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FloQast vs TaxJar

FloQast logo

FloQast

Accounting

Close management software for accounting teams

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TaxJar logo

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: FloQast no pricing is published, and the vendor states packages scale with business outcomes rather than seat count, which gives a buyer no unit to estimate against; TaxJar both published plans include only 200 orders per month, so higher volume costs more
  • They diverge on capability: FloQast covers Close management, TaxJar covers Tax calculation.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which FloQast and TaxJar actually diverge.

Attributes where FloQast and TaxJar differ
AttributeFloQastTaxJar
Starting price$29/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Api

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting), founded (2013).

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 FloQast

  • Close management
  • Reconciliation
  • Flux analysis
  • Audit prep
  • Team collaboration
  • NetSuite
  • QuickBooks
  • Sage

Only in TaxJar

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

Both cover

  • SOC 2
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

FloQast

  • Managing the accounting close with checklists and reconciliationsnot TaxJar
  • Automating account reconciliation and compliance workflowsnot TaxJar

TaxJar

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

Where each one falls short

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

FloQast

  • No pricing is published, and the vendor states packages scale with business outcomes rather than seat count, which gives a buyer no unit to estimate against
  • The product is split into five separately packaged solution categories
  • Every route to a figure runs through a personalised demo

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

FloQast

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Custom pricing
    • Close management
    • Reconciliation

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 FloQast if

  • You need close management.
  • You also want reconciliation.
FloQast 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 FloQast or TaxJar better?
Neither clearly leads. FloQast starts at $29/month and TaxJar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, FloQast or TaxJar?
TaxJar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for FloQast and Free for TaxJar.
Does FloQast or TaxJar run on more platforms?
FloQast 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. FloQast starts at $29/month.
What is FloQast best used for?
FloQast is most often used for managing the accounting close with checklists and reconciliations, automating account reconciliation and compliance workflows. Of those, managing the accounting close with checklists and reconciliations and automating account reconciliation and compliance workflows are not what TaxJar is typically brought in for.
What can FloQast do that TaxJar cannot?
FloQast covers Close management, Reconciliation, Flux analysis, Audit prep. TaxJar covers Tax calculation, AutoFile returns, Economic nexus tracking, Exemption certificates. Both handle SOC 2, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

FloQast: How much does FloQast cost?

FloQast does not publish specific pricing with dollar amounts. Instead, the company offers customized packages that scale with business outcomes rather than seat count. Pricing is tailored to each organization's unique needs, scope, and scale.

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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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FloQast: Does FloQast charge per user?

No. FloQast explicitly states 'No Per-User Fees. Pricing Built Around Value, Not Headcount.' The company's pricing is customized to organizational requirements rather than based on the number of users.

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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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FloQast: What is FloQast's pricing model?

FloQast uses a value-based pricing approach with customizable packages across solutions like Close Management, Compliance & Risk, Financial Reporting, and AI Automation. Each organization receives a personalized pricing recommendation based on their unique challenges and objectives.

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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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