Instead pricing
Plans and costs as of 2026-10-15, from the vendor's pricing page and the sources below.
Summary
- Starts at: Pricing by quote
- Model: Usage-based credits valid 12 months; credit price via sales
- Trial: No self-serve trial listed; demo with sales
Watch for
- Credit prices set by sales
- Usage-based cost is harder to budget
Plans
Every Instead plan
Platform
$0
Unlimited users, entities, e-file
AI credits
By volume
Quoted; valid 12 months
Compare
Instead price vs. alternatives
| Tool | Starting price | Free trial | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instead | Pricing by quote | Demo | Firms adding tax planning as a service |
 Holistiplan | $749/yr | Yes | Firms and advisors offering tax planning reviews |
 Basis | Pricing by quote | Demo | Multi-service firms (tax + CAS + audit) wanting AI across the practice |
 Juno | From ~$45 | Yes | Small and mid-size firms wanting self-serve trial and simple per-return pricing |
FAQ
Instead pricing FAQ
How much does Instead cost?
Platform: $0 (Unlimited users, entities, e-file); AI credits: By volume (Quoted; valid 12 months).
How is Instead priced?
Usage-based credits valid 12 months; credit price via sales.
What are cheaper alternatives to Instead?
Holistiplan: $749/yr; Basis: Pricing by quote; Juno: From ~$45.
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Sources
Our analysis is based on vendor documentation and public reviews. Last verified 2026-10-15. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.
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