Instead vs OpenTax
| Instead | OpenTax | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Taxpayer types | — | personal |
| AI tax guidance | — | Yes |
| Document import | — | Yes |
| Filing support | — | both |
Both are listed in Best AI Tax Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Instead scores higher on our published basis.