Tools for Accounting

Avalara

What is Avalara?

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

Who it's for

Small businesses, midmarket finance teams, enterprise tax departments and developers.

Key features

  • Sales and use tax calculation
  • Returns filing
  • APIs for developers

Integrations

Pricing

Pricing not published, contact vendor.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Reviewers praise accurate multi-state calculations. [4]
  • Automated filing and reporting ease compliance. [5]
  • Broad ERP and accounting integrations and multi-state coverage. [4]

Cons

  • Steep learning curve and complex configuration. [4]
  • Support is described as inconsistent or slow. [6]
  • Pricing, billing disputes and cancellation complaints recur. [7]

Summarized from public reviews and reporting; not a hands-on test.

Category
Sales Tax
Website
avalara.com

Frequently asked questions

What is Avalara?

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

Who is Avalara for?

Avalara is for small businesses, midmarket finance teams, enterprise tax departments and developers.

What does Avalara integrate with?

Avalara lists integrations with QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle and others, according to its website.

How much does Avalara cost?

Avalara does not have a price we could confirm on a public page. See the vendor's site for current pricing.

Sources

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

Last checked: 2026-10-16

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