Compare Avalara and Workiva 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (58.0% 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 AvalaraWorkiva
Star Rating
(1,856)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (58.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about WorkivaSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Workiva excels in user experience, with many praising its ability to link financial statements, footnotes, and supporting documents, ensuring consistency and accuracy across reports. This feature is particularly beneficial for teams looking to streamline their reporting processes.
- Users say that Avalara provides excellent customer service, with reviewers highlighting the ease of tracking resales and the automation of the monthly SUT process. This level of support and functionality can be a significant advantage for businesses managing complex tax compliance.
- According to verified reviews, Workiva stands out for its comprehensive audit trail, which tracks every change, comment, and approval. This transparency simplifies internal audits and external reviews, making it a strong choice for organizations that prioritize accountability.
- Reviewers mention that while Avalara is effective in automating tax processes, some users find it challenging to configure the software to match their specific workflows. This could be a consideration for businesses with unique operational needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Workiva's custom dashboards are a game-changer for tracking progress and pending tasks, allowing teams to identify bottlenecks without unnecessary communication. This feature enhances productivity and keeps projects on track.
- Users express mixed feelings about Avalara's ease of setup, with some noting that the onboarding process could be smoother. In contrast, Workiva receives higher marks for its intuitive setup, which can lead to quicker adoption and less disruption during implementation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing availableWorkiva
No pricing availableFree Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
Workiva
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
471
8.8
754
Ease of Use
8.0
617
8.7
1,496
Ease of Setup
7.2
447
8.2
1,075
Ease of Admin
7.6
288
8.6
186
Quality of Support
6.8
470
8.8
709
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.1
294
8.9
189
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
467
9.2
737
Features by Category
Budget Creation
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
7.7
45
Not enough data
7.8
44
Budget Management
Not enough data
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.2
40
Not enough data
8.8
43
Forecasting
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.3
31
Analytics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.7
5
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
Reconciliation
Not enough data
8.3
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Reporting
Not enough data
8.7
245
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
234
Not enough data
8.5
219
|
Verified
Closing Process
Not enough data
8.2
202
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
199
|
Verified
AI - Financial Close
Not enough data
6.1
33
Not enough data
6.7
33
Not enough data
6.4
33
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.4
32
Financial Planning
Not enough data
8.2
53
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
8.4
59
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Financial Insight
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data
Not enough data
8.1
64
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Status Communication
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.2
65
Not enough data
9.3
67
Not enough data
8.2
55
Resource Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Administrative
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
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
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ReportingHide 20 FeaturesShow 20 Features
Not enough data
6.9
81
Data Collection
Not enough data
7.8
64
Not enough data
7.3
64
Not enough data
6.2
61
Reporting
Not enough data
6.6
61
Not enough data
7.2
60
Not enough data
7.7
62
Integration
Not enough data
7.1
59
Not enough data
7.4
63
Not enough data
6.8
61
Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
7.3
51
Not enough data
6.7
51
Not enough data
6.6
49
Not enough data
6.7
49
Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
6.4
48
Not enough data
6.4
50
Not enough data
6.0
49
Not enough data
6.9
51
Not enough data
6.7
40
Agentic AI - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.1
185
Not enough data
7.1
184
Workflows - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.5
158
Not enough data
7.6
152
Not enough data
8.3
158
Not enough data
7.4
150
Not enough data
7.3
144
Documentation - Audit Management
Not enough data
7.7
145
Not enough data
7.4
146
Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management
Not enough data
8.0
148
Not enough data
7.9
148
Not enough data
7.9
149
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.0
24
Not enough data
6.9
25
Platform AI Features - Policy Management
Not enough data
6.3
16
Not enough data
5.9
15
Emissions Tracking - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.0
14
Decarbonization - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
7.8
12
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.5
12
Analytics - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
6.7
12
Not enough data
7.4
12
Integration - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
7.1
14
Not enough data
7.1
13
Agentic AI - Carbon Accounting
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
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
Risk Management
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.3
51
Not enough data
8.3
48
Business Continuity Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
7.9
26
Platform
Not enough data
8.9
48
Not enough data
9.0
47
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.6
54
Services
Not enough data
8.7
52
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.9
53
Not enough data
8.8
46
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avalara and Workiva are categorized as SAP Store
Unique Categories
Workiva is categorized as Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Disclosure Management, Policy Management, Audit Management, Sustainability Management, Financial Close, FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), and Carbon Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Workiva
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
12.6%
Financial Services
9.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.5%
Insurance
5.5%
Banking
5.5%
Other
61.0%
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
Can i ise this for upload charts?
1 Comment
CH
The Workiva platform includes the ability to import files from Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. We import charts in Word and PowerPoint files as images...Read more
Workiva has no more discussions with answers
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