LOVAT vs Sovos VAT Compliance
LOVAT
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| Figure | LOVAT | Sovos VAT Compliance |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €27/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 14 | 3 |
| Spec score · Tax Compliance Software | 9.3 (#1) | 8.3 (#11) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| E-invoicing | The e-invoicing product generates compliant e-invoices in more than 30 countries and is a certified Peppol provider. | Sovos Compliance Network supports continuous-transaction-control and e-invoicing mandates in more than 65 countries. |
| Filing support level | automated | automated |
| Founded | 2018 | 1979 |
| Integrations | LOVAT lists integrations with Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, AliExpress, Magento, Stripe, WooCommerce, PayPal, OpenCart, Xero, Chargebee, FreshBooks, and Zoho. | VAT Filing has connectors for common e-commerce and ERP systems, while Sovos markets SAP and other ERP integrations. |
| Return filing | Yes | Yes |
| Security | LOVAT states that e-invoicing data is protected with enterprise-grade security and compliance with global data-protection laws. | Sovos states a security program aligned with ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA and eIDAS controls. |
| Support | LOVAT says support is available in five languages and that it answers within five minutes. | Sovos documentation lists VAT Filing Services support by email at [email protected] and gives two Professional Software Support phone numbers. |
| Supported tax types | VAT,sales tax | VAT,GST |
| Tax registration | Yes | Yes |
| VAT filing | LOVAT can calculate VAT for more than 100 countries and submit tax returns directly to tax authorities. | VAT Filing prepares VAT returns and supports electronic submission to tax authorities. |
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
Sovos VAT Compliance
- CustomPrice not published
- Custom pricingPriced on request
- VAT Compliance for E-Commerce (OSS & IOSS)Priced on request
In their own words
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.
Sovos VAT Compliance
Sovos VAT Compliance has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.