Drake Tax alternatives

Looking for an alternative to Drake Tax? Here are the other tax preparation tools US firms use — each with pricing and how open it is to integration, so you can compare on the axes that matter. Independent, no vendor pays to be here.

Lacerte — Custom · per-return · Local SDK · 15.8% share
ProConnect — Pay-per-return · No API yet · 3.8% share
ProSeries — From $419/yr · Export only · 10.5% share
UltraTax CS — Custom quote · Export only · 22.9% share
CCH Axcess — From $2,299/yr · Partner API · 12.5% share
ATX — From $939/yr · Export only · 4.6% share

Drake Tax alternatives — FAQ

What is the best alternative to Drake Tax?

The closest tax preparation alternatives are Lacerte, ProConnect, ProSeries. The right pick depends on price and how open you need the integration to be — compare them above.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Drake Tax?

Drake Tax's pricing is From $2,145/yr. Lower-priced tax preparation options include ProSeries (From $419/yr), CCH Axcess (From $2,299/yr), ATX (From $939/yr).

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Drake Tax alternatives