e-conomic vs Pilot: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of e-conomic and Pilot to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
e-conomic
6.4/10
Cloud accounting software from Visma for small and medium-sized Danish businesses, covering bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT, bank reconciliation and accountant collaboration.
Pilot
6.4/10
Pilot is a US bookkeeping, tax, and CFO service for startups and small businesses. It pairs software with human accountants and charges by monthly expense volume.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | E e-conomic | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | DKK 249/mo Basis | $99/mo Essentials |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | DKK 249/mo Basis | $99/mo Essentials |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Accounts Payable | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Budgeting and Forecasting | Not listed | |
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
e-conomic vs Pilot cost by team size
| Team size | e-conomic | Pilot |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | DKK 249/moBasis | $99/moEssentials |
| 5 users | DKK 249/moBasis | $99/moEssentials |
| 10 users | DKK 249/moBasis | $99/moEssentials |
| 25 users | DKK 249/moBasis | $99/moEssentials |
| 50 users | DKK 249/moBasis | $99/moEssentials |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
EWhy choose e-conomic
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Compliance score (8/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose Pilot
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for startups (10/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Ee-conomic
Pros
- Free outside access for an accountant or bookkeeper on every plan, which suits the Danish accountant-led market.
- Integrations with inventory systems, webshops and payroll, plus an open REST API with webhooks, which were added in 2026.
- Scales by posting volume from 1,000 up to 800,000 postings a year, with modules added as needs grow.
- Available in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English, where Dinero is Danish only.
- Smart and Komplet plans include a built-in Firmakort company card and bank and receipt automation.
Cons
- No free plan, and prices rise with posting volume and paid modules.
- The Basis plan leaves out reminders, quotes, subscription invoicing and full API access.
- Payroll needs a separate product such as Danløn connected through an integration.
- Some users and competitors describe the system as heavy or complex for very small businesses.
- Phone support is limited to weekday office hours, ending at 15:00 Monday to Thursday and 14:00 on Friday.
Pilot
Pros
- Essentials starts at 99 dollars a month, which is low for managed bookkeeping.
- Bookkeeping, tax filing, fractional CFO, R&D credit, and stock administration are available from one provider.
- Long experience with venture-backed startups, with discounts for pre-revenue companies.
- Capterra users rate it 4.7 out of 5.
Cons
- Essentials is cash-basis only, with in-app support and no assigned human bookkeeper.
- Core reports arrive by the 10th business day, so last month's numbers land mid-month.
- Full AP, AR, and payroll administration require the sales-quoted Custom tier.
- Some reviewers report delayed reports, occasional service lapses, and high cost for very early-stage companies.
- Built around QuickBooks Online and US tax, so it suits non-US businesses less well.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
E-conomic and Pilot both score 6.4/10 on our Finance Software criteria. The largest gap is in Ease of Use: 6/10 for e-conomic and 8/10 for Pilot.
No, neither e-conomic nor Pilot lists a free plan.
Pilot is the better fit for startups: we rate it 10/10 for them, against 6/10 for e-conomic.
