Self‑Service Tax Exemption vs Latori Tax Exempt Manager
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for Self‑Service Tax Exemption, Nov 9, 2026 for Latori Tax Exempt Manager.
The short answer
- Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Self‑Service Tax Exemption and $9.99/month for Latori Tax Exempt Manager.
- Latori Tax Exempt Manager lists 2 features Self‑Service Tax Exemption’s listing doesn’t mention, including Exemption managment, Tax number validation.
Head to head
Increase sales by offering VAT exemption for EU B2B customers
- Germany
- Netherlands
- Czechia
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Pro
- · Approve or reject exemption requests
- · Automated order hold workflow
- · Centralized approval dashboard
- · Certificate expiration tracking
- · Customer tax-exempt status management
- · Customizable storefront popup
Basic
- · Kunden können außerhalb der EU steuerfre
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureSelf-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.
In B2B business within the EU, cross-border deliveries of goods to companies are tax-exempt in the country of origin & subject to VAT in the country of destination by the buyer (reverse charge). Outside the EU (third country), a sale is tax-free, but VAT must be paid in the country of destination. For sales outside the EU, there is also a requirement to provide proof of export of goods to a third country.
- Self-service tax exemption submission
- Certificate/document upload
- Merchant approval dashboard
- Customer tax status management
- Tax exempt manager allows you to automatically deduct VAT IDs for customers
- Show your customers duties, taxes and fees in advance and list VAT IDs in orders
- VAT numbers are checked via VIES (EU database) & can be printed on invoices.
- TEM enables customizable order & customer tagging, text and discount codes.
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 |  Self‑Service Tax Exemption |  Latori Tax Exempt Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 39 |
| 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 | Business & Industrial, Home & Garden, Electronics |
| Top store countries | Not published | Germany, Netherlands, Czechia |
Reviews
| Measure | Self‑Service Tax Exemption | Latori Tax Exempt Manager |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 4.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 24 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | 0 |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Self‑Service Tax Exemption | Latori Tax Exempt Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $9.99/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 1 | 1 |
Listing
| Measure | Self‑Service Tax Exemption | Latori Tax Exempt Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #231 | #119 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | #4 in Taxes |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jul 23, 2026 | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Simple Designs Co | Latori GmbH |
FAQ
Self‑Service Tax Exemption and Latori Tax Exempt Manager: common questions
- Is Self‑Service Tax Exemption or Latori Tax Exempt Manager cheaper?
- Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Self‑Service Tax Exemption and $9.99/month for Latori Tax Exempt Manager. 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?
- Self‑Service Tax Exemption lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Custom rules. Latori Tax Exempt Manager lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Exemption managment, 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 Oct 14, 2026 for Self‑Service Tax Exemption, Nov 9, 2026 for Latori Tax Exempt Manager; 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 for Self‑Service Tax Exemption, Nov 9, 2026 for Latori Tax Exempt Manager. 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.