Drake Tax vs Kintsugi: what each really costs

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Drake Tax

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No paid plan to compare for this billing option.

Kintsugi

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10 peopleDrake TaxKintsugi
Entry paid planNo plan for this billing optionNo plan for this billing option
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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 Kintsugi: 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 ·

Kintsugi

  • Sales tax filingRegisters, files and remits sales tax wherever you sell.
  • Address-level tax ratesResolves the exact tax rate for each address down to the local district.
  • Deadline trackingTracks deadlines by jurisdiction and keeps filed returns downloadable.
  • Rule-tagged transactionsTags every transaction with the tax rule applied to it.
  • Audit reportsExports a defensible report in two clicks.
  • System integrationsSyncs billing, payments, HR and ERP systems.
  • Kin AI assistantAI assistant summarizes filings, explains tax rates and pulls transactions.

Source:trykintsugi.com ·

Drake Tax vs Kintsugi pricing questions

  1. How much do Drake Tax and Kintsugi cost?

    Drake Tax paid plans start at $299.99 tax year 2026, first user included (Drake Tax Online). Kintsugi paid plans start at $75 per action (registration, filing etc.), US and Canada (Starter).

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

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