Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Pilot
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
Pilot 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
Sage 300
Score 6.8 out of 10
N/A
Sage 300 (formerly Sage 300 ERP) is a business management solution that includes strong accounting and financials, as well as multi-currency and multi-language capabilities. Built on accounting best practices, users will be able to track, control, and plan the financial health of their business.
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Zeni
Score 1.0 out of 10
N/A
Zeni 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
Pilot.comSage 300Zeni
Editions & Modules
Starter
$349
per month (billed annually)
Core
$499
per month (billed annually)
Plus
Custom pricing
per month billed annually
Sage 300 ERP Standard
$1,655
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Advanced
$1,665
Lifetime License per Seat
Sage 300 ERP Premium
$1,665
Lifetime License (unlimited seats)
Starter
$549
per month
Growth
$799
per month
Enterprise
$0
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PilotSage 300Zeni
Free Trial
NoNoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup feeNo 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 expensesOur pricing is by module and by license and can range depending on what the customers requirements are. Most of our financial and operational modules are $1655.00 each, plus user license, plus an annual business care of 24%.An 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
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Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Pilot.com
-
Ratings
Sage 300
8.8
11 Ratings
15% above category average
Zeni
1.0
1 Ratings
153% below category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.911 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.96 Ratings00 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.811 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.89 Ratings00 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.88 Ratings00 Ratings
Customization
Comparison of Customization features of Product A and Product B
Pilot.com
-
Ratings
Sage 300
5.9
11 Ratings
25% below category average
Zeni
1.0
1 Ratings
153% below category average
API for custom integration00 Ratings8.89 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Plug-ins00 Ratings3.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Security
Comparison of Security features of Product A and Product B
Pilot.com
-
Ratings
Sage 300
9.1
18 Ratings
10% above category average
Zeni
1.0
2 Ratings
157% below category average
Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.114 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Role-based user permissions00 Ratings9.218 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Pilot.com
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Ratings
Sage 300
8.8
20 Ratings
12% above category average
Zeni
10.0
1 Ratings
24% above category average
Dashboards00 Ratings8.89 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Standard reports00 Ratings8.820 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Custom reports00 Ratings8.818 Ratings00 Ratings
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Product A and Product B
Pilot.com
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Ratings
Sage 300
6.8
21 Ratings
11% below category average
Zeni
3.0
2 Ratings
87% below category average
Accounts payable00 Ratings9.221 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Accounts receivable00 Ratings9.220 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Cash management00 Ratings8.813 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Bank reconciliation00 Ratings6.320 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Expense management00 Ratings8.812 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Time tracking00 Ratings1.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Fixed asset management00 Ratings3.06 Ratings00 Ratings
Multi-currency support00 Ratings1.010 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Multi-division support00 Ratings9.110 Ratings00 Ratings
Regulations compliance00 Ratings8.89 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Electronic tax filing00 Ratings4.07 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Self-service portal00 Ratings1.07 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Global Financial Support00 Ratings8.84 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.85 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings8.97 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Localizations00 Ratings1.04 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.29 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings8.86 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Configurable Accounting00 Ratings8.87 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings8.85 Ratings1.01 Ratings
Standardized Processes00 Ratings8.87 Ratings1.02 Ratings
Inventory Management
Comparison of Inventory Management features of Product A and Product B
Pilot.com
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Ratings
Sage 300
4.9
13 Ratings
40% below category average
Zeni
-
Ratings
Inventory tracking00 Ratings1.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Automatic reordering00 Ratings8.87 Ratings00 Ratings
Location management00 Ratings8.811 Ratings00 Ratings
Manufacturing module00 Ratings1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Management
Comparison of Order Management features of Product A and Product B
Pilot.com
-
Ratings
Sage 300
1.0
12 Ratings
153% below category average
Zeni
-
Ratings
Pricing00 Ratings1.010 Ratings00 Ratings
Order entry00 Ratings1.012 Ratings00 Ratings
Credit card processing00 Ratings1.07 Ratings00 Ratings
Cost of goods sold00 Ratings1.011 Ratings00 Ratings
Order Orchestration00 Ratings1.02 Ratings00 Ratings
End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
Order exception Resolution00 Ratings1.03 Ratings00 Ratings
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Score 8.5 out of 10
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User Ratings
Pilot.comSage 300Zeni
Likelihood to Recommend
9.1
(10 ratings)
7.5
(21 ratings)
1.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(5 ratings)
1.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.6
(3 ratings)
10.0
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
9.1
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Pilot.comSage 300Zeni
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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Sage
Sage 300cloud is a great option when it comes to cloud accounting/tracking software. In comparison to Sage's other products, Sage 300cloud is the only cloud/web based option with modern UI's and more intuitive interfaces. Additionally, Sage 300cloud offers an entire system of customer integrations that become available dependent on subscription level. Sage 300cloud also offers integrations between other Sage products (AP, CRM, etc) that allows for better automation and efficiency
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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.
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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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Sage
  • Overall ease of use and intuitive navigation - minimal training has been required to use the system efficiently and effectively
  • Customer Inquiry - quickly see outstanding documents and drill down on any item (open or paid) to find the information you need
  • Most reports are easy to export into a workable Excel format using the Excel - data only or csv file format.
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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.
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Sage
  • Little things, like changing the company name - are more difficult than we would like (We used to be MSDSSAB but legally shortened it to MSDSB).
  • A management financial reporting tool with live access - to premade reports - without paying an arm and a leg would be appreciated.
  • More training opportunities in local areas - or nearby - would be appreciated...
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Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
No answers on this topic
Likelihood to Renew
Pilot.com, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
It is a solid stable product with a large user community and large ISV community. Support and Training are easy to access and obtain and there is larger reseller channel to ensure the firm you work with is honest. It is scalable and there are multiple deployment and payment options.
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Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
No answers on this topic
Usability
Pilot.com, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
Sage 300cloud is intuitive and user friendly after some training. It does require implementation and training but once that's done, this software is easy to use and navigate. Support for Sage 300cloud is spot on and offers assistance over the simplest to [the] most complex of tasks. Finding information or learning new tasks within Sage 300cloud is relatively easy and educational.
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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
Sage
Turnover is high in the Sage Support department so sometimes it is difficult to get a rep who knows the issue well. Reps are good and getting assistance when they need it. Sometimes support is more interested in closing issue than actually solving problem. It can be difficult at times to have issues escalated but overall the support is good.
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Zeni, Inc (zeni.ai)
The Zeni team has always been quick to respond and get on a call if needed.
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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.
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Sage
Sage 300 cloud is much more detailed than the other. About the same in being user friendly A better layout Saves time for doing the schedules for Audits Mobile Access Sage 300cloud can manage all different industries
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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.
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Return on Investment
Pilot.com, Inc.
No answers on this topic
Sage
  • It allows our company to efficiently and effectively maintain and track our job cost.
  • Its reliable performance allows us to function continually.
  • It also provides our division managers with reports that they can use to determine where we are experiencing problems.
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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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