Key Features
Sales Tax Calculation
Real-time sales tax calculation at checkout — accurate rates for every US jurisdiction and 140+ countries.
Automated Filing
Files sales tax returns automatically across all states — eliminates manual state-by-state filing.
E-Commerce Integration
Native integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Salesforce and NetSuite.
Global VAT/GST
Handles VAT and GST compliance for international sales — covers EU VAT, UK VAT and more.
Nexus Tracking
Monitors where your business has tax nexus as you grow — alerts you when new filing obligations arise.
Exemption Management
Manages tax exemption certificates from customers — validates and stores certificates automatically.
Pros & Cons
What we like
Most comprehensive tax compliance coverage available
Saves significant time on multi-state filing
Strong e-commerce platform integrations
Global VAT coverage for international sellers
Trusted by 30,000+ businesses
Reduces audit risk with accurate calculations
Watch out for
Enterprise pricing — expensive for small businesses
Implementation requires setup time
TaxJar is simpler and cheaper for small e-commerce
Overkill for businesses in one or two states
Best Alternatives
TaxDome
Better for accounting firms managing client tax work
Bill.com
Better for accounts payable automation alongside tax
NetSuite
ERP with built-in tax features — Avalara integrates with NetSuite for enhanced coverage
Expensify
Expense management — complements Avalara for full finance automation
Frequently Asked Questions
Avalara uses custom enterprise pricing based on transaction volume, number of states and features required. Typical small business plans start around $50/month; enterprise contracts can run into thousands monthly. Contact Avalara for a quote based on your transaction volume.
TaxJar is simpler and more affordable — better for small to mid-sized e-commerce businesses with US-only sales tax needs. Avalara is more comprehensive — better for large e-commerce businesses, SaaS companies and international sellers needing global VAT compliance. Most small businesses should start with TaxJar.