Comparison
Bookkeep AI vs Pilot
Pilot pairs QuickBooks with a human bookkeeper starting at $499/mo. Bookkeep AI gives you the same accrual-ready books powered by AI — from $0/mo, no annual contract, and you keep every transaction in an open format.
Pricing
| Bookkeep AI | Pilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Forever, 1 client, no card | None |
| Entry price | $0/mo | $499/mo (Core, annual) |
| Accrual accounting | Standard, all plans | $849/mo (Select) |
| Annual contract required | Yes for advertised pricing | |
| Firm / multi-client pricing | $149/mo for 15 clients | Per-entity |
| Expense-based pricing tiers | Yes — price rises with expenses |
Features
| Feature | Bookkeep AI | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| AI transaction categorization | Unlimited, instant | AI + human bookkeeper |
| Ask-my-books AI chat | Unlimited | |
| Real-time books | Monthly close cadence | |
| Dedicated bookkeeper | Optional add-on | |
| CFO / tax / R&D services | Via partner | Add-on modules |
| Anomaly detection | Manual review | |
| 13-week cash-flow forecast | CFO add-on | |
| Own & export your data anytime | QBO export | |
| Multi-client firm workspace | ||
| Bank feeds + double-entry ledger |
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