Software · head to head
Pilot vs SAP SuccessFactors
The short version
- 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; SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required
- They diverge on capability: Pilot covers Bookkeeping, SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Pilot and SAP SuccessFactors actually diverge.
| Attribute | Pilot | SAP SuccessFactors |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/month | On request |
| Pricing model | subscription | quote |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Cloud |
| Founded | 2017 | 2001 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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
- QuickBooks
- Stripe
- Brex
Only in SAP SuccessFactors
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
- Learning
- Recruiting
- Performance
- Succession Planning
- Analytics
Both cover
- 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 SAP SuccessFactors
- Federal, state and Delaware franchise tax filing for US companiesnot SAP SuccessFactors
- Fractional CFO support for financial planning and fundraisingnot SAP SuccessFactors
SAP SuccessFactors
No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP SuccessFactors review.
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
SAP SuccessFactors
- Complex configuration and customization required
- Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
- Implementation requires extensive project timelines
Pricing, plan by plan
Pilot
$29/month- Core$599/month
- Bookkeeping
- Accrual basis
- Monthly close
- Plus$849/month
- CFO support
- Custom reporting
- Board deck
SAP SuccessFactors
On request- SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
Which should you pick?
Choose SAP SuccessFactors if
- You need core hr.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want payroll.
Questions people ask
- Is Pilot or SAP SuccessFactors better?
- Neither clearly leads. Pilot starts at $29/month and SAP SuccessFactors at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Pilot or SAP SuccessFactors?
- Pilot starts at $29/month and SAP SuccessFactors at On request.
- Does Pilot or SAP SuccessFactors run on more platforms?
- Pilot runs on Web. SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud.
- 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 SAP SuccessFactors is typically brought in for.
- What can Pilot do that SAP SuccessFactors cannot?
- Pilot covers Bookkeeping, CFO services, Tax preparation, R&D tax credits. SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Learning. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?
SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.
SourceSAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?
Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.
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