Yearli vs efile4Biz

Yearli8.8Visit efile4Biz8.5Visit

Higher score Yearli #2 in W-2 Filing Software 8.8/10 From $129/yr ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Yearli

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efile4Biz #4 in W-2 Filing Software 8.5/10 Free plan · paid from $149/yr Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit efile4Biz

• Yearli fits best

  High-volume W-2 teams wanting broad integrations

• efile4Biz fits best

  Multi-form filers needing QuickBooks or Xero uploads

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Side by side

Feature	Yearli 8.8/10 Visit ↗	efile4Biz 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.5
Ranking	#2 in W-2 Filing Software	#4 in W-2 Filing Software
Best for	High-volume W-2 teams wanting broad integrations	Multi-form filers needing QuickBooks or Xero uploads
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	From $129/yr	Free plan · paid from $149/yr
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat
Compliance	SOC 2	SOC 2, HIPAA
Integrations	41+ integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Yearli 0/3 · efile4Biz 0/3
W-2 e-filing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
W-2 corrections	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Bulk employee upload	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Employee delivery	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included W-2 forms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Filing destinations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Files W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms with federal and applicable state filing Supports data imports, pre-submission validation, and filing status tracking Offers multi-client workflows and 40 integrations	Supports W-2 and a broad range of information and tax forms Accepts Excel, QuickBooks and Xero data uploads Offers corrections, recipient mailing and multi-client management
Cons	Additional filing fees apply to annual subscriptions Core includes per-form TIN matching; unlimited matching is on Performance Tax payment is not included	Does not handle full payroll processing or payroll-tax remittance No city, local or school-district filing services Direct-to-state filing is limited to selected forms and jurisdictions
Our verdict	Yearli is an online and desktop platform for businesses, accountants, and service providers preparing W-2, 1099, 1095, and related information returns. It combines data entry and software imports with validation, federal and applicable… Read the review →	efile4Biz is a cloud-based service for preparing and filing tax forms, aimed at businesses, accountants, tax preparers and larger filing teams. Its scope spans W-2 and W-2C forms, 1099s, 1098s, ACA forms, 5498s, W-9s and Form 941, with… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Yearli — where it wins

  • Files W-2, 1099, and 1095 forms with federal and applicable state filing
  • Supports data imports, pre-submission validation, and filing status tracking
  • Offers multi-client workflows and 40 integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Additional filing fees apply to annual subscriptions
  • Core includes per-form TIN matching; unlimited matching is on Performance
  • Tax payment is not included

• efile4Biz — where it wins

  • Supports W-2 and a broad range of information and tax forms
  • Accepts Excel, QuickBooks and Xero data uploads
  • Offers corrections, recipient mailing and multi-client management

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not handle full payroll processing or payroll-tax remittance
  • No city, local or school-district filing services
  • Direct-to-state filing is limited to selected forms and jurisdictions

• Yearli8.8/10 · From $129/yr

  Federal and applicable state filing with validation, recipient delivery, and multi-client workflows.

  Visit YearliFull verdict →
• efile4Biz8.5/10 · Free plan · paid from $149/yr

  A multi-form filing service with QuickBooks, Xero and Excel uploads.

  Visit efile4BizFull verdict →