ExemptSync ‑ Auto Tax Certs vs Self‑Service Tax Exemption
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026.
The short answer
- Only ExemptSync lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for ExemptSync and $9.99/month for Self‑Service Tax Exemption.
- ExemptSync lists 1 features Self‑Service Tax Exemption’s listing doesn’t mention, including Exemption managment.
Head to head
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
Pro
- · Approve or reject exemption requests
- · Automated order hold workflow
- · Centralized approval dashboard
- · Certificate expiration tracking
- · Customer tax-exempt status management
- · Customizable storefront popup
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTax 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.
Self-Service Tax Exemption Manager lets customers submit certificate details, upload exemption documents, and continue checkout without emailing support. Merchants can review applications, approve or reject certificates, manage customer tax status, track expirations, and handle held orders from one dashboard.
- 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
- Self-service tax exemption submission
- Certificate/document upload
- Merchant approval dashboard
- Customer tax status management
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 |  ExemptSync |  Self‑Service Tax Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 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 | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | ExemptSync | Self‑Service Tax Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 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 | ExemptSync | Self‑Service Tax Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | Not listed | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | ExemptSync | Self‑Service Tax Exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #77 | #231 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Apr 1, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Karan Goyal | Simple Designs Co |
FAQ
ExemptSync and Self‑Service Tax Exemption: common questions
- Is ExemptSync or Self‑Service Tax Exemption cheaper?
- Only ExemptSync lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for ExemptSync and $9.99/month for Self‑Service Tax Exemption. 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?
- ExemptSync lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Exemption managment. Self‑Service Tax Exemption lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Custom rules. 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 Oct 14, 2026; 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 Oct 14, 2026. 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.