# Avalara, Workiva vs TaxJar Comparison

| | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 815 | 2,145 | 252 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (49.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (57.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (88.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $39.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Avalara

Pros:
- Ease of Use (68 reviews)
- Tax Automation (55 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (52 reviews)
- Improvement Needed (44 reviews)

### Workiva

Pros:
- Ease of Use (364 reviews)
- Collaboration (196 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (113 reviews)
- Learning Curve (85 reviews)

### TaxJar

Pros:
- Tax Automation (5 reviews)
- Ease of Filing (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Tax Issues (3 reviews)
- Complex Customization (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (490 reviews) | 8.8 (931 reviews) | 9.3 (172 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (636 reviews) | 8.7 (1672 reviews) | 9.1 (180 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.2 (459 reviews) | 8.2 (1235 reviews) | 8.4 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (291 reviews) | 8.6 (199 reviews) | 9.1 (83 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.8 (488 reviews) | 8.8 (873 reviews) | 8.9 (170 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.1 (297 reviews) | 8.9 (202 reviews) | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.6 (485 reviews) | 9.1 (888 reviews) | 8.5 (162 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Avalara

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Workiva

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### TaxJar

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: TaxJar Starter 200

Price: $39.00 Per Month

Description: (for up to 200 orders/mo.) 
Pricing varies based on order volume.

Key Features:
- Email support
- Simple CSV import 
- Sales tax reporting

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/taxjar/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Budgeting and Forecasting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 8.6/10 | 63 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Budget Creation

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Import** | Not enough data | 8.5 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Hierarchies** | Not enough data | 8.1 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | 8.5 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Formulas** | Not enough data | 8.2 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **What-If** | Not enough data | 7.7 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Budget Periods** | Not enough data | 7.8 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Budget Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Adjustments** | Not enough data | 8.2 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.9 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Forecasting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reforecast** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Forecast Types** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Rolling Forecasts** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **AI** | Not enough data | 7.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Variance Analysis** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasts Comparison** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Forward Looking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Budgeting and Forecasting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cross Border E-Commerce

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | 6.8/10 | 17 |
| **Workiva** | N/A | N/A |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Global Shipping

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | 8.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Labels** | 6.7 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Returns** | 7.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Payments and Pricing

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Global Tax** | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Currency** | 6.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Methods** | 7.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost** | 6.7 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pricing** | 6.2 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Global ecommerce management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 7.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Delivery Tracking** | 7.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk** | 7.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documents** | 7.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Portals

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Marketplaces** | 7.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branding** | 6.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Omnichannel** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Financial Close

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 7.9/10 | 313 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Reconciliation

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (218 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (231 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Report Types** | Not enough data | 8.7 (259 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Standard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom** | Not enough data | 8.5 (224 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Closing Process

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audit** | Not enough data | 8.2 (207 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Distribution** | Not enough data | 8.5 (209 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Financial Close

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 6.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 6.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reconciliation** | Not enough data | 6.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Analysis** | Not enough data | 6.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 8.8/10 | 90 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Financial Planning

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extended Planning** | Not enough data | 8.1 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) 

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Financial Insight

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Planning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Analysis** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Status Communication

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Version Control** | Not enough data | 9.3 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Data Updates** | Not enough data | 9.3 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scorecards** | Not enough data | 8.1 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Sustainability Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 8.8/10 | 60 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Resource Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Thresholding** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Emissions Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Sample Tracking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inspections** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Plans** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Site Maps** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Administrative

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and KPIs** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting
** | Not enough data | 8.9 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Integration** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Sales Tax and VAT Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | 7.2/10 | 239 |
| **Workiva** | N/A | N/A |
| **TaxJar** | 8.4/10 | 20 |

#### Tracking

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sales Tax** | 8.3 (213 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **VAT** | 6.5 (139 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **GST** | 6.8 (138 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Exemptions** | 7.7 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Adjustments** | 7.3 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Localization** | 7.6 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 7.1 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 

#### Remittance

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Returns** | 7.8 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (13 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | 7.1 (165 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 
| **Global/Cross Borders** | 6.2 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Analytics** | 7.1 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.3 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.6 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Corporate Tax

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | 8.9/10 | 19 |
| **Workiva** | N/A | N/A |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Tax Planning

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Strategies** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Exemptions** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Credits** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Estimations** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tax Filing

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculations** | 9.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rules & Regulations** | 8.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Workflows

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Importing** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 6.9/10 | 93 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Collection

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | 7.8 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Sources** | Not enough data | 7.3 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third Party** | Not enough data | 6.2 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ratings** | Not enough data | 6.6 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Investment** | Not enough data | 7.2 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Public** | Not enough data | 7.8 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Governance, Risk & Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.1 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Finance** | Not enough data | 7.5 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Environmental, Quality and Safety Management** | Not enough data | 6.8 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Management - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Communications** | Not enough data | 7.4 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Identification** | Not enough data | 6.6 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | 6.5 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Strategic Planning** | Not enough data | 6.6 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis** | Not enough data | 6.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Actionable Insights** | Not enough data | 6.3 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI-Enabled ESG Reporting** | Not enough data | 5.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | 6.8 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Reporting** | Not enough data | 6.5 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Audit Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 7.7/10 | 390 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.0 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Workflows - Audit Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | 8.6 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Recommendations** | Not enough data | 7.6 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration Tools** | Not enough data | 8.7 (237 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.5 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Planning & Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.3 (153 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Documentation - Audit Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates & Forms** | Not enough data | 7.7 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Checklists** | Not enough data | 7.4 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting & Analytics - Audit Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.0 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Performance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (153 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Policy Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 6.4/10 | 30 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform AI Features - Policy Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports** | Not enough data | 6.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 5.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Carbon Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 8.1/10 | 19 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Emissions Tracking - Carbon Accounting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Setup** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Decarbonization - Carbon Accounting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reduction Planning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Carbon Credits** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | 7.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics - Carbon Accounting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Sources** | Not enough data | 7.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | 6.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Custom KPIs** | Not enough data | 6.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration - Carbon Accounting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ERP** | Not enough data | 6.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **GRC** | Not enough data | 6.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Carbon Accounting

