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Sales tax software compared

These are the 10 tools in our Sales Tax category, listed alphabetically, not ranked. Each summary below comes from the vendor's own pages and public reviews, with every fact cited. Use it to build a shortlist for online sellers, SaaS companies and finance teams, then confirm details with each vendor.

At a glance

ToolWho it's forPublished pricing
AnrokSaaS and digital product companies with sales tax or VAT obligations in multiple jurisdictions.Starter: $100 per market per month (per Anrok's pricing page)
AvalaraSmall businesses, midmarket finance teams, enterprise tax departments and developers.Pricing not published, contact vendor.
KintsugiOnline sellers and software companies managing multi-state or international indirect tax.Free plan $0 (exposure monitoring); Starter $75 per action (US and Canada); Scale and Premium are custom flat monthly (per Kintsugi's pricing page)
NumeralEcommerce and SaaS businesses that want sales tax compliance handled for them.$75 per return filed, plus a one-time $150 per registration (per Numeral's pricing page)
SovosLarge and multinational companies with global VAT, GST and e-invoicing obligations.Pricing not published, contact vendor.
Stripe TaxBusinesses that already take payments through Stripe Checkout, Billing, Invoicing or Payment Links.Tax Complete starting at $90 per month; tiers of $90, $430, $1,000 and $1,500 per month on a 1-year contract (per Stripe's pricing page)
TaxCloudSmall and midsize ecommerce sellers.Starter from $39/mo; Premium from $99/mo; filing as low as $20 per filing (per TaxCloud's pricing page)
TaxJarGrowing e-commerce and multichannel sellers.Starter and Professional plans; 30-day free trial
VertexEnterprise and large midmarket tax departments running ERPs.Pricing not published, contact vendor.
ZampGrowing ecommerce and SaaS sellers in the US and Canada that want to hand off sales tax.Plans: Free, U.S., and U.S. + Canada; paid plan prices are by contacting sales (per Zamp's pricing page)

Anrok

Anrok is sales tax and VAT software that the vendor says works across a company's financial stack. It is aimed at SaaS and digital businesses that sell into many markets. [1]

Who it's for: SaaS and digital product companies with sales tax or VAT obligations in multiple jurisdictions. [1]

Published pricing: Starter: $100 per market per month (per Anrok's pricing page) [2]

Integrations listed: Stripe, Shopify, NetSuite, QuickBooks [3]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Users find it easy to use, with strong integrations including Stripe, Shopify, NetSuite and QuickBooks. [4]
  • Hands-off filing and responsive support are praised. [5]
  • Tax automation is cited as a strength. [4]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Onboarding can be complex. [4]
  • Tax registration workflows and reporting can be unclear. [5]
  • Some users report slow or inconsistent support. [5]

Full Anrok listing

Avalara

Avalara automates sales tax compliance, including calculation, reporting and filing. Its products include AvaTax and Returns, with pricing tailored to the business. [6]

Who it's for: Small businesses, midmarket finance teams, enterprise tax departments and developers. [6]

Published pricing: Pricing not published, contact vendor.

Integrations listed: QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Shopify [7]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Reviewers praise accurate multi-state calculations. [8]
  • Automated filing and reporting ease compliance. [9]
  • Broad ERP and accounting integrations and multi-state coverage. [8]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Steep learning curve and complex configuration. [8]
  • Support is described as inconsistent or slow. [10]
  • Pricing, billing disputes and cancellation complaints recur. [11]

Full Avalara listing

Kintsugi

Kintsugi is AI sales tax software covering sales tax, VAT and GST in 100+ countries. It monitors exposure, classifies products, validates addresses and files returns. [12]

Who it's for: Online sellers and software companies managing multi-state or international indirect tax. [12]

Published pricing: Free plan $0 (exposure monitoring); Starter $75 per action (US and Canada); Scale and Premium are custom flat monthly (per Kintsugi's pricing page) [13]

Integrations listed: Stripe, Shopify, QuickBooks [14]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Users praise hands-on support and easy onboarding. [15]
  • Intuitive dashboards and time-saving automation. [16]
  • Reviewers say it reduces compliance stress. [16]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Occasional Stripe or integration issues. [15]
  • Per-filing pricing can be costly for frequent multi-state filing. [15]
  • Some report inaccurate tax calculations or data display. [15]

Full Kintsugi listing

Numeral

Numeral is a fully managed sales tax service. It handles the tax engine, nexus monitoring, registrations, filings and exemption certificates, with coverage the vendor puts at 90+ countries. [17]

Who it's for: Ecommerce and SaaS businesses that want sales tax compliance handled for them. [17]

