Exemptify vs ExemptSync ‑ Auto Tax Certs
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 Exemptify, Oct 14, 2026 for ExemptSync.
The short answer
- Only ExemptSync lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Exemptify and $9.99/month for ExemptSync.
- Exemptify lists 4 features ExemptSync’s listing doesn’t mention, including Data export, EU (VAT), Tax number validation.
Head to head
Make your shop EU compliant with EU tax laws
- Germany
- Netherlands
- United Kingdom
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Standard
Free
- · AI-powered certificate OCR
- · Auto-sync exemptions to Shopify
- · Customer portal for submissions
- · Up to 5 tax exemption certificates
Starter
- · AI-powered certificate OCR
- · Auto-sync exemptions to Shopify
- · Customer portal for submissions
- · Up to 50 tax exemption certificates
Professional
- · AI-powered certificate OCR
- · Auto-sync exemptions to Shopify
- · Customer portal for submissions
- · Unlimited tax exemption certificates
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureAllow customers to validate their EU VAT ID and get tax-exempted in real-time. Add VAT IDs to existing customers from the Shopify Admin. Shopify Plus stores can integrate the validation module directly in the Checkout. Exemptify also facilitates international sales by displaying correct prices based on customer location, so your customers know right away what they will have to pay at checkout.
Tax Exempt Manager automates B2B sales tax exemption certificate handling for U.S. wholesale merchants. Customers submit certificates through a branded storefront portal. Merchants review, approve, or reject from a dedicated admin dashboard. Approved certificates automatically sync tax-exempt status to customer accounts. AI-powered OCR extracts certificate data from uploads, eliminating manual entry.
- Validate EU VAT IDs in real-time and automatically deduct VAT
- Show correct prices according to customer's physical location
- Comply with new EU regulations to show prices with customer tax rate
- Branded storefront portal for customer certificate submission
- AI-powered OCR auto-extracts data from uploaded certificates
- Auto-sync tax exemptions directly to Shopify customer accounts
- Bulk certificate management with full audit trail
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 |  Exemptify |  ExemptSync |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 988 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −32 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 7 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 7% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Business & Industrial, Home & Garden, Hardware | Not published |
| Top store countries | Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Exemptify | ExemptSync |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.0 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 40 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Exemptify | ExemptSync |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 5 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Exemptify | ExemptSync |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #51(ahead) | #77 |
| Shopify App Charts | #1 in Taxes | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 4, 2016 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | daxanema | Karan Goyal |
FAQ
Exemptify and ExemptSync: common questions
- Is Exemptify or ExemptSync cheaper?
- Only ExemptSync lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for Exemptify and $9.99/month for ExemptSync. 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?
- Exemptify lists 4 the others don’t mention, such as Data export, EU (VAT), Tax number validation, Tax rates. 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 Exemptify, Oct 14, 2026 for ExemptSync; 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 Exemptify, Oct 14, 2026 for ExemptSync. 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.