1099-etc vs Yearli

1099-etc8.9Visit Yearli8.6Visit

Higher score 1099-etc #5 in Tax Information Reporting Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 1099-etc

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Yearli #8 in Tax Information Reporting Software 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Yearli

• 1099-etc fits best

  Affordable Windows filing with accounting imports

• Yearli fits best

  Multi-client filing with extensive integrations

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Side by side

Feature	1099-etc 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Yearli 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.6
Ranking	#5 in Tax Information Reporting Software	#8 in Tax Information Reporting Software
Best for	Affordable Windows filing with accounting imports	Multi-client filing with extensive integrations
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$94/yr	$129/yr
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows	Web, Windows
Support	Email, Phone	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	2 integrations	41+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1099-etc 3/3 · Yearli 0/3
Federal e-file	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
State e-file	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Correction filing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Forms covered	Both	Not checked yet
Recipient delivery	Mail	Not checked yet
Free-plan form limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Import methods	Integrations	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Prepares W-2, W-3, 1099, and 1042-S forms Imports data from QuickBooks, Peachtree, Excel, and text files Supports federal and state filing, corrections, and batch printing	Federal and applicable state filing for W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms Validation, TIN matching, status tracking, and reconciliation workflows Integrations include ADP, Excel, FreshBooks, and CS Professional Suite
Cons	Windows-only desktop software Electronic filing is priced separately per form Recipient delivery is listed as mail	Additional filing fees apply beyond the annual subscription Core limits TIN matching to a per-form basis The Premier plan costs $799 per year
Our verdict	1099-etc is a paid Windows desktop suite for preparing, printing, and filing tax information returns. Its core 2026 W2/1099 Forms Filer supports W-2, W-3, and many 1099 forms, while the broader product supports 1042-S preparation, federal… Read the review →	Yearli is an online and desktop platform for businesses, accountants, and service providers that prepare and submit information returns. It supports W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms, with data entry and software imports, federal e-filing,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 1099-etc — where it wins

  • Prepares W-2, W-3, 1099, and 1042-S forms
  • Imports data from QuickBooks, Peachtree, Excel, and text files
  • Supports federal and state filing, corrections, and batch printing

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop software
  • Electronic filing is priced separately per form
  • Recipient delivery is listed as mail

• Yearli — where it wins

  • Federal and applicable state filing for W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms
  • Validation, TIN matching, status tracking, and reconciliation workflows
  • Integrations include ADP, Excel, FreshBooks, and CS Professional Suite

  Where it doesn't

  • Additional filing fees apply beyond the annual subscription
  • Core limits TIN matching to a per-form basis
  • The Premier plan costs $799 per year

• 1099-etc8.9/10 · Paid

  Affordable Windows software for W-2, 1099, and 1042-S reporting with accounting imports.

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• Yearli8.6/10 · Paid

  A multi-client tax filing platform with broad form support and integrations.

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