Why choose LessAccounting vs Pilot for my business bookkeeping?

LessAccounting is the Pilot bookkeeping alternative that is designed for small business.
Customers love LessAccounting for our unique approach and a free CPA review.

Compare bookkeeping solutions

LessAccounting
Pilot

	LessAccounting	Pilot
	Monthly plans start at $15000	Monthly plans start at $59900
Annual CPA review
Accrual & cash bookkeeping style Accrual based accounting
Any bookkeeping software
Free onboarding
Unlimited connected accounts
Monthly reconciliation
Transaction categorization
Catchup bookkeeping
Dedicated finance expert
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Inventory bookkeeping
Transaction categorization
Reports

So what sets LessAccounting apart from Pilot?

Onboarding Fees

CPA review

Software dependency

Simple Monthly Packages. No Hidden Fees.

Tiny
Bookkeeping

$150/m

Monthly expenses
below $2K

Freelancer
Bookkeeping

$200/m

Monthly expenses
$2K to $5K

Team
Bookkeeping

$250/m

Monthly expenses
$5K to $25K

Business
Bookkeeping

$350/m

Monthly expenses
over $25K

Trusted by hundreds of founders

LessAccounting has been a fantastic partner! My bookkeeper is available to answer all my questions, my books are finally in order, and I am confident about the tax season. I have been recommending it to all my fellow founders.

Jane Portman, Userlist.io

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing and Plans

How does pricing work?

All bookkeeping plans are based on a monthly subscription model. Your plan is based on your monthly expense rate.

Which pricing plan is right for my business?

During the discovery call, we’ll evaluate your business’s monthly expense volume to find your perfect subscription package.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes! We never lock you in to our service, and we make sure it’s easy to get your financials from LessAccounting if you ever decide to leave.

Can I change my subscription plan?

We review your plan periodically. If we find that your average monthly expenses have changed since your last review, we’ll let you know one month in advance before we adjust your price. You can always request a pricing review if your bookkeeping needs suddenly change.

How it Works

Is support included?

Yes! LessAccounting support is free forever and included in your plan. Your dedicated finance expert will get back to you in less than one business day.

How does bookkeeping help my business?

Bookkeeping helps you understand your business’s financial health, plan smarter and make better tax predictions. During tax time, accurate books ensure you get the full benefits of deductions.

How long does it take to do my bookkeeping each month?

Once we receive all of your documents, your books for the month will be ready within 15 business days. This gives us enough time to make any necessary adjustments before the end of the month.

Does LessAccounting support both cash and accrual accounting?

Cash basis accounting records revenues and expenses when the cash is received or paid out.
Accrual accounting records income at the time the revenue is earned and records expenses when liabilities are incurred regardless of when cash is received or paid.
LessAccounting supports both services. We are happy to discuss the needs of your business and determine the best fit for you.

I am behind on my books. Can you get me caught up?

Yes! We help you catch up on your books with tax savings in mind. We prepare a year-end financial package for each full year of catch up. No matter how far behind you are, we’ll get you caught up quickly.

How long does it take to get my historical bookkeeping caught up?

Typically, it takes us 2-4 weeks to complete one year’s worth of overdue bookkeeping.

Will you send invoices to my customers and help pay my bills?

We are happy to provide this support as an additional service. Please contact us for details.

Do you support international companies?

LessAccounting supports any company that is a US entity, no matter where you are based in the world. We can also provide US entities with foreign subsidiaries with consolidated reporting. As of now, we do not support foreign entities.

What does my bookkeeper do?

Your bookkeeper reconciles your accounts, categorizes your transactions, and produces your financial statements. We make adjustments to your books to ensure they are tax-compliant. We keep your bookkeeping as hands-off for you as possible. At times, your bookkeeper might need an input from you on things like categorizing a transaction. If you have any questions, you can send your bookkeeper a message or book a call – there are no extra charges for support.

What’s the difference between bookkeeping and accounting?

Bookkeeping is the process of recording daily transactions in a consistent way, and is a key component to building a financially successful business. Bookkeepers take care of the day-to-day financials, like posting credits and debits, maintaining the general ledger, and completing payroll.
Accounting is a high-level process that uses compiled financial information, and produces financial models using that information.

Integration

What are the requirements to start with LessAccounting?

There are three requirements that allow us to deliver the most accurate books for your business:
1. Electronic transaction access
2. Expense reporting software
3. No commingling of personal expenses

I'm currently on Quickbooks, do I need to switch to LessAccounting?

No, we do not require that you switch to LessAccounting. We can easily take over your books in Quickbooks, Xero or any other platform.

Which payment processors do you connect with?

We connect with PayPal, Square, Stripe, and others. All of your transactions are automatically synced to LessAccounting as soon as you connect your payment processor.

Can I connect my bank account to LessAccounting?

Yes! We connect with most major banks in North America. When you connect your bank account, your bookkeeping team gets access to your transaction history and your account statements — nothing more.

About us

How long have you been in business?

We’ve been in business since 2011.

What types of companies does LessAccounting serve?

Our customers span every size and industry. Our client base includes high-growth technology startups, e-commerce providers, professional services, non–profits, and more. We’re looking forward to discussing your business needs!

Ready to give it a try ?

Smart Bookkeeping for Startups

2035 Sunset Lake Rd
Newark, Delaware 75024 support@lessaccounting.com Phone: (469) 844-8514