Tools for Accounting

Comparison

Avalara vs TaxJar

Avalara and TaxJar are both listed in our Sales Tax category. This page puts what each vendor publishes, and what public reviews say, side by side. We do not rank tools or say which is better; the right choice depends on your firm and clients.

At a glance

ToolWho it's forPublished pricing
AvalaraSmall businesses, midmarket finance teams, enterprise tax departments and developers.Pricing not published, contact vendor.
TaxJarGrowing e-commerce and multichannel sellers.Starter and Professional plans; 30-day free trial

Avalara

Avalara automates sales tax compliance, including calculation, reporting and filing. Its products include AvaTax and Returns, with pricing tailored to the business. [1]

Who it's for: Small businesses, midmarket finance teams, enterprise tax departments and developers. [1]

Published pricing: Pricing not published, contact vendor.

Integrations listed: QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Shopify [2]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Reviewers praise accurate multi-state calculations. [3]
  • Automated filing and reporting ease compliance. [4]
  • Broad ERP and accounting integrations and multi-state coverage. [3]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Steep learning curve and complex configuration. [3]
  • Support is described as inconsistent or slow. [5]
  • Pricing, billing disputes and cancellation complaints recur. [6]

Full Avalara listing

TaxJar

TaxJar is a cloud platform that automates sales tax compliance. The vendor says more than 20,000 businesses use it. [7]

Who it's for: Growing e-commerce and multichannel sellers. [7]

Published pricing: Starter and Professional plans; 30-day free trial [8]

Integrations listed: Shopify, Amazon, Stripe [7]

Pros cited in reviews

  • Users cite time savings and accurate calculations. [9]
  • Integrations and reporting are praised. [10]
  • Multi-state reporting and auto-filing are praised. [9]

Cons cited in reviews

  • Support can be slow. [11]
  • Exemption handling and customization are limited. [12]
  • Some report Shopify refund issues and occasional calculation problems. [11]

Full TaxJar listing

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 the difference between Avalara and TaxJar?

Avalara automates sales tax compliance, including calculation, reporting and filing. TaxJar is a cloud platform that automates sales tax compliance.

How much do Avalara and TaxJar cost?

Avalara: pricing not published, contact the vendor. TaxJar: Starter and Professional plans; 30-day free trial. Confirm current pricing with each vendor.

Which is better, Avalara or TaxJar?

We do not rank tools. Compare who each is for, the integrations you need and the cited pros and cons above, then ask both vendors for a demo on your own data.

Sources

  1. https://avalara.com
  2. https://avalara.com/integrations
  3. https://www.capterra.com/p/75673/AvaTax/
  4. https://www.g2.com/sellers/avalara-inc-d0ab9439-c122-48ad-9ad9-925ab913f545
  5. https://www.softwareadvice.com/sales-tax/avalara-profile/reviews/
  6. https://www.g2.com/it/products/avalara/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons
  7. https://taxjar.com
  8. https://taxjar.com/pricing
  9. https://www.capterra.com/p/163419/TaxJar/reviews/?page=2
  10. https://www.g2.com/it/products/taxjar/reviews
  11. https://www.g2.com/it/products/taxjar/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons
  12. https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/163419/taxjar

Last checked: 2026-10-16