Avalara vs TaxJar

Based on the data on this page, Avalara is the stronger choice for most WooCommerce Marketplace store owners — 2.4★ vs TaxJar's 1.8★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base.

Pricing entry tiers: TaxJar at Free, Avalara at Free. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (seats, usage volume, integrations) varies.

Recommended by size: small/early-stage store owners who need fast install and low risk should default to Avalara; mid-market and enterprise store owners with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — TaxJar's 4-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Avalara's broader-but-shallower coverage.

This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WooCommerce Marketplace listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.

Is TaxJar or Avalara cheaper?

Both TaxJar and Avalara offer paid plans only. TaxJar starts at Free; Avalara starts at Free. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.

Which has better reviews, TaxJar or Avalara?

Avalara has the higher average rating (2.4★ from 63 reviews) compared to TaxJar (1.8★ from 4 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose TaxJar or Avalara?

Avalara holds the higher average rating (2.4★ vs 1.8★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, TaxJar or Avalara?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WooCommerce Marketplace. Avalara has the deeper published review base (63 vs 4), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WooCommerce Marketplace store owners?

TaxJar typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (4 reviews). Avalara typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (63 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between TaxJar and Avalara?

Migration support varies by app and category. TaxJar and Avalara both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from TaxJar" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.