GSTHero vs LOVAT
GSTHero
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| Figure | GSTHero | LOVAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €27/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 14 |
| Spec score · Tax Compliance Software | 8.1 (#20) | 9.3 (#1) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| E-invoicing | Its e-invoicing solution generates invoices from an ERP individually or in bulk and supports IRN and QR codes. | The e-invoicing product generates compliant e-invoices in more than 30 countries and is a certified Peppol provider. |
| Filing support level | automated | automated |
| Founded | 2017 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | The listed address is Perennial Systems, Mahavir Park Complex, Pune-Satara Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411037, India. | United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations with Tally, SAP, Marg, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and other ERP systems. | LOVAT lists integrations with Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, AliExpress, Magento, Stripe, WooCommerce, PayPal, OpenCart, Xero, Chargebee, FreshBooks, and Zoho. |
| Return filing | It automates GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, and GSTR-9/9C filing and offers one-click data preparation and supplier notifications. | Yes |
| Security | The maker states that it has ISO 27001:2013 accreditation and that customer data is encrypted. | LOVAT states that e-invoicing data is protected with enterprise-grade security and compliance with global data-protection laws. |
| Support | The maker describes round-the-clock support and a help desk that monitors application availability and performance. | LOVAT says support is available in five languages and that it answers within five minutes. |
| Supported tax types | GST; e-Invoice; e-Way Bill | VAT,sales tax |
Plans
LOVAT
- FreeFree
- Start-up€27 a month
- Standard€50 a month
- Premium€344 a month
- Sales tax Start-up€27 a month
- VAT Start-up€35 a month
- Sales tax Standard€50 a month
- VAT Standard€65 a month
- EPR Tier 1€190 a month
- EPR Tier 2€220 a month
In their own words
GSTHero
GSTHero is GST-compliance software for businesses, tax professionals and corporate teams. It automates GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9/9C return filing and can notify suppliers. Purchase data can be reconciled with GSTR-2A in one click, with reconciliation reports available. E-invoicing tools create invoices individually or in bulk from an ERP and support IRN and QR codes. E-way-bill workflows cover generation, cancellation, consolidation and printing from an ERP. Compatible systems named include Tally, SAP, Marg, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics, with custom ERPs also supported. GSTHero offers GST APIs as an authorized GST Suvidha Provider. The service is online and cloud based, with unlimited users able to integrate and use it. The maker states that data is encrypted and that it holds ISO 27001:2013 accreditation. Support operates around the clock. A Free Plan offers limited service before a paid upgrade is required.
LOVAT
LOVAT provides tax and compliance tools for businesses selling across borders. Its products cover VAT, sales tax, EPR, tax registration, marketplace tax and e-invoicing. The platform calculates VAT and sales tax across 111 countries and supports 123 currencies. It can calculate VAT in more than 100 countries and submit returns to tax authorities; its sales-tax product calculates and files returns online for 37 US states. EPR tools automate compliance checks in Germany, France, Spain, the UK and other countries. The e-invoicing service generates compliant invoices in more than 30 countries and is a certified Peppol provider. Integrations include marketplaces, commerce platforms and accounting services, including Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce, Sage, SAP and Xero. Android and iOS apps can collect sales-channel data, prepare and file returns, track thresholds, send deadline notifications and show ten years of sales and return data. LOVAT runs on Android, iOS and web, and offers API access. It requires an internet connection and stores software data in the cloud. Plans include a free option, paid plans from €27/mo and a 14-day trial.