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Column Tax alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Column Tax alternative is Cash App Taxes (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Column Tax compared with 4 alternatives: Cash App Taxes, TaxAct, Drake Tax and Keeper.
Column Tax's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Column TaxThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Cash App Taxes | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| TaxAct | Free plan · from $44.99/yr | Yes | Web |
| Drake Tax | Free trial · from $299.99/yr | Trial only | Web, Windows |
| Keeper | Free trial · from $199/yr | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Column Tax
Cash App Taxes
Free federal and state tax filing inside Cash App
- Cash App Taxes is free.
- Cash App Taxes has a free plan, which Column Tax lacks.
- Cash App Taxes also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Cash App Taxes also covers calculator.
Suits: US filers who want to pay nothing for federal and state returns
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 has a free plan, which Column Tax lacks.
- TaxAct also covers documents and calculator.
- TaxAct does not cover forms, which Column Tax does.
Suits: Individuals with simple returns that qualify for free federal filing
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 also lists a Windows app.
- Drake Tax also covers file sharing.
- Drake Tax does not cover forms, which Column Tax does.
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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Keeper also covers bookkeeping and expense tracking.
- Keeper does not cover forms, which Column Tax does.
Suits: Freelancers and contractors who want deductions found automatically
Limits worth knowing in Column Tax
- Individuals cannot sign up directly: filing and support are available only through a partner organization's account.
- No prices are published; terms and any fee to the taxpayer depend on the partner, and pricing is sold through a demo request.
- Covers US federal and state returns for individuals and small-business income that flows into a Form 1040.
- The company has announced its acquisition by Aiwyn, so the product's future packaging may change.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Column Tax?
The alternatives to Column Tax in this directory are Cash App Taxes, TaxAct, Drake Tax and Keeper. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Column Tax.
Is there a free alternative to Column Tax?
Yes. Cash App Taxes is free to use. TaxAct has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Column Tax alternatives work on Windows?
The Column Tax listing does not include a Windows app. Drake Tax lists one.
Which Column Tax alternatives work on Android?
The Column Tax listing does not include an Android app. Cash App Taxes and Keeper list 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.