Published pricing: $75 per return filed, plus a one-time $150 per registration (per Numeral's pricing page) [18]

Integrations listed: Stripe Billing, Shopify, QuickBooks, NetSuite [19]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Easy setup and Shopify and Stripe integration. [20]
  • Responsive human support and clear compliance visibility. [20]
  • Reviewers say it suits straightforward Shopify-based businesses. [21]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Struggles with complex tax situations, per some reviewers. [20]
  • Some report dashboard errors and slow resolution. [22]
  • Can become costly with many filings and still needs internal oversight. [23]

Full Numeral listing

Sovos

Sovos markets an Agentic Tax Compliance Platform with an indirect tax suite. It covers e-invoicing, tax determination, filing and reporting, and 1099 compliance. [24]

Who it's for: Large and multinational companies with global VAT, GST and e-invoicing obligations. [24]

Published pricing: Pricing not published, contact vendor. [24]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Automation and SAP integration are praised. [25]
  • Suited to multinationals needing VAT, GST and e-invoicing. [26]
  • Responsive support is praised by some G2 reviewers. [25]

Cons cited in reviews

  • The interface is complex, with fragmented portals. [25]
  • Billing and implementation costs can surprise buyers. [26]
  • Reviewers report manual troubleshooting and mixed support. [25]

Full Sovos listing

Stripe Tax

Stripe Tax calculates and collects sales tax, VAT and GST in 100+ countries inside Stripe. Tax Complete adds registrations and filings; Tax Basic covers calculation. [27]

Who it's for: Businesses that already take payments through Stripe Checkout, Billing, Invoicing or Payment Links. [27]

Published pricing: Tax Complete starting at $90 per month; tiers of $90, $430, $1,000 and $1,500 per month on a 1-year contract (per Stripe's pricing page) [28]

Integrations listed: Stripe Billing, Stripe Checkout, Stripe Invoicing, Payment Links [27]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Easy setup and accurate location-based calculation. [29]
  • Obligation guidance and reporting are praised. [29]
  • Reviewers report few drawbacks overall. [29]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Third-party integrations are limited. [29]
  • Tax Basic only calculates and collects; filing needs Tax Complete or a partner. [30]
  • Less comprehensive than enterprise tax platforms. [30]

Full Stripe Tax listing

TaxCloud

TaxCloud provides sales tax calculation, collection and filing for online businesses. The vendor says about 2,000 companies use it. [31]

Who it's for: Small and midsize ecommerce sellers. [31]

Published pricing: Starter from $39/mo; Premium from $99/mo; filing as low as $20 per filing (per TaxCloud's pricing page) [32]

Integrations listed: BigCommerce, WooCommerce, QuickBooks, Chargebee, NetSuite, Magento/Adobe Commerce, Odoo, Shopify [33]

Pros cited in reviews

  • G2 reviewers praise low cost and easy onboarding. [34]
  • Automation saves time. [35]
  • Integrations and responsive support are praised on G2. [34]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Capterra reviewers repeatedly cite slow or absent support. [35]
  • Pricing is unclear, and billing issues are reported. [36]
  • Some G2 reviewers report site functionality issues. [34]

Full TaxCloud listing

TaxJar

TaxJar is a cloud platform that automates sales tax compliance. The vendor says more than 20,000 businesses use it. [37]

Who it's for: Growing e-commerce and multichannel sellers. [37]

Published pricing: Starter and Professional plans; 30-day free trial [38]

Integrations listed: Shopify, Amazon, Stripe [37]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Users cite time savings and accurate calculations. [39]
  • Integrations and reporting are praised. [40]
  • Multi-state reporting and auto-filing are praised. [39]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Support can be slow. [41]
  • Exemption handling and customization are limited. [42]
  • Some report Shopify refund issues and occasional calculation problems. [41]

Full TaxJar listing

Vertex

Vertex sells enterprise indirect tax software it calls Decision-to-Defense: tax determination, e-invoicing, reporting, filing and audit support. The vendor says 10,000+ businesses use it and it has operated since 1978. [43]

Who it's for: Enterprise and large midmarket tax departments running ERPs. [43]

Published pricing: Pricing not published, contact vendor. [43]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Accurate, flexible tax rule configuration. [44]
  • Strong ERP integration and automated rate updates. [45]
  • Broad geographic coverage. [46]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Revenue-based pricing gets expensive as you grow. [45]
  • Reporting can be clunky, and support is inconsistent. [47]
  • Implementation and integration troubleshooting can be time-consuming. [46]

Full Vertex listing

Zamp

Zamp is a managed sales tax service for US and Canadian sellers. The vendor handles registrations, calculation, filing and remittance. [48]

