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Drake Tax alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Drake Tax alternative is TaxAct (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Drake Tax compared with 5 alternatives: TaxAct, TaxDome, Canopy, Karbon and Jetpack Workflow.
Drake Tax is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $299.99 per tax year, first user included (Drake Tax Online). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Drake Tax starts at $25 a month when paid by the year 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.
TaxAct starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Drake Tax
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 Drake Tax lacks.
- TaxAct lists no Windows app, which Drake Tax has.
- TaxAct also covers documents and calculator.
- TaxAct does not cover file sharing, which Drake Tax does.
Suits: Individuals with simple returns that qualify for free federal filing
TaxDome
Practice management and client portal for tax and accounting firms
- TaxDome also lists an iOS app.
- TaxDome lists no Windows app, which Drake Tax has.
- TaxDome also covers templates, workflow automation, documents, forms and invoicing.
- TaxDome does not cover file sharing, which Drake Tax does.
Suits: Tax and accounting firms that want one system for clients and work
Canopy
Practice management software for accounting and tax firms
- Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Canopy also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Canopy lists no Windows app, which Drake Tax has.
- Canopy also covers workflow automation, time tracking, invoicing and reports.
- Canopy does not cover file sharing, which Drake Tax does.
Suits: Accounting and tax firms that want one system in place of several apps
Karbon
Practice management software for accounting firms
- Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Karbon also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Karbon lists no Windows app, which Drake Tax has.
- Karbon also covers tasks, shared inbox, workflow automation, time tracking and invoicing.
- Karbon does not cover file sharing, which Drake Tax does.
Suits: Accounting and bookkeeping firms that need to track client work
Jetpack Workflow
Workflow and project management built for accounting firms
- Jetpack Workflow starts at $40 per seat / month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Jetpack Workflow lists no Windows app, which Drake Tax has.
- Jetpack Workflow also covers templates, tasks, workflow automation, time tracking and reports.
- Jetpack Workflow does not cover file sharing, which Drake Tax does.
Suits: Bookkeeping and accounting firms with recurring client deadlines
Limits worth knowing in Drake Tax
- Sold to tax professionals; it is not a product for filing your own return.
- The desktop program is a Windows application; for a Mac the vendor points to Drake Tax Online or cloud hosting.
- Licensing is per tax year, per physical site and per EFIN, and renewal pricing is shown only inside a customer's Drake account.
- Portals, Workflow, E-Sign, Drake Pay, bank products and Audit Defense cost extra; Rightworks cloud hosting is listed at $114 per user / month.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Drake Tax?
The alternatives to Drake Tax in this directory are TaxAct, TaxDome, Canopy, Karbon and Jetpack Workflow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Drake Tax.
Is there a free alternative to Drake Tax?
Yes. TaxAct has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Drake Tax alternatives work on Android?
The Drake Tax listing does not include an Android app. Canopy and Karbon list one.
Which Drake Tax alternatives work on iOS?
The Drake Tax listing does not include an iOS app. TaxDome, Canopy and Karbon list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.