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Anrok vs. Avalara: Why customers are switching

See why customers prefer Anrok and consistently rate us higher than Avalara on G2.

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"What Avalara couldn't do in 8 months, Anrok accomplished in less than a month."
Bronson Yoder
Controller, Jasper
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Companies switch to Anrok and never look back

G2 comparison data

Quality of support
92%
72%*
Ease of use
91%
82%*
Ease of doing business
94%
75%*
Ease of admin
90%
79%*
Likelihood to recommend
91%
79%*
Meet requirements
91%
84%*
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*G2 Average

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“Anrok's 1-click sales tax returns make my job easier!...I am so glad I switched to Anrok from Avalara. Anrok is much easier to use and causes no headaches!”
Kathryn C.
“Unlike legacy incumbents, such as Avalara, which often involve siloed operations, complex implementation processes, and less effective support, Anrok offers a refreshing alternative.”
SMB customer
“Anrok has saved us thousands of dollars in accounting fees and hundreds of hours dealing with poor solutions (looking at you Avalara).”
Bowden K.

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What makes Anrok different from Avalara

Real-time alerts for physical and economic nexus exposure

Unlike Avalara, Anrok automatically monitors your physical nexus exposure by syncing with your HRIS or payroll tool to map employee locations. You'll get instant notifications every time you reach nexus.

Global tax compliance for modern commerce

Anrok seamlessly handles home-rule jurisdictions like Boulder and Chicago, unlike Avalara. We also support credit memos, true-ups, VAT ID validation, and exemption certificates all in one platform, at no extra cost.

First-class service and expertise

We hear time and again how hard it is to get support from Avalara. With Anrok, you'll have a team of tax experts helping you onboard quickly, understand your exposure, and get compliant.

Side-by-side top feature comparison of Anrok vs. Avalara

Feature
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Monitoring

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No-code integrations with popular billing, payment, and HR systems
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Global physical and economic nexus monitoring
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Real-time, automated nexus alerts
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Resource-intensive integration implementation process
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Nexus studies and international exposure monitoring as add-ons

Registration

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One-click in-app registration with no additional fees
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Streamlined registration process integrated with monitoring alerts
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Additional charges per registration across jurisdictions
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Separate systems required for domestic and international registrations

Calculation

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Supports digital services and SaaS tax determination
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Accurate handling of home-rule jurisdictions like Chicago and Denver
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Complex product code system with manual workarounds for SaaS
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Limited support for subscription models and recurring billing scenarios

Filing

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All-inclusive filing with no per-return charges or hidden fees
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Comprehensive reporting tools designed for modern finance workflows
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Frequent reconciliation required for discounts, credit memos, and voids
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Separate systems for US and international filing requirements

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