1099Online vs BoomTax

1099Online9.2Visit BoomTax8.8Visit

Higher score 1099Online #3 in Tax Information Reporting Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 1099Online

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BoomTax #6 in Tax Information Reporting Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit BoomTax

• 1099Online fits best

  Low-cost online 1099 filing

• BoomTax fits best

  Connected 1099 workflows with a free plan

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Side by side

Feature	1099Online 9.2/10 Visit ↗	BoomTax 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Tax Information Reporting Software	#6 in Tax Information Reporting Software
Best for	Low-cost online 1099 filing	Connected 1099 workflows with a free plan
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$0.69/unit usage-based	$349/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1099Online 3/3 · BoomTax 3/3
Federal e-file	✓	✓
State e-file	✓	✓
Correction filing	✓	✓
Specs
Forms covered	Both	1099
Recipient delivery	Both	Both
Free-plan form limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Import methods	Csv	Integrations
Our review
Pros	Federal and participating-state electronic filing in one workflow Bulk CSV or Excel imports with real-time TIN matching Corrections, rejected-form resubmission, and recipient delivery options	Free plan includes federal and state filing, validation and corrections Imports CSV, Excel, XML and data from payroll providers Supports print, mail, electronic delivery and PDF downloads
Cons	Pricing varies by form type and filing volume Some state, mailing, eDelivery, and extension services may cost extra Live support availability may vary	Paid 1099 pricing uses a volume-based per-form calculator Combined Federal/State Filing applies to participating states White-label support and priority support are Enterprise features
Our verdict	1099Online is web-based tax information reporting software for businesses, accountants, tax professionals, law firms, CPA firms, and high-volume filers. It supports electronic filing for 1099 forms, 1042-S, and other tax forms, with… Read the review →	BoomTax is web-based tax information reporting software for businesses, payroll providers, accounting firms and enterprise teams. Its core workflow covers 1099 filing with IRS transmission and status tracking, state reporting for… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 1099Online — where it wins

  • Federal and participating-state electronic filing in one workflow
  • Bulk CSV or Excel imports with real-time TIN matching
  • Corrections, rejected-form resubmission, and recipient delivery options

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing varies by form type and filing volume
  • Some state, mailing, eDelivery, and extension services may cost extra
  • Live support availability may vary

• BoomTax — where it wins

  • Free plan includes federal and state filing, validation and corrections
  • Imports CSV, Excel, XML and data from payroll providers
  • Supports print, mail, electronic delivery and PDF downloads

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid 1099 pricing uses a volume-based per-form calculator
  • Combined Federal/State Filing applies to participating states
  • White-label support and priority support are Enterprise features

• 1099Online9.2/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost web option for pay-as-you-file 1099 reporting across federal and participating states.

  Visit 1099OnlineFull verdict →
• BoomTax8.8/10 · Free plan

  A connected 1099 filing workflow with broad imports, delivery options and a free plan.

  Visit BoomTaxFull verdict →