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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
No pricing available
Paddle
Star Rating
(227)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (90.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
Learn more about PaddleSovos
Star Rating
(86)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (47.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SovosSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Paddle excels in "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.9, while Sovos lags behind at 8.0, indicating that Paddle's interface is more intuitive and user-friendly, making it easier for small businesses to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Paddle's "Billing Automation" feature received a high score of 9.0, which allows for seamless recurring billing processes, whereas Sovos scored lower at 8.0, suggesting that Paddle offers a more efficient solution for automating billing tasks.
- G2 users highlight Paddle's superior "Sales Tax" tracking capabilities with a score of 9.6 compared to Sovos's 8.5, indicating that Paddle provides more robust tools for managing sales tax compliance, which is crucial for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions.
- Users on G2 note that Paddle's "Integrations" score of 8.1 outperforms Sovos's 6.8, suggesting that Paddle offers a wider range of integrations with other software, enhancing its versatility and usability in various business environments.
- Reviewers say that Paddle's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.2, while Sovos has a slightly higher score of 8.4. However, users report that Paddle's support team is more responsive and helpful, making it a better partner for businesses needing assistance.
- Users report that Paddle's "Product Direction" score of 8.2 indicates a strong commitment to future improvements, while Sovos's score of 7.8 suggests that Paddle may be more proactive in evolving its product based on user feedback and market trends.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Paddle
5% + 50c per transaction
Pay As You Go
Global payments and billing unified in one platform, with cross-border sales tax compliance and fraud protection. No migration fees, monthly fees, or hidden extras.
- Global payments and billing
- Cross-border sales tax compliance
- Fraud protection and chargeback processing
Sovos
No pricing availableFree Trial
Paddle
Free Trial is available
Sovos
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
181
8.6
74
Ease of Use
9.0
185
8.0
75
Ease of Setup
8.7
149
7.4
40
Ease of Admin
8.9
127
7.6
36
Quality of Support
8.5
183
8.4
74
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
124
8.0
37
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
178
7.8
65
Features by Category
Billing and Payments
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
8.0
32
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Revenue Optimization
7.2
32
Not enough data
7.2
31
Not enough data
7.1
31
Not enough data
7.3
32
Not enough data
Billing
9.0
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
62
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
55
|
Verified
Not enough data
Dunning
8.2
56
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
8.4
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
67
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
Reporting
7.6
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Billing
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
6.7
8
Not enough data
Bill Generation
7.8
50
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
Bill Processing
8.3
46
Not enough data
7.9
46
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
48
Not enough data
8.9
49
Not enough data
7.8
41
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
5.5
7
Not enough data
Order Management
7.9
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
Products & Plans
8.5
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Pricing
9.1
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
Revenue Management
8.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Subscription Management
5.7
7
Not enough data
6.2
7
Not enough data
5.7
7
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
Tracking
9.6
52
8.5
23
9.6
52
8.0
9
9.3
49
8.1
13
8.9
42
7.4
20
8.8
40
7.4
16
9.2
47
7.1
17
Integrations
7.9
47
6.7
20
Remittance
8.7
43
8.3
16
8.0
46
7.6
15
8.5
46
8.0
9
7.8
45
7.8
10
Agentic AI - Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
6.9
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
Tax Planning
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Tax Filing
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Workflows
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Payment processing - Merchant of Record
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.5
34
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
8.2
32
Not enough data
7.8
33
Not enough data
Tax management - Merchant of Record
9.7
36
Not enough data
9.7
34
Not enough data
9.4
30
Not enough data
Security and Compliance - Merchant of Record
8.8
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
Administration - Merchant of Record
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
Payment failure - Failed Payment Recovery
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
7.9
16
Not enough data
Customer Communication - Failed Payment Recovery
9.1
16
Not enough data
7.5
16
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
Advance payment method update - Failed Payment Recovery
9.1
16
Not enough data
9.2
16
Not enough data
9.5
16
Not enough data
Failed payment analytics - Failed Payment Recovery
8.8
14
Not enough data
6.3
13
Not enough data
8.6
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
Not enough data
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
Paddle and Sovos are categorized as Sales Tax and VAT Compliance
Unique Categories
Paddle is categorized as Merchant of Record, Subscription Billing, Subscription Revenue Management, Billing, Subscription Management, and Failed Payment Recovery
Sovos is categorized as Corporate Tax and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Paddle
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sovos
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
52.5%
Information Technology and Services
11.0%
Internet
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.1%
E-Learning
2.7%
Other
24.2%
Insurance
8.4%
Accounting
8.4%
Wholesale
6.0%
Retail
6.0%
Machinery
6.0%
Other
65.1%
Discussions
Which payment methods do you support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Paddle
By selling your product through Paddle, you can immediately accept purchases via:
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Discover
Diners...Read more
Which currencies do you offer?
1 Comment
Official Response from Paddle
In order to help you sell your products throughout the world, Paddle accepts payments in a wide range of currencies:
Argentine Peso (ARS)
Australian...Read more
Which languages do you support?
1 Comment
Official Response from Paddle
The Paddle Checkout is localized in the following...Read more
Are there any third-party evaluations of Sovos solutions like from Gartner, IDC or Forrester?
1 Comment
Official Response from Sovos
Yes, IDC conducted an extensive vendor assessment of the major market players in sales tax and VAT (including GST) automation and deemed Sovos a leader in...Read more
Sovos has no more discussions with answers
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