Who it's for: Growing ecommerce and SaaS sellers in the US and Canada that want to hand off sales tax. [48]

Published pricing: Plans: Free, U.S., and U.S. + Canada; paid plan prices are by contacting sales (per Zamp's pricing page) [49]

Integrations listed: Adobe Commerce, BigCommerce, Microsoft Business Central, NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Shopify, Stripe, WooCommerce [50]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Reviewers praise responsive support and hands-off compliance. [51]
  • Easy setup is cited. [51]
  • Delegated, hands-off compliance suits growing US sellers. [52]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Pricing is quote-only, with no self-serve signup. [53]
  • May cost more than software-only tools. [54]
  • Filings require manual approval. [53]

Full Zamp listing

Related comparisons

How to choose

  • Decide between self-serve software and a fully managed filing service.
  • Check coverage: US states only, Canada, or VAT and GST internationally.
  • Confirm integrations with your billing, ecommerce and ERP systems.
  • Compare how pricing scales: per filing, per market, per transaction or flat monthly.

Frequently asked questions

What is economic nexus?

Economic nexus means a state can require you to collect sales tax once your sales there pass a threshold, even without a physical presence. Most sales tax tools monitor these thresholds.

Do tax professionals use sales tax software?

Yes. Tax firms and advisors often recommend or run these tools for clients with multi-state or international sales, alongside the client's finance team.

How did you choose these 10 tools?

They are every tool currently listed in our Sales Tax category. Listings are not paid, and the order is alphabetical.

Sources

  1. https://www.anrok.com
  2. https://www.anrok.com/pricing
  3. https://www.anrok.com/integrations
  4. https://www.g2.com/it/products/anrok/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons
  5. https://www.g2.com/it/products/anrok/reviews
  6. https://avalara.com
  7. https://avalara.com/integrations
  8. https://www.capterra.com/p/75673/AvaTax/
  9. https://www.g2.com/sellers/avalara-inc-d0ab9439-c122-48ad-9ad9-925ab913f545
  10. https://www.softwareadvice.com/sales-tax/avalara-profile/reviews/
  11. https://www.g2.com/it/products/avalara/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons
  12. https://trykintsugi.com
  13. https://trykintsugi.com/pricing
  14. https://trykintsugi.com/integrations/stripe
  15. https://www.g2.com/it/products/kintsugi/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons
  16. https://www.g2.com/it/products/kintsugi/reviews
  17. https://www.numeral.com
  18. https://www.numeral.com/pricing
  19. https://www.numeral.com/integrations
  20. https://www.g2.com/it/products/numeral-sales-tax-platform-numeral/reviews
  21. https://www.g2.com/compare/avalara-vs-numeral-sales-tax-platform-numeral
  22. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/numeralhq.com
  23. https://yardstickresearch.app/tear-sheet/numeral/
  24. https://sovos.com
  25. https://www.g2.com/it/products/sovos/reviews
  26. https://www.rfp.wiki/accounting-finance/accounts-payable-applications/e-invoicing-compliance-applications/sovos
  27. https://stripe.com/tax
  28. https://stripe.com/tax/pricing
  29. https://www.g2.com/it/products/stripe-tax/reviews
  30. https://www.zendikt.com/product/stripe-tax
  31. https://taxcloud.com
  32. https://taxcloud.com/pricing
  33. https://taxcloud.com/integrations
  34. https://www.g2.com/it/products/taxcloud/reviews
  35. https://www.capterra.ca/reviews/119968/taxcloud
  36. https://www.getapp.com/finance-accounting-software/a/taxcloud/
  37. https://taxjar.com
  38. https://taxjar.com/pricing
  39. https://www.capterra.com/p/163419/TaxJar/reviews/?page=2
  40. https://www.g2.com/it/products/taxjar/reviews
  41. https://www.g2.com/it/products/taxjar/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons
  42. https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/163419/taxjar
  43. https://www.vertexinc.com
  44. https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/vertex-o-series
  45. https://www.trustradius.com/products/vertex/reviews
  46. https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/tax-software/vendor/vertex/product/vertex-o-series
  47. https://www.g2.com/it/products/vertex-inc-vertex/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons
  48. https://zamp.com
  49. https://zamp.com/pricing
  50. https://zamp.com/integrations
  51. https://www.rfp.wiki/accounting-finance/tax-software/zamp
  52. https://www.commenda.io/blog/best-sales-tax-software-for-shopify-stores
  53. https://taxcloud.com/blog/taxjar-alternatives/
  54. https://www.amzfinder.com/blog/taxjar-alternatives/

Last checked: 2026-10-16