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Avalara vs TaxJar Comparison (2026)

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Avalara

TaxJar

Overview

Avalara offers automated tax compliance software that simplifies sales tax reporting and filing for businesses of all sizes. Its agentic AI handles tax calculations, returns preparation, and exemption certificate management across jurisdictions.

TaxJar is a cloud-based sales tax calculation, reporting and filing automation solution which integrates with a range of eCommerce marketplaces & shopping carts

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

No videos yet

Pricing

Starting from

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.0

366

186

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

63%

would recommend this app

4.4

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

77%

would recommend this app

Pros

“ECM Pro makes exemption certificate management simple, and tax return filing across multiple states has become much smoother, including getting SST numbers whenever we cross a nexus threshold.”

Prabhat K.

Accounts Payable and Floor Manager

“The learning curve is steep at first, particularly when setting up and connecting AvaTax with ECM Pro — it took real time for our small business team to get fully comfortable with the platform.”

Prabhat K.

Accounts Payable and Floor Manager

“As the accounting lead at CivilGEO, Inc. since October 2022, I've been very happy with the value for money Avalara provides, for a small business like ours, it's far more cost-effective than hiring additional tax staff.”

Prabhat K.

Accounts Payable and Floor Manager

Pros

“Rich API, calculations were accurate, API speed was very fast, initial setup was helped along by the team at TaxJar”

Justin H.

CTO

“I'm an Amazon seller, and the best part about TaxJar is the API connection that pulls in all the relevant data for me. ”

Stacey B.

CEO

“I just set it and forget it until its time to file my taxes.”

Stacey B.

CEO

Cons

“For tax software, that kind of delay can create real operational headaches. ”

Christina N.

Controller

“What I liked least about Avalara is that, despite its strong automation capabilities, the platform can sometimes feel complex and not very intuitive for new users.”

Mrugen B.

Financial Accounting

“Their entire purpose is to file tax returns accurately and compliantly, yet our filings were submitted incorrectly and non-compliant. When I raised the issue, the team refused to take responsibility or offer a resolution.”