Vatstack
Vatstack: A low-cost VAT API with rate lookup, validation, quotes and reporting tools. Ranked #22 of 26 in VAT Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers needing low-cost VAT lookup APIs.
At a glance
- Editor score6.7 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers needing low-cost VAT lookup APIs
- Free planYes
- Paid from$15/mo
- Founded2018 · Lewes, Delaware, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free Developer and Launch plans for API-based VAT workflows
- Real-time rate lookup, quotes and tax-ID validation
- Stripe, PayPal, webhooks and VAT sales reporting
Where it doesn't
- Automated VAT return filing is not part of its stated scope
- Advanced event webhooks start with the Small Business plan
- The Enterprise plan costs $150 per month
Our verdict on Vatstack
Vatstack is a VAT and GST API product for digital businesses selling products and services. It combines REST API access with a dashboard for rate lookup, price calculation, customer geolocation, tax-ID validation, place-of-supply evidence storage, and VAT OSS and EC Sales List reporting. Developers can use it to add indirect-tax functions to digital commerce workflows, while larger companies can use its reporting and webhook capabilities alongside payment integrations.
Its freemium structure gives buyers a low-cost way to start. The Developer plan is free and includes unlimited quotes, unlimited dummy validations and supplies, and developer API access keys. The free Launch plan adds VAT rates, VAT price calculation, VAT validations, and VAT sales reporting. Small Business costs $15 per month and includes unlimited quotes, VAT sales reporting, and event webhooks. Enterprise costs $150 per month and adds a 99.95% SLA alongside unlimited quotes and event webhooks. The published pricing states that prices exclude VAT.
Platform fit is a central strength. Vatstack supports web and API access, VAT and GST rate synchronization, real-time validation, bulk tax-ID validation, and customer geolocation using an IP address or billing address. Stripe invoice and payment integration, plus Stripe and PayPal integrations, support payment and invoicing workflows, while webhook notifications can connect tax events to other systems. Vatstack suits teams that need embedded VAT logic and reporting rather than a full accounting suite. Businesses seeking automated VAT return filing should look for a product specifically centered on that workflow.
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Vatstack fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $15/mo |
| VAT calculation | Not verified |
| VAT return filing | Not verified |
| VAT registration | Not verified |
| VAT jurisdictions | Not verified |
| Transaction limit | 100 transactions/mo |
| E-invoicing support | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Stripe, PayPal |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | vatstack.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Vatstack integrations
Vatstack lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Stripe
- PayPal
Alternatives to Vatstack
- 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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