Avalara Returns vs Symmetry Tax Engine
| Avalara Returns | Symmetry Tax Engine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $69/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api | api |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | $69/mo | — |
| Jurisdictions covered | 25 jurisdictions | 7,000 jurisdictions |
| Supported tax types | sales tax, use tax, sellers use tax, consumer use tax, excise tax, industry-specific taxes | Federal withholding; FICA; paid family and medical leave; SDI/VDI/employee SUI; courtesy withholding; FUTA; SUTA; benefits and pre-tax benefit rules; city; county; school district; municipality; earned income; privilege; local services; JEDDs/JEDZ |
| Return filing | Yes | — |
| Filing support level | automated | — |
| Sales tax calculation | Yes | — |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Tax Compliance Software. On Inferse, Avalara Returns scores higher on our published basis.