Pilot vs Sunrise Comparison

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

Pilot

Accounting Software

4.8 90 user ratings

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82% 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

Sunrise

Accounting Software

4.2 134 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	Sunrise is a smart account and transaction management software that facilitates easy and simple finance management for businesses, individuals, and enterprises. Sunrise is used for making business transactions easier, and so does the business. Sunrise aims at automating what you can and set up interrogations that allow you to see your full financial picture at once. As the name suggests, Sunrise makes transacting brighter and safer. It reminds you of your upcoming payments, bills, etc. Its unique software offers a better way for accepting payments, streamlining billing, and managing your database. If you own a small business then you definitely understand that accounting on your own is burdensome, but at Sunrise, they make this task easier and help you manage your accounts and finances quickly with efficiency. Sunrise integrates all of your financial systems into one flow; automates your invoices to free up time; and puts financial visibility in your inbox with recurring reports. Sunrise is user-friendly, it provides 24*7 customer assistance, and also provides a trial for new users along with a variety of premium plans to choose from. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $350.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $99.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
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%	82% 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 92% Reviews 76% Momentum 61% Popularity 63%
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. 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 + 9 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Freelancers 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	4.2/5 134 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 91.1% Very Good 4.4% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 4.4%	Excellent 51.5% Very Good 31.3% Average 11.2% Poor 0% Terrible 6%
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	Ease of use, Simple user interface, Recurring Invoices, Professional Invoices Lack of PayPal Integration, Limited Bank Sync Functionality, Lack of Invoice Customization, Limited Email Functionality
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.	Sunrise users generally commend its user-friendly interface, praising its clean and intuitive design that makes it easy to navigate and schedule appointments. Additionally, users appreciate the seamless integration with other popular calendars and productivity tools, enabling effortless synchronization and centralized management of their schedules. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding its limited customization options and occasional syncing issues, suggesting room for improvement in these areas.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $350.00. Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $99.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
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	Self-Service Free Starting $99.00 $99.00 per month Growing $299.00 $299.00 per month Corporate $499.00 $499.00 per month
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