Vertex provides tax technology solutions. Vertex is generally best suited to smb teams and buyers. Vertex is founded in 2015 and headquartered in Global.
Integrations: Zapier|Salesforce|HubSpot|Slack|Shopify|Google
Support: Email|Live Chat|Documentation
Vertex is one of 92 Tax & Compliance tools we track and compare on this site. Our editors currently rate it 4.3 out of 5, versus a 4.3/5 average across the category. On balance, its strongest points are easy to integrate and strong analytics, while the main trade-off buyers report is premium features cost more. Its feature set centers on API Access, Analytics, Automation, among others.
Vertex is rated 4.3/5 by our editors, above the 4.3/5 average across the 92 Tax & Compliance tools we track. Pricing starts at Custom on a custom model, with a free trial available to test it first. It integrates with tools including Zapier|Salesforce|HubSpot|Slack|Shopify|Google. Support is offered via Email|Live Chat|Documentation.
If Vertex isn't quite the right fit, these are the other Tax & Compliance tools we rate highest:
Avalara (rated 4.5/5) — Avalara provides tax compliance automation. Priced from Custom, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated slightly higher than Vertex by our editors.
TaxJar (rated 4.6/5) — TaxJar provides automated sales tax platform. Priced from $19/month, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated slightly higher than Vertex by our editors.
Sovos (rated 4.3/5) — Sovos provides tax compliance and reporting. Priced from Custom, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated the same as Vertex by our editors.
Quaderno (rated 4.5/5) — Quaderno provides automated vat receipts. Priced from $49/month, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated slightly higher than Vertex by our editors.
Taxdoo (rated 4.4/5) — Taxdoo provides automated eu vat compliance. Priced from Custom, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated slightly higher than Vertex by our editors.
hellotax (rated 4.3/5) — hellotax provides eu vat management. Priced from $249/month, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated the same as Vertex by our editors.
Sufio (rated 4.4/5) — Sufio provides automated invoices and taxes. Priced from $19/month, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated slightly higher than Vertex by our editors.
Taxamo Assure (rated 4.3/5) — Taxamo Assure provides eu vat compliance. Priced from Custom, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated the same as Vertex by our editors.
LOVAT (rated 4.3/5) — LOVAT provides eu vat compliance platform. Priced from $400/month, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated the same as Vertex by our editors.
Stripe Tax (rated 4.6/5) — Stripe Tax provides automated tax collection. Priced from 0.5%, versus Custom for Vertex. Rated slightly higher than Vertex by our editors.
Does Vertex offer a free tier?
Vertex does not currently offer a permanent free tier. A free trial is available if you want to test it before committing.
How much does Vertex cost?
Plans start at Custom on a custom pricing model.
What are Vertex's standout features?
The features our editors flag most: API Access, Analytics, Automation, Integrations.
What do people like about Vertex?
Reviewers most often point to: Easy to integrate; Strong analytics; Excellent support.
What are the downsides of Vertex?
The most commonly cited drawbacks are: Premium features cost more; Setup time required.
What's a good Vertex alternative?
For most buyers we'd point first to Avalara — see the full comparison above for how it stacks up on price and features.
Vertex is worth considering if you're evaluating Tax & Compliance tools as a smb buyer. It's one of the higher-rated options we track in this category, so it's a reasonable starting point for a shortlist.Read the pros and cons above, and check the alternatives if you want a wider comparison before deciding.
If you're comparing more than one option in this space, it helps to write down the two or three requirements that actually matter for your team before you start reading reviews, since pricing pages and marketing copy tend to make every tool sound like the right fit on paper. Ask each vendor directly about contract length, cancellation terms, and what happens to your data if you switch providers later, and weigh that alongside the feature comparison above rather than the headline price alone. It's also worth checking recent user discussions on forums or review sites for anything that's changed since a vendor last updated their own marketing pages, since pricing, limits, and supported integrations can shift between major updates. A short trial period, where one is offered, is usually the fastest way to confirm a tool actually fits your workflow before you commit to a longer contract. It's also fine to start with whichever tool has the best free trial or lowest-commitment plan, use it for real work for a week or two, and only then decide whether to negotiate a longer contract — that's usually a better test than anything a comparison page, including this one, can tell you in advance.
