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TaxJar vs Tripletex

TaxJar logo

TaxJar

Accounting

Sales tax, simplified

From
Free
Rated
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Tripletex logo

Tripletex

Accounting

Norwegian cloud accounting and ERP system for bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: TaxJar both published plans include only 200 orders per month, so higher volume costs more; Tripletex pricing only in Norwegian Krone, limited for international customers
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which TaxJar and Tripletex actually diverge.

Attributes where TaxJar and Tripletex differ
AttributeTaxJarTripletex
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
PlatformsWeb, ApiWeb
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 TaxJar

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

Only in Tripletex

Nothing recorded that TaxJar does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

TaxJar

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

Tripletex

  • Small business accountingnot TaxJar
  • Invoice managementnot TaxJar
  • Payroll processingnot TaxJar
  • Project trackingnot TaxJar

Where each one falls short

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

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

Tripletex

  • Pricing only in Norwegian Krone, limited for international customers
  • Mobile app features not fully detailed

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Tripletex

Free
  • Basis$199/month
    • Invoice (Faktura)
    • Accounting (Regnskap)
    • Mobile app
  • Smart$299/month
    • Everything in Basis
    • Smart automation
    • Optional: payroll, travel, integrations
  • Pro$479/month
    • Everything in Smart
    • Integrations included
    • Payroll, travel, hours tracking
  • Komplett$649/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Project management
    • Project budgeting

Which should you pick?

Choose TaxJar if

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

Choose Tripletex if

  • You want to start without paying.

Questions people ask

Is TaxJar or Tripletex better?
Neither clearly leads. TaxJar starts at Free and Tripletex at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, TaxJar or Tripletex?
TaxJar starts at Free and Tripletex at Free.
Does TaxJar or Tripletex run on more platforms?
TaxJar runs on Web, Api. Tripletex runs on Web.
Can I use TaxJar for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is TaxJar best used for?
TaxJar is most often used for calculating us sales tax at checkout, reporting sales tax liability by state and jurisdiction, automatically filing state sales tax returns. Of those, calculating us sales tax at checkout and reporting sales tax liability by state and jurisdiction are not what Tripletex is typically brought in for.
What can TaxJar do that Tripletex cannot?
TaxJar covers Tax calculation, AutoFile returns, Economic nexus tracking, Exemption certificates.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Tripletex: Does Tripletex offer a free trial?

Yes. Tripletex offers a 14-day free trial with no payment details required. Additionally, new companies starting an AS (limited company) through Tripletex get 30 days of free access.

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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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Tripletex: Can you upgrade or downgrade Tripletex plans?

Yes. According to the pricing page, 'upgrade or downgrade when needs change.' All plans are modular, and you only pay for features you use.

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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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Tripletex: Is support included in Tripletex plans?

Yes. Free support (Gratis support) is included in all plans. Premium support levels are available on higher tiers.

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