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Kintsugi Pros and Cons: Top Advantages and Disadvantages

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Users praise the outstanding customer support of Kintsugi, noting their quick and thoughtful responses to needs. (18 mentions)
Users love the ease of use of Kintsugi, appreciating its seamless integration and intuitive interface for efficient management. (13 mentions)
Users value the time-saving integration of Kintsugi, enabling effortless management of sales tax and streamlined workflows. (10 mentions)
Users find Kintsugi's customer service exceptionally helpful, fostering a strong partnership and addressing needs effectively. (8 mentions)
Users find onboarding to Kintsugi seamless, enabling easy integration and smooth management of sales tax across states. (8 mentions)
Users find Kintsugi incredibly easy to set up, ensuring a seamless and efficient integration experience. (3 mentions)
Users love the intuitive UI of Kintsugi, appreciating the seamless onboarding and clear visibility of finances. (3 mentions)
Users face tax issues with Kintsugi, especially regarding zip code-based calculations in Colorado, risking compliance. (6 mentions)
Users face integration issues with Kintsugi, particularly with NetSuite and Stripe, impacting overall usability. (4 mentions)
Users find Kintsugi's pricing potentially expensive for smaller shops, especially with frequent filing requirements. (2 mentions)
Users noted some improvement needed in data loading and the transition process for Kintsugi, despite better overall function now. (2 mentions)
Users report encountering technical issues with app integration, requiring support for better understanding and problem resolution. (2 mentions)

Top Pros or Advantages of Kintsugi

1. Customer Support
Users praise the outstanding customer support of Kintsugi, noting their quick and thoughtful responses to needs.
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Michael L.
ML

Michael L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"already referred them before this survey asked me to"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

mostly their customer service. it's not immediate, but it's thoughtful, kind, and helpful. they always make me feel like they got me covered.

Jae C.
JC

Jae C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Implementation was incredibly smooth!"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Kintsugi has been very helpful and quick reacting to our needs. They are affordable and allow us to file deadlines with multiple states. The customer

2. Ease of Use
Users love the ease of use of Kintsugi, appreciating its seamless integration and intuitive interface for efficient management.
See 13 mentions

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Ariana B.
AB

Ariana B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Real People Giving Real Service"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Kintsugi’s intuitive interface is informative but simple and easy to navigate. We had a single, live human onboard us (shout out to Jonathan!) and he

Jordan S.
JS

Jordan S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Absolute game changer for small business owners"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Kintsugi simplifies a very complex and time consuming process. I am used to working with platforms that are marketplace facilitators, so when I wanted

3. Time-saving
Users value the time-saving integration of Kintsugi, enabling effortless management of sales tax and streamlined workflows.
See 10 mentions

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Ariana B.
AB

Ariana B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Real People Giving Real Service"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Kintsugi’s intuitive interface is informative but simple and easy to navigate. We had a single, live human onboard us (shout out to Jonathan!) and he

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Solved all of our sales tax issues!"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

We've been with Kintsugi for several months now. The best thing when we first started was that they were able to onboard us with almost all 50 states

4. Helpful
Users find Kintsugi's customer service exceptionally helpful, fostering a strong partnership and addressing needs effectively.
See 8 mentions

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Michael L.
ML

Michael L.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"already referred them before this survey asked me to"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

mostly their customer service. it's not immediate, but it's thoughtful, kind, and helpful. they always make me feel like they got me covered.

Jae C.
JC

Jae C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Implementation was incredibly smooth!"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Kintsugi has been very helpful and quick reacting to our needs. They are affordable and allow us to file deadlines with multiple states. The customer

5. Onboarding
Users find onboarding to Kintsugi seamless, enabling easy integration and smooth management of sales tax across states.
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Yoshita A.
YA

Yoshita A.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"True automation at 1/10th cost"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Onboarding was just two steps and implepentation manager made it really seamless. Integrated with Stripe with a single sharing. Very intuitive UI with

VS

Vikram S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Easy to onboarding and start using right away!"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Been looking into how to handle sales taxes and all these other platforms were confusing on how to get started, but Kintsugi has a very simple onboard

6. Setup Ease
Users find Kintsugi incredibly easy to set up, ensuring a seamless and efficient integration experience.
See 3 mentions

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Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.0/5

"Much better than Avalara"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Integration process was self-serve and it was easy to navigate and set everything up

Caelin S.
CS

Caelin S.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Fast onboarding experience"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Super easy to setup and use Kintsugi and everything worked perfectly!

