Avalara Overview

Avalara automates sales tax compliance, streamlining reporting and filing. Businesses benefit from efficient, accurate tax management.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Compliance & Governance, Proposal & Quote Management, Contract Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using Avalara.

Other use cases:

  • Helpdesk Management
  • Account Management
  • Communication Management
  • Performance Management
  • Engaging And Following Up
  • Training & Onboarding
  • Rating And Review Management
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Business Priorities

Increase Sales & Revenue and Acquire Customers are the most popular business priorities that customers and associates have achieved using Avalara.

Other priorities:

  • Enhance Customer Relationships
  • Enter New Markets Internationally Or Locally
  • Manage Risk
  • Scale Best Practices
  • Improve Digital And Social Presence
  • Improve Internal Communications
  • Improve ROI
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Avalara Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

Avalara works with different mediums / channels such as E-Mail. and Phone Calls.

Avalara's features include Calculator, Personalization, Recording, etc. and Avalara support capabilities include AI Powered, 24/7 Support, Chat Support, etc. also Avalara analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"Avalara’s ability to scale with us has been essential, and we’ll be able to rely on Avalara as we continue to scale and grow." - Duo Security

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...Relief of sales tax compliance...." Peer review by Madison L, Corporate Controller, Accounting
"...the quoted price came in much lower than other comparative software solutions...." Peer review by Blake Hacker, Consumer Electronics
"...Potential customers need to be aware that Avalara might interpret the contract differently down the road like they have done to us...." Peer review by Verified User, Director in Finance and Accounting, Medical Devices

Avalara, Chargebee Subscription Management, ChargeOver, Workiva, Podia, etc., all belong to a category of solutions that help Revenue Management. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

Popular Business Setting

for Avalara

Top Industries

  • Manufacturing
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer & Network Security

Popular in

  • Mid Market
  • Small Business
  • Enterprise

Avalara is popular in Manufacturing, Information Technology And Services, and Computer & Network Security and is widely used by Mid Market, Small Business, and Enterprise.

Avalara Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

How can Avalara optimize your Compliance & Governance Workflow?

What solutions does Avalara provide for Proposal & Quote Management?

What solutions does Avalara provide for Helpdesk Management?

How can Avalara enhance your Account Management process?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well Avalara solved their Revenue Management needs. Cuspera uses 2353 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Revenue Management needs.

CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Avalara testimonial

Tax Analyst

Duo Security

Avalara’s ability to scale with us has been essential, and we’ll be able to rely on Avalara as we continue to scale and grow. Testimonial By Duo Security
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Chris Vignone

CEO

PMBA

There are a lot of reasons why accounting firms should consider adding Managed Returns for Accountants to their practice, starting with peace of mind because of the reduced risk. Testimonial By Chris Vignone
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Bryan Papé

CEO and Founder

MiiR

Properly collecting and remitting automatically is a breath of fresh air. It’s amazing! Testimonial By Bryan Papé
CUSTOMERS TESTIMONIALS
Avalara testimonial

Tax Analyst

Duo Security

Avalara’s ability to scale with us has been essential, and we’ll be able to rely on Avalara as we continue to scale and grow. Testimonial By Duo Security
Avalara testimonial

Chris Vignone

CEO

PMBA

There are a lot of reasons why accounting firms should consider adding Managed Returns for Accountants to their practice, starting with peace of mind because of the reduced risk. Testimonial By Chris Vignone
Avalara testimonial

Bryan Papé

CEO and Founder

MiiR

Properly collecting and remitting automatically is a breath of fresh air. It’s amazing! Testimonial By Bryan Papé
 

Fortnum & Mason - Retail - Large

Avalara Helps Global Businesses Move Faster as Tax and Compliance Complexity Accelerates

London, UK

Fortnum & Mason and ASOS leverage Avalara's compliance automation to manage tax complexities and support global growth. Avalara's new agentic AI solutions, including Avalara Aviator and Versori, stre...amline tax processes, offering businesses enhanced automation and control.

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Anderson Process - Industrial Solutions - Medium

Anderson Process Simplifies Tax Compliance and Cuts Administrative Work by More Than Half with Avalara - Oct 1, 2026

USA

Anderson Process has streamlined its tax compliance operations by adopting Avalara's tax automation solutions, including Avalara AvaTax. This integration has reduced administrative work by over 50%, ...improved accuracy, and minimized compliance risk, allowing Anderson Process to focus on growth and customer service.

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composite organization - Various Industries - Medium

Businesses Achieved 322% ROI with Avalara, According to New Total ...

Avalara's commissioned study by Forrester Consulting reveals that a composite organization using Avalara's tax compliance solutions achieved a 322% ROI over three years. The study highlights signific...ant savings in labor and third-party services, with a payback period of under six months. Avalara's solutions automate tax calculations, filings, and exemption management, enhancing accuracy and reducing compliance risks.

