Pilot Alternative

Everything Pilot does.Plus tax filing. For less.

Pilot charges $599+/month for bookkeeping alone. We start at $249/month and include tax filing, payroll, receipt capture, and QuickBooks — no add-ons, no surprises.

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)
Personal tax filing
Payroll included
Receipt capture (AI OCR)
AP/AR managementAdd-onEnterprise
QuickBooks included
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 Filing Included

Business and personal tax prep & filing. Federal + state e-filing. No $2,500 add-on.

Payroll Included

Gusto 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.

QuickBooks Included

We manage QuickBooks for you. No separate subscription. CPA access included.

Same quality bookkeeping. More included. Less cost.

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