7. User Interface
Users love the intuitive UI of Kintsugi, appreciating the seamless onboarding and clear visibility of finances.
See 3 mentions

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Yoshita A.
YA

Yoshita A.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"True automation at 1/10th cost"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

Onboarding was just two steps and implepentation manager made it really seamless. Integrated with Stripe with a single sharing. Very intuitive UI with

Verified User
A

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Sales Tax Headache GONE (Both for 🇨🇦 & 🇺🇸 Companies)"

What do you like about Kintsugi?

- Customer service - Pricing - UX - Onboarding simplicity

Top Cons or Disadvantages of Kintsugi

1. Tax Issues
Users face tax issues with Kintsugi, especially regarding zip code-based calculations in Colorado, risking compliance.
See 6 mentions

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John R.
JR

John R.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

5.0/5

"What a refreshing partner!"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Honestly, this is a hard question. I wish Shopify gave them access to the checkout so they could inject the tax rates but I understand why Shopify has

Maniteja T.
MT

Maniteja T.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"User friendly with minimal interruption"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

The only difference we identified from getting services from CPA to kintsugi is we have few products that are exempted from sales tax but kintsugi is

2. Integration Issues
Users face integration issues with Kintsugi, particularly with NetSuite and Stripe, impacting overall usability.
See 4 mentions

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Jae C.
JC

Jae C.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Implementation was incredibly smooth!"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

They may not be compatible with certain other softwares we use at this time.

Verified User
A

Verified User

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4.0/5

"Strong Support Team"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Sometimes the integration with Stripe doesn't work as intended and we have had to use support to resolve integration issues.

3. Expensive
Users find Kintsugi's pricing potentially expensive for smaller shops, especially with frequent filing requirements.
See 2 mentions

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Ariana B.
AB

Ariana B.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Real People Giving Real Service"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

I'm maybe a bit torn on the pricing model, because I love a flat rate - $75/filing - but kind of wish it was lower for states that require monthly fil

Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Finally a tax app that WORKs with great SERVICE!"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

I haven't had any issues but I would assume if you start opting in for autofiling it could get quite expensive for smaller shops but we don't have tha

4. Improvement Needed
Users noted some improvement needed in data loading and the transition process for Kintsugi, despite better overall function now.
See 2 mentions

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AH

Aaron H.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"100X Easier than what we were doing"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Transitioning registrations over was a little hassle. Not their fault just a tedious process because it has to be done for every state individually.

Mo H.
MH

Mo H.

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

3.5/5

"Decent Software, good customer service"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

We launched kintsugi around the same time we launched new invoicing software and we had a lot of issues. It felt like the size of our organization was

5. Technical Issues
Users report encountering technical issues with app integration, requiring support for better understanding and problem resolution.
See 2 mentions

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Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5.0/5

"Professional & efficient service"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

There is a bit of tech to understand on their app, but I had a team of their staff who walked me through all the app features and areas I needed clari

Verified User
U

Verified User

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4.5/5

"Huge Step Up from Manual Processes and Traditional Accountants"

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Had some errors integrating with Stripe invoice that lead to errors in the initial filing. However, have had plenty of manual and accountant errors.

Kintsugi Reviews (32)

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Nojah L.
NL
Executive Assistant and Finance
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Kintsugi = Less Stress, More Done"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

Tried Kintsugi for the first time and it made the sales tax way less intimidating. Super quick to set up, takes care of everything from tracking to filing, and even uses AI to catch issues before they become problems. Feels like having a tax pro on call 24/7. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Sometimes the dashboard feels a little busy at first glance, so it took me a moment to figure out where everything lives. A few tooltips or quick-start guides could make it even easier for first-time users. That said, once you know your way around, it’s smooth sailing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Professional & efficient service"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

I like that there is the app, but most importantly there are humans behind the app that you can interact with to ask questions, get clarification, etc. I like that someone is paying attention in the background. We were with a competitor before and they basically deserted us after the onboarding process. But at Kintsugi, they are there through the whole process. We've now filed 2 quarterly Sales Tax Reports and everything went smoothly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

There is a bit of tech to understand on their app, but I had a team of their staff who walked me through all the app features and areas I needed clarification on. So, if you're not super techy, you might need their support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ariana B.
AB
O
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Real People Giving Real Service"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

