Compare Drake Tax and UltraTax CS 
- Users report that UltraTax CS has a lower star rating of 3.3 compared to Drake Tax's 4.5, indicating that overall satisfaction is significantly higher with Drake Tax.
- Reviewers mention that UltraTax CS struggles with ease of administration, scoring only 5.3, while Drake Tax excels in this area, providing a more user-friendly experience with a score of 8.4 for ease of use.
- G2 users highlight that the quality of support for Drake Tax is notably superior, with a score of 9.7, whereas UltraTax CS only scores 6.5, suggesting that users may face challenges in getting timely assistance.
- Users on G2 report that UltraTax CS has a robust dashboard feature with a score of 9.0, but Drake Tax offers better overall automation capabilities, scoring 8.1, which enhances efficiency in tax preparation.
- Reviewers mention that while both products offer e-filing capabilities, Drake Tax's integration with client portals and mobile apps is more seamless, making it easier for users to manage their tax processes on the go.
- Users say that UltraTax CS has a strong focus on federal tax forms, but Drake Tax shines with its comprehensive tax planning strategies, providing users with more tools for exemptions and credits, which can lead to better tax outcomes.
I like the ease of the software. When it's first downloaded, you have steps to complete setup. The screens are pretty easy to navigate through.
I dislike that it is just way too overly complex and unlike Ultratax it is hard to find the sections to keypunch your tax data from clients.
Pretty easy system to learn for new preparers. The diagnostics that need to be cleared before a return is filed is super helpful to make sure that everything has been checks and open items cleared. It syncs effortlessly with all of the other Thomson...
The software is not common sense use-able, three different diagnostics, cannot copy/paste into Utratax, certain forms ll-204-LL cannot file separately, withdrawal of funds has different markers that are not consistent with all returns, does not display...
I like the ease of the software. When it's first downloaded, you have steps to complete setup. The screens are pretty easy to navigate through.
Pretty easy system to learn for new preparers. The diagnostics that need to be cleared before a return is filed is super helpful to make sure that everything has been checks and open items cleared. It syncs effortlessly with all of the other Thomson...
I dislike that it is just way too overly complex and unlike Ultratax it is hard to find the sections to keypunch your tax data from clients.
The software is not common sense use-able, three different diagnostics, cannot copy/paste into Utratax, certain forms ll-204-LL cannot file separately, withdrawal of funds has different markers that are not consistent with all returns, does not display...
