Pilot vs AccountingSuite Comparison

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Pilot

Accounting Software

4.8 90 user ratings

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86% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

AccountingSuite

Accounting Software

4.4 98 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Pilot is a bookkeeping and tax management software that can be used to streamline the professional needs of startups and small businesses. The software is specially designed for bookkeeping, tax preparation and CFO services. Pilot offers a team of finance experts that manages businesses efficiently, reduces the extra burden, saves time and enhances productivity. Pilot delivers accurate records every month. It generates industry-specific reports with monthly statements that feature custom statements on inventory management for eCommerce and burn reports for startups. Companies get their own personal support executives to help them with their day to day accounts operations. The software also manages records of tax payments for businesses, prepares and files federal, state and local income taxes on their behalf. Pilot also help companies to get R&D credit that could save them thousands of dollars in a year. Lastly, the software assesses the expenses to maximise credit besides preparing documentation to back up the claim with the IRS. Read more	Accounting Suite is a personalised cloud accounting software, that helps out companies scale their growing business. The platform keeps information floating between business advisors, employees, accountants and investors alike. It also makes transactions automated, eliminating manual entries and time-related hassles all the while. Detailed inventory management features are made available within AccountingSuite, which are of great help when it comes to monitoring activities from scratch. For project admins, contractor time tracking and employee active hours monitoring features are made available. They can make a shift from orders to cash using real-time inventory data, one-step sales orders and e-invoices as per need. Zapier, Paya, Bill.com, Gusto, Square, Zoho, Stripe and Avalara are some of the external platforms with which AccountingSuite can be integrated. Other functionalities involved are sales and purchase order monitoring, different tabs for seamless multitasking, cloud-based payables, project-based time tracking and more. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $350.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $16.58.
SW Score & Breakdown	90% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 99% Reviews 76% Momentum 63% Popularity 84%	86% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 97% Reviews 75% Momentum 60% Popularity 75%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 5 Fastest Growing # 17 Most Popular	Not Available

Features

Total Features	16 Features	15 Features
Common Features for All	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. CPA Firms Offers collaboration with a professional expert for financial and consulting services. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Multi-Currency Enables payment and collection in multiple currencies. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Purchasing Acquiring goods or services required for the business at minimal cost Revenue Recognition Determining the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 13 More - Show Less	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. CPA Firms Offers collaboration with a professional expert for financial and consulting services. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Multi-Currency Enables payment and collection in multiple currencies. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Purchasing Acquiring goods or services required for the business at minimal cost Revenue Recognition Determining the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 12 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	NA	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.8/5 90 user ratings	4.4/5 98 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 91.1% Very Good 4.4% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 4.4%	Excellent 60.2% Very Good 28.6% Average 8.2% Poor 1% Terrible 2%
User Sentiments	Excellent Customer Support, Seamless Software Integrations, Time-Saving Automation, Personalized Bookkeeping Services Lack of Proactive Communication, Limited Functionality for Specific Industries, Delayed Bookkeeping Completion, Potentially Confusing Pricing Structure	Comprehensive Accounting Capabilities, User-Friendly Interface, Cloud-Based Accessibility, Inventory Management Software Glitches/Crashes, Slow Performance, Outdated Features, Limited Customer Support Responsiveness
Review Summary	Reviewers generally agree Pilot is a user-friendly and efficient tool for managing marketing campaigns. Its intuitive interface and comprehensive feature set, including campaign planning, execution, and analytics, are highly praised. Users appreciate the ability to create personalized and targeted campaigns, track performance, and make data-driven decisions. However, some reviewers mention that the platform can be overwhelming for beginners and that customer support could be improved. Overall, Pilot receives positive feedback for its ease of use, robust capabilities, and effectiveness in streamlining marketing efforts.	AccountingSuite garners mixed reviews from users. While many applaud its user-friendly interface, customizable features, and comprehensive accounting functionalities, others point out drawbacks such as occasional bugs, limited reporting capabilities, and subpar customer support. The overall sentiment suggests that AccountingSuite may be suitable for small businesses seeking a user-friendly accounting solution but may fall short for larger organizations requiring advanced features and robust reporting.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $350.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $16.58.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Starter (Bookkeeping) $499.00 $499.00 per month Core (Bookkeping) $699.00 $699.00 per month Plus (Bookkeeping) Custom Pro (Bookkeeping) $350.00 $350.00 per month Essentials (Tax) $2,450.00 $2,450.00 per year Standard (Tax) $5,400.00 $5,400.00 per year Basic (CFO Services) $1,875.00 $1,875.00 per month Essential (CFO Services) $3,375.00 $3,375.00 per month Custom (CFO Services) $5,625.00 $5,625.00 per month	Start-Up $16.58 $19.00 per month Business $83.25 $99.00 per month Professional $208.25 $249.00 per month Pro w/eCommerce $299.91 $349.00 per month
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