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Compare APS and Patriot Payroll 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (96.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Starting at $17.00 Per Month
APS
Star Rating
(823)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (53.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansPatriot Payroll
Star Rating
(556)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $17.00 Per Month
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Patriot Payroll excels in affordability and user-friendliness, making it a top choice for small businesses. Users appreciate its direct deposit and automatic tax filing features, which simplify payroll management significantly.
- According to verified reviews, APS stands out for its robust customer support, with users highlighting the quick response times and knowledgeable representatives who assist with various issues, especially during onboarding and when new employees are added.
- Users say that Patriot Payroll offers a seamless setup experience, with many praising its intuitive interface that guides them through the payroll process. This ease of use is a significant advantage for those new to payroll software.
- Reviewers mention that while APS is user-friendly, it is particularly well-suited for mid-sized companies, providing versatile solutions that meet diverse needs. Users appreciate its smooth integration with other software, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Patriot Payroll's customer support is highly responsive, with users noting that they receive timely assistance whenever needed, which is crucial for maintaining payroll accuracy and compliance.
- According to recent feedback, APS users value the system's adaptability and the comprehensive onboarding process, which helps new users get up to speed quickly, although some feel it could improve in certain areas of usability compared to Patriot Payroll.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
APS
Payroll
Starting at $6.00
1 Per Employee Per Month
Per employee per month + $50 base fee per month. $416.67 minimum per month.
+Available at an additional cost
- Payroll Tax Filings and Payments*
- Federal Forms 940 and 941
- State Withholding, Unemployment (if more than one+)
Patriot Payroll
Basic Payroll
Starting at $17.00
Per Month
$17/mo + $4 per employee or 1099 contractor. For USA business owners with 1-500 employees. You run payroll and handle your own taxes.
- Free USA-based Setup & Support
- Free Direct Deposit or Printable Checks
- No Tax Tables to Download
Free Trial
APS
No trial information availablePatriot Payroll
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
710
9.6
459
Ease of Use
9.1
715
9.6
461
Ease of Setup
8.7
564
9.2
291
Ease of Admin
9.1
589
9.6
290
Quality of Support
9.5
712
9.7
448
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
588
9.7
288
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
705
9.5
446
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
90
Not enough data
8.9
96
Not enough data
6.3
68
Not enough data
7.6
78
Not enough data
8.2
82
Not enough data
8.4
88
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.5
48
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Employee Self Service
9.2
546
|
Verified
9.5
292
|
Verified
8.6
388
|
Verified
8.5
68
8.4
393
|
Verified
9.1
147
|
Verified
Administration
9.3
547
|
Verified
9.6
359
|
Verified
8.6
454
|
Verified
9.0
179
|
Verified
9.6
535
|
Verified
9.2
256
|
Verified
8.7
318
|
Verified
9.1
158
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.5
233
|
Verified
9.2
437
|
Verified
9.0
113
|
Verified
9.2
452
|
Verified
9.5
182
|
Verified
9.4
466
|
Verified
9.4
271
|
Verified
9.3
440
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Taxes
9.3
535
|
Verified
9.7
347
|
Verified
9.3
514
|
Verified
9.8
306
|
Verified
9.3
502
|
Verified
9.7
294
|
Verified
Integration
8.5
327
|
Verified
8.4
60
|
Verified
8.9
355
|
Verified
9.0
116
|
Verified
8.4
350
|
Verified
8.8
121
|
Verified
8.6
295
|
Verified
8.8
91
|
Verified
Platform
8.8
528
|
Verified
9.3
322
|
Verified
9.0
519
|
Verified
9.3
99
9.2
516
|
Verified
9.6
337
|
Verified
9.2
494
|
Verified
9.5
279
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
8.5
105
Not enough data
8.1
91
Not enough data
7.0
78
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.2
92
Not enough data
7.7
69
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
69
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Operations
8.3
74
Not enough data
8.2
70
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
7.7
50
Not enough data
Performance reviews
7.0
36
Not enough data
7.1
36
Not enough data
7.5
36
Not enough data
Goals
7.2
38
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feedback
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data
8.3
36
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.3
23
Platform Administration
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
9.5
21
Not enough data
9.2
22
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.8
17
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Sourcing
8.2
55
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.4
83
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.7
90
Not enough data
7.3
68
Not enough data
8.0
81
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.6
91
Not enough data
7.3
52
Not enough data
7.2
57
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
8.2
84
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.4
61
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
8.1
73
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.2
77
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.1
128
Not enough data
8.2
105
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.1
122
Not enough data
Administration
8.2
113
Not enough data
8.3
113
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.2
107
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
129
Not enough data
7.8
100
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
6.8
77
Not enough data
Platform
7.7
157
Not enough data
7.4
126
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
164
Not enough data
8.7
160
Not enough data
8.3
146
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.7
38
Not enough data
8.2
44
Not enough data
9.0
57
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
45
Not enough data
9.0
51
Not enough data
7.5
38
Not enough data
7.8
43
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
APS and Patriot Payroll are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
APS is categorized as Healthcare HR, HCM Software, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Performance Management, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Onboarding
Patriot Payroll is categorized as Contractor Payments
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
APS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Patriot Payroll
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.8%
Hospital & Health Care
6.9%
Religious Institutions
6.2%
Restaurants
5.0%
Construction
3.8%
Other
67.2%
Accounting
11.3%
Retail
5.4%
Construction
5.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.8%
Financial Services
4.1%
Other
69.6%
Discussions
accruals
2 Comments
RM
Hi Steffan,
Thank you for reaching out regarding accruals. I have passed your feedback on to our Customer Success team so they can reach out.
Have a...Read more
Will the employee start date become anything more?
1 Comment
RM
Hi Hope,
We do not currently have anything planned for changes to the usage of the employee start date. However, we will pass your feedback along to our...Read more
What does a payroll software do?
4 Comments
LH
It takes care of paying employees by tracking hours, sending direct deposits, and withholding the appropriate taxes.Read more
Is there an end of the year W2 charge?
2 Comments
MB
With Patriot Software's Full Service payroll, the end of the year filings is included at no additional charge.Read more
Is the below possible?
2 Comments
FD
Nothing internally that I know of, but we use GSuite and set up reminders that way.Read more
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