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At a Glance
Avalara
Avalara
Star Rating
(618)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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ClearTax
ClearTax
Star Rating
(17)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (47.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Avalara excels in Sales Tax calculations with a score of 8.0, while ClearTax's performance in this area is not as strong, indicating that Avalara may provide more accurate and efficient tax calculations.
  • Reviewers mention that Avalara's Tax Filing capabilities are robust, scoring 9.4, which suggests a comprehensive approach to managing tax obligations, whereas ClearTax's offerings in this area may not be as extensive.
  • G2 users highlight Avalara's superior integration capabilities with a score of 9.0, allowing for seamless connections with various platforms, while ClearTax's integration score of 7.1 indicates it may have fewer options or less flexibility.
  • Users on G2 note that Avalara's reporting features are highly rated at 9.3, providing detailed insights and analytics, while ClearTax's reporting capabilities, although decent, do not match the depth offered by Avalara.
  • Reviewers say that Avalara's user experience is generally better, with an Ease of Use score of 7.8 compared to ClearTax's 7.6, suggesting that Avalara may be more intuitive and user-friendly for everyday tasks.
  • Users report that Avalara has a more favorable Product Direction score of 7.6, indicating a positive outlook for future updates and features, while ClearTax's score of 6.8 suggests some concerns about its ongoing development and support.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing available
ClearTax
Clear Compliance Cloud
Contact Us
Per Year
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Free Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
ClearTax
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
400
6.9
13
Ease of Use
7.9
484
7.6
13
Ease of Setup
7.0
332
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.6
253
Not enough data
Quality of Support
6.8
399
6.9
13
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
257
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
396
6.8
11
Features by Category
Cross Border E-CommerceHide 16 FeaturesShow 16 Features
6.7
186
Not enough data
Global Shipping
7.9
12
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Not enough data
Payments and Pricing
6.5
11
Not enough data
6.1
12
Not enough data
6.8
13
Not enough data
6.3
12
Not enough data
5.9
13
Not enough data
Global ecommerce management
6.9
12
Not enough data
6.5
11
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
7.0
11
Not enough data
Portals
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
Sales Tax and VAT ComplianceHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
7.2
1,373
Not enough data
Tracking
8.2
143
Not enough data
6.5
109
Not enough data
6.9
108
Not enough data
7.5
130
Not enough data
7.2
128
Not enough data
7.5
119
Not enough data
Integrations
7.3
137
Not enough data
Remittance
7.7
136
Not enough data
7.2
132
Not enough data
6.2
110
Not enough data
7.3
121
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
Tax Planning
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Tax Filing
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
Workflows
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Avalara
Avalara
ClearTax
ClearTax
Avalara and ClearTax are categorized as Corporate Tax
Unique Categories
ClearTax
ClearTax has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Avalara
Avalara
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
12.2%
ClearTax
ClearTax
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
47.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Avalara
Avalara
Retail
12.8%
Computer Software
12.0%
Accounting
9.3%
Wholesale
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Other
53.5%
ClearTax
ClearTax
Accounting
29.4%
Information Technology and Services
17.6%
Financial Services
11.8%
Retail
5.9%
Logistics and Supply Chain
5.9%
Other
29.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Avalara
Avalara
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

I love that Avalara offers a variety of products that help our business manage sales tax from start to finish. The products all work together seamlessly and were easy to integrate with our existing systems.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness

It’s a bit beyond my comprehensible belief, the experience with these guys. I have been trying to signup and get this service for somewhere around two years. There is no signup link on their website. Just schedule a phone call. Every single phone call...

ClearTax
ClearTax
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Nabin S.
NS
Nabin S.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain

I am a user of Clear Tax from last year. This software is best for GST Invoice and invoicing.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
Verified User in Accounting

CAs aren't willing to answer your questions. No one suggests anything , although it is part of the pro plan. You will get someone who will just do the bare minimum.

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Discussions
Avalara
Avalara Discussions
I didn’t know I was supposed to register — do I need to worry about past sales?
2 comments
Official Response from Avalara
It depends on the amount of sales you had and in which states. Do you owe more than $10,000 in taxes? A state probably isn’t going to just let that go, and...Read more
Do wholesale sales count toward NEXUS?
2 comments
MS
It depends on the state. Along with advice from CPAs, I use the sales tax institute site to help...Read more
Can I refile a return that was filed in an SST state without Avalara's assistance?
2 comments
MS
Yes, you can file any return without Avalara's assistance. Their selling point is that they do it for free if you enroll in their SST return service. We file...Read more
ClearTax
ClearTax Discussions
please provide us a mobile software
1 comment
Yasdip  G.
YG
The text provides a link to a mobile application on the Google Play Store.Read more
What is the use of ClearTax?
1 comment
Yasdip  G.
YG
It is assistance provided related income tax, loan support, GST return etc.Read more
Is ClearTax free software?
1 comment
Yasdip  G.
YG
No, it is not completely free. You can get service at minimum cost like 299 Rs/- or 399 Rs/- and many more other plan.Read more