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Hnry vs TaxJar

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Hnry

Accounting

Accounting for sole traders and the self-employed

From
1/per $100 income
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: Hnry service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only; 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 Hnry and TaxJar actually diverge.

Attributes where Hnry and TaxJar differ
AttributeHnryTaxJar
Starting price1/per $100 incomeFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Api
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: pricing model (usage-based), 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 Hnry

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.

Hnry

  • Calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeepingnot TaxJar
  • Logging expenses via photo instantlynot TaxJar
  • Sending unlimited invoices with auto-follow-upnot TaxJar
  • Automatically withholding income taxes year-roundnot TaxJar

TaxJar

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

Where each one falls short

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

Hnry

  • Service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only
  • 1% + GST fee with $1,500 annual maximum cap
  • Minimum $0.50 fee per transaction for payments under $50

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

Hnry

1/per $100 income

No published plan breakdown. See the Hnry review.

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 Hnry if

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

Hnry 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 Hnry or TaxJar better?
Neither clearly leads. Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income and TaxJar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hnry or TaxJar?
TaxJar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 1/per $100 income for Hnry and Free for TaxJar.
Does Hnry or TaxJar run on more platforms?
Hnry 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. Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income.
What is Hnry best used for?
Hnry is most often used for calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeeping, logging expenses via photo instantly, sending unlimited invoices with auto-follow-up, automatically withholding income taxes year-round. Of those, calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeeping and logging expenses via photo instantly are not what TaxJar is typically brought in for.
What can Hnry do that TaxJar cannot?
TaxJar covers Tax calculation, AutoFile returns, Economic nexus tracking, Exemption certificates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hnry: How much does Hnry charge?

Hnry charges 1% plus GST of independent income paid into your Hnry Bank Account, with a maximum annual fee of $1,500. Minimum fee is $0.50 per payment for transactions under $50.

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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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Hnry: Are there joining fees for Hnry?

No, Hnry has no joining fees, upfront payments, or credit card required to sign up.

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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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Hnry: Is the Hnry fee tax deductible?

Yes, Hnry automatically claims its fees as a business expense on your behalf, making them tax-deductible.

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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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