Head-to-head · AI Tax Software
Keeper vs TaxTim
Keeper leads on 0 checks, TaxTim 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 · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Keeper
Keeper scores higher on our rubric for ai tax software: 7.6 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #12.
Keeper is the better fit for US freelancers focused on deductions. TaxTim is the better fit for south African taxpayers wanting guided filing.
- Keeper fits best
US freelancers focused on deductions
- TaxTim fits best
South African taxpayers wanting guided filing
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Side by side
| Feature | Keeper 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | TaxTim 7.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 7.4 |
| Ranking | #10 in AI Tax Software | #12 in AI Tax Software |
| Best for | US freelancers focused on deductions | South African taxpayers wanting guided filing |
| 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 | Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Integrations | 1 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features Keeper 4/4 · TaxTim 4/4 | ||
| AI tax guidance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deduction finding | ✓ | ✓ |
| Expert review | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Taxpayer types | Both | Both |
| Filing support | Both | Not checked yet |
| Return limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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 bank accounts and credit cards, imports expenses from statements or… Read the review → |
TaxTim is an online tax-preparation and filing service for South African individuals, freelancers, entrepreneurs and companies. It uses plain-language questions to guide return preparation, imports available information from SARS eFiling,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Keeper — where it wins
- Automatically discovers and tracks potential business deductions
- Links financial accounts and scans or stores receipts
- Adds filing, AI assistance, and professional review options
Where it doesn't
- The free version does not include full exports or filing
- Full filing starts with the $199-per-year Standard plan
- Business tax services are reserved for the $1,199-per-year plan
TaxTim — where it wins
- Plain-language, step-by-step preparation with deduction prompts
- SARS eFiling import and direct return submission
- 1,300+ automated checks plus TimAI and human helpdesk support
Where it doesn't
- Coverage is centered on South African tax returns
- Company filing support covers selected ITR14 cases
- Pricing is charged per tax return submission
- Keeper7.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A deduction-focused tax app with filing, AI help, and professional support across paid tiers.
Visit KeeperFull verdict → - TaxTim7.4/10 · Free plan
Guided SARS filing with AI answers, deduction prompts, automated checks and human support.
Visit TaxTimFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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