1099Online vs eFileMyForms

1099Online9.2Visit eFileMyForms8.7Visit

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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eFileMyForms #7 in Tax Information Reporting Software 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit eFileMyForms

• 1099Online fits best

  Low-cost online 1099 filing

• eFileMyForms fits best

  Pay-per-form filing across major form types

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Side by side

Feature	1099Online 9.2/10 Visit ↗	eFileMyForms 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Tax Information Reporting Software	#7 in Tax Information Reporting Software
Best for	Low-cost online 1099 filing	Pay-per-form filing across major form types
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$0.69/unit usage-based	$2.99/unit usage-based
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Live chat, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features 1099Online 3/3 · eFileMyForms 3/3
Federal e-file	✓	✓
State e-file	✓	✓
Correction filing	✓	✓
Specs
Forms covered	Both	Both
Recipient delivery	Both	Both
Free-plan form limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Import methods	Csv	Csv
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	Supports 1099, W-2, ACA, and 1042-S filing CSV and Excel imports with real-time TIN matching Includes corrections, recipient delivery, and status tracking
Cons	Pricing varies by form type and filing volume Some state, mailing, eDelivery, and extension services may cost extra Live support availability may vary	No free plan is available Web-only access may not suit desktop-based workflows Does not support electronic filing of Form 1042 through IRS MeF for tax year 2024
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 →	eFileMyForms is a web-based tax information reporting service for businesses, CPAs, accountants, and bookkeepers. It supports federal electronic filing for 1099, W-2, ACA, and related forms, plus 1042-S filing, printing, and mailing. The… 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

• eFileMyForms — where it wins

  • Supports 1099, W-2, ACA, and 1042-S filing
  • CSV and Excel imports with real-time TIN matching
  • Includes corrections, recipient delivery, and status tracking

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Web-only access may not suit desktop-based workflows
  • Does not support electronic filing of Form 1042 through IRS MeF for tax year 2024

• 1099Online9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• eFileMyForms8.7/10 · Paid

  Pay per form for federal and state tax reporting, delivery, corrections, and tracking.

  Visit eFileMyFormsFull verdict →