Rating
4.8
3,936 reviews
Starting price
$17
Flat Rate
Categories
3
Founded
2002
Employees
170
Funding
10.6M
Series B
Patriot Payroll allows small businesses to manage payroll with automated tax filing, direct deposit, and customizable pay schedules. It’s most used by administrative and finance teams in the accounting and construction sectors. Users value its ease of use and responsive support, while time tracking and multi-state payroll are less favored. Recent updates include geotagging and employee self-onboarding.
Ad spend / mo
$18K
41 paid keywords
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Organic keywords
183,843
Organic visits / mo
232,816
Authority
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15,131 ref domains
Creatives run
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last 14 days
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(3,936 reviews)
I like it and will recommend to clients where it makes sense to. You get a lot of return on payroll service investment.
Pros: I was unaware of Patriot Software before a prospective client mentioned they used it so I tried for a single client who needed periodic payroll runs. It's super easy to use and the customer service is great.
Cons: I think it could potentially be a little better on the user experience on the site. Sometimes I fish around for what I'm looking for.
Loren S. · Managing Director · Accounting · May 20, 2026
I do however believe we use less paper now, that is positive. The system does flag duplicate invoices at the top level which prevents me from entering the same invoice twice. I was amazed that the API allowed us to transfer transactions from another platform and not have the entire process blow up.
Pros: As well as running the AP, and reporting it has not crashed. That is more than I expected it to run in the beginning. The dimensions are ok for seeing all the different departments, even if there is a delay. Having the cloud allows me to do this while waiting for my car to get serviced. This is acceptable.
Cons: I think the support is somewhat of a joke as they always give you a link to a video on how to fix an issue and I don't have time to sit through a movie about fixing an error. We had one instance where we wanted to view which 1099 bills were actually filed but the reports only gave us payments therefore creating multiple back and fourth communications. It's far too large of a product for what we need and I still am unsure of what exactly half of the functions do.
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Sasha S. · Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President · Information Technology and Services · April 28, 2026
My overall experience with patriot accounting has been fantastic. I like its many great features
Pros: What I like the most about patriot accounting is the many features like project management and accounting.
Cons: What I liked the least about Patrick accounting is the price point for it’s multiple services
Juan C. · Manager · Accounting · April 11, 2026
My overall experience with Patriot Software has been very positive. It’s easy to use, reliable, and makes payroll and basic accounting much more straightforward. While there are a few limitations with advanced features, it works well for my needs and helps save time and stay organized.
Pros: What I liked most about Patriot Software is how easy it is to use and set up. It makes payroll simple and saves me time by automating key tasks, which helps reduce errors and keeps everything organized.
Cons: What I liked least about Patriot Software is that a few features feel somewhat limited compared to more advanced platforms, and some tasks require a bit of manual work. However, it’s still very manageable overall and works well for my needs.
Anonymous User · Admin · Accounting · April 10, 2026
Set up has been a little slow going wish there was a little more help with set up. But support has been wonderful when I call.
Pros: English speaking US Based support line is the biggest plus for me. They have been able to assist or get me an answer to all my questions when I call.
Cons: Wish you could send an invite to 1099 vendors to onboard. Still have to do the manual paperwork. Had I have know this I may not have switched to Patriot. Since I have 35 vendors. Wish I could resend invite to "ALL" after the 7 day link expired rather than each one individually.
Michelle G. · Admin · Consumer Services · April 7, 2026
I have and will continue to recommend this products to others. I have never had an issue since I started.
Pros: I'm a small business and payroll services were outrageously expensive, this is such a perfect alternative for us versus ADP etc. Also knowing that I don't have to worry about the 940 and 941 filings makes that alone worth the price.
Cons: Honestly it's my own fault but I don't have it integrated in to our quickbooks so I have to manually enter the checks but again I'm a small business and it takes less than 5 minutes to do it.
Janine K. · Owner Operator · Consumer Goods · April 6, 2026
Overall, I would say it has been good. I had some issues with setup but the support through the chat option was helpful with not much waiting time
Pros: Good value for the money. Easy to use. Client support with the chat option is easy and timely. Payroll management is easy
Cons: Details of bank verification were not clear. The verification took longer than I expected and I could not start payroll as planned. Also, other services (QuickBooks, Gusto) have a 2-day turn-around with payroll while Patriot is 4.
Sallie M. · Accountant · Non-Profit Organization Management · April 6, 2026
It's been great so far. I did reach out to support a couple of times and they were prompt to respond and very helpful.
