Pilot #14 in Accounting Software
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Score over time
Score 12.5 (95% CI 9.6–15.1) as of 2026-07-13. The trend line appears once a second monthly run lands.
Shaded band = 95% bootstrap confidence interval. Orange markers = methodology events (model releases, panel versions). How this works
By model
Perplexity
ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Gemini (Google)
Claude (Anthropic)
By question type
Where Pilot shows up, by the intent behind the question. Every accounting software panel asks the same balanced mix — 10 prompts per type — so these rates are directly comparable. A gap here (strong on recommendations, invisible on comparisons) is where AI visibility is being won or lost.
| Question type | Mentioned | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Recommendations “What's the best option for me?” | 0% | |
| Comparisons “How do the top options stack up?” | 6% | |
| Ready to buy “Which one should I actually get?” | 1% | |
| Problem-solving “I have this problem — what fixes it?” | 2% | |
| Informational “How does this kind of product work?” | 0% |
What the AIs say
Real answers from the latest measurement in which Pilot appeared — the receipts behind the score.
Claude (Anthropic) · recommended · listed #2
"What's better for outsourced bookkeeping, Bench or Pilot?"
# Bench vs. Pilot: Comparison for Outsourced Bookkeeping The "better" choice really depends on your business needs. Here's a breakdown: ## Bench **Best for:** Very small businesses, freelancers,…
Gemini (Google) · listed #2
"What's better for outsourced bookkeeping, Bench or Pilot?"
Choosing between **Bench** and **Pilot** comes down to the size of your business, your plans for growth, and your preference for accounting software. Here is the short answer: * **Choose Bench** if you are a freelanc…
ChatGPT (OpenAI) · listed #1
"Considering Bench vs Pilot for outsourcing my bookkeeping, which is stronger?"
Short answer - Neither is universally “stronger” — it depends on your needs. - Pilot is stronger for startups and companies with complex, investor-grade accounting, multi-entity setups, accrual/GAAP work, equity/stock-comp matters, and CFO-level advisory. - Bench…
Perplexity · listed #1
"What's better for outsourced bookkeeping, Bench or Pilot?"
**Pilot is better for venture-backed startups, SaaS businesses, or any company requiring accrual accounting and CFO-level support, while Bench is better for solopreneurs, freelancers, and…
Where the AIs get it from
Domains cited by search-backed answers that mentioned Pilot (7 answers, 2026-07-13). Your own domain is highlighted — presence in the others is the GEO opportunity.
| Cited domain | Answers citing it |
|---|---|
| pilot.com own domain | 7 |
| youtube.com | 7 |
| reddit.com | 7 |
| johngalt-finance.com | 6 |
| bench.co | 6 |
| growthy.com | 6 |
| booxkeeping.com | 6 |
| 6sense.com | 6 |
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Data from run #51. Methodology