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Fiken vs TaxJar

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Fiken

Accounting

Norwegian accounting software for sole proprietors and small companies

From
219/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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TaxJar

Accounting

Sales tax, simplified

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TaxJar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fiken bank integration available only as add-on (69 NOK/month); TaxJar both published plans include only 200 orders per month, so higher volume costs more
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fiken and TaxJar actually diverge.

Attributes where Fiken and TaxJar differ
AttributeFikenTaxJar
Starting price219/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Fiken

Nothing recorded that TaxJar does not also cover.

Only in TaxJar

  • Tax calculation
  • AutoFile returns
  • Economic nexus tracking
  • Exemption certificates
  • Multi-channel support
  • Shopify
  • Amazon
  • WooCommerce

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fiken

  • Solo accounting and invoicing for small businessesnot TaxJar
  • Multi-user accounting collaboration at no extra costnot TaxJar
  • Invoice management with EHF e-invoice supportnot TaxJar
  • Bank integration for transaction trackingnot TaxJar

TaxJar

  • Calculating US sales tax at checkoutnot Fiken
  • Reporting sales tax liability by state and jurisdictionnot Fiken
  • Automatically filing state sales tax returnsnot Fiken

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fiken

  • Bank integration available only as add-on (69 NOK/month)
  • Project accounting requires separate add-on (69 NOK/month)
  • Payroll and employee features cost extra (69 NOK/month)
  • Physical mail invoicing costs 25 NOK per invoice

TaxJar

  • Both published plans include only 200 orders per month, so higher volume costs more
  • The Starter plan at $39 per month allows only 3 data import integrations
  • AutoFile state filings are metered: Starter includes 2 credits a year and each extra filing costs $50, Professional includes 4 and each extra costs $55
  • Real time tax calculation API access requires the Professional plan at $99 per month
  • Phone support, a Customer Success Manager and a dedicated onboarding specialist require the Professional plan
  • The developer sandbox requires the Professional plan
  • The 10% saving requires annual billing

Pricing, plan by plan

Fiken

219/month
  • Base Plan$219/month
    • Complete accounting functionality
    • Unlimited invoice sending via email and EHF
    • Unlimited user accounts

TaxJar

Free
  • Starter$39/month
    • Up to 200 orders per month
    • 3 data integrations
    • API access included
  • Professional$99/month
    • Up to 200 orders per month
    • 10 total data integrations
    • 10,000 API calls per minute

Which should you pick?

Choose Fiken if

Nothing in the data separates Fiken from TaxJar on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Fiken review

Choose TaxJar if

  • You need tax calculation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want autofile returns.
TaxJar review

Questions people ask

Is Fiken or TaxJar better?
Neither clearly leads. Fiken starts at 219/month and TaxJar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fiken or TaxJar?
TaxJar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 219/month for Fiken and Free for TaxJar.
Does Fiken or TaxJar run on more platforms?
Fiken runs on Web. TaxJar runs on Web, Api.
Can I use TaxJar for free?
Yes. TaxJar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Fiken starts at 219/month.
What is Fiken best used for?
Fiken is most often used for solo accounting and invoicing for small businesses, multi-user accounting collaboration at no extra cost, invoice management with ehf e-invoice support, bank integration for transaction tracking. Of those, solo accounting and invoicing for small businesses and multi-user accounting collaboration at no extra cost are not what TaxJar is typically brought in for.
What can Fiken do that TaxJar cannot?
TaxJar covers Tax calculation, AutoFile returns, Economic nexus tracking, Exemption certificates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fiken: Is there a free trial for Fiken?

Yes, Fiken offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, the base plan costs 219 NOK per month.

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TaxJar: How much does TaxJar cost?

TaxJar pricing starts at $39/month for Starter and $99/month for Professional. Save 10% or more with annual pricing. A 30-day free trial is available.

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Fiken: Do additional users cost more on Fiken?

No, Fiken includes unlimited user accounts at no extra cost on the base plan.

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TaxJar: What is the difference between TaxJar Starter and Professional?

Both plans handle up to 200 orders/month, but Professional includes phone support, dedicated success manager, 10 users, and more data integrations and API capacity.

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Fiken: What add-ons are available and how much do they cost?

Monthly add-ons include bank integration, project accounting, KID number system, and API access (69-99 NOK each). Time tracking, payroll, and expense reimbursements also cost 69 NOK per month. Annual tax filing costs 1,290 NOK for sole proprietors or 1,590 NOK for limited companies.

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TaxJar: Does TaxJar offer discounts for annual billing?

Yes, TaxJar saves customers 10% or more when paying annually instead of monthly for both Starter and Professional plans.

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Fiken: What are the per-transaction costs?

SMS invoicing costs 3 NOK, e-invoicing via Vipps costs 5 NOK, physical mail invoicing costs 25 NOK, and credit checks cost 15 NOK per transaction.

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