GrantExtension vs. ExpressExtension
ExpressExtension is the category's volume leader, with the broadest form coverage and a strong CPA/bulk story. But for a single self-serve extension, you can pay less and file faster with GrantExtension — Form 7004 / 8868 at $9.95 each, one flat fee.
Price per form
| Form | GrantExtension | ExpressExtension |
|---|---|---|
| Form 4868 (personal) | Not offered this season | $12.95 |
| Form 7004 (business) | $9.95 | $19.95 |
| Form 8868 (nonprofit) | $9.95 | $14.95 |
Competitor prices verified from ExpressExtension's site as of October 2026 — Form 4868 $12.95, 7004 $19.95, 8868 $14.95. Its tax-pro tiers run $17.95 down to $5.95 per 7004.
Feature comparison
| Feature | GrantExtension | ExpressExtension |
|---|---|---|
| Flat, upfront price | Yes — shown before you pay | Per-form; bulk credits for pros |
| All three forms (4868/7004/8868) | 7004 & 8868 (not 4868 this season) | Yes (+ 8809, 15397; state forms to mail) |
| Instant IRS e-file + confirmation | Yes | Yes |
| Volume / tax-pro pricing | Published tiers from 10 forms; $4.95 at 200+ | Published tiers; $5.95 only at 501–1,000 (tax pros) |
| Bulk upload + client dashboard | Pro accounts (2027 season) | Yes — Excel upload, client dashboard |
| State extension | On our roadmap | Download-and-mail form: $4.95, or $2.00 with a federal 7004/4868 |
| Money-back guarantee | Yes — including pros and credits | Duplicate rejections of 7004/4868 only; pros get account credit; excludes prepaid credits and packages |
Where GrantExtension wins
- Lower single-filing price — Form 7004 at $9.95 vs. $19.95 at ExpressExtension.
- One flat fee shown before you pay — no per-credit math, no upsell tiers.
- A clean, mobile-first 5-minute flow built for one extension, not a pro back office.
- Your SSN or EIN is encrypted at rest, never shown in full after filing, and deleted 3 years after the return's due date.
- Money-back guarantee if the IRS rejects a return we can't fix.
When ExpressExtension may fit better. If you need Form 8809 or 15397 or a state extension form to mail, or you're a tax pro filing in bulk this season and want Excel bulk upload and a client dashboard today, ExpressExtension's volume tooling is strong. For a single, fast, transparently priced extension, GrantExtension is the cheaper and easier choice.