TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices vs SimpleVAT
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 TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices, Oct 13, 2026 for SimpleVAT.
The short answer
- On the Shopify App Store: TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices 4.9 from 48 reviews and SimpleVAT 1.5 from 4 reviews.
- Paid plans start at $9.99/month for TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices and $25/month for SimpleVAT.
- SimpleVAT lists 8 features TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom invoices, IOSS and OSS (EU), Local tax returns.
Head to head
- Belgium
- Denmark
- Hong Kong
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Starter
- · B2B buyers see prices without VAT
- · Email support
- · Every VAT number checked live in VIES
- · No VAT refunds after the order
- · Proof of every VAT check for audits
- · Verified EU businesses buy VAT-free
Professional
- · A credit note for every refund
- · All of Starter, plus checkout & invoices
- · Buyers download invoices themselves
- · Invoices sent to buyers automatically
- · Live chat support + priority response
- · No VAT charged on B2B shipping
B2B Plus Portal
- · Company VAT status kept up to date
- · Everything in Professional, plus:
- · Known companies exempt from VAT
- · Personal help setting up B2B
- · Shopify B2B companies buy VAT-free
- · VAT-free prices on draft orders
SimpleVAT Lite
- · Everything your accountant needs for filing your VAT/OSS returns (limited to up to 60 orders per month)
SimpleVAT Pro
- · Everything your accountant needs for filing your VAT/OSS returns (unlimited orders)
OSS Filing
- · Filing for the UOSS, IOSS and Non-UOSS schemes
VAT Filing
- · Local VAT filing in DE, FR, IT, ES, GB, PL, CZ, and more.
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSell to EU businesses with less manual VAT work. Validate EU VAT IDs in real time through VIES and exempt eligible cross-border B2B orders. Show prices including and excluding VAT on product pages. Invoice every paid order, exempt or taxed, and correct refunds with credit notes. Write your own invoice email per language.
SimpleVAT delivers a comprehensive solution to deliver hassle-free e-commerce VAT compliance for your business. By leveraging automation through API integration, our app eliminates all manual operations when it comes to compiling data for your VAT and OSS tax returns.
- Validates VAT numbers instantly against the official EU VIES database
- Customizable cart widget with colors, fonts, and styling to match your brand
- Analytics dashboard tracks validation attempts and exports customer data to CSV
- Automatically tags and stores validated customers for seamless future purchases
- Automated invoice generation for orders with support for all European languages.
- Automated collation of tax data for VAT, UOSS, IOSS, ECSL and Intrastat returns.
- Advanced tax reporting that provides precise insights into your tax liabilities.
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 |  TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices | SimpleVAT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Electronics, Home & Garden, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | Belgium, Denmark, Hong Kong | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices | SimpleVAT |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.9 ★(ahead) | 1.5 ★ |
| App Store reviews | 48(ahead) | 4 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 0% | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices | SimpleVAT |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month(ahead) | $25/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices | SimpleVAT |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #12(ahead) | #66 |
| Shopify App Charts | #12 in Taxes | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | Yes | No |
| Launched | Oct 24, 2025 | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Languages | 1 | 2 |
| Developer | New craft | Remotek Retail Ltd. |
FAQ
TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices and SimpleVAT: common questions
- Is TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices or SimpleVAT cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $9.99/month for TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices and $25/month for SimpleVAT. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices or SimpleVAT?
- On the Shopify App Store: TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices 4.9 from 48 reviews and SimpleVAT 1.5 from 4 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- SimpleVAT lists 8 the others don’t mention, such as Custom invoices, IOSS and OSS (EU), Local tax returns, Multi-currency. 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 TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices, Oct 13, 2026 for SimpleVAT; 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 TAX Exemption & VAT e‑invoices, Oct 13, 2026 for SimpleVAT. 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.