Drake Tax vs Keeper (tax): what each really costs

Team size

Billing

Drake Tax

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Keeper (tax)

Standard plan

$199

a year for 10 people · $16.58 a month

10 peopleDrake TaxKeeper (tax)
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionStandard
Vendor price$199 per year
Monthly cost$16.58
Annual cost$199
Per user / year$19.90
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedNo free plan listed
Free trialNot statedNot stated

Calculated by SpecEntry from official vendor prices. Taxes and optional add-ons are not included. Open each product page for every plan and the official source.

Drake Tax vs Keeper (tax): features

Key features as each vendor lists them. A feature missing from a list does not mean the product lacks it.

Drake Tax

  • Return diagnosticsRuns hundreds of diagnostics and validation rules to check accuracy.
  • Customizable setupCustomize letters, data entry screens and program options.
  • Data importImport W-2, 4562, 8949, K-1 forms and year-end balances.
  • All state returnsGenerate any state return without add-on modules.
  • Prior-year dataAccess prior-year data and trace calculations to their sources.
  • Drake Tax PlannerAnalyze tax scenarios and compare filing options.
  • Return overviewSee errors, fees and e-file eligibility at a glance.
  • Custom print setsCustomize print sets, print to PDF and add notes.

Source:drakesoftware.com/products/drake-tax ·

Keeper (tax)

  • AI return reviewAnalyzes last year's return with AI to find missed tax savings.
  • Tax pro review and signingEvery return is reviewed and signed by a tax professional.
  • AI return preparationAI prepares the return with extensive checks.
  • AI tax assistantInstant tax advice from an AI assistant.
  • Deduction trackingTracks and finds business deductions automatically.
  • Tax strategy guidanceHelps users understand their tax position and apply tax strategies.

Source:keepertax.com ·

Drake Tax vs Keeper (tax) pricing questions

  1. How much do Drake Tax and Keeper (tax) cost?

    Drake Tax paid plans start at $299.99 tax year 2026, first user included (Drake Tax Online). Keeper (tax) paid plans start at $20 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Only).