Sphere Alternative - Why Numeral is the Better Choice
Numeral is the best alternative to Sphere
See why 3,000+ customers prefer Numeral for end-to-end sales tax compliance
Industry leaders choose Numeral.
Fully managed solution
Both Sphere and Numeral automate many aspects of the tax compliance process, including handling registration, filing, and remittance obligations. However, as a fully-managed solution, Numeral goes further in making sales tax compliance hands-off for customers. Our tax experts even call states on your behalf and retrieve and respond to tax correspondence via a virtual mailbox.
Dedicated white-glove support
Sphere offers a dedicated account manager, but only if you file in 10 or more regions. Numeral makes comprehensive white-glove support available to all customers who file with us. Since sales tax compliance is critical for companies and is complicated, Numeral's tax experts are here to help via phone, email, or chat, or you can schedule a meeting.
Exemption certificate management
Sphere doesn't list exemption certificate management among its product offerings. Numeral provides this critical service that many B2B physical goods companies and SaaS companies rely on when selling into certain industries. Numeral will collect, verify, store, and manage exemption certificates and apply exemptions so you don't charge tax when you shouldn't.
Numeral vs. Sphere
Global solution
Exemption certificate management
Real-time economic nexus monitoring
File sales tax returns
Schedule sales tax payments
Stripe integration
Shopify integration
Amazon integration
White-glove service
Simple and clear pricing
Numeral accuracy guarantee
Built by and for operators
Physical mail monitoring
Call states on your behalf
Ecommerce & SaaS specialists
Dedicated concierge support
Sales tax was the last thing I wanted to think about as a founder. Numeral makes it dead simple for Archive to stay compliant across multiple jurisdictions.
Paul Benigeri
Founder & CEO, Archive
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Simple integrations and end-to-end tax support as your business grows.
Frequently asked questions
Does Numeral handle my complex international sales tax needs?
Numeral provides end-to-end support for sales tax, VAT, and GST compliance in more than 13,000 jurisdictions worldwide. We handle all registrations and filings in-house and offer global support to companies of all sizes, from SaaS and e-commerce businesses to global enterprises. We also handle all your global remittance through Numeral Settle.
Do I get dedicated support on every filing and registration plan?
While Sphere offers a dedicated account manager only to customers who need service in 10 or more regions, Numeral offers white-glove support on every filing and registration plan. We assign a dedicated representative to help with account management, and our tax experts are available to you via email, phone, or chat.
What happens when a state sends a notice or questions a filing?
Numeral retrieves all correspondence from states for you via our virtual mailboxes. We will respond to notices and filings and contact the state on your behalf if necessary.
Do I have to operate the platform myself, or does Numeral manage it for me?
You do not have to manage any part of sales tax compliance if you don't want to. Numeral provides a comprehensive and easy-to-use dashboard with one simple login to complete user actions, receive notifications, or review recent activity but you can choose to allow your account to run on autopilot and never use the dashboard if that's your preference.
How quickly can I set up on Numeral?
Numeral makes setup fast and simple. Getting up and running with Numeral can be completed in as little as a week, and Numeral provides white-glove support throughout the entire migration process, so there's no risk of mixed filings or late payments.