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Hnry vs TurboTax

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Hnry

Accounting

Accounting for sole traders and the self-employed

From
1/per $100 income
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TurboTax logo

TurboTax

Accounting

File yourself with clear, step-by-step tools, or hand it to an expert

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only TurboTax has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hnry service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only; TurboTax pricing varies significantly based on tax complexity and filing date
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hnry and TurboTax actually diverge.

Attributes where Hnry and TurboTax differ
AttributeHnryTurboTax
Starting price1/per $100 incomeFree
Pricing modelusage-basedfreemium
Free tierNoYes

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hnry

  • Calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeepingnot TurboTax
  • Logging expenses via photo instantlynot TurboTax
  • Sending unlimited invoices with auto-follow-upnot TurboTax
  • Automatically withholding income taxes year-roundnot TurboTax

TurboTax

  • Individual tax filing for US residentsnot Hnry
  • Complex tax scenarios requiring multiple schedules and formsnot Hnry
  • Expert assistance or full tax preparation servicesnot Hnry

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hnry

  • Service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only
  • 1% + GST fee with $1,500 annual maximum cap
  • Minimum $0.50 fee per transaction for payments under $50

TurboTax

  • Pricing varies significantly based on tax complexity and filing date
  • Final price determined at filing time, subject to change without notice
  • Additional state return fees apply beyond federal pricing

Pricing, plan by plan

Hnry

1/per $100 income

No published plan breakdown. See the Hnry review.

TurboTax

Free
  • Free EditionFree
    • Simple Form 1040 returns only (~37% of taxpayers eligible)
  • Deluxe$59/one-time
    • Anticipated price, for more complex tax situations
  • Premium$79/one-time
    • Anticipated price, for complex tax scenarios with additional schedules
  • Expert Full Service$null/one-time
    • Custom pricing based on tax situation, forms required, and filing date

Which should you pick?

Choose Hnry if

Nothing in the data separates Hnry from TurboTax on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Hnry review

Choose TurboTax if

  • You want to start without paying.
TurboTax review

Questions people ask

Is Hnry or TurboTax better?
Neither clearly leads. Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income and TurboTax at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hnry or TurboTax?
TurboTax has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 1/per $100 income for Hnry and Free for TurboTax.
Does Hnry or TurboTax run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use TurboTax for free?
Yes. TurboTax has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income.
What is Hnry best used for?
Hnry is most often used for calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeeping, logging expenses via photo instantly, sending unlimited invoices with auto-follow-up, automatically withholding income taxes year-round. Of those, calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeeping and logging expenses via photo instantly are not what TurboTax is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hnry: How much does Hnry charge?

Hnry charges 1% plus GST of independent income paid into your Hnry Bank Account, with a maximum annual fee of $1,500. Minimum fee is $0.50 per payment for transactions under $50.

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TurboTax: How much does TurboTax cost?

TurboTax offers a free option for simple returns (~37% of filers), Deluxe at $59, Premium at $79, and Expert Full Service with custom pricing determined at filing time. Actual prices are subject to change and vary based on tax situation complexity.

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Hnry: Are there joining fees for Hnry?

No, Hnry has no joining fees, upfront payments, or credit card required to sign up.

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TurboTax: Is there a free version of TurboTax?

Yes, TurboTax Free Edition is available at no cost for simple Form 1040 returns. Eligibility is limited to approximately 37% of taxpayers with straightforward tax situations.

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Hnry: Is the Hnry fee tax deductible?

Yes, Hnry automatically claims its fees as a business expense on your behalf, making them tax-deductible.

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TurboTax: What extra fees apply when using TurboTax?

State return preparation requires additional fees beyond federal pricing. Price adjustments also apply based on the version selected and the date you file or e-file, as stated in TurboTax terms.

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