Ecom | Order Tax Exempt vs VAT Exempt Pro
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Ecom, Oct 13, 2026 for VAT Exempt Pro.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $3.99/month for Ecom and $9.99/month for VAT Exempt Pro.
- Ecom lists 1 features VAT Exempt Pro’s listing doesn’t mention, including Tax registration.
Head to head
- United States
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Pro Plan
- · Add widget into cart page
- · Allow customers to attach document
- · Customize text, color, add questions etc
- · Unlimited tax-exempted orders
Standard
- · Automatic re-checking of provisional exe
- · Automatic reverse-charge exemption at ch
- · Cart page, cart drawer, and custom place
- · Unlimited EU VAT validations
- · VIES consultation IDs for audit proof
- · Validation dashboard and logs
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSimply the process of claiming tax-exempt status by adding it to the order placement journey. This minimizes, and may even eliminate, the need for direct communication between the merchant and the customer. As a result, tax-exempt orders are processed more quickly, and the purchasing experience becomes smoother for tax-exempt customers.
VAT Exempt Pro lets EU business customers enter their VAT number and be exempted from VAT at checkout automatically. It validates each number in real time against the official EU VIES registry, then applies the exemption to valid customers on cross-border orders, while domestic orders stay taxed. Add the VAT field to your cart, cart drawer, or anywhere, with no code.
- Ensures tax-exempt orders are handled efficiently.
- Adjust the text to align with your preferred wording and language.
- Modify the design of the tax-exempt widget to match your store preferences.
- Allows customers to upload documents to support their tax-exempt status.
- Check EU VAT numbers in real time against the European Commission's registry.
- Valid B2B customers are exempted from VAT at checkout, with zero manual work.
- Add the VAT field to your cart, cart drawer, or anywhere. No code needed.
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Ecom |  VAT Exempt Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 8 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Business & Industrial, Health & Beauty, Arts & Entertainment | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Ecom | VAT Exempt Pro |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 1.4 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 2 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Ecom | VAT Exempt Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $3.99/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Ecom | VAT Exempt Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #148(ahead) | #203 |
| Shopify App Charts | #13 in Taxes | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Ecom Pro Solutions | Hamza Hameed |
FAQ
Ecom and VAT Exempt Pro: common questions
- Is Ecom or VAT Exempt Pro cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $3.99/month for Ecom and $9.99/month for VAT Exempt Pro. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Ecom lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Tax registration. VAT Exempt Pro lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Tax number validation. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 9, 2026 for Ecom, Oct 13, 2026 for VAT Exempt Pro; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 9, 2026 for Ecom, Oct 13, 2026 for VAT Exempt Pro. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.