Avalara is an enterprise-grade tax compliance platform covering sales tax, VAT, customs duties, and excise taxes across 190+ countries. It automates tax calculation at point of sale, filing, and record-keeping. Used by Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing e-commerce businesses with global operations.
Avalara
Global tax compliance automation for businesses
Best for: Enterprise and mid-market businesses needing global tax compliance
- Custom pricing
4.2/5 ratingEditorial score 79/100avalara.com
The editorial note
What to know about Avalara
Is it right for you?
Who Avalara suits
Choose it if
- Enterprise and mid-market businesses needing global tax compliance
Look elsewhere if
- Small US-only e-commerce stores (TaxJar is simpler and cheaper)
What you get
Key features
- Global tax calculation
- VAT and GST compliance
- Automated filing
- ERP integration
- Audit trail
Works with
Integrations6
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Custom pricingBilled monthly | Automated sales tax calculation, returns, e-commerce integrations. Contact for pricing. |
| Advanced | Custom pricingBilled monthly | Multi-state compliance, exemption certificates, AvaTax API, global VAT/GST |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Global coverage (190+ countries)
- Enterprise-grade compliance
- ERP integrations
- Expert support
Cons
- Complex and expensive
- Implementation time
- Overkill for small businesses
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Finance & Business Services
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Entry plan
- Custom pricing
- Free plan
- Not listed
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- avalara.com
The verdict
Our take on Avalara
Essential for enterprises with global tax obligations. TaxJar is better for most US-focused e-commerce businesses.
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