Kintsugi’s intuitive interface is informative but simple and easy to navigate. We had a single, live human onboard us (shout out to Jonathan!) and he was smart, friendly, and responsive. That process was mostly smooth, and the platform’s automation capabilities helped us streamline our workflows almost immediately. I especially appreciate how easy it is to integrate Kintsugi with our existing tools, which saves us tons of time and reducing manual work. I'm so glad fellow execs agreed to let me try Kintsugi instead of deferring to Avalara! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

I'm maybe a bit torn on the pricing model, because I love a flat rate - $75/filing - but kind of wish it was lower for states that require monthly filings instead of quarterly. The product approval model could use some work for special use cases like ours, BUT! Their support team offered to take over the lift while they do dev to improve it for us, which is amazing! The support resources and responsive customer service team made the transition much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AH
Co-Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"100X Easier than what we were doing"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

Kintsugi has made handling sales tax so much easier. We used to work with an agency that did everything manually. We had no clarity on when states would be filed nor the ability to approve them on a state by state basis. We also had low visibility on nexus within states.

Kintsugi is the 2025 modern approach to sales tax and has made life a lot easier for a process (sales tax registration and filings) that sucks for everyone anyway.

Support has been awesome as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Transitioning registrations over was a little hassle. Not their fault just a tedious process because it has to be done for every state individually. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mo H.
MH
Staff Accountant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Decent Software, good customer service"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

I like the dashboard - I can easily see what needs to be actioned. The customer support is pretty good - things are actioned timely when we reach out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

We launched kintsugi around the same time we launched new invoicing software and we had a lot of issues. It felt like the size of our organization was a learning curve for kintsugi. Things have much improved now that we have gotten over the hurdles from the beginning. I think the issue of loading past years' data into kintsugi when we had no issues in filings was handled poorly, but has now been resolved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LF
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great experience-highly recommended"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

What I like the most is that I don't have to worry about filing sale tax anymore. I didn't start a business to worry or learn about taxes, having Kintsugi taking care of that for me is priceless.

The onboarding was quick and easy. Now I literally have to push one button to have my taxes filed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Being all automated it can be hard to receive an answer from a human is something goes wrong but so far I didn't have any problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

John R.
JR
CEO
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"What a refreshing partner!"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

Unlike the previous vendor that we used for state tax filings, Kintsugi seems to actually care. They educate us when appropriate and this just functions like you hope a partnership would (does not feel like a vendor relationship). Very hopeful that this relationship continues to operate like this because we will be long term customers if it does. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Honestly, this is a hard question. I wish Shopify gave them access to the checkout so they could inject the tax rates but I understand why Shopify has this locked up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Scott J.
SJ
Assistant Controller
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good fit for smaller startups or those with less tax complexity"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

Nice dashboard that shows sales, tax exposure and tasks. Great to see everything visually there. Mail integration can be useful. Having their support when registering has been great and their team has been supportive and responsive. You get a lot without paying the high prices of other solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

Lack of netsuite integration or ability to upload transactions manually. I understand the netsuite api is on the roadmap but it would be great to be able to quickly upload sales transactions via a csv or manually until that is ready instead of requesting the Kintsugi team to upload them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jordan S.
JS
Owner
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Absolute game changer for small business owners"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

Kintsugi simplifies a very complex and time consuming process. I am used to working with platforms that are marketplace facilitators, so when I wanted to grow my website more, I had no idea everything that went into taking care of sales tax on your own. I am able to take back more control of my business and not have to worry if I am missing something as we grow. It was so easy to integrate with my boutique via Shopify and the process has just been seamless so far. It is monitoring my shop 24/7 and I never have to worry that something is falling through the cracks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

I honestly have not experienced any downsides. There is always a learning curve when it comes to learning a new platform but it was very user friendly and straight forward and anything I didn't understand fully, the customer support team was on it immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Maniteja T.
MT
Financial Controller
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"User friendly with minimal interruption"
What do you like best about Kintsugi?

The amount of time spent on filing sales tax is numerous and with kintsugi we could really save lot of time and their team is completely helpful and reachable Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Kintsugi?

The only difference we identified from getting services from CPA to kintsugi is we have few products that are exempted from sales tax but kintsugi is not pro-active in letting us know compared to CPA's who does this immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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