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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
Learn more about Avalara
TurboTax Business
TurboTax Business
Star Rating
(94)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about TurboTax Business
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Avalara excels in sales tax management with a strong rating of 8.0, while TurboTax Business offers a more comprehensive tax filing experience with a remarkable 9.4 in calculations, making it a better choice for those focused on accurate tax submissions.
  • Reviewers mention that TurboTax Business has a higher ease of use score at 8.9 compared to Avalara's 7.8, indicating that users find TurboTax more intuitive and user-friendly, especially for small businesses.
  • G2 users highlight that Avalara's integration capabilities score 7.1, which is lower than TurboTax Business's impressive 9.0, suggesting that TurboTax offers more seamless connections with other software tools, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
  • Users on G2 report that TurboTax Business shines in ease of setup with a score of 9.1, while Avalara's score of 7.0 indicates that users may face more challenges when initially configuring the software.
  • Reviewers say that Avalara's quality of support is rated at 6.7, which is significantly lower than TurboTax Business's 8.1, suggesting that users may experience better assistance and customer service with TurboTax.
  • Users report that TurboTax Business has a higher score in product direction at 7.9 compared to Avalara's 7.6, indicating that TurboTax may be more aligned with user needs and future developments, making it a more reliable long-term investment.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Avalara
No pricing available
TurboTax Business
No pricing available
Free Trial
Avalara
Free Trial is available
TurboTax Business
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
400
8.8
78
Ease of Use
7.9
484
8.9
79
Ease of Setup
7.0
332
9.1
13
Ease of Admin
7.6
253
9.1
13
Quality of Support
6.8
399
8.1
71
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
257
8.8
13
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
396
7.9
76
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
TurboTax Business
TurboTax Business
Avalara and TurboTax Business are categorized as Corporate Tax
Unique Categories
TurboTax Business
TurboTax Business is categorized as UKG Marketplace
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%
TurboTax Business
TurboTax Business
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
83.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Avalara
Avalara
Retail
12.8%
Computer Software
12.0%
Accounting
9.3%
Wholesale
6.3%
Manufacturing
6.0%
Other
53.5%
TurboTax Business
TurboTax Business
Accounting
12.2%
Financial Services
5.6%
Management Consulting
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Music
3.3%
Other
70.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Avalara
Avalara
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alexander M.
AM
Alexander M.
Verified User in Medical Devices

We no longer have to spend hours each month preparing and filing returns. I have peace of mind knowing that our returns are being filed timely and accurately. If there is ever a hiccup, we receive a prompt request from Avalara's filing team so we can make...

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...

TurboTax Business
TurboTax Business
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Mary A.
MA
Mary A.
Verified User in Outsourcing/Offshoring

My husband does IT consulting on the side and TurboTax makes it so easy to do your business taxes. The step-by-step function makes sure that you don't overlook any possible deductions. The ability to get live help if you need it is a very nice feature.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jean M. C.
JC
Jean M. C.
Verified User in Accounting

I wanted to change ownership percentages for an LLC return. Despite online illustrations, this is not allowed. Online forums confirm that this is missing from many updated versions. I called and after waiting 20 minutes, was told that I needed to speak...

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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
TurboTax Business
TurboTax Business Discussions
Can I import Quickbooks Online data into Turbo Tax Business?
1 comment
Kim S.
KS
No,you can't directly, But you can convert your Quick books online data to Quick books desk top using a trial subscription .Read more
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