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TaxAct alternatives with a Windows app

The TaxAct listing does not include a Windows app. 17 of the 128 other accounting and invoicing tools in this directory list a Windows app.

TaxAct has a free plan. Paid plans start at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra. 8 of them are free or have a free plan.

17 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to TaxAct

  1. 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). TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • TaxAct has a free plan. Drake Tax does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Drake Tax lists a Windows app.
    • Drake Tax also covers file sharing.
    Drake Tax vs TaxActDrake Tax pricing and details

  2. StudioTax

    Canadian personal tax software for desktop and mobile

    • StudioTax starts at $17.50 per tax year for a license covering 10 returns. TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • Only StudioTax lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only TaxAct lists a web app.
    • StudioTax also covers forms.
    StudioTax vs TaxActStudioTax pricing and details

  3. TaxCycle

    Windows tax preparation software for Canadian accounting firms

    • TaxCycle starts at $1,680 per year for 1 user (Tax Basics, regular price). TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • TaxAct has a free plan. TaxCycle does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TaxCycle lists a Windows app.
    • Only TaxAct lists a web app.
    TaxCycle vs TaxActTaxCycle pricing and details

  4. UFile

    Canadian tax software, online or for Windows, free to start

    • UFile starts at $20.95 (UFile Online); Windows edition from $26.99. TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • Only UFile lists a Windows app.
    • UFile also covers forms.
    • TaxAct also covers documents.
    UFile vs TaxActUFile pricing and details

  5. Zoho Books

    Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers

    • Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • Only Zoho Books lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho Books also covers invoicing, reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
    • TaxAct also covers documents and calculator.
    Zoho Books pricing and details

  6. Manager.io

    Free offline accounting for Windows, Mac and Linux, with a paid cloud

    • Manager.io starts at $59 per month, billed monthly. TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • Only Manager.io lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Manager.io is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Manager.io also covers invoicing, reports, bookkeeping and expense tracking.
    Manager.io pricing and details

  7. Zoho Invoice

    Free invoicing app from Zoho for freelancers and small businesses

    • Zoho Invoice is free. TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • Only Zoho Invoice lists iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps.
    • Zoho Invoice also covers time tracking, invoicing, reports and expense tracking.
    • TaxAct also covers documents and calculator.
    Zoho Invoice pricing and details

  8. Plutio

    All-in-one freelance app: projects, proposals, contracts and invoices

    • Plutio starts at $15.83 per month, billed annually ($19 billed monthly). TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • TaxAct has a free plan. Plutio does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Plutio lists iOS, Android, macOS and Windows apps.
    • Plutio also covers booking links, kanban boards, time tracking, forms and invoicing.
    Plutio pricing and details

  9. Invoice Ninja

    Invoicing, expenses and time tracking with a free plan

    • Invoice Ninja starts at $14 per month, billed monthly ($140 billed annually). TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • Only Invoice Ninja lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Invoice Ninja is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Invoice Ninja also covers time tracking, invoicing, expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
    Invoice Ninja pricing and details

  10. MYOB

    Australian accounting, GST, BAS and payroll software

    • MYOB starts at A$11 per month for Solo, after a first-3-month offer (A$99 a year if paid yearly). TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • TaxAct has a free plan. MYOB does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only MYOB lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • MYOB also covers invoicing, reports, bookkeeping, expense tracking, payroll and inventory.
    MYOB pricing and details

  11. GnuCash

    Free double-entry accounting for home and small business use

    • GnuCash is free. TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • Only GnuCash lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only TaxAct lists a web app.
    • GnuCash is open source, according to its own site.
    GnuCash pricing and details

  12. Vyapar

    GST billing and inventory software for Indian small businesses

    • Vyapar starts at $89.99 per year for Gold (Desktop + Mobile, 1 year). TaxAct starts at $44.99 per tax year (download); online from $59.99, states extra.
    • TaxAct has a free plan. Vyapar does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Vyapar lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only TaxAct lists a web app.
    Vyapar pricing and details

5 more that list a Windows app

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Which TaxAct alternatives have a Windows app?

Drake Tax, StudioTax, TaxCycle, UFile, Zoho Books, Manager.io, Zoho Invoice, Plutio and 9 more list a Windows app.

Does TaxAct have a Windows app?

The TaxAct listing does not include a Windows app. It lists Web.

Which of these accounting and invoicing tools are free?

StudioTax, UFile, Zoho Books, Manager.io, Zoho Invoice, Invoice Ninja, GnuCash and Giddh are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to TaxAct: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.