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Pilot vs Remote

Pilot logo

Pilot

Software

Bookkeeping, CFO, and tax for startups

From
$29/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Remote logo

Remote

Software

The new standard for global employment

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Remote has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 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; Remote employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • They diverge on capability: Pilot covers Bookkeeping, Remote covers Global Payroll.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pilot and Remote actually diverge.

Attributes where Pilot and Remote differ
AttributePilotRemote
Starting price$29/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20172019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Pilot

  • Bookkeeping
  • CFO services
  • Tax preparation
  • R&D tax credits
  • Financial reporting
  • Stripe
  • Brex
  • Gusto

Only in Remote

  • Global Payroll
  • EOR Services
  • Contractor Management
  • Compliance
  • Benefits
  • Equity Management
  • HRIS
  • BambooHR

Both cover

  • QuickBooks
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Pilot

  • Outsourced monthly bookkeeping for startups and small businessesnot Remote
  • Federal, state and Delaware franchise tax filing for US companiesnot Remote
  • Fractional CFO support for financial planning and fundraisingnot Remote

Remote

  • Employing staff in countries where you have no legal entity through an employer of recordnot Pilot
  • Paying and managing international contractors with compliant agreementsnot Pilot
  • Running payroll and HR records for a distributed workforcenot Pilot

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

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

Remote

  • Employer of Record costs $699 per employee per month, charged per head with no volume tier published
  • Global Payroll carries an implementation fee to set up entities plus a recurring payroll delivery fee on top of the $29 per employee per month rate
  • Contractor Management Plus is $99 per contractor per month against $29 for the standard tier
  • The Equity product is limited to Delaware C-Corps
  • The PEO product bills in USD only and requires a US bank account
  • Remote states it collects reserve payments in high risk circumstances, so an upfront deposit is possible

Pricing, plan by plan

Pilot

$29/month
  • Core$599/month
    • Bookkeeping
    • Accrual basis
    • Monthly close
  • Plus$849/month
    • CFO support
    • Custom reporting
    • Board deck

Remote

Free
  • Contractor Management$29/month
    • Contractor Payments
    • Compliance
    • Contracts
  • Employer of Record$599/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

Which should you pick?

Choose Pilot if

  • You need bookkeeping.
  • You also want cfo services.
Pilot review

Choose Remote if

  • You need global payroll.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want eor services.
Remote review

Questions people ask

Is Pilot or Remote better?
Neither clearly leads. Pilot starts at $29/month and Remote at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pilot or Remote?
Remote has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29/month for Pilot and Free for Remote.
Does Pilot or Remote run on more platforms?
Pilot runs on Web. Remote runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Remote for free?
Yes. Remote has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pilot starts at $29/month.
What is Pilot best used for?
Pilot is most often used for outsourced monthly bookkeeping for startups and small businesses, federal, state and delaware franchise tax filing for us companies, fractional cfo support for financial planning and fundraising. Of those, outsourced monthly bookkeeping for startups and small businesses and federal, state and delaware franchise tax filing for us companies are not what Remote is typically brought in for.
What can Pilot do that Remote cannot?
Pilot covers Bookkeeping, CFO services, Tax preparation, R&D tax credits. Remote covers Global Payroll, EOR Services, Contractor Management, Compliance. Both handle QuickBooks, Web support.
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