Honest comparison · 2026
Ownwell vs TaxLasso for Texas homeowners
Ownwell charges a recurring 25% of your savings; TaxLasso charges a flat $199 and files for you. They look different but both hand off control of your protest. Here is how they stack up against keeping it yourself for $49.
| Service | Fee | You keep on a $3,000 saving | Comp data |
|---|---|---|---|
Ownwell Done for you · 8 states (CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, NY, TX, WA) | 25-35% of savings (varies by state), every year | $2,250/yr | Their analysts assemble the evidence and file on your behalf |
TaxLasso Done for you · Texas only | $199 flat | $2,801 | AI analysis, then they file and negotiate for you |
AppealMyTax Filing-ready packet (you file) · 14 Texas counties | $49 flat, one time | $2,951 | Real comparable parcels from your county's own appraisal roll, each one verifiable |
$3,000is an illustrative annual saving. Fees are each provider's publicly listed pricing as of June 2026; verify on their sites.
The honest verdict
On a typical reduction, TaxLasso's flat $199 beats Ownwell's recurring percentage over time, but it is still a hand-it-over model. A $49 flat packet is cheaper than both and leaves you in control with real Texas county comps you can verify.
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.
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