G2 Vendor Directory

Symmetry Tax Engine vs. FreshBooks

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSymmetry Tax Engine

by Symmetry

FreshBooks

by FreshBooks

Overall rating5.04.5
Review count20981
Ease of use9.69.3
Ease of setup10.09.3
Quality of support9.89.3
Meets requirements9.99.0
NPS10067.429761
Small Business30.0%86.5%
Mid-Market25.0%9.0%
Enterprise45.0%4.5%
Total page views1132,857
Total LLM citations1,22030,311

Symmetry Tax Engine

The leading gross-to-net calculation software for payroll. The Symmetry Tax Engine® (STE) is a powerful gross-to-net calculation engine to build or enhance a payroll platform, embed payroll into an existing application, and increase compliance and accuracy. The Symmetry Tax Engine® accounts for federal, state, and local payroll taxes — both withholding and latent employer taxes — for over 7,400 taxing jurisdictions and U.S. territories. Employer taxes and multi-state processing are accounted for as well. STE covers all 50 states, U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Pros

  • Easy Setup
  • Reliability
  • Time-saving
  • Payroll Ease
  • Comprehensive Features
  • Integrations

FreshBooks

FreshBooks is software that simplifies the complicated world of bookkeeping and accounting. With FreshBooks, you can run your billing, books, and payroll all from one platform—no complicated spreadsheets or convoluted software. With FreshBooks, you’ll save time and get peace of mind. • Run your billing, books, and payroll on the same platform. • Build invoices in seconds and get paid twice as fast. • Create reports that allow you to see the health of your business instantly. • Stay organized for tax time and compliant with tax regulations.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Simple
  • Invoice Management
  • Invoicing
  • Helpful