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Head-to-head · Tax Deduction Tracking Software

Keeper vs Cadus

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Keeper #4 in Tax Deduction Tracking Software 7.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Keeper
Cadus #7 in Tax Deduction Tracking Software 7.4/10 Free plan · paid from $12.99/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cadus

Keeper leads on 0 checks, Cadus on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKeeper · 7.9/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresCadus · 4 of 4

Keeper scores higher on our rubric for tax deduction tracking software: 7.9 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Cadus offers mileage tracking; Keeper doesn't publish it. Cadus offers auto trip detection; Keeper doesn't publish it. Cadus offers receipt capture; Keeper doesn't publish it. Cadus offers bank transaction sync; Keeper doesn't publish it.

Keeper is the better fit for individuals seeking deductions and tax filing. Cadus is the better fit for solo operators tracking Schedule C expenses on mobile.

  • Keeper fits best

    Individuals seeking deductions and tax filing

  • Cadus fits best

    Solo operators tracking Schedule C expenses on mobile

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Side by side

Feature Keeper 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Cadus 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.4
Ranking #4 in Tax Deduction Tracking Software #7 in Tax Deduction Tracking Software
Best for Individuals seeking deductions and tax filing Solo operators tracking Schedule C expenses on mobile
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email
Integrations 1 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Keeper 0/4 · Cadus 4/4
Mileage tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Auto trip detection Not published ✓ (best)
Receipt capture Not published ✓ (best)
Bank transaction sync Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Expense categorization Not published Both
Mobile platforms Not published Both
Our review
Pros
  • Finds potential business deductions and categorizes expenses
  • Combines receipt storage, tax filing, and professional return review
  • Business plan supports S-Corp and partnership filing
  • Free plan includes Schedule C categories, mileage tracking, and CSV export
  • Pro imports bank transactions through Plaid and scans receipts automatically
  • Pro adds quarterly tax worksheets and accountant-sharing tax packages
Cons
  • The free version does not include full exports or tax filing
  • Premium and Business cost more than the deductions-only option
  • Business filing features require the Business plan
  • Available only on iOS and Android, with no desktop deployment
  • Bank sync and unlimited smart receipt scans require Pro
  • Organizes tax records but does not prepare or file tax returns
Our verdict

Keeper brings deduction discovery and tax filing together for W-2 employees, freelancers, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and some S-Corp or partnership filers. It links bank accounts and credit cards, categorizes expenses,…

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Cadus is a mobile app for U.S. freelancers, gig workers, contractors, and small business owners who want to organize business income, expenses, receipts, mileage, invoices, and tax records. Its Schedule C categories and profit-and-loss…

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  1. KeeperTax Deduction Tracking Software 7.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. CadusTax Deduction Tracking Software 7.4Free plan · paid from $12.99/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Keeper — where it wins

    • Finds potential business deductions and categorizes expenses
    • Combines receipt storage, tax filing, and professional return review
    • Business plan supports S-Corp and partnership filing

    Where it doesn't

    • The free version does not include full exports or tax filing
    • Premium and Business cost more than the deductions-only option
    • Business filing features require the Business plan

  • Cadus — where it wins

    • Free plan includes Schedule C categories, mileage tracking, and CSV export
    • Pro imports bank transactions through Plaid and scans receipts automatically
    • Pro adds quarterly tax worksheets and accountant-sharing tax packages

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only on iOS and Android, with no desktop deployment
    • Bank sync and unlimited smart receipt scans require Pro
    • Organizes tax records but does not prepare or file tax returns
  • Keeper7.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Find potential business deductions, track expenses, and file taxes in one service.

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  • Cadus7.4/10 · Free plan · paid from $12.99/mo

    A mobile-first way to organize Schedule C records, with automation and tax exports in Pro.

    Visit CadusFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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