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Pacon - Manufacturing - Medium

Appleton, USA

Avalara helped Pacon automate sales tax compliance as the company grew and added new states. Pacon faced tax complexity and process inefficiency, especially after acquisitions. Avalara integrated wit...h SAP-ECC, making it easy to manage sales tax and exemption certificates. Pacon saw faster implementation, more efficient filing, and increased compliance. The team gained peace of mind and confidence in audit readiness.

 

Oasis Solutions - Consulting Services - Small

Louisville, USA

Avalara Returns for Small Business helped Oasis Solutions simplify tax return filing. Oasis faced compliance risk and tax complexity across multiple states. The solution automated filing, reducing th...e process from up to four hours to about one hour each month. Oasis gained peace of mind and improved compliance. The intuitive software and responsive support made the transition easy.

 

Moroch - Marketing And Advertising - Medium

Dallas, USA

Moroch used Avalara AvaTax and Avalara Returns to manage complex sales and use tax compliance for its franchise clients. The agency faced challenges with changing tax rates and compliance risk across... multiple jurisdictions. Integration with Advantage Software made tax calculation and filing automatic. Moroch eliminated the need for a full-time tax manager and reduced manual work to less than four days a month. Audits became easier, and the team gained confidence in compliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What buyers ask before choosing Avalara

What is Avalara?

Avalara is a tax compliance software that assists companies with accurate tax compliance. Customers of Avalara manage the stringent tax obligations imposed by national, regional, and municipal tax authorities around the world by using Avalara to find faster, more accurate solutions.

Avalara provides options for a range of transaction taxes, such as sales and use, VAT, excise, communications, and others. The suite makes it possible to submit returns, file taxes, and adhere to document management standards. Also, assist clients in preparing for and achieving compliance, the company also provides professional services such as tax advisory services, implementation services, managed services, support plans, and training.

It is an all-inclusive, cloud-native solution for tax compliance. Receive calculations for sales and use taxes based on the most recent laws and rates. Automate the preparation, filing, and reimbursement of returns. Automatically exclude tax from exempt sales, effectively manage exemption papers from the cloud, and decide on the best content and business insights to use for the tax compliance strategy.

What is Avalara used for?

Avalara is a Revenue Management Software mainly used by its customers to Increase Sales & Revenue and Acquire Customers by Compliance & Governance, Proposal & Quote Management and Contract Management .

What are the top features of Avalara?

Calculator, Personalization and Recording are some of the top features of Avalara.

Who uses Avalara?

Avalara is used by Manufacturing, Information Technology And Services and Computer & Network Security among other industries.

What are Avalara alternatives?

Chargebee Subscription Management, ChargeOver, Workiva and Podia are popular alternatives for Avalara.

Where is Avalara located?

Avalara is headquartered at Seattle, Washington.
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Peers used Avalara for compliance & governance and proposal & quote management

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.04/5 ★

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Custom Reports

3.96/5 ★

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Analytics

3.43/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
AI Powered

3.04/5 ★

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Custom Reports

3.96/5 ★

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Analytics

3.43/5 ★

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Avalara, Inc. News

Product

PwC Belgium and Avalara strengthen alliance to accelerate indirect tax technology implementations

PwC Belgium and Avalara have strengthened their alliance to enhance indirect tax technology implementations. This collaboration integrates Avalara's tax automation suite with PwC's advisory expertise, aiming to streamline e-invoicing and compliance processes for multinational organizations. The partnership focuses on providing a unified tax automation offering amid evolving global regulatory demands.

Product

Avalara launches Versori to accelerate enterprise integration with ...

Avalara has launched Versori, an agentic integration platform aimed at simplifying the connection of enterprise systems to Avalara's tax and compliance solutions. Versori utilizes AI agents to streamline the integration process, reducing the time and effort required for developers and partners. The platform is available through the Avalara Developer Portal, offering a faster path to connect Avalara's solutions with various enterprise systems.

Product

Versori Brings Agentic Integration to Avalara’s Ecosystem - Techstrong TV | Techstrong.tv

Versori has integrated its agentic integration platform into Avalara's ecosystem, enhancing connectivity for Avalara's customers. This collaboration allows partners to build custom integrations, extending Avalara's capabilities beyond tax compliance to include broader business process automation. The integration leverages AI to simplify complex connectivity, enabling faster deployment and increased scalability.

M&A

Avalara Revenue 2021: $699M ARR, Acquired for $8.4B - GetLatka

Avalara was acquired by Vista Equity Partners in October 2022 for $8.4 billion. Before the acquisition, Avalara reported an annual revenue of $699 million in December 2021, marking a 40% increase from the previous year.

Avalara, Inc. Profile

Company Name

Avalara, Inc.

HQ Location

Seattle, Washington

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