TaxAct #4 in Tax Software

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Rank in Tax Software

Global visibility score

36.3 △ +0.1

95% CI 33.9–38.6

Score over time

Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works

By model

Perplexity

29.0

Mention rate24%

Position score0.46

Recommended19%

Gemini + web search

25.2

Mention rate32%

Position score0.30

Recommended16%

ChatGPT + web search

34.5

Mention rate41%

Position score0.39

Recommended23%

Gemini (Google)

26.9

Mention rate36%

Position score0.31

Recommended15%

ChatGPT (OpenAI)

40.0

Mention rate54%

Position score0.35

Recommended35%

Claude (Anthropic)

31.3

Mention rate45%

Position score0.35

Recommended12%

By question type

Where TaxAct shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every tax software panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.

Question type	Mentioned	Recommended
Recommendations “What's the best option for me?”	117/240 answers49%	32%
Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?”	64/240 answers27%	11%
Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?”	143/240 answers60%	33%
Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?”	111/240 answers46%	24%
Informational “How does this kind of product work?”	41/240 answers17%	2%

What the AIs say

Real answers from the latest measurement in which TaxAct appeared — the receipts behind the score.

Claude (Anthropic) · listed #1

"How does TaxAct stack up against TurboTax in terms of price and features?"

# TaxAct vs. TurboTax Comparison ## Price **TaxAct is generally significantly cheaper** than TurboTax across most tiers: - **Free version**: Both offer free filing for simple returns (W-…

Gemini (Google) · recommended · listed #1

"Is TaxAct a good alternative to TurboTax, and how do they differ?"

**Yes, TaxAct is a very good alternative to TurboTax**, particularly for tax filers who want a reliable, accurate filing experience but want to pay less than TurboTax’s premium prices. While…

Gemini + web search · recommended · listed #1

"Is TaxAct a good alternative to TurboTax, and how do they differ?"

**Yes, TaxAct is a very strong and popular alternative to TurboTax**. It is particularly appealing to taxpayers who want to save money on filing fees, as well as those who have a solid understa…

ChatGPT (OpenAI) · recommended · listed #1

"Is TaxAct a good alternative to TurboTax, and how do they differ?"

Short answer: Yes — TaxAct is a perfectly good alternative to TurboTax for many filers, especially if you want lower-cost software and you’re comfortable doing more of the work yourself. TurboTax tends to b…

ChatGPT + web search · listed #1

"I'm a professional tax preparer, what software do you recommend for handling multiple clients?"

…ess?utm_source=openai)) - Budget & total cost: enterprise/cloud platforms can cost significantly more (but reduce IT overhead); Drake and TaxAct are lower-cost alternatives. ([drakesoftware.com](https://www.drakesoftware.com/pricing/?utm_source=openai)) - Integrations & automation: check support for import tools (SurePre…

Perplexity · listed #1

"How does TaxAct stack up against TurboTax in terms of price and features?"

**TaxAct is usually cheaper than TurboTax**, especially for paid DIY returns and self-employed/business filings, while **TurboTax generally offers more polished guidance, broader support o…

Where the AIs get it from

Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned TaxAct (137 answers, 2026-08-01). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.

Cited domain	Answers citing it
reddit.com	70
turbotax.intuit.com	62
taxact.com own domain	54
cnbc.com	53
bogleheads.org	48
hrblock.com	44
pcmag.com	36
youtube.com	34

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