TurboTax vs Keeper

TurboTax9.3Visit Keeper8.6Visit

Higher score TurboTax #1 in Personal Tax Software 9.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit TurboTax

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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

• TurboTax fits best

  US filers wanting broad guided support

• Keeper fits best

  Self-employed filers focused on deductions

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Side by side

Feature	TurboTax 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Keeper 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#1 in Personal Tax Software	#5 in Personal Tax Software
Best for	US filers wanting broad guided support	Self-employed filers focused on deductions
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$79 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	Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features TurboTax 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	Free Edition includes simple Form 1040 federal and state filing Paid tiers cover self-employment, investments, crypto, and rental income Available on web, desktop, iOS, and Android with expert options	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	Paid online products charge extra for state filing Advanced support starts at $139 for the Premium tier Online prices can vary by tax situation, filing date, and add-ons	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	TurboTax is Intuit’s personal tax preparation software for individuals filing US federal and state returns. It supports guided preparation, document import, upload, or photography, and AI-powered Intuit Assist guidance. The product is… 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

• TurboTax — where it wins

  • Free Edition includes simple Form 1040 federal and state filing
  • Paid tiers cover self-employment, investments, crypto, and rental income
  • Available on web, desktop, iOS, and Android with expert options

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid online products charge extra for state filing
  • Advanced support starts at $139 for the Premium tier
  • Online prices can vary by tax situation, filing date, and add-ons

• 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

• TurboTax9.3/10 · Free plan

  A broad US tax filing suite with free simple returns and paid expert support.

  Visit TurboTaxFull 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 →