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Best FIZ Alternatives in 2026

Compare 10 alternatives to FIZ for tax preparation & compliance

Last updated April 2026

Why look for FIZ alternatives?

  • Portugal-only with no crossover utility — any practitioner or client outside the Portuguese tax regime gets nothing from this tool.
  • Sole traders and independent professionals only — no firm-level features, no client workspaces, no team seats for accountants managing multiple filers.

Top Picks

Quick Comparison

ToolRatingAI LevelFirm SizeKey FeaturesIntegrationsPricingSetup
FIZ(current)AI-enhancedSolo practitionerAT-certified electronic invoicing (nº 3041), Automatic Social Security contribution calculationsPortuguese Tax Authority (AT), Portuguese Social SecurityFreemiumInstant signup
Keeper Tax4.6/5AI-nativeSolo practitionerAI-powered automatic expense detection from bank transactions, 1099 contractor and Schedule C tax filingBank accounts, Credit card accountsPaidInstant signup
TaxScouts4.6/5TraditionalSolo practitionerSelf-assessment tax return filing, Certified accountant review and submissionFrom $119/moInstant signup
IRS Direct File4.6/5TraditionalSolo practitionerDirect IRS e-filing without intermediaries, Free federal tax return preparationFreeInstant signup
TaxJar4.5/5AI-enhancedAny sizeAutomated sales tax calculation across 14,000+ US jurisdictions, AI-powered product taxability determinationStripe, ShopifyFreemiumLight setup
Ready to Review4.3/5AI-enhancedMid-size firm (11-50)AI-powered workpaper review and error detection, Automated quality control for tax documentationThomson Reuters UlaTax, Thomson Reuters GoSystemCustom PricingImplementation required

All FIZ Alternatives

Keeper Tax logo

AI tax filing and bookkeeping for freelancers and self-employed professionals

AI-nativeSolo practitionerInstant signup15+ integrations

Keeper connects to your bank accounts, credit cards, PayPal, Stripe, and Venmo, then scans every transaction throughout the year looking for Schedule...Read more →

  • AI-powered automatic expense detection from bank transactions
  • 1099 contractor and Schedule C tax filing
  • Quarterly estimated tax calculations with reminders
PaidFree plan

vs FIZ: More advanced AI capabilities (AI-native vs AI-enhanced)

TaxScouts logo

UK online tax return service using certified accountants.

TraditionalSolo practitionerInstant signup

TaxScouts handles UK self-assessment filing through a handoff model: the taxpayer completes an online questionnaire covering income sources,...Read more →

  • Self-assessment tax return filing
  • Certified accountant review and submission
  • HMRC-compliant tax return processing
From $119/mo

vs FIZ: Higher rated at 4.6/5 vs 4.1/5

IRS Direct File logo

Free tax filing tool directly from the IRS.

TraditionalSolo practitionerInstant signup

IRS Direct File lets eligible taxpayers prepare and e-file a federal return directly with the IRS at no cost, with no TurboTax, H&R Block, or other...Read more →

  • Direct IRS e-filing without intermediaries
  • Free federal tax return preparation
  • Guided tax form completion
FreeFree plan

vs FIZ: Higher rated at 4.6/5 vs 4.1/5

TaxJar logo

AI-powered sales tax automation for e-commerce businesses

AI-enhancedAny sizeLight setup50+ integrations

TaxJar calculates US sales tax at checkout, files returns in every state where you have nexus, and alerts you when you cross economic nexus...Read more →

  • Automated sales tax calculation across 14,000+ US jurisdictions
  • AI-powered product taxability determination
  • Auto-filing tax returns in all required states
FreemiumFree plan

vs FIZ: Strong integration ecosystem with Stripe, Shopify

Ready to Review logo

Agentic AI tax workflow that automates the gather-and-prepare steps

AI-enhancedMid-size firm (11-50)Implementation required10+ integrations

Ready to Review is an agentic AI tool built into Thomson Reuters tax workflows that automates the gather-and-prepare phase of return production. The...Read more →

  • AI-powered workpaper review and error detection
  • Automated quality control for tax documentation
  • Missing procedure identification
Custom Pricing

vs FIZ: Strong integration ecosystem with Thomson Reuters UlaTax, Thomson Reuters GoSystem

Avalara logo

Cloud-based tax compliance automation for businesses of all sizes

TraditionalEnterprise (50+)Implementation required300+ integrations

Avalara connects to your e-commerce platform, ERP, or accounting software via API and calculates the correct sales tax at the point of sale across...Read more →

  • Real-time tax rate calculation across thousands of jurisdictions
  • Automated sales tax filing and remittance
  • Multi-state and international VAT compliance
Custom Pricing

vs FIZ: Strong integration ecosystem with QuickBooks, Xero

Wolters Kluwer CCH AnswerConnect logo

Comprehensive tax research platform from Wolters Kluwer.

TraditionalMid-size firm (11-50)Light setup

CCH AnswerConnect is Wolters Kluwer's flagship tax research database. Day-to-day, it means searching the full federal and state tax code, reading...Read more →

  • Federal and state tax code research
  • Tax law analysis and commentary
  • Primary source tax documents access
Paid

vs FIZ: Better fit for Mid-size firm (11-50)

Sovos logo

Global tax compliance and reporting platform.

TraditionalEnterprise (50+)Enterprise deployment50+ integrations

Sovos handles VAT determination, e-invoicing submission, and tax reporting filings across 70+ countries from a single platform. Day-to-day, it...Read more →

  • Global VAT compliance automation across 70+ countries
  • Real-time e-invoicing with regulatory compliance
  • Automated tax determination and calculation
Custom Pricing

vs FIZ: Strong integration ecosystem with SAP, Oracle ERP

eFile360 logo

1099 e-filing service with TIN matching and solicitation.

TraditionalSmall firm (2-10)Light setup10+ integrations

eFile360 handles bulk 1099 e-filing directly with the IRS and participating state agencies, with TIN matching built into the pre-submission workflow....Read more →

  • Automated 1099 e-filing with bulk processing
  • TIN matching and verification to prevent penalties
  • W-9 solicitation management
From $2/mo

vs FIZ: Strong integration ecosystem with QuickBooks, Excel

MakeMyInvoice logo

Simple, free invoice generator for freelancers.

TraditionalSolo practitionerInstant signup

MakeMyInvoice generates a PDF invoice in under two minutes without requiring an account. You fill in client details, line items, currency, and tax...Read more →

  • Professional invoice template generation
  • Multi-currency invoice creation
  • PDF invoice export
FreeFree plan

vs FIZ: Higher rated at 4.5/5 vs 4.1/5

How We Chose These Alternatives

We evaluate AI accounting tools across multiple dimensions: feature depth, pricing transparency, integration ecosystem, user ratings, and vendor stability. The alternatives listed here share the same primary category as FIZ and are actively maintained. Tools are ranked by user ratings and review volume. We update this page as new tools enter the market and existing ones evolve.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best free alternative to FIZ?
Keeper Tax is the highest-rated free alternative to FIZ, with a rating of 4.6/5. AI tax filing and bookkeeping for freelancers and self-employed professionals
Is FIZ still available?
Yes, FIZ is currently active. However, many users explore alternatives for portugal-only with no crossover utility — any practitioner or client outside the portuguese tax regime gets nothing from this tool..
How much do FIZ alternatives cost?
Pricing ranges from $2/mo to $119/mo. 4 of the 10 alternatives offer a free plan. In terms of setup, 4 offer instant signup while 3 require implementation support.
What AI capabilities should I look for in a tax preparation & compliance tool?
Of the 10 alternatives listed, 1 are AI-native (built with AI at their core), 2 have AI-enhanced features, and 7 are traditional or lightly AI-augmented tools. For tax preparation & compliance, AI capabilities are most valuable for automating data entry, categorization, anomaly detection, and generating insights from financial data.
What should I look for in a tax preparation & compliance tool?
Key factors include integration with your existing accounting stack (QuickBooks, Xero, etc.), pricing that scales with your firm size, quality of automation and AI features, ease of onboarding, and vendor stability. We recommend starting with a free trial when available.

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