Pilot vs QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Comparison

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Pilot

Accounting Software

4.8 90 user ratings

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81% 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

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Accounting Software

4.6 6,088 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	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is an all-in-one solution for managing enterprises with ease. With the software, it is possible to carry out accounting, reporting, and inventory management in the blink of an hour. Besides, payroll, job costing, and time tracking can also be done along with several other important tasks. By configuring the software, it has the capacity to handle over 1 million customers of a single enterprise. Enterprises using the software have enhanced collaboration, elevated productivity, and ease of enabling it from anywhere in the world in association with “hosting”. Automating work is also a feature of this software. It is possible to integrate time tracking along with Salesforce CRM connector, and payroll tools. The software has an industry focused edition with which it is easy to access tools and build a particular business. With it, all the data of a company can be accessed quickly through QuickBooks. It fastens workflow and hence helps in fruitful decision making. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $350.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $1922.00.
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%	81% 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 89% Reviews 82% Momentum 60% Popularity 60%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 5 Fastest Growing # 17 Most Popular	Not Available

Features

Total Features	16 Features	12 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. Fixed Asset Management Helps in tracking fixed assets for the purposes of financial accounting, preventive maintenance, and theft deterrence. 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. Fixed Asset Management Helps in tracking fixed assets for the purposes of financial accounting, preventive maintenance, and theft deterrence. 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 + 9 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

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.8/5 90 user ratings	4.6/5 6,088 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 91.1% Very Good 4.4% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 4.4%	Excellent 66.7% Very Good 26% Average 5.1% Poor 1.1% Terrible 1.1%
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	Not Available
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.	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise receives praise for its user-friendly interface, making it easy to learn and use for both beginners and experienced users. Its comprehensive features cater to a variety of business needs, including payroll, inventory, and job costing. Users appreciate its robust reporting capabilities and integration options. However, some drawbacks include an occasional lack of integration with other applications, limited customization, and concerns over system stability. Several users also mentioned a steep learning curve and a need for better bank reconciliation features. Overall, the software is considered a solid solution for small to mid-sized businesses, but its desktop-based nature and lack of full-featured cloud support are limitations for some users.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $350.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $1922.00.
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	Gold $1,922.00 $1,922.00 per year Platinum $2,363.00 $2,363.00 per year Diamond $4,668.00 $4,668.00 per year
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