The short answer
Rillet and Digits are both tax & accounting tools. Neither has a clear edge on the figures we track (entry price, review ratings, integrations, frameworks, customers). Best fit: Rillet for saaS companies needing revenue recognition and subscription-aware accounting and Digits for US startups that want current books without building a large finance operation. Shortlist on fit, then compare quotes for the same scope.
Which should you choose?
Choose Rillet if…
- you're among saaS companies needing revenue recognition and subscription-aware accounting
- you're among lean finance teams managing multiple entities, currencies, and intercompany activity
- you're among companies replacing QuickBooks or legacy ERP workflows with a connected real-time ledger
- this Digits drawback matters to you: the product is currently available only to US-based entities using USD
Choose Digits if…
- you're among US startups that want current books without building a large finance operation
- you're among small businesses combining bookkeeping, invoicing and bill pay in one ledger
- you're among accounting firms managing multiple client books with per-client plans
- this Rillet drawback matters to you: pricing is custom, with no public dollar tiers for budget comparison
At a glance
| Attribute | Rillet | Digits |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Custompricing as of Nov 2026 | From $65/mopricing as of Oct 2026 |
| Pricing model | Annual subscription, quote-based | Monthly subscription, per business; accounting-firm plans are per client |
| Free trial | Request a demo and quote. | 30-day free trial. |
| Founded | 2021 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | New York, NY | San Francisco, CA |
| Funding | More than $200M raised | $97.5M raised |
| Frameworks | ASC 606-oriented revenue recognition; SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II | Not published |
| Coverage | 70+ countries; Avalara tax content covers 12,000+ US jurisdictions and 200+ countries | US-based entities and USD |
| Integrations | 12,000+ integrations | 12,000+ banks, cards and payroll providers |
| Customers | 800+ | Not published |
| Rating | 4.9/5 on G2 (98 reviews) | 4.9/5 on G2 (7 reviews) |
| Focus | Accounting ERP | Accounting software |
Figures are as published by each vendor or review site on the verification date. "Leads" marks the stronger published figure; it isn't a recommendation on its own.
Where each one leads
Neither tool has a clear edge on the figures we can compare directly (entry price, review rating, integrations, frameworks, customers, free trial).
Pricing compared
Rillet pricing
Custom · pricing as of Nov 2026
- CustomQuote-based
Modules, integrations, entities, controls, and implementation scoped to the organization.
Rillet states that pricing is based on features used and organizational complexity, not seats or revenue. Public materials do not list fixed dollar amounts or standard tiers. Implementation is positioned for a scoped sales process rather than self-serve checkout.
Free trial: Request a demo and quote.
Digits pricing
From $65/mo · pricing as of Oct 2026
- Essentials$65/mo
Solopreneurs and early-stage businesses
Core accounting, AI bookkeeping and reconciliation, bank and payroll connections, financials, bill pay, invoicing, mobile apps, vault, quality checks, API and MCP access, and firm-partner custom reports and dashboards
- Core$100/mo
Small businesses and growing companies
Everything in Essentials plus dimensional accounting, automated schedules, and expanded custom reports and dashboards
- Pro$250/mo
Coming soon; scaling businesses with internal finance teams
Everything in Core plus budget-versus-actuals, custom reports, custom dashboards, and advanced reporting for internal finance teams
- Low Volume$10/mo
Accounting-firm client plan for up to 250 transactions per year
Core ledger, vendor and customer lists, Ask Digits, AI reconciliations, vault, checklist and API access
- Starter for Firms$35/mo
Accounting-firm plan for tax and write-up clients
Core ledger, financial insights, AI bookkeeping and reconciliation, documents, inbox, connections and API access
Business plans start at $65 per month for Essentials and $100 per month for Core. Pro is listed at $250 per month but is marked coming soon. Accounting firms are billed per client account rather than per seat, with free Firm Free Books and paid client plans starting at $10 per month.
Free trial: 30-day free trial.
Key capabilities
Rillet
- AI finance agents. Aura answers finance questions and can create or post journal entries, generate statements, and look up vendor activity.
- Automated general ledger. The real-time ledger automates recurring accounting workflows while retaining approvals and audit history.
- Revenue recognition. Advanced revenue recognition supports SaaS contracts and ASC 606-oriented workflows.
- Multi-entity accounting. Consolidation, intercompany entries, eliminations, and multicurrency workflows support complex corporate structures.
- Accounts receivable. Contract, invoicing, collections, and scheduled-invoice workflows connect billing activity to the ledger.
- Sales tax automation. Avalara calculates tax on Rillet invoices and credit memos, with estimated future tax and batch commitment.
