Sovos VAT Compliance vs Vertex Cloud Indirect Tax
Sovos VAT Compliance
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| Figure | Sovos VAT Compliance | Vertex Cloud Indirect Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Tax Compliance Software | 8.3 (#11) | 7.8 (#30) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Filing support level | automated | automated |
| Founded | 1979 | 1978 |
| Integrations | VAT Filing has connectors for common e-commerce and ERP systems, while Sovos markets SAP and other ERP integrations. | Vertex’s partner directory includes ERP, e-commerce, procurement, billing, CRM, POS, and accounting integrations, with partners such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday, and NetSuite. |
| Intended users | Sovos describes the e-commerce service as designed for online sellers, marketplaces and e-commerce businesses seeking access to the European market. | Vertex describes O Series as serving businesses including manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, service providers, and sectors such as leasing, telecommunications, healthcare, hospitality, and oil and gas. |
| Return filing | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Sovos states a security program aligned with ISO 27001:2022, SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA and eIDAS controls. | Vertex’s Trust Center lists SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA badges. |
| Support | Sovos documentation lists VAT Filing Services support by email at [email protected] and gives two Professional Software Support phone numbers. | Vertex offers a 24/7 online customer community with product documentation, training courses, and support ticket submission. |
| Supported tax types | VAT,GST | Sales and Use Tax,Consumer Use Tax,Value Added Tax,Goods and Services Tax,Harmonized Sales Tax,Provincial Sales Tax,Quebec Sales Tax |
Plans
Sovos VAT Compliance
- CustomPrice not published
- Custom pricingPriced on request
- VAT Compliance for E-Commerce (OSS & IOSS)Priced on request
Vertex Cloud Indirect Tax
- Vertex Cloud Indirect TaxPriced on request
In their own words
Sovos VAT Compliance
Sovos VAT Compliance has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Vertex Cloud Indirect Tax
Vertex Cloud Indirect Tax is a web and API platform for managing indirect tax compliance, from transaction calculations to audit defense. Its tax engine automates sales, use, and VAT calculations on sales and purchase transactions, and supports automated return filing. Listed tax types include Sales and Use Tax, Consumer Use Tax, Value Added Tax, Goods and Services Tax, Harmonized Sales Tax, Provincial Sales Tax, and Quebec Sales Tax. Vertex says the platform applies tax logic across more than 20,000 jurisdictions and over 1 billion governed rules. Other compliance tools include e-invoicing, digital reporting, VAT returns, and secure archiving. Governed AI workflows can support research, transaction anomaly detection, and tax rule creation under human oversight. Integrations span ERP, e-commerce, procurement, billing, CRM, POS, and accounting, including SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday, and NetSuite. O Series supports cloud, on-premises, and hybrid edge deployment, including container deployment at the transaction point. Its analytics dashboards cover sales and use tax and consumer use tax transactions only. Vertex lists SOC 1 Type II, SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA badges in its Trust Center. Pricing is available on request.