Best VAT Software in 2026
Updated
In short: LOVAT is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of VAT MTD and Comply by Fintua. The best-ranked option with a free plan is VAT Direct. The lowest first paid tier on this page is VAT MTD at £3.17/mo.
VAT software can cover several parts of tax administration, from calculating VAT to filing returns. Compared on VAT calculation, jurisdictions, registration and return filing, the entries also specify e-invoicing support. Transaction limits can help you assess operational fit, while free-plan availability and paid-from pricing provide additional cost details. LOVAT, VAT MTD and Kleos are among the options, alongside VAT Sense and VAT Direct. Consider which jurisdictions and compliance tasks apply to your business, and whether your transaction volume suits the listed limits. The capabilities provide a practical basis for comparing how each product may fit your VAT processes.
24 VAT software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 LOVAT iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5€27/mo
- 2 VAT MTD iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3£3.17/mo VAT calculation: NoVAT return filing: YesVAT registration: No
- 3 Comply by Fintua No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.2 VAT calculation: YesVAT return filing: YesVAT registration: Yes
- 4 Vertex VAT Compliance No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 5 Avalara VAT Reporting No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 VAT return filing: Yes
- 6 Taxually No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8
- 7 Sphere No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8$100/mo VAT calculation: YesVAT return filing: YesVAT registration: Yes
- 8 VAT Direct No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8Free VAT calculation: YesVAT return filing: Yes
- 9 SimpleVAT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7€25/mo VAT calculation: YesVAT return filing: YesVAT registration: Yes
- 10 Quaderno No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5
- 11 Marosa VATify No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3€350/mo
- 12 Stripe Tax No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3
- 13 BTCHub No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3£22.92/mo VAT return filing: Yes
- 14 Vatstack No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.3$15/mo
- 15 VAT Sense No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free VAT calculation: Yes
- 16 CCH Integrator Indirect Tax No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1
- 17 VATlayer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1$9.99/mo VAT calculation: Yes
- 18 Kintsugi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$75/mo
- 19 IRIS VAT Filer No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.7
- 20 VATCalc Calculator No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.6
- 21 MTDfVAT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 VAT return filing: Yes
- 22 MTD Submission Pro No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 VAT return filing: Yes
- 23 MTD 4 VAT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1 VAT return filing: Yes
- 24 TaxCalc No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.1£3.50/mo
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Questions about this list
Which VAT software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
LOVAT is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 9.5. VAT MTD is second and Comply by Fintua third.
How many of these have a free plan?
6 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, VAT MTD has the lowest first paid tier we found: £3.17/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.