Key Features
AI Bookkeeping
AI categorises transactions automatically — learns your business over time for more accurate categorisation.
Human Review
Dedicated accountant reviews AI work monthly — catches errors and handles exceptions.
Monthly Financials
Clean P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statement every month — investor-ready financials.
Tax Ready
Year-end tax package prepared by Pilot accountants — hand off to your CPA or use Pilot's tax service.
Integrations
Connects with QuickBooks, Stripe, Gusto, Rippling and other tools in your finance stack.
CFO Services
Optional CFO advisory services — financial modelling, fundraising support and board reporting.
Pros & Cons
What we like
Human + AI hybrid gives accuracy that pure software can't match
Investor-ready financials from day one
Trusted by thousands of YC and VC-backed startups
Tax-ready books handed off cleanly at year end
Dedicated accountant who knows your business
Watch out for
$499/mo is expensive for early-stage startups
Not suitable for businesses needing real-time bookkeeping
Bench is more affordable for smaller businesses
No free plan or trial
Best Alternatives
Bench
More affordable bookkeeping service — better for smaller businesses
QuickBooks
DIY bookkeeping software — much cheaper if you do your own books
Hubdoc
Document collection that complements bookkeeping services
Expensify
Expense management that integrates with bookkeeping workflows
Frequently Asked Questions
Pilot starts at $499/month for the Core plan covering basic bookkeeping. Pricing scales with monthly expenses. The Plus plan adds accrual accounting and CFO services. There is no free trial.
Bench is more affordable and better for small businesses with simple finances. Pilot is better for startups that need investor-ready accrual accounting, GAAP-compliant financials and dedicated accountant support — it's the standard bookkeeping service in the VC-backed startup ecosystem.