Why Inkle Is a Smarter Choice Than Pilot

Pilot keeps your books. Inkle keeps your business IRS-ready.

Most founders don’t start companies thinking about taxes.
They think about product, growth, hiring - the fun stuff.

But here’s the truth: even the best products can be derailed by messy books and missed filings.

That’s why tools like Pilot became popular - automated bookkeeping for startups. It works, until you realize bookkeeping alone doesn’t make you compliant.

That’s where Inkle steps in.

It’s like Pilot, but with your taxes, filings, and compliance handled - all in one place, with real CPAs on chat.

At a Glance: Inkle vs Pilot

From bookkeeping to tax filings, here’s how the two stack up:

Pilot keeps your books clean.

Inkle goes further. Syncing your accounts, filing your taxes, tracking deadlines, and letting you talk to your CPA right inside the app.

No switching tabs. No follow-ups. No “Did we file that?” anxiety.

Curious what it costs? Click here to view the pricing.

Why Founders Are Moving to Inkle

1. AI + Human Support That Actually Helps

Automation is great. But let’s be honest, when it comes to money and taxes, you want a real person to look over your books. Inkle blends AI automation with human accountants who step in when it matters most. Think of it as smart software with common sense.

2. Built for Speed, Not Bureaucracy

Startups move fast. Pilot doesn’t. Their process still runs on email threads, shared folders, and scheduled calls. You wait for updates instead of getting answers. 

Inkle cuts that lag.

Your accountant’s in the chat, your data syncs live, and your filings move as fast as your business does.

3. Automation That Actually Saves Time

Most startups spend hours chasing invoices, receipts, and bank statements. Inkle automates that -  connects directly with Mercury, Brex, and Stripe, and keeps your books and taxes running in sync. You don’t even have to remind your accountant. The system already knows what’s due next.

Read how Inkle’s AI Bookkeeping works.

The Proof Is in the Numbers

• 12,000+ filings done for startups across the U.S.
  
  
• <2 hours from signup to first filing
  
  
• 9 hours saved per month, on average
  

Numbers don’t lie. Founders who switch say it feels like going from “finance chaos” to “finally, clarity.”

The Bottom Line

Pilot is solid.

But Inkle is built for the founder mindset — fast, affordable, and built to handle the stuff that actually keeps you compliant.

If Pilot keeps your books tidy, Inkle keeps your business safe.

Ready to see the difference?

Book a demo or start free at inkle.ai — and spend less time worrying about taxes, more time building your company.