Continuously updated tax estimates based on income, expenses, and deductions.
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Hurdlr
hurdlr.com Free tierHurdlr is a real-time tax tracking app with automatic GPS mileage tracking, AI expense categorization, and continuous tax estimates for self-employed professionals.
The verdict
Hurdlr is the best budget option for agents who want continuous tax visibility and automatic mileage tracking. At $9.99/month for Premium (or $100/year), it costs about half of QuickBooks Solopreneur while offering superior real-time tax estimates and GPS mileage tracking.
01 — Overview
What Hurdlr is, and isn't.
Hurdlr is designed specifically for self-employed professionals who want real-time visibility into their tax situation. Rather than discovering your tax bill at year-end, Hurdlr continuously calculates your estimated taxes based on income, expenses, and deductions, showing what you should set aside for quarterly payments.
The automatic mileage tracking uses GPS to detect and log business trips without manual entry. Premium subscribers get fully-automatic mileage detection, while the free tier offers semi-automatic tracking. Combined with AI Suggested Rules and Speed Tagging for quick expense categorization, Hurdlr provides a continuously updated picture of your Schedule C deductions.
For real estate agents, the combination of mileage tracking and real-time tax estimates is compelling. Instead of scrambling at tax time, you always know where you stand. Premium costs $9.99/month, or $100/year if you pay annually, making it one of the most affordable mileage-plus-tax solutions available. The Pro tier at $200/year adds invoicing, payment collection, and included annual tax filing.
02 — Features ◆ standout
12 features, scored.
The 4 marked ◆ are why we rate Hurdlr a 4.4 overall.
GPS-based trip detection and logging without manual entry (Premium+).
Alerts when quarterly payments are due with calculated amounts.
AI-powered expense categorization that learns your patterns and suggests rules.
Quick transaction classification for rapid expense categorization.
Create custom rules for automatic expense categorization.
Connect accounts via Plaid for automatic transaction import.
Photograph receipts and attach to expenses.
Track commission payments and 1099 income.
Visual dashboard showing tax liability, deduction status, and quarterly estimates.
Create invoices and collect payments (Pro tier only).
Included annual tax filing for US non-enterprise users (Pro tier).
03 — Verdict at a glance
What we like — and where it falls short.
Pros
- +Real-time tax estimates eliminate year-end surprises
- +Excellent automatic GPS mileage tracking
- +Affordable at $9.99/month or $100/year for Premium
- +Free tier is genuinely useful for basic tracking
- +AI Suggested Rules and Speed Tagging accelerate categorization
- +Pro tier includes annual tax filing
Cons
- −No TurboTax integration like QuickBooks
- −Very limited integration ecosystem (no Zapier, no API)
- −Small company with less ecosystem support than Intuit
- −Invoicing only available in Pro tier ($200/year)
04 — Pricing
3 tiers. Most teams land on the middle one.
Prices below are as listed publicly Feb 2026. Verify on the official pricing page before committing — vendor pages change more often than our quarterly re-checks.
Free
Custom
- Semi-automatic mileage tracking
- Basic expense and income tracking
- Basic tax estimates
- Receipt capture
- Mobile app access
Premium Most pick this
$9.99 / mo
- Fully-automatic GPS mileage tracking
- Speed Tagging for quick categorization
- Custom Rules engine
- AI Suggested Rules
- Detailed real-time tax estimates
- Work Hours settings
Pro
Custom / mo
- Everything in Premium
- Invoicing and payment collection
- Advanced accounting and reporting
- Included annual tax filing (US non-enterprise)
- Accountant access
05 — Integrations
What it talks to, out of the box.
Direct integrations marked first; Zapier and Make cover the long tail.
Major banks via Plaid
Square
2 direct integrations
06 — Top alternative
If Hurdlr isn't the right shape.
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QuickBooks Solopreneur
QuickBooks Solopreneur is the right choice for solo agents committed to the Intuit/TurboTax ecosystem. The automatic mileage tracking and TurboTax data transfer simplify tax filing, but at $20/month plus separate TurboTax costs, budget-conscious agents should consider Hurdlr Premium at $8/month.
07 — Frequently asked
Questions every Hurdlr shopper asks.
How much does Hurdlr cost in 2026?
Hurdlr has a free tier with basic tracking, Premium at $9.99/month or $100/year with fully-automatic mileage and detailed tax estimates, and Pro at $200/year with invoicing and included tax filing.
Is Hurdlr good for real estate agents?
Yes. The combination of automatic GPS mileage tracking and real-time tax estimates is particularly valuable for agents with variable commission income and high driving expenses.
How does Hurdlr compare to QuickBooks Solopreneur?
Hurdlr Premium ($9.99/month) is cheaper than QuickBooks Solopreneur ($20/month) and focuses on real-time tax visibility. QuickBooks Solopreneur offers TurboTax integration for one-click filing. Choose Hurdlr for tax planning on a budget, QB Solopreneur for the Intuit ecosystem.
Is Hurdlr's free tier useful?
Yes, for basic expense and income tracking with semi-automatic mileage. The main limitation is mileage tracking is not fully automatic. Premium at $9.99/month adds full GPS mileage and detailed tax estimates.
Does Hurdlr help with quarterly taxes?
Yes. Hurdlr continuously calculates your estimated quarterly payments and sends reminders when payments are due. This helps avoid underpayment penalties that many commission-based agents face.
When was Hurdlr founded?
Hurdlr was founded in 2012 in Washington, DC by Raj Bhaskar. It remains an independent company and has not been acquired by Intuit or any other company.