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StudioTax alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded StudioTax alternative is Wealthsimple Tax (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
StudioTax compared with 4 alternatives: UFile, Wealthsimple Tax, TurboTax and TaxAct.
StudioTax has a free plan. Paid plans start at $17.50 per tax year for a license covering 10 returns. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StudioTaxThis tool | Free plan · from $17.50/yr | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| UFile | Free plan · from $20.95 | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Wealthsimple Tax | Free plan · from $40/yr | Yes | Web |
| TurboTax | Free plan · from $84/yr | Yes | Web, iOS |
| TaxAct | Free plan · from $44.99/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
StudioTax starts at $1.46 a month when paid by the year for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 2 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 StudioTax
UFile
Canadian tax software, online or for Windows, free to start
- UFile starts at $20.95 (UFile Online); Windows edition from $26.99.
- UFile also lists a web app.
- UFile lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which StudioTax has.
Suits: Canadians with self-employment, investment or rental income
Wealthsimple Tax
Canadian personal tax filing with a pay-what-you-want basic plan
- Wealthsimple Tax starts at CA$40 + tax per tax year (Plus); Basic is pay what you want, including $0.
- Wealthsimple Tax also lists a web app.
- Wealthsimple Tax lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which StudioTax has.
Suits: Canadians with employment, investment, rental or self-employed income who want a low-cost return
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 also lists a web app.
- TurboTax lists no Windows, macOS and Android apps, which StudioTax has.
- TurboTax does not cover forms, which StudioTax does.
Suits: Filers with simple returns who want a free federal and state return
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 also lists a web app.
- TaxAct lists no Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps, which StudioTax has.
- TaxAct also covers documents.
- TaxAct does not cover forms, which StudioTax does.
Suits: Individuals with simple returns that qualify for free federal filing
Limits worth knowing in StudioTax
- A new license is needed for every tax year; it is per computer, covers 10 returns, and the 2025 license also works for 2020 to 2024 versions.
- The Mac version does not have Revenu Québec certification listed; Windows, iOS and Android do.
- Tax preparers cannot use it for clients' returns under CRA rules; a separate Enterprise edition exists at studiotax.ca.
- Licenses are refundable within 30 days only if not activated.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to StudioTax?
The alternatives to StudioTax in this directory are UFile, Wealthsimple Tax, TurboTax and TaxAct. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with StudioTax.
Is there a free alternative to StudioTax?
Yes. UFile, Wealthsimple Tax, TurboTax and TaxAct have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.