# Pilot, QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping vs Collective Comparison

| | Pilot | QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping | Collective | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.7 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 140 | 79 | 67 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (97.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (97.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (100.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $99.00 Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Pilot | QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping | Collective | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Quality of Work** | 9.4 (127 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Responsiveness** | 9.5 (127 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Expertise of Team** | 9.5 (126 reviews) | 8.9 (64 reviews) | 9.4 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Execution Ability** | 9.4 (126 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 9.3 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Communication Skills** | 9.5 (127 reviews) | 8.7 (64 reviews) | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Professionalism** | 9.7 (127 reviews) | 9.0 (64 reviews) | 9.5 (64 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (129 reviews) | 8.8 (67 reviews) | 9.2 (53 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Pilot

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Essentials

Price: $99.00 Per Month

Description: Best for: Small businesses that just want clean books. AI categorizes transactions, reconciles accounts, and closes books monthly.

Key Features:
- Real-time visibility into your finances
- Monthly P&L and balance sheet based on your bank and credit card activity
- Year-end package for your tax preparer

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/pilot/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Collective

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pilot** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping** | N/A | N/A |
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |

#### Planning

| Feature | Pilot | QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping | Collective | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Needs Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Resource Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stayed within Budget** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Statement of Work** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Best Practices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Delivery

| Feature | Pilot | QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping | Collective | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Technical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Met Deadlines** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Meeting Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scope Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roll-out** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### B2B Services

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Pilot** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping** | N/A | N/A |
| **Collective** | N/A | N/A |

#### Team Quality

| Feature | Pilot | QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping | Collective | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Change Management Skills** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Executive Presence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Vertical Expertise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Technology Partnerships** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Bookkeeping Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/bookkeeping-services)

**Unique to Pilot (7):** [Tax Credit Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/tax-credit-providers), [Tax Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/tax-services), [Accounting Firms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting-firms), [Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-outsourcing-bpo-service), [Business Plan Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-plan-consulting), [Financial Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/financial-consulting), [Management Consulting Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/management-consulting)


**Unique to Collective (3):** [Accounting Firms ](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting-firms), [Tax Services Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/tax-services), [Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Services](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-process-outsourcing-bpo-service)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Pilot | QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping | Collective | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 97.1% | 97.4% | 100.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 0% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Pilot

- **Computer Software:** 37.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.1%
- **Internet:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6%
- **E-Learning:** 2.2%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.2%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.2%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 30.4%

#### QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.3%
- **Accounting:** 3.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.9%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Retail:** 3.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.9%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.9%
- **Construction:** 3.9%
- **Food & Beverages:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 60.5%

#### Collective

- **Consulting:** 22.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 19.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.5%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 7.5%
- **Computer Software:** 6.0%
- **Design:** 6.0%
- **Entertainment:** 4.5%
- **Management Consulting:** 3.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 19.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Pilot

- [Zeni](https://www.g2.com/products/zeni/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Baker Tilly](https://www.g2.com/products/baker-tilly-baker-tilly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (117 reviews)
- [Acuity](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [Indinero](https://www.g2.com/products/indinero/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Coastal](https://www.g2.com/products/coastal/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (183 reviews)
- [Skaled](https://www.g2.com/products/skaled/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (134 reviews)
- [Growth Molecules, Customer Success](https://www.g2.com/products/growth-molecules-customer-success/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (133 reviews)
- [Work for Impact](https://www.g2.com/products/work-for-impact/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [Accenture](https://www.g2.com/products/accenture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Deloitte Consulting](https://www.g2.com/products/deloitte-consulting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (66 reviews)

### Alternatives to QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping

- [Baker Tilly](https://www.g2.com/products/baker-tilly-baker-tilly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (117 reviews)
- [Zeni](https://www.g2.com/products/zeni/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Bookkeeper360](https://www.g2.com/products/bookkeeper360/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (5 reviews)
- [Indinero](https://www.g2.com/products/indinero/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Acuity](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [1-800Accountant](https://www.g2.com/products/1-800accountant/reviews) — 2.1/5 stars (6 reviews)
- [Haven](https://www.g2.com/products/haven-2025-06-02/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Fincent](https://www.g2.com/products/fincent/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (0 reviews)
- [Fynlo Bookkeeping](https://www.g2.com/products/fynlo-bookkeeping/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Healy Consultants](https://www.g2.com/products/healy-consultants/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (15 reviews)

### Alternatives to Collective

- [Zeni](https://www.g2.com/products/zeni/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Coastal](https://www.g2.com/products/coastal/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (183 reviews)
- [Baker Tilly](https://www.g2.com/products/baker-tilly-baker-tilly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (117 reviews)
- [Work for Impact](https://www.g2.com/products/work-for-impact/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (118 reviews)
- [Accenture](https://www.g2.com/products/accenture/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Indinero](https://www.g2.com/products/indinero/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Acuity](https://www.g2.com/products/acuity/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [TaxValet](https://www.g2.com/products/taxvalet/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (74 reviews)
- [Bruntwork](https://www.g2.com/products/bruntwork/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (68 reviews)
- [Deloitte Consulting](https://www.g2.com/products/deloitte-consulting/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (66 reviews)


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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/pilot-vs-quickbooks-live-bookkeeping-vs-collective)