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Head-to-head · 1099 Filing Software

Form 1099 Electronic Filing vs 1099SmartFile

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Form 1099 Electronic Filing #5 in 1099 Filing Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Form 1099
1099SmartFile #9 in 1099 Filing Software 7.7/10 From $2.99 ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit 1099SmartFile

Form 1099 Electronic Filing leads on 0 checks, 1099SmartFile on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreForm 1099 Electronic Filing · 8.4/10

Form 1099 Electronic Filing scores higher on our rubric for 1099 filing software: 8.4 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.

On pricing model, 1099SmartFile gives you Tiered where Form 1099 Electronic Filing offers Per_form.

Form 1099 Electronic Filing is the better fit for accountants filing 1099s across accounting tools. 1099SmartFile is the better fit for accountants filing through connected accounting tools.

  • Form 1099 Electronic Filing fits best

    Accountants filing 1099s across accounting tools

  • 1099SmartFile fits best

    Accountants filing through connected accounting tools

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Side by side

Feature Form 1099 Electronic Filing 8.4/10 Visit ↗ 1099SmartFile 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.7
Ranking #5 in 1099 Filing Software #9 in 1099 Filing Software
Best for Accountants filing 1099s across accounting tools Accountants filing through connected accounting tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not checked yet From $2.99
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2
Integrations 7 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Form 1099 Electronic Filing 5/5 · 1099SmartFile 5/5
Federal e-filing ✓ ✓
Recipient delivery ✓ ✓
State filing ✓ ✓
Correction filing ✓ ✓
Bulk data import ✓ ✓
Specs
Pricing model Per_form Tiered
Form volume limit 10 forms Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Federal and state e-filing with IRS acknowledgment tracking
  • Bulk CSV imports and seven listed integrations
  • Recipient portal or mail delivery, with no-cost corrections
  • Files federally and through state filing programs or directly with states
  • Supports email, print, and mail delivery, plus correction filings
  • Imports from accounting tools and offers multi-client accounts and an API
Cons
  • No free plan; pricing is per form
  • State filing and recipient delivery can add separate fees
  • 24/7 support is not listed as available
  • No free plan; filing is charged per form
  • Federal filing prices vary by volume and seasonal pricing period
  • The 100+ forms tier is listed at $0 per form, which needs clarification
Our verdict

Form 1099 Electronic Filing is a cloud service for preparing, validating and e-filing IRS Form 1099 information returns. It is aimed at small businesses, bookkeepers, tax professionals and organizations filing from a few to thousands of…

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1099SmartFile is an online service for preparing and filing 1099 forms, including 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC, with the IRS and SSA. It is intended for individuals, businesses, accountants, and corporations that need to manage payees and send…

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  1. Form 1099 Electronic Filing1099 Filing Software 8.4Paid
  2. 1099SmartFile1099 Filing Software 7.7From $2.99

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Form 1099 Electronic Filing — where it wins

    • Federal and state e-filing with IRS acknowledgment tracking
    • Bulk CSV imports and seven listed integrations
    • Recipient portal or mail delivery, with no-cost corrections

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; pricing is per form
    • State filing and recipient delivery can add separate fees
    • 24/7 support is not listed as available

  • 1099SmartFile — where it wins

    • Files federally and through state filing programs or directly with states
    • Supports email, print, and mail delivery, plus correction filings
    • Imports from accounting tools and offers multi-client accounts and an API

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; filing is charged per form
    • Federal filing prices vary by volume and seasonal pricing period
    • The 100+ forms tier is listed at $0 per form, which needs clarification

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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