Pilot Alternative

Everything Pilot does.Plus tax filing. For less.

Pilot charges $599+/month for bookkeeping alone. We start at $249/month and include payroll, receipt capture, and all software — with tax prep available as a seamless add-on since we already know your books.

Last reviewed: May 10, 2026 · Pricing and feature details verified against current public sources.

Save $350+/month compared to Pilot — with more included.

Pilot vs. BookKeeping.business

FeaturePilotBookKeeping.business
Monthly bookkeeping
Dedicated bookkeeper
Accrual basis support
Financial reports (P&L, BS)
Business tax filingAdd-on ($2,500+/yr)Add-on
Personal tax filingAdd-on
Payroll included
Receipt capture (AI OCR)
AP/AR managementAdd-onEnterprise
All software covered
CPA portal access
Weekly financial digest
Cash flow forecastingAdd-on
Starting Price$599/mo (bookkeeping only)$249/mo — all-inclusive

What's included at $249/mo

Everything Pilot charges extra for — already in your plan.

Dedicated Bookkeeper

Same person every month. They know your business and build context over time.

Tax Prep Add-On

Business and personal tax prep & filing available as add-on. Seamless since we already manage your books — no starting from scratch.

Payroll Included

Payroll managed for you. W-2s, 1099s, direct deposit, tax withholding.

Receipt Capture

AI-powered OCR. Upload, email, or snap. No Dext subscription needed.

AP/AR on Enterprise

Bills paid, invoices sent, cash flow forecasted. Included on Enterprise plan.

All Software Covered

We manage every tool our team needs. No separate subscription. CPA access included.

Same quality bookkeeping. More included. Less cost.

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