Honest comparison · 2026
AppealDesk vs Ownwell (and the flat-fee option both leave out)
AppealDesk advertises a $49 self-file packet with third-party property and comparable-sales records. Ownwell offers managed appeals with region-specific contingency fees. AppealMyTax offers a national $29 guide and workbook, plus a $49 Audit where available evidence supports the output. We have not independently audited competitors’ paid records.
| Service | Fee | You keep on a $3,000 saving | Comp data |
|---|---|---|---|
AppealDesk Filing-ready packet (you file) · Claims all 50 states / 3,100 counties | $49 flat | $2,951 | Third-party property, assessment and comparable-sales records; free preliminary results advertised (checked September 11, 2026) |
Ownwell Done for you · 9 states (CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, NY, PA, TX, WA) | 25-35% of savings (varies by state), every year | $2,250/yr | Their analysts assemble the evidence and file on your behalf |
AppealMyTax $49 Audit Filing or valuation output (you file) · $29 DIY kit: all 50 states + D.C.; $49 Audit: evidence varies by county and address | $49 flat, one time | $2,951 | Public county records; comparable evidence only where usable. Filing or valuation output depends on findings. The $29 kit requires your own evidence. |
$3,000 is an illustrative annual saving. Fees are each provider's publicly listed pricing as of June 2026; verify on their sites.
The honest verdict
Choose based on your property, evidence and how much work you will do yourself. Our $29 national DIY kit provides guidance and worksheets; you gather the evidence. The $49 Audit depends on county/address records and provides the filing or valuation output they support. Searchable records are not a promise of comparable sales. Managed services may file and represent you; compare their current local terms. No provider can guarantee an identical outcome or lasting savings.
More on why we are flat-fee and how to vet any appeal service on our honest comparison page, or run your own numbers in the fee calculator.
Prepare your own appeal
The $29 DIY kit includes state process guidance, fillable evidence worksheets and an editable letter. You gather your property evidence and file yourself; property-specific comparables are not included.
Choose your state · $29 DIY kitsWant to check available property records first? Coverage and comparable evidence vary by address. Where supported, the results explain what the separate $49 Property Assessment Audit includes before you buy. A records check does not establish that you are overassessed.
Check available property records · Free
You can prepare before your filing window. Verify your current local deadline; buying a kit does not extend it.