TaxAct vs Keeper

TaxAct8.8Visit Keeper8.6Visit

Higher score TaxAct #3 in Personal Tax Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TaxAct

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Keeper #5 in Personal Tax Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Keeper

• TaxAct fits best

  Multi-device US filing with assistance

• Keeper fits best

  Self-employed filers focused on deductions

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Side by side

Feature	TaxAct 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Keeper 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Personal Tax Software	#5 in Personal Tax Software
Best for	Multi-device US filing with assistance	Self-employed filers focused on deductions
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$44.99 one-time	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Live chat, Docs	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features TaxAct 4/4 · Keeper 0/4
Self-employment support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Investment income	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Rental income	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Audit support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
State filing	Paid_add_on	Not checked yet
Mobile access	Web_and_mobile	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Supports investment, crypto, rental, and self-employment returns Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android Offers uploads, cross-device saving, expert help, and Audit Defense	Finds and tracks potential business deductions automatically Links accounts and stores receipts for organized records Adds accountant support and business filing at higher tiers
Cons	State filing is an additional charge Important return types require paid plans Live expert assistance is an add-on	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
Our verdict	TaxAct is US tax preparation software for individuals, self-employed filers, and small businesses. It provides guided federal and state return preparation through web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with support for standard returns,… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TaxAct — where it wins

  • Supports investment, crypto, rental, and self-employment returns
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Offers uploads, cross-device saving, expert help, and Audit Defense

  Where it doesn't

  • State filing is an additional charge
  • Important return types require paid plans
  • Live expert assistance is an add-on

• 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

• TaxAct8.8/10 · Free plan

  A broad US tax filing option with free entry, paid coverage, and expert help.

  Visit TaxActFull verdict →
• Keeper8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

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

  Visit KeeperFull verdict →