Avalara Returns vs Sphere
| Avalara Returns | Sphere | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $69/mo | $100/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api | api |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | $69/mo | $100/mo |
| Jurisdictions covered | 25 jurisdictions | — |
| Supported tax types | sales tax, use tax, sellers use tax, consumer use tax, excise tax, industry-specific taxes | sales tax, VAT, GST |
| Return filing | Yes | Yes |
| Filing support level | automated | automated |
| Sales tax calculation | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Tax registration | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Tax Compliance Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Avalara Returns scores higher on our published basis.