Pros: The software makes meeting payroll a breeze. It's a bit of a learning curve for year end tax requirements but I'm figuring it out.
Cons: I wish you could go back into prior manually entered payrolls and edit them. I made a couple mistakes and couldn't change the information. I had to delete the transaction and create a new one.
Kristine P. · Owner · Retail · April 4, 2026
The staff was informative of what was needed on my part to get the correct payroll administered. They were helpful by phone and easy to understand.
Pros: The payroll program was cost effective for a small business. It was easy to setup and get into the Auto Withdrawal mode which most small businesses would like.
Cons: I haven't experienced anything yet to like least. Keep doing what you're doing! Was kind of caught off guard thinking that it would be difficult and not what I expected with the cost point. I was wrong. It is perfect for the small business that needs to focus on revenue in not payroll out.
Jeffrey L. · Sales Consultant · Hospital & Health Care · April 4, 2026
Overall positive. Easy to set up, easy to run. And it was nice to have the first 30 days free to be sure it was a fit and the system did what it needed to.
Pros: Easy to use as a first time business owner doing payroll. The program guided me through the forms and filing requirements to do it right. Then the process of running payroll is intuitive and straightforward. The transactions flow right through to Patriot Accounting without the need to do anything further. Have utilized customer support twice and have found them knowlegeable enough to quickly answer my questions.
Cons: Nothing comes to mind. There was an issue with my state unemployment insurance being overpaid by about a dollar, but Patriot was out in front of this and provided a refund transaction.
Scott K. · Founder and President · Information Technology and Services · April 3, 2026
From onboarding to use my expertise has been immaculate. Every single time I had an issue customer service was prompt and efficient!
Pros: It’s easy to use and customer service is fantastic! I was afraid that it would be difficult and time consuming but I was wrong.
Cons: I can’t currently think of any cons about patio payroll. Unless it’s the fact that don’t offer a done for you payroll service. Otherwise it’s great for our needs.
Corey T. · Owner · Health, Wellness and Fitness · April 3, 2026
So far we are glad we switched. It went from barely functioning time tracking and transferring data to everything being in one app. Despite the limitations, we would recommend Patriot to others looking for a stable, customer service oriented company to run their payroll.
Pros: Hands down the best part of this software is the customer support. Having moved from Quickbooks where you can never talk to anyone about anything, the customer support is next level with almost immediate chat response times and the ability to resolve most questions right away.
Cons: The downside is that it is much more limited in some functions. It is limited in your ability to track different jobs or workers comp codes easily. This software is certainly built for ease of use and affordability, but it does lack in a few features that would benefit customers who are in industries that require more tracking of where and what employees are doing. Our employees do complain about the app sometimes, but not enough for us to go back to Quickbooks.
Amy S. · VP · Real Estate · April 3, 2026
Patriot is the best tool I've found that makes it easy for a small-business owner (solopreneur) as an S-Corp to run payroll and manage everything seamlessly without overpaying. If I have questions, their team is a simple chat or phone call away.
Pros: The platform makes the experience super easy and seamless. I do not have to do anything with the new auto-payroll feature! It automatically pulls and sends the taxes for me, which also makes it easy for my CPA as well.
Cons: I have no issues. The tool is simple, easy to use, and if I have questions, their support team is helpful.
Abigail L. · Owner, Chief Content Officer · Public Relations and Communications · April 3, 2026
Pros: Ease of setup and use. Employee portal for them to be able to login and make updates or print pay stubs. Customer service was very helpful and quick to respond when I had questions during setup.
Cons: So far we have had no issues. If anything, after research I know it is the best value, but I wish just calculating taxes didn't cost so much per person.
Belinda B. · Administrative Assistant · Education Management · April 1, 2026
I have been very satisfied that we switched to patriot from quickbooks. This company is much more responsive when we need support.
Pros: I am able to get help from them whenever I need it. The employees have all been extremely helpful and speak good English. It has also been a much better option for our small business financially and much easier to use then quickbooks.
Cons: Connecting the benefits we previously had was a bit of learning curve. That has been the most difficult part. Patriot provider support when it was needed though.
Debbie F. · Office Manager · Health, Wellness and Fitness · April 1, 2026
So far it’s been really good. The website is easy to use. Doing payroll is a piece of cake. I would highly recommend
Pros: The ease of use and the client support I receive when I need help. They are great at addressing notices from the IRS
Cons: Sometimes I can’t find certain certain reports but the customer service helps me find what I’m looking for
Kathy K. · Owner · Sports · April 1, 2026
3 years as a client, we have had no issues to mention. Our team had been using "Q" for 13 years only to find that it wasn't the right fit for us any longer.
