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Tax Software Benchmarks
Score & price comparison across 5 tools, built directly from our 100-point rubric. No sponsored placements. No manual adjustments.
5Tools Compared
6Scoring Criteria
6Benchmark Charts
Quick Takeaways
Best Overall
TurboTax
88 pts
Most Features
TurboTax
90 pts
Best Value
FreeTaxUSA
100 pts
Most Affordable
TurboTax / FreeTaxUSA / H&R Block
Free starting price
Benchmark Charts
How these benchmarks are calculated
Full methodology →- All scores derive directly from our 100-point rubric — no manual adjustments.
- Feature, Value, Support, and Sentiment scores are pillar scores scaled to 0–100.
- The Most Affordable chart inverts price so the cheapest tool earns the longest bar.
- No tool pays for placement — rank is determined solely by objective data.
Bronze
60 - 74 pts
Solid Choice
Silver
75 - 89 pts
Strong Performer
Gold
90 - 100 pts
Best-In-Class
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