- Close and reporting. Close management, bank reconciliation, flexible GAAP reporting, and SaaS metrics organize month-end and management reporting.
Digits
- AI bookkeeping. Categorizes transactions continuously and uses connected banking, card and payroll context to reduce manual bookkeeping.
- Bank reconciliation. Matches financial activity against the ledger continuously and surfaces exceptions for review.
- Real-time financials. Produces current profit and loss, balance sheet, cash-flow statements, dashboards and transaction drill-downs.
- Bill pay and invoicing. Provides accounts-payable approvals, payments and invoice creation within the same accounting workspace.
- Quality control. Checks coding, balances, duplicates and anomalies while routing review tasks through a prioritized checklist.
- Firm collaboration. Supports accountant access, unlimited team seats, roles, permissions, comments, documents and client management.
- Developer connectivity. Offers API and MCP access for authorized programmatic connections to ledger data and workflows.
Pros and cons
Rillet
Pros
- Combines GL, close, billing, revenue recognition, and AI actions in one platform.
- Avalara calculates tax on invoices and credit memos and supports future-invoice estimates.
- Pricing is not seat-based, and Rillet says there is no limit on seats.
- SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II audits, encryption, logging, and monitoring address enterprise controls.
Cons
- Pricing is custom, with no public dollar tiers for budget comparison.
- Implementation and module scope require a sales-led evaluation rather than self-serve purchase.
- The broad integration count does not mean every connection is native or equally deep.
- G2 feedback praises usability but notes that some integrations could be improved.
Digits
Pros
- Business pricing includes unlimited users rather than per-seat charges.
- Automates categorization, reconciliation and quality checks in a single ledger.
- Connects to more than 12,000 banks, cards and payroll providers.
- Combines client collaboration, documents, reporting, bill pay and invoicing in one workspace.
Cons
- The product is currently available only to US-based entities using USD.
- Digits prepares tax-ready books but does not file taxes itself.
- Pro is publicly listed but still marked coming soon.
- QuickBooks migration is a one-time import rather than an ongoing two-way sync.
How they're similar
- Both are listed in our tax & accounting directory.
- Both highlight integrations with Stripe and Ramp.
How they differ
- Focus
- Rillet: Accounting ERP
- Digits: Accounting software
- Pricing model
- Rillet: Annual subscription, quote-based
- Digits: Monthly subscription, per business; accounting-firm plans are per client
- Starting price
- Rillet: Custom
- Digits: From $65/mo
- Founded
- Rillet: 2021
- Digits: 2018
- Headquarters
- Rillet: New York, NY
- Digits: San Francisco, CA
- Funding
- Rillet: More than $200M raised
- Digits: $97.5M raised
- Listed only for this tool
- Rillet: Sales tax, SaaS accounting, Revenue recognition, ASC 606, Multi-entity, Multi-currency +7 more
- Digits: Bookkeeping, AI accounting, Bank reconciliation, Financial reporting, Bill pay, Invoicing +5 more
Frequently asked questions
Is Rillet cheaper than Digits?
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The published prices can't be compared directly (they are quote-based, use different billing units, or aren't published), so request quotes for the same scope. Rillet: Custom (annual subscription, quote-based). Digits: From $65/mo (monthly subscription, per business; accounting-firm plans are per client). (Rillet pricing pricing as of Nov 2026; Digits pricing pricing as of Oct 2026.) Total cost depends on plan, company size and add-ons.
Which is better for startups, Rillet or Digits?
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Rillet's published positioning doesn't single out startups; its first best-fit group is "SaaS companies needing revenue recognition and subscription-aware accounting". Digits lists "US startups that want current books without building a large finance operation" among its best-fit customers. Neither answer replaces a quote for your headcount and scope.
Can I switch from Rillet to Digits?
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Yes. They are separate products, so switching means setting up Digits and reconnecting your systems. Both list integrations with Stripe and Ramp, so those connections are available on either side. Check your Rillet contract term and renewal date before you commit. Digits offers a free trial: 30-day free trial. Data migration tooling isn't covered in our sources, so ask Digits whether it can import your Rillet data.
Does Rillet or Digits have more integrations?
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Rillet: 12,000+ integrations; Digits: 12,000+ banks, cards and payroll providers. Vendor counts are self-reported and define "integration" differently, so check that the specific systems you use are supported.
How do Rillet and Digits reviews compare?
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Rillet scores 4.9/5 from 98 reviews on G2; Digits scores 4.9/5 from 7 reviews on G2. Ratings are third-party review-site data, not our own testing.
Do Rillet and Digits offer a free trial?
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Rillet: Request a demo and quote. Digits: 30-day free trial.
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