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Cash App Taxes alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Cash App Taxes alternative is TurboTax (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Cash App Taxes compared with 5 alternatives: TaxAct, Column Tax, Drake Tax, Keeper and TurboTax.
Cash App Taxes is free to use. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash App TaxesThis tool | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| TaxAct | Free plan · from $44.99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Column Tax | Paid | No | Web |
| Drake Tax | Free trial · from $299.99/yr | Trial only | Web, Windows |
| Keeper | Free trial · from $199/yr | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| TurboTax | Free plan · from $84/yr | Yes | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Cash App Taxes has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Cash App Taxes
TaxAct
Online and downloadable tax filing for individuals and businesses
- TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
- TaxAct lists no iOS and Android apps, which Cash App Taxes has.
- TaxAct also covers documents.
- TaxAct does not cover forms, which Cash App Taxes does.
Suits: Individuals with simple returns that qualify for free federal filing
Column Tax
White-label US tax filing that banks and apps embed
- Column Tax has no free plan, unlike Cash App Taxes.
- Column Tax lists no iOS and Android apps, which Cash App Taxes has.
- Column Tax does not cover calculator, which Cash App Taxes does.
Suits: Banks, brokerages and fintech apps adding tax filing for their customers
Drake Tax
Professional tax preparation software for tax firms, desktop and web
- Drake Tax starts at $299.99 per tax year, first user included (Drake Tax Online).
- Drake Tax has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cash App Taxes.
- Drake Tax also lists a Windows app.
- Drake Tax lists no iOS and Android apps, which Cash App Taxes has.
- Drake Tax also covers file sharing.
Suits: Tax preparers and firms filing client returns
Keeper
Expense tracking and tax filing for freelancers and contractors
- Keeper starts at $199 per year ($16.58 a month, billed yearly).
- Keeper has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Cash App Taxes.
- Keeper also covers bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- Keeper does not cover forms and calculator, which Cash App Taxes does.
Suits: Freelancers and contractors who want deductions found automatically
TurboTax
US personal and business tax filing, self-serve or with an expert
- TurboTax starts at $84 per tax year (TurboTax Desktop Deluxe, state e-file extra).
- TurboTax lists no Android app, which Cash App Taxes has.
- TurboTax does not cover forms, which Cash App Taxes does.
Suits: Filers with simple returns who want a free federal and state return
Limits worth knowing in Cash App Taxes
- A Cash App account is required: you must download the app and create an account to log in.
- It files US federal and state returns only; the pages do not describe business or non-US filing.
- The 5-day-early refund applies only if the refund is deposited into Cash App, and is an estimate, not a promise.
- Cash App Taxes is not a tax advisor, as the vendor states on its page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cash App Taxes?
The alternatives to Cash App Taxes in this directory are TaxAct, Column Tax, Drake Tax, Keeper and TurboTax. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cash App Taxes.
Is there a free alternative to Cash App Taxes?
Yes. TaxAct and TurboTax have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cash App Taxes alternatives work on Windows?
The Cash App Taxes listing does not include a Windows app. Drake Tax lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.