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Head-to-head · Personal Tax Software

Keeper vs TaxSlayer

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Keeper #5 in Personal Tax Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Keeper
TaxSlayer #8 in Personal Tax Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TaxSlayer

Keeper leads on 0 checks, TaxSlayer on 0, and 5 are 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 · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Keeper
  • Most featuresTaxSlayer · 4 of 4

Keeper scores higher on our rubric for personal tax software: 8.6 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

Keeper is the better fit for self-employed filers focused on deductions. TaxSlayer is the better fit for US filers needing mobile and live help.

  • Keeper fits best

    Self-employed filers focused on deductions

  • TaxSlayer fits best

    US filers needing mobile and live help

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Side by side

Feature Keeper 8.6/10 Visit ↗ TaxSlayer 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.3
Ranking #5 in Personal Tax Software #8 in Personal Tax Software
Best for Self-employed filers focused on deductions US filers needing mobile and live help
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Keeper 0/4 · TaxSlayer 4/4
Self-employment support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Investment income Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Rental income Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Audit support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
State filing Not checked yet Paid_add_on
Mobile access Not checked yet Web_and_mobile
Our review
Pros
  • Finds and tracks potential business deductions automatically
  • Links accounts and stores receipts for organized records
  • Adds accountant support and business filing at higher tiers
  • Federal and state filing supports major IRS forms and income types
  • Mobile access across web, iOS, and Android
  • Higher tiers add live chat, tax-pro assistance, and priority support
Cons
  • The free version excludes full exports and tax filing
  • Federal and state e-filing starts at $199 per year
  • S-Corp and partnership filing requires the $1,199 Business plan
  • Simply Free is limited to qualifying simple tax situations
  • State returns cost extra on paid tiers
  • Premium support and tax-professional help require higher tiers
Our verdict

Keeper is tax software for W-2 employees, freelancers, independent contractors, sole proprietors, LLC owners, and some S-Corp or partnership filers. It connects financial accounts, imports expenses from bank statements or spreadsheets,…

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TaxSlayer is online tax preparation software for U.S. taxpayers who want to prepare and electronically file federal and state returns. Its plans cover simple returns as well as filing situations involving major IRS forms, self-employment,…

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  1. KeeperPersonal Tax Software 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. TaxSlayerPersonal Tax Software 8.3Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Keeper — where it wins

    • Finds and tracks potential business deductions automatically
    • Links accounts and stores receipts for organized records
    • Adds accountant support and business filing at higher tiers

    Where it doesn't

    • The free version excludes full exports and tax filing
    • Federal and state e-filing starts at $199 per year
    • S-Corp and partnership filing requires the $1,199 Business plan

  • TaxSlayer — where it wins

    • Federal and state filing supports major IRS forms and income types
    • Mobile access across web, iOS, and Android
    • Higher tiers add live chat, tax-pro assistance, and priority support

    Where it doesn't

    • Simply Free is limited to qualifying simple tax situations
    • State returns cost extra on paid tiers
    • Premium support and tax-professional help require higher tiers
  • Keeper8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A deduction-focused tax platform for self-employed filers, with paid filing and review options.

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  • TaxSlayer8.3/10 · Free plan

    A broad tax-filing option with mobile access and live help on higher tiers.

    Visit TaxSlayerFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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