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Keel vs Keeper Tax
Short answer: Keeper Tax links your bank and credit cards to scan transactions for 1099 write-offs and file taxes. Keel keeps your estimates, invoices, receipts, mileage and Schedule C records on iPhone and iCloud with no bank connection. Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription).
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Last checked: 2026-10-22
| Feature | Keeper Tax | Keel |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | 1099 contractors, freelancers and self-employed filers who want automatic write-off scanning from linked bank and card accounts. Source · checked 2026-10-22 | Contractors, trades and solo operators who quote, invoice, scan receipts, log mileage and prepare Schedule C records. |
| Bank or card connection | Connects to bank accounts and credit cards to scan purchases for tax deductions. Source · checked 2026-10-22 | No bank connection. |
| Quotes, jobs and invoices | Not compared here. | Unlimited estimates, work orders, invoices and customer files included. |
| Tax return preparation | Built-in 1099 & W-2 tax filing with IRS and state e-filing. Source · checked 2026-10-22 | Schedule C, T2125, SA103 and BAS worksheets plus accountant export pack. |
| Keel pricing model (v5.3.2) | See Keeper Tax official pricing | Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription). |
Last checked: 2026-10-22. Rival details come from the rival’s App Store listing and help pages linked in each cell; they can change. Keel details are from the Keel app.
Choose Keeper Tax if…
- You want your bank and credit card statements scanned automatically for tax deductions.
- You want to e-file your federal and state tax return directly inside the same app.
Choose Keel if…
- You don’t want to link your bank account or credit card.
- You need estimates, work orders, client invoices, receipt OCR and mileage together under each job.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Keel a Keeper Tax alternative without linking a bank account?
Yes. Keel requires no bank connection and keeps your invoices, receipts, mileage and Schedule C worksheets on your iPhone and private iCloud. Free to download on the App Store (daily tracking included; optional 5-Folder Pack $49.99 per period, or Keel Lifetime $299.99 paid once — no monthly subscription).
Does Keel connect to Plaid or my bank?
No bank connection.
Sources
- Keeper Tax · App Store listing (US) · checked 2026-10-22
- Keeper Tax · Official site · checked 2026-10-22
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