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
Plans and pricing
HE
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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