# APS, Patriot Software vs Gusto Comparison

| | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 826 | 619 | 10,509 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (53.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month | Starting at $17.00 Per Month | Starting at $49.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### APS

Pros:
- Customer Support (47 reviews)
- Helpful (44 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (18 reviews)
- Limited Features (18 reviews)

### Patriot Software

Pros:
- Ease of Use (56 reviews)
- Customer Support (53 reviews)

Cons:
- Payroll Issues (15 reviews)
- Delays (6 reviews)

### Gusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5642 reviews)
- Payroll Ease (2984 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (614 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (601 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (710 reviews) | 9.6 (496 reviews) | 9.4 (7534 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (715 reviews) | 9.6 (500 reviews) | 9.5 (7769 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (564 reviews) | 9.2 (329 reviews) | 9.3 (6345 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (589 reviews) | 9.6 (292 reviews) | 9.3 (2380 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (712 reviews) | 9.7 (486 reviews) | 9.0 (6266 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (588 reviews) | 9.7 (290 reviews) | 9.1 (2377 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (705 reviews) | 9.4 (480 reviews) | 9.2 (7506 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### APS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Payroll

Price: Starting at $6.00 1 Per Employee Per Month

Description: Per employee per month + $50 base fee per month. $416.67 minimum per month.

+Available at an additional cost

Key Features:
- Payroll Tax Filings and Payments*
- Federal Forms 940 and 941
- State Withholding, Unemployment (if more than one+)

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

### Patriot Software

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic Payroll

Price: Starting at $17.00 Per Month

Description: $17/mo + $4 per employee or 1099 contractor paid. Run payroll and handle your own taxes.

Key Features:
- Free direct deposit
- Free employee portal
- Unlimited payrolls

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Gusto

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple Plan

Price: Starting at $49.00 Per Month

Description: For small businesses or s-corps needing basic payroll.

Key Features:
- Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
- Basic support
-  Employee profiles and self-service

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 7.9/10 | 179 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2851 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.0 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (915 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 8.9 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (961 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | 6.3 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (804 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | 7.6 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (852 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 8.2 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (881 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 8.4 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (889 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.5 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (474 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (2276 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.4 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (2077 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2320 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2379 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.3 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.8 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (2294 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 9.0/10 | 576 |
| **Patriot Software** | 9.2/10 | 416 |
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 6783 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.2 (546 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (297 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (5486 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.6 (388 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 8.9 (4830 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 8.4 (393 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4875 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.3 (547 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (379 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (5313 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.6 (454 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (182 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4805 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.6 (535 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (266 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (5238 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.7 (318 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4500 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.3 (514 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (239 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4716 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 9.2 (437 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (116 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4176 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.2 (452 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (185 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4392 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.4 (466 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (276 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4572 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.3 (440 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 9.2 (4563 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.3 (535 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (360 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5068 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.3 (514 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.8 (321 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4881 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 9.3 (502 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (302 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integration

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.5 (327 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (4216 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.9 (355 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4147 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.4 (350 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4209 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.6 (295 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (3908 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 8.8 (528 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (332 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4690 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.0 (519 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 9.2 (4620 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.2 (516 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (358 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5194 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (494 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (282 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4533 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 8.2/10 | 177 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2853 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.5 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1365 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.1 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 7.0 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (1223 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 8.6 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1342 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 8.5 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1311 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 8.8 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (1357 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 8.2 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1279 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 7.7 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.5 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1365 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.1 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 7.0 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (1223 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | 8.6 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1342 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 8.5 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1311 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 8.8 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (1357 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 8.2 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1279 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 8.2 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (932 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 7.7 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 7.4 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (1061 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.3 (977 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 7.8 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1043 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.2 (840 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.2 (837 reviews) | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.1 (832 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (2276 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.4 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (2077 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2320 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2379 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.3 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.8 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (2294 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 9.3/10 | 117 |

#### Automation

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (36 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (18 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (28 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (10 reviews) | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 203 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (186 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (195 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (186 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (193 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (179 reviews) | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (189 reviews) | 
| **Requalification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (182 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (180 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (184 reviews) | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (176 reviews) | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (173 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (159 reviews) | 

### Healthcare HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 8.1/10 | 88 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Operations

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personnel Management** | 8.3 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Talent Management** | 8.2 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulation and Compliance** | 8.3 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metrics and Reporting** | 8.2 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Integrations** | 7.7 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 7.3/10 | 49 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 6 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | 7.0 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | 7.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | 7.5 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | 7.2 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | 8.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | 8.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 837 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (773 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (778 reviews) | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (711 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (21 reviews) | 9.1 (758 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 8.9 (763 reviews) | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 9.0 (761 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (652 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 9.1 (737 reviews) | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 7.9/10 | 174 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Sourcing

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | 8.2 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | 8.2 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sourcing** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Posting** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | 8.0 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | 7.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Building** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (2276 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.4 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (2077 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2320 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2379 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.3 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.8 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (2294 reviews) | 

#### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Insights** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Job Description** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Chatbot** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 8.0/10 | 176 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2823 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (246 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (246 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (250 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (252 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (249 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | 8.4 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (1162 reviews) | 
| **E-Forms** | 8.3 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1191 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | 8.7 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (1198 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | 7.3 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (1098 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | 8.0 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (1108 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | 8.0 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (1100 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | 8.6 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (1172 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | 7.3 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (1095 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | 7.2 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (1072 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | 8.3 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1124 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | 8.2 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (1149 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | 7.4 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (1021 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | 8.0 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (1063 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | 8.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (1044 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (2276 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.4 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (2077 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2320 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2379 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.3 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.8 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (2294 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | 8.2 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (995 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | 8.6 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (1182 reviews) | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 8.4/10 | 139 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 9.1 (128 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 8.2 (105 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 9.1 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 8.2 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | 8.3 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.3 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | 8.2 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.6 (129 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 7.8 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.9 (125 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 8.6 (115 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | 6.8 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **APS** | 8.3/10 | 173 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.7 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (2276 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.4 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (2077 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.6 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2320 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.7 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (2379 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.3 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (2263 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (2311 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.8 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (2294 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | 7.7 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 8.2 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | 9.0 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | 8.5 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Skills Management** | 8.0 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Succession Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | 7.9 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | 7.5 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Team Communication** | 7.8 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to APS (9):** [Healthcare HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-hr), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software)

**Unique to Patriot Software (1):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments)

**Unique to Gusto (8):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | APS | Patriot Software | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 43.9% | 96.1% | 84.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 53.6% | 2.0% | 15.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 

### By Industry

#### APS

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 10.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.9%
- **Religious Institutions:** 6.2%
- **Restaurants:** 5.0%
- **Construction:** 3.8%
- **Accounting:** 3.5%
- **Hospitality:** 3.0%
- **Real Estate:** 2.7%
- **Retail:** 2.6%
- **Financial Services:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 53.2%

#### Patriot Software

- **Accounting:** 10.7%
- **Retail:** 5.2%
- **Construction:** 5.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.7%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Real Estate:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.6%
- **Insurance:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 56.2%

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.9%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Accounting:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.4%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 55.7%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to APS

- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5319 reviews)
- [isolved](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1302 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6389 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2188 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1699 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12742 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4219 reviews)
- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5263 reviews)
- [UKG Ready](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-ready