Pros: Patriot Payroll is a no-brainer for the small business owner operation. It's easy and no issues to mention in our 3 years. When we have questions, client support is extremely helpful to us. Very well worth the value for the money. Thank you, Patriot!
Cons: No concerns. Patriot Payroll is streamlined and not clunky like other well-known providers can be...so we moved over to Patriot.
David B. · Agency Owner, President · Insurance · March 31, 2026
I feel the program is set up very well and guides your through setup and use very nicely to run your first payroll and set up employees.
Pros: Patriot Payroll is very affordable if you have a small firm, and can't spend 700.00 a year for 2 employees. Customer Support is fantastic, and the ease of the program is wonderful.
Cons: Having to learn another new program, but so far it did not take long to learn how to use the program, it was fairly straight forward.
Juliane L. · Legal Administrative Assistant · Law Practice · March 31, 2026
The idea of payroll is daunting to me, but using Patriot makes me confident I can manage this myself!
Pros: Very affordable platform with a simple, minimalist interface that makes setup feel doable. Customer support was incredibly helpful and patient, walking me through questions.
Cons: This is my first experience with payroll, so I learning that lingo plus learning to navigate the site is ongoing, but I expect it will be easy once I find my way.
Savannah L. · Midwife · Hospital & Health Care · March 31, 2026
Our company's overall experience with Patriot Payroll has been very favorable through the years. No complaints.
Pros: We've been pleased with Patriot Payroll and have used their services for many years. It's easy-to-use, customer/client support is outstanding, and we seldom (if ever) have had bugs in all the years we've been with them. I have recommended Patriot to my business friends and feel they have earned the 5 starts I have them.
Cons: I can't name a thing that I like least about Patriot Payroll except that a few times there a was a fee that wasn't our company's fault - it was actually an issue between our bank and Patriot.
Jeanne C. · Business, accounting, bookkeeping · Marketing and Advertising · March 30, 2026
I think the system "patriot " is suitable for the small business , it so easy to use and most of tools automated and customise.
Pros: - Ease of use and intuitive interface - excellent customer support - Transparent pricing - Reliable Tax filling
Cons: - Limited advance features - Manual Nature of certain HR tasks - User interface Design - Limited third party integration
Anonymous User · senior Accountant · Retail · March 28, 2026
It was a great experience. We did not choose Patriot ourselves -- we were with another vendor who partnered with Patriot without us knowing until the partnership was already established. However, we were happy with the service we received from Patriot... much better than the vendor we started with!
Pros: User friendly software that was easy to navigate through, with prompts that direct you to the next command, easy to follow, and knowing that we could reach out to the support staff if we ran into a problem!
Cons: We would have liked having a designated representative for our account so that we can direct our questions or concerns to the same person rather than speaking to the first available representative
Lorraine S. · Administrative Assistant · Health, Wellness and Fitness · March 28, 2026
I am an accountant and I have worked with multiple payroll companies. I absolutely love Patriot Payroll. It is user friendly; the price is more than competitive, and the startup discount and referral rewards are great. The reporting features and customer service are top notch. There is a requirement to run payroll four business days ahead of time but there is also an option to prefund payroll to shorten that process time. I have no complaints about Patriot and will continue to recommend them to all my clients.
Pros: The value and the ease of use. Quick response from customer service. The new client and referral discounts are a wonderful bonus. I love the reporting features.
Cons: The requirement to process payroll four days ahead of time is a little inconvenient but I do know there is an option to prefund.
Sandra T. · Owner · Accounting · March 27, 2026
No issues its been a great experience. Would be better if it had the items listed above added to the system.
Pros: Ease of use, value for money is good. I like the name "Patriot". Customer service is good and responsive.
Cons: Would like to be able to enter more than one check for each person when needed on the same payroll. Would like to be able to run certified payrollls as well.
Christine O. · Office Manager · Construction · March 27, 2026
We like the plain and simple approach to keeping records - Patriot let me get started without a steep learning curve.
Pros: I like how easy and fast it is to make entries and keep track of sales and expenses. When I got started with it, I needed a system to send recurring invoices, and not all accounting programs could do that.
Cons: Hard to change things if I make a mistake. Arbitrary limit on length of reference when recording payments. Some customers have non-numeric check numbers or very long check numbers. Patriot freaks out with this and the error message is not really helpful - we just know from experience what is happening.
David C. · Owner · Information Technology and Services · March 26, 2026
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