Recruitment · head to head
Jobvite vs Pilot
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Jobvite no pricing is published and no minimum is stated; Pilot the Essentials bookkeeping plan at $99 per month covers up to $100,000 in monthly expenses, and is cash-basis only using bank and credit card data
- They diverge on capability: Jobvite covers Applicant Tracking, Pilot covers Bookkeeping.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Jobvite and Pilot actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (On request), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Recruitment).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Jobvite
- Applicant Tracking
- CRM
- Career Sites
- Social Recruiting
- Employee Referrals
- Analytics
- Onboarding
Only in Pilot
- Bookkeeping
- CFO services
- Tax preparation
- R&D tax credits
- Financial reporting
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- Brex
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Jobvite
- Applicant tracking and recruitment workflow managementnot Pilot
- Recruitment marketing and candidate onboardingnot Pilot
Pilot
- Small business bookkeeping and accountingnot Jobvite
- Tax preparation and filingnot Jobvite
- CFO consulting for startupsnot Jobvite
- Payroll and HR administrationnot Jobvite
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Jobvite
- No pricing is published and no minimum is stated
- The product is sold as a core applicant tracking system with onboarding, AI and recruitment marketing as separately added modules, so cost depends on a combination rather than a tier
- Every route to a figure is a quote request
Pilot
- The Essentials bookkeeping plan at $99 per month covers up to $100,000 in monthly expenses, and is cash-basis only using bank and credit card data
- A dedicated US-based bookkeeper, accrual-basis books and phone support require the Core plan, which is contact sales and billed annually
- Core caps bill management at 10 vendor bills per month
- Keeping an existing QuickBooks account with historical data requires the Custom plan
- Accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll administration and CFO advisory are Custom plan only
- Monthly reports arrive on the 10th business day on Core and the 6th business day only on Custom
- Tax filing is sold separately, starting at $1,000 per year for single member LLCs and $2,000 per year for partnerships and S-Corps, billed annually
- The tax service must be purchased together with Pilot Bookkeeping
- Partnership and S-Corp tax filing includes up to 25 1099-NEC filings
Pricing, plan by plan
Jobvite
On request- Jobvite$undefined/month
- ATS
- CRM
- Career Sites
Pilot
On request- Bookkeeping Essentials$99/month
- Up to $100,000 in monthly expenses
- AI-powered transaction categorization
- Monthly closing
- Bookkeeping CoreFree
- Dedicated US-based bookkeeper
- Cash or accrual-basis bookkeeping
- Bill management for up to 10 vendor bills monthly
- Tax Single Member LLC$1000/year
- Federal and state income tax filing
- Schedule C reporting
- Tax Partnerships & S-Corps$2000/year
- Federal and state filings
- Up to 25 1099-NEC filings
Which should you pick?
Choose Jobvite if
- You need applicant tracking.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want crm.
Questions people ask
- Is Jobvite or Pilot better?
- Neither clearly leads. Jobvite starts at On request and Pilot at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Jobvite or Pilot?
- Jobvite starts at On request and Pilot at On request.
- Does Jobvite or Pilot run on more platforms?
- Jobvite runs on Web, Ios, Android. Pilot runs on Web.
- What is Jobvite best used for?
- Jobvite is most often used for applicant tracking and recruitment workflow management, recruitment marketing and candidate onboarding. Of those, applicant tracking and recruitment workflow management and recruitment marketing and candidate onboarding are not what Pilot is typically brought in for.
- What can Jobvite do that Pilot cannot?
- Jobvite covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Career Sites, Social Recruiting. Pilot covers Bookkeeping, CFO services, Tax preparation, R&D tax credits. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Jobvite: How much does Jobvite cost?
Jobvite does not publish standard pricing. The platform uses a modular, flexible pricing model where customers start with core ATS functionality and add optional modules (Onboarding, AI Companion, Recruitment Marketing, Analytics) as needed. Organizations must request custom quotes through the sales team at (888) 885-5299.
SourcePilot: What is the starting price for Pilot bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping Essentials starts at $99/month and includes up to $100,000 in monthly expenses with AI-powered categorization. Bookkeeping Core pricing starts at $0/month (billed annually) with a dedicated US-based bookkeeper.
SourceJobvite: How does Jobvite pricing work?
Jobvite employs a modular approach where customers configure solutions based on requirements. The core applicant tracking system serves as the foundation, with additional modules available as add-ons. Exact pricing depends on company size, hiring complexity, and selected modules, requiring individual consultation.
SourcePilot: What tax services does Pilot offer?
Pilot offers tax filing starting at $1,000/year for Single Member LLCs, $2,000/year for Partnerships & S-Corps, and $2,450/year for C-Corps, each including federal and state filings.
SourcePilot: How much do Pilot CFO services cost?
CFO Basic starts at $1,750/month (billed annually) with monthly consultation; CFO Essentials at $3,150/month (billed annually) with bi-weekly calls; CFO Custom at $5,250/month (billed annually) with weekly calls and strategic planning.
SourceRelated pages
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