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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Pilot

    Score9.5 out of 10
    N/APilot is a startup-focused accounting firm headquartered in the US with a team of 350+ US-based employees including accountants, fractional CFOs, and tax specialists who focus on building a strong finance foundation for clients' businesses. Pilot offers Bookkeeping, CFO, tax services, and more for startups and small businesses, ranging from two founders in a garage to hundred-person teams.

    $4,188

    per year

    Zeni

    Score1 out of 10
    N/AZeni is an AI-powered finance team for startups from Zeni, Inc in Palo Alto, boasting capabilities like intelligent bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services.

    $547

    per month

    Pricing
    PilotZeni
    Editions & Modules
    Starter
    $349
    per month (billed annually)
    Core
    $499
    per month (billed annually)
    Plus
    Custom pricing
    per month billed annually
    Starter
    $549
    per month
    Growth
    $799
    per month
    Enterprise
    $0
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    PilotZeni
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPilot Starter - For pre-revenue companies and companies with streamlined needs. Includes: - Dedicated finance expert - Accrual basis bookkeeping - P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements - Support and advice Pilot Core - For revenue generating companies that are growing. Includes: - Dedicated finance expert - Controller support, including guidance on revenue recognition policies, COGS and CapEx - Accrual basis bookkeeping - P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements - Support and advice Pilot Plus - A tailored a plan to meet the unique needs of any business. For businesses dealing with multiple entities, multiple locations, or special revenue recognition. Includes everything in Core, plus: - Support for class tracking, multiple entities, and consolidated reporting - Billable expensesAn Enterprise level plan is also available. Pricing for this plan is available on request. A discount is available for annual billing.
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    Features
    PilotZeni
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Pilot.com and Zeni
    Feature
    Pilot.com
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    154% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Pilot.com and Zeni
    Feature
    Pilot.com
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    1.0
    1 Ratings
    154% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Pilot.com and Zeni
    Feature
    Pilot.com
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    1.0
    2 Ratings
    157% below category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Pilot.com and Zeni
    Feature
    Pilot.com
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Pilot.com and Zeni
    Feature
    Pilot.com
    -
    Ratings
    Zeni
    3.0
    2 Ratings
    89% below category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings1.01 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings1.02 Ratings
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    PilotZeni
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    Sage Accounting
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    MYOB
    Score7.7 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score6.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    PilotZeni
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (9 ratings)
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    PilotZeni
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Pilot.com, Inc.
    I think they are a great fit for any small business looking for bookkeeping and even some ap services. I like all the financial reporting they do, which is something I would struggle with on my own.
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    Zeni is well suited for any organization that needs accounting work. They have been great for us since we are in the SaaS space and they adjusted our accounts to reflect SaaS needs and metrics. So far I think Zeni would be a fit for any size of company. I think it would be great to start out with Zeni so that you have them in place as you grow.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Pilot.com, Inc.
    • Quick responses to questions submitted to support
    • Integration with various banking systems and software, including HR systems and cap table system, which saves time when filing taxes
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    No answers on this topic
    Cons
    Pilot.com, Inc.
    • I would say that only room for improvement would be to offer more educational opportunities that explain what the numbers mean.
    Incentivized
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Pilot.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    All I know was I am a victim of ACH through the Zeni system. My business will take years to recover from this fraud.
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    Support Rating
    Pilot.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    The Zeni team has always been quick to respond and get on a call if needed.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Pilot.com, Inc.
    Nobody else seemed to have the same capabilities and fit with our company culture as well. QuickBooks or Xero alone don't offer the same level of service and would require too much effort on our part. We used inDinero with my prior company and they just missed a lot of things that ended up causing problems.
    Incentivized
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    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    We used Bench.co before switching to Zeni- our books were often not available when promised, we had issues with duplicate transactions, and we had serious communication issues when trying to file our taxes. Zeni corrected our books and got our taxes filed quickly and seamlessly.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Pilot.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
    • I believe Zeni was taking my money without permission
    • Zeni did not verify the company to be legitimate. They let a gmail address with no website qualify. All they needed to do was look up the real company and verify this is fraudulent.
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