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### SAP Store

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | N/A | N/A |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - SAP Store

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | N/A | N/A |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Avalara** | N/A | N/A |
| **Workiva** | 8.4/10 | 75 |
| **TaxJar** | N/A | N/A |

#### Risk Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Risk Identification** | Not enough data | 8.5 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Classification** | Not enough data | 8.2 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Methodology** | Not enough data | 8.3 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Goals Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.1 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Business Continuity Management

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Recovery Plans** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Procedure Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Crisis Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security & Privacy** | Not enough data | 9.0 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Access** | Not enough data | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Flexibility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Services

| Feature | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 8.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Training & Learning** | Not enough data | 8.5 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Support** | Not enough data | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Professional Services** | Not enough data | 8.8 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Avalara (4):** [Sales Tax and VAT Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-tax-and-vat-compliance), [Cross Border E-Commerce  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cross-border-e-commerce), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Corporate Tax Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-tax)

**Unique to Workiva (11):** [Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Reporting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/environmental-social-and-governance-esg-reporting), [SAP Store Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sap-store), [Budgeting and Forecasting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/budgeting-and-forecasting), [Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-risk-management-erm), [Disclosure Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/disclosure-management), [Policy Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/policy-management), [Audit Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/audit-management), [Sustainability Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sustainability-management), [Financial Close Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-close), [FP&A Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/fp-a-financial-planning-analysis), [Carbon Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/carbon-accounting)

**Unique to TaxJar (2):** [Sales Tax and VAT Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sales-tax-and-vat-compliance), [Corporate Tax Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-tax)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Avalara | Workiva | TaxJar | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 37.9% | 14.4% | 88.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 49.9% | 28.3% | 10.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.2% | 57.4% | 0.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Avalara

- **Computer Software:** 12.0%
- **Retail:** 11.8%
- **Accounting:** 9.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 8.6%
- **Wholesale:** 6.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.7%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.9%
- **Construction:** 3.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 35.9%

#### Workiva

- **Accounting:** 13.5%
- **Financial Services:** 9.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.6%
- **Insurance:** 5.4%
- **Banking:** 5.3%
- **Oil & Energy:** 5.1%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.8%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.3%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Utilities:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 42.9%

#### TaxJar

- **Retail:** 33.2%
- **Consumer Goods:** 10.7%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 8.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7%
- **Sporting Goods:** 3.3%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Wholesale:** 2.9%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 27.5%

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## Alternatives

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- [Sovos](https://www.g2.com/products/sovos/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (88 reviews)
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- [Intuit ProConnect Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-proconnect-tax/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (277 reviews)

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### Alternatives to TaxJar

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- [Anrok](https://www.g2.com/products/anrok/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (288 reviews)
- [Paddle](https://www.g2.com/products/paddle/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (237 reviews)
- [Zoho Books](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-books/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (327 reviews)
- [Intuit ProConnect Tax](https://www.g2.com/products/intuit-proconnect-tax/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (277 reviews)
- [ONESOURCE](https://www.g2.com/products/thomson-reuters-onesource/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Lappa](https://www.g2.com/products/lappa/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (151 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Avalara

- Title: [Has anyone using Avalara experience issues with this service recently 2021?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/40448-has-anyone-using-avalara-experience-issues-with-this-service-recently-2021) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Jeanette, if you're experiencing issues, we'd like to know and work to assist. You may contact Avalara Support (https://help.avalara.com/Contact_Avalara)..."
- Title: [How much does avalara cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-avalara-cost) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Pricing varies depending on what’s right for your business. Many Avalara products use volume-based pricing models designed to scale with your business."
- Title: [Can I refile a return that was filed in an SST state without Avalara's assistance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31739-can-i-refile-a-return-that-was-filed-in-an-sst-state-without-avalara-s-assistance) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Avalara must assist with any SST-Simplified Electronic Returns. If the form name includes "SER", it's a simplified electronic return, and Avalara must file..."
- Title: [Do wholesale sales count toward NEXUS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31738-do-wholesale-sales-count-toward-nexus) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Since many states include exempt transactions in their economic nexus thresholds, businesses that only make exempt sales into other states can establish..."
- Title: [I didn’t know I was supposed to register — do I need to worry about past sales?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-didn-t-know-i-was-supposed-to-register-do-i-need-to-worry-about-past-sales) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Workiva

- Title: [Can i ise this for upload charts?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/49869-can-i-ise-this-for-upload-charts) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### TaxJar

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/avalara-vs-workiva-workiva-vs-taxjar)