WAYG
    Side-by-side comparison

    WAYG vs Pilot.

    Built for profitable operators, not just VC-backed startups. Pilot is designed to keep pre-revenue startups clean for their investors. WAYG is designed to lower your tax bill and grow the operating side of the business.

    Onboarding
    14 days
    Dedicated CPA
    Yes
    Setup fee
    $0

    Free 14-day trial · No credit card · Migration handled by us

    At a glance

    Two very different
    operating models.

    Recommended

    WAYG

    From $1,549/mo. Bookkeeping, tax filing, tax planning, payroll, and CFO advisory, all in one plan.

    Pilot

    From $599/mo. Bookkeeping only. Tax prep, CFO, R&D credits, and payroll are separate add-ons.

    Feature by feature

    A transparent look at
    how we stack up.

    Feature
    WAYG
    Pilot
    Ideal client
    Profitable small businesses
    VC-backed startups
    Bookkeeping
    Tax preparation
    Included
    Add-on ($2,500+)
    Year-round tax planning
    Limited
    Payroll
    Included
    Add-on
    Fractional CFO
    Included in plans
    Add-on ($2,000+/mo)
    R&D tax credits
    Included
    Specialty add-on
    Entity restructuring
    Startup-focused only
    IRS representation
    Starting price
    $1,549/mo (all-in)
    $599/mo (books only)
    Why clients switch from Pilot

    Three reasons the
    move pays for itself.

    01

    Tax optimization, not just accurate books

    Once you're profitable, tax strategy is where the money is. We plan quarterly, entity, S-Corp, deductions, retirement stacking.

    02

    One flat plan, not stacked add-ons

    Pilot's à la carte model adds up. WAYG bundles books, tax, payroll, and CFO into one price with a dedicated team.

    03

    Built for operators

    We speak margin, cash conversion, and owner distributions, not just runway and burn.

    "Pilot was great when we were pre-revenue, but once we became profitable they didn't focus on tax optimization. WAYG restructured our entity and saved us $22K in year one."

    D
    Daniel K.
    SaaS founder · Switched from Pilot in 2024
    Ready when you are

    Ready to switch from Pilot?

    Free 14-day trial. No credit card. Migration handled by us, bank feeds, prior returns, and payroll history.

    14-day free trial · No card · Onboarded inside your trial · then $1,549/mo

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