VAT Sense
VAT Sense: An affordable VAT API for developers, with validation, rates, invoices and SDKs. Ranked #23 of 26 in VAT Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers needing inexpensive VAT data services.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers needing inexpensive VAT data services
- Free planYes
- Paid from$67.10/yr
- VAT calculationYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan and $6.99 monthly Starter tier
- VAT, GST, EORI and currency conversion endpoints
- Official SDKs for seven programming languages
Where it doesn't
- API-only platform does not verify VAT return filing
- Does not verify VAT registration
- Basic e-invoicing scope may not fit complex workflows
Our verdict on VAT Sense
VAT Sense is a developer-focused REST API for businesses integrating VAT and GST functionality into checkout, billing, onboarding and other software workflows. It validates VAT numbers against supported government registers, looks up tax rates by country code or IP address, calculates VAT prices, generates VAT-compliant and hosted invoices, and validates EORI numbers for UK and EU customs compliance. The service supports 179 jurisdictions and includes official SDKs for Python, Node.js, PHP, Go, Ruby, C# and Java.
Pricing is structured as a freemium model. The Free plan costs $0 per month and includes full API access. Starter costs $6.99 per month or $67.10 per year, Basic costs $13.99 per month or $134.30 per year, and Standard costs $39.99 per month or $383.90 per year. Plus costs $79.99 per month. The published pricing notes that prices are exclusive of VAT and that plans can be paid in GBP, USD or EUR. Starter is request-based, while the listed plan highlights show full API access across the plans.
Its ecosystem fit is strongest for teams that want to add tax functions to their own applications. VAT Sense connects with HMRC, European Commission VIES, Australian ABN Lookup, Brønnøysund Register and the Swiss UID register. Currency conversion uses HMRC and European Central Bank rates, and consultation numbers support audit evidence. However, the API-only platform does not verify VAT return filing or registration. Developers needing embedded VAT validation, rates, calculations and invoicing should consider VAT Sense; organizations seeking filing or registration verification should choose a product that provides those functions.
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VAT Sense fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $67.10/yr |
| VAT calculation | Yes |
| VAT return filing | Not verified |
| VAT registration | Not verified |
| VAT jurisdictions | 179 countries |
| Transaction limit | Not verified |
| E-invoicing support | Basic |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Compliance & security | GDPR |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: HMRC, European Commission VIES, Australian ABN Lookup, Brønnøysund Register, Swiss UID register |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | vatsense.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
VAT Sense integrations
VAT Sense lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- HMRC
- European Commission VIES
- Australian ABN Lookup
- Brønnøysund Register
- Swiss UID register
Alternatives to VAT Sense
- Comply by FintuaA broad enterprise VAT platform spanning calculation, filing, registration and audit control.9.4
- Avalara VAT ReportingA multi-jurisdiction VAT reporting system for large, structured tax operations.9.2
- Vertex VAT ComplianceA broad compliance platform for multinational VAT and GST reporting teams.9.0
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