CereTax vs. Vertex: A Modern Sales Tax Engine vs. Legacy Overhead

See why finance, IT, and tax leaders are switching to CereTax—the cloud-native platform that works the way your business does.

Why Teams Are Leaving Vertex

Vertex has been a staple in sales tax compliance for decades—but the landscape has changed. Enterprise teams need flexibility, speed, and systems that adapt with them. Vertex, built on legacy infrastructure, often can't keep up.

With two consecutive quarters of net customer loss, the market is signaling what many already know: it's time for a change.

CereTax is that change. Built for the cloud, designed for configurability, and supported by people who actually understand sales tax at scale.

CereTax vs. Vertex: Feature Comparison

Capability

Cloud-Native Architecture

Implementation Timeline

Exemption Management

Telecom Tax Support

API & ERP Integration

Update Velocity

Support Model

Vertex

3–9 months

Scripted, manual

Limited

Rigid, complex

Slow

Reactive, ticket-based

CereTax

4–8 weeks

No-code, real-time

Deep, built-in

Flexible, API-first

Continuous

Proactive, consultative

Key Features

Why Cloud-Native Matters for Sales Tax

Legacy tax systems like Vertex O Series weren’t built for today’s data demands or integration needs. CereTax delivers modern, multi-tenant architecture with real-time processing, and scalability.

Exemption Complexity, Simplified

CereTax lets you manage exemptions without code, scripts, or service tickets. Configure rules in real time, adjust logic on the fly, and ensure exemption accuracy across all jurisdictions.

Built for Telecom, Not Just Tolerant of It

Telecom tax is too complex for generic engines. CereTax includes telecom-specific logic, rates, and bundling support out of the box—making it a top choice for high-volume, multi-state providers.

Built-In Flexibility That Actually Integrates

Your tech stack isn’t static. Why should your tax engine be? CereTax is built API-first, with ready integrations for ERP, billing, and ecomm platforms—so you can adapt as your business evolves.

Support That Gets It

Sales tax isn’t just a checkbox. Our support team partners with you from implementation through audit prep—with proactive insights, real-time help, and no black-box handoffs.

Real-Time Performance You Can Trust

Speed and accuracy aren't optional—they’re mission-critical. CereTax processes sales tax calculations in real time, ensuring your transactions stay compliant and uninterrupted, even during peak volume.

Ready to Switch?

Still using Vertex? You deserve better.
Let’s make your switch painless—and fast.