Business Pilot vs HiveSuite

Business Pilot is an ERP/CRM for installation companies that brings leads, scheduling and finances into one platform. It manages work from the first enquiry through sales, surveys, contracts, products, supplier orders, scheduling, job costing, invoicing, installation and aftercare. Website enquiries can be captured and graded to help sales teams prioritize opportunities. Its interactive schedule board lets teams move installation dates, update contract records and notify fitters. The BP Site App gives installers job details, photos, technical specifications and digital sign-off forms on their phones, with field-to-office updates. Listed integrations include Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, FENSA, Certass, Tommy Trinder, Windowlink and Microsoft 365, with Zapier connectivity. Website leads can enter through a WordPress plugin or manual integration. Pricing is on request; the FAQ states a minimum contract value of £240 per month and a 24-month minimum subscription term. A 14-day free trial includes demo data and supports record changes, reporting and export on desktop, tablet or phone. The company says the system is not pricing software, though it connects to such software and stores quotes and related documents.

HiveSuite is software for party hire businesses to manage bookings, equipment availability, deposits, invoices, and delivery and collection schedules. Website enquiry forms can record party details, create customer records, and generate draft quotes. Inventory is tracked against bookings to show item availability and help avoid double bookings. HivePlanner provides a drag-and-drop calendar for scheduling deliveries and collections and assigning jobs. Customers can view booking details, approve quotes, and pay invoices through a branded portal. Stripe is included on every plan, and businesses may use their own payment methods; QuickBooks and Xero are also included and can sync accounting data. HiveCrew is available as an Android app or an installable iOS Progressive Web App with push notifications. HiveIntel answers plain-English questions about business data and presents results as charts, tables, or dashboards. Monthly plans include VAT and start at £34.99/mo for Solo, with 1 admin and 2 crew; higher tiers cost £89.99, £149.99, £249.99, or £499.99 monthly. The maker describes the service as designed for UK service businesses, including party hire companies. HiveSuite says AI submissions may go to third-party providers and advises against sharing unnecessary sensitive personal data.