Drake Tax vs Numeral: what each really costs

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Drake Tax

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Numeral

No plan for this billing option

No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

10 peopleDrake TaxNumeral
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionNo plan for this billing option
Vendor price
Monthly cost
Annual cost
Per user / year
Billing commitmentNot recordedNot recorded
Minimum seatsNone statedNone stated
Free planNo free plan listedYes
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 Numeral: 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 ·

Numeral

  • Sales tax calculationTax calculation with rooftop accuracy via API.
  • Nexus monitoringMonitors exposure in US and global jurisdictions to find tax liability.
  • Filing and remittanceFiles and remits sales tax across US and global jurisdictions.
  • Automatic registrationRegisters automatically when you pass a threshold or establish nexus.
  • Certificate validationReal-time, AI-powered exemption certificate validation.
  • Tax mail handlingScans, reads and responds to sales tax mail from governments.
  • Natural-language reportingQuery sales tax data in natural language for reports and forecasts.
  • Audit supportProvides documentation and support during an audit.

Source:numeral.com ·

Drake Tax vs Numeral pricing questions

  1. How much do Drake Tax and Numeral cost?

    Drake Tax paid plans start at $299.99 tax year 2026, first user included (Drake Tax Online). Numeral paid plans start at $75 per filing (Professional (filing)).

  2. Do Drake Tax and Numeral have a free plan?

    Numeral lists a free plan; Drake Tax does not list one on its official pricing.