Heard vs Taxfyle

HEvsTA
Two Bookkeeping tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

The verdict

On the data we hold, it's close: neither pulls ahead on features, a free plan or AI access. The choice comes down to how you work.

What the data says
  • Heard starts lower, at $10.75/mo against $20.75/mo.
  • Only Heard has an MCP server, so an AI employee can work in it directly.
  • In our Bookkeeping ranking, Heard places 14 and Taxfyle 17 of 20.

Side by side

Heard and Taxfyle compared
At a glance
Starts at$10.75/mo$20.75/mo
Free planNoNo
APINot known yetYes
MCP serverYesNo
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Plans and pricing

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Heard

  • LiteNew solo sole proprietors$149/mo
  • EssentialEstablished solo LLC owners$199/mo
  • PremiumS corporations and group practices$299/mo
TA

Taxfyle

  • BasicGrowing SMBs up to 150 transactions$299/mo
  • IntermediateEstablished firms needing tax integration$499/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

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