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    botkeeper

    Score9.6 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Boston based Botkeeper is the world's first and original robotic bookkeeper. The Botkeeper solution uses a combination of skilled accountants, machine learning, and AI to provide the best bookkeeping at the lowest possible cost. Instead of replacing your existing accounting software, we'll hook right up to it! Botkeeper can easily and quickly integrate with Quickbooks Online or Xero. Getting up and running is simple- 1. Data is extracted from both financial and non-financial sources.…N/A

    Pilot

    Score9 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

    Pricing
    botkeeperPilot
    Editions & Modules
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    Starter
    $349
    per month (billed annually)
    Core
    $499
    per month (billed annually)
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    Custom pricing
    per month billed annually
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    Pricing Offerings
    botkeeperPilot
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional DetailsOur goal is to offer bookkeeping solutions that are not only best in class, but available to all companies at all stages of growth. We have our Free Package, all the way up through Custom Packages, and everything in between!Pilot 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 expenses
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    botkeeperPilot
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    Botkeeper
    Chose botkeeper
    Botkeeper offers a similar service to that of Pilot, however, for the price that we pay, we get a lot more services like accounts payable and accounts receivable, as well as bill payment through Bill.com. I'm also pretty sure that ScaleFactor is no longer running and operating. …
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    botkeeperPilot
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    User Testimonials
    botkeeperPilot
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Botkeeper
    Well, Suited Scenarios are: Automating the data entry, analysis, bookkeeping, managing finances fairly on this basis, and pulling out burndown charts, reports, and other analytical chapters. hence it helps in understanding the business, cash flows, or issues related to that which surely end up with the ideas of revenue growth directly and indirectly as well. And the most important thing in all this is done by AI-powered tools so management of resources overhead is no more. Scenarios where it is less appropriate: When it comes to a strong comprehensive accounting then the bookkeeper fails there and we need to integrate with third-party service providers to achieve the goal. So this is the worst scenario. And for detailed resources, one needs a vast knowledge base, and that's not the case with the Botkeeper as its knowledge base appears to be limited to basic.
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    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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    Pros
    Botkeeper
    • They have a clean and easy portal that I can log into and link all accounts so they have access to what they need
    • They are so good at what they do that I only need to respond to 1 or 2 emails a month for uncategorized transactions or clarifications
    • They process all of our AR, AP, year end reports, sales tax, and bookkeeping. And it's all very accurate and on time.
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    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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    Cons
    Botkeeper
    • their current interface
    • the scoping tool (makes sense once you're using botkeeper)
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    Pilot.com, Inc.
    • I would say that only room for improvement would be to offer more educational opportunities that explain what the numbers mean.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Botkeeper
    Botkeeper is quite new to accounting solutions. The tech base is quite new and cutting edge. Service support is quite fast and good. Integration support is open to another third party to enhance in all possible ways. Eliminates overhead of hiring permanent resident accountants. Great user experience and well-optimized tools.
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    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.
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