Competitor comparison

A2X vs Link My Books vs Taxomate

A2X is the accountant-recognized option. Link My Books is the guided VAT and reporting option. Taxomate is the lower-friction seller-led option for teams that want clean QuickBooks, Xero, or Wave posting without paying more as channels stack up.

Start free trial Compare pricing

14-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Choose A2X if

Your accountant already standardizes on A2X and their process matters more than monthly software cost.

Choose Link My Books if

You want guided VAT setup, financial analytics, and a reporting-heavy product around QuickBooks Online or Xero.

Choose Taxomate if

You want a lower multi-channel price than A2X, a price that does not count your stores, Wave support, all your history on annual plans, and setup focused on first successful import and post.

Three-way comparison

The core job is the same: turn ecommerce payouts into accounting entries that reconcile to bank deposits. The better choice depends on setup owner, channel count, accounting software, and how much pricing should rise as the business expands.

A2X, Link My Books and Taxomate compared by factor
Factor A2X Link My Books Taxomate
Best fit Accountant-led workflows with established firm processes Guided seller setup, VAT workflows, and built-in reporting Seller-led automation with lower multi-channel cost than A2X, unlimited channels on Growth, and Wave support
Pricing model Public Multi plans scale by combined orders and sales-channel caps Pricing scales by monthly orders (rolling 12-month average), store count in bands of 1, 2, 5 and 10, and currency. USD from $24/mo for 1 store at up to 200 orders Starter (1 channel) from $19/mo and Growth from $29/mo at up to 200 orders. Growth has unlimited sales-channel connections. Yearly billing costs less
1,000 orders/month A2X Multi 1K: $95/mo from Nov 14, 2026, up to 2 sales channels Link My Books: $47/mo for 1 store, $55 for 2 stores, $68 for 5 stores Taxomate Starter (1 channel): $39/mo. Growth: $55/mo with unlimited channel connections
5,000 orders/month A2X Multi 5K: $179/mo from Nov 14, 2026, up to 4 sales channels Link My Books: $68/mo for 1 store, $77 for 2 stores, $90 for 5 stores Taxomate Starter (1 channel): $59/mo. Growth: $85/mo with unlimited channel connections
Accounting software QuickBooks Online, Xero, and NetSuite QuickBooks Online and Xero QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Wave (Wave not for Shopify; needs Wave Pro or Wave Advisors)
Sales channels Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and PayPal Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, TikTok Shop, WooCommerce, Square Amazon, Shopify, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, and TikTok Shop (beta)
Historical data Max history available on Multi plans 90 days in the free trial. Paid plans include 3 to 24 months by plan, with extra history sold as a one-time purchase 90 days in the 14-day trial. Annual plans include all your history, as far back as the channel provides
Free trial Free trial with full features and up to three posted settlements 14-day free trial, no card required 14-day free trial
First setup priority Accountant familiarity and controlled mapping Guided setup wizard and VAT/reporting workflow Fast setup and first successful import/post

Sources checked October 5, 2026: A2X Multi pricing, A2X pricing, Link My Books home page, Link My Books pricing, Link My Books history help, and Taxomate pricing. A2X prices are from the A2X price list effective November 14, 2026, checked October 16, 2026. Link My Books prices are USD per month excluding VAT, read on its pricing page on October 23, 2026. Taxomate prices here are month to month. Yearly billing costs ten months; see all Taxomate prices.

The practical decision tree

  1. 1. If your accountant owns the workflow, start with their process.

    A2X has strong accountant recognition. If your accounting firm already has templates, review steps, and staff training around A2X, switching tools may create more friction than it saves. If cost is the open question, run your order volume through the A2X cost calculator.

  2. 2. If VAT and reporting are the reason you are buying, compare Link My Books closely.

    Link My Books highlights a guided setup wizard, built-in VAT, GST, and sales tax support, P&L by channel, and financial analytics. That can be useful for UK and EU sellers who want more structure around tax review. If you already use it and want to switch, read our Link My Books alternative guide.

  3. 3. If cost, channel flexibility, and setup speed matter most, Taxomate is the cleaner fit.

    Taxomate is built around getting sellers from connection to first successful import and post quickly. The Growth plan keeps sales-channel connections unlimited, supports QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Wave, and includes all your history on annual plans.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose A2X, Link My Books, or Taxomate?

Choose A2X when your accountant already runs an A2X workflow. Choose Link My Books when guided VAT and reporting are the main reason you are buying. Choose Taxomate when you want a lower multi-channel price than A2X, a price that does not count your stores, Wave support, all your history on annual plans, and a seller-led setup.

Is Taxomate cheaper than A2X?

Yes for the public A2X Multi tiers shown here. A2X Multi lists $95 per month at 1,000 combined monthly orders and $179 per month at 5,000, from November 14, 2026. Taxomate Growth is $55 and $85 at those same order tiers.

Is Taxomate cheaper than Link My Books?

It depends on your store count. Link My Books lists $47 per month for 1 store, $55 for 2 stores and $68 for 5 stores at 1,000 orders, and $68, $77 and $90 at 5,000 (USD, read October 23, 2026). Taxomate Starter, for one channel, is $39 and $59 at those tiers. Taxomate Growth, with unlimited channels, is $55 and $85: the same as Link My Books with 2 stores at 1,000 orders, above it at 5,000, and below the 5-store price at both.

Is Link My Books better for VAT?

Link My Books is strong for UK and EU sellers who want a guided VAT workflow and reporting layer. Taxomate is a better fit when accounting software flexibility, Wave support, and unlimited Growth plan channel connections matter more.

Which tool supports Wave?

Taxomate supports Wave for Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Walmart. Wave needs a Wave Pro plan or Wave Advisors package. A2X and Link My Books do not list Wave on the pricing and home pages we checked.