VAT Exempt Pro vs VAT Validator Pro
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Only VAT Validator Pro lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for VAT Exempt Pro and $3.99/month for VAT Validator Pro.
- VAT Validator Pro lists 2 features VAT Exempt Pro’s listing doesn’t mention, including Data export, EU (VAT).
Head to head
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
Free
- · 10 VAT validations per 30 days
- · Audit log with CSV export
- · Optional tax-exempt sync (opt-in)
- · Re-validation every 90 days
Pro
- · Audit log with CSV export
- · Optional tax-exempt sync (opt-in)
- · Re-validation every 90 days
- · Up to 10,000 VAT validations per 30 days
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureVAT 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.
EU B2B merchants need a reliable way to verify VAT numbers. Manual checks do not scale, and valid numbers can fail later. VAT Validator Pro checks numbers live against VIES via a storefront cart widget, plus a checkout field on Shopify Plus. Only VIES-confirmed results count as verified. If VIES is down, numbers stay unverified -> checkout continues and VAT may still apply.
- 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.
- Real-time VIES checks; unverified if VIES is down
- Optional tax-exempt sync (merchant opt-in)
- Automatic re-validation every 90 days
- Exportable audit log
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 |  VAT Exempt Pro |  VAT Validator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | VAT Exempt Pro | VAT Validator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | VAT Exempt Pro | VAT Validator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $9.99/month | $3.99/month(ahead) |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | Not listed |
| Plans listed | 1 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | VAT Exempt Pro | VAT Validator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #203 | #194(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 3, 2026 | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Hamza Hameed | Vat Validator EU |
FAQ
VAT Exempt Pro and VAT Validator Pro: common questions
- Is VAT Exempt Pro or VAT Validator Pro cheaper?
- Only VAT Validator Pro lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for VAT Exempt Pro and $3.99/month for VAT Validator 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?
- VAT Validator Pro lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Data export, EU (VAT). 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 13, 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 13, 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.