Side by side
1099-etc vs Account Ability
Both stand on w-2 filing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Windows
1099-etc offers broad form coverage and a large per-payer capacity in a desktop program. The base plan is required for add-ons, and electronic filing routes differ by service.
Visit 1099-etc Paid Windows
Visit Account Ability The facts
| 1099-etc | Account Ability | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Not published |
| Plans published | 8 | None |
| Maker | 1099-etc | Not published |
| Website | 1099-etc.com | accountabilitysoftware.com |
| On w-2 filing software | #13 of 32 | #17 of 32 |
1099-etc: what it does well
- Handles W-2, W-3, and many 1099 forms.
- Supports up to 99,999 recipients per payer.
- Imports Excel, QuickBooks W-2/1099 files, and delimited text.
- Can create encrypted PDF reports and restore payer backups.
What to know first
- Windows is the only listed platform.
- There is no free plan.
- Add-ons require the paid base program.
Account Ability: what it does well
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