U.S. tax forms, does not provide the same level of global support.
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
455
7.7
49
Ease of Use
8.0
601
7.6
50
Ease of Setup
7.2
434
7.7
13
Ease of Admin
7.6
283
5.3
6
Quality of Support
6.8
454
6.8
48
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
289
4.7
6
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
451
6.1
48
Features by Category
Platform Additional Functionality
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Platform Content
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Platform Data
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - Tax Practice Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
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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
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
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
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Not enough data
Data management - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
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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
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Integration and Support - Professional Tax Software
Not enough data
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Agentic AI - SAP Store
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
Retail
11.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Accounting
9.1%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Wholesale
6.3%
Other
52.6%
Accounting
93.1%
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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