Filed vs Instead
| Filed | Instead | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, macOS, Web, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Taxpayer types | both | — |
| AI tax guidance | Yes | — |
| Document import | Yes | — |
| Deduction finding | Yes | — |
| Expert review | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best AI Tax Assistants. On The Finance Base, Instead scores higher on our published basis.