Best apps for freelancers & 1099 workers

Honest roundups that name the right tool for each job, not just ours. Each pick says who it is best for so you can choose fast.

The two roundups below answer different questions. If you mainly want to capture and digitize receipts, the receipt-scanner roundup ranks apps on OCR accuracy, cash and Venmo capture, and image storage. If you want to maximize and file deductions, the deduction-tracker roundup ranks them on IRS Schedule C categorization, mileage, and clean export. Prefer a head-to-head against a specific product? See our alternatives comparisons.

Comparing specific tools? See our head-to-head alternatives, or try the free tax calculators.