Acuity vs Pilot: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Acuity and Pilot — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: it's a tie on our scorecard — pick on fit, not score.
| Scored on | Acuity | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 8 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 6 |
| Customer support | 7 | 7 |
| Features | 9 | 9 |
| Bookkeeping Starting Price | Varies (~$300/mo+) | — |
| Tax Services | Custom Quote | — |
| Fractional CFO | Retainer Based | — |
| Bookkeeping (Core) | — | From $499/mo |
| Bookkeeping (Select) | — | From $849/mo |
| Tax Preparation | — | Quote required (est. $2k+) |
| R&D Tax Credit | — | Varies by claim size |
Acuity in one paragraph
Acuity is a premium outsourced finance team best for growing startups that need U.S.-based expertise and fractional CFO guidance.
Skip it if: You are a micro-business with under $200k in revenue and a simple bank-feed setup.
Pilot in one paragraph
Pilot is the gold standard for tech-focused startups that need GAAP-compliant books and R&D tax credits, provided they don't mind the QuickBooks-only ecosystem.
Skip it if: Skip it if you use Xero, manage heavy physical inventory, or have monthly expenses under $5,000.
Frequently asked questions
Who should skip Acuity?
You are a micro-business with under $200k in revenue and a simple bank-feed setup.
Who should skip Pilot?
Skip it if you use Xero, manage heavy physical inventory, or have monthly expenses under $5,000.