Pilot.com vs. TaxAct Business vs. XCMworkflow, from Wolters Kluwer
| Product | Rating | Most Used By | Product Summary | Starting Price |
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Pilot | Score9 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 |
TaxAct Business | Score8 out of 10 | N/A | TaxAct offers online and downloadable tax preparation and filing software, available to private individuals, as well as businesses and entrepreneurs. | $94.95 one-time fee |
![]() XCMworkflow | Score10 out of 10 | N/A | XCMworkflow is a CAS / accounting firm administration and management software supporting firm specific workflows, project tracking, auditing, and automation of administrative tasks. It was acquired by Wolters Kluwer in September 2020, and is now a Wolters Kluwer brand. | N/A |
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| Additional Details | 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 | State taxes additional (paid when filed). | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Likelihood to Recommend | 9.0 | - | - |
| Vendor post-sale | 9.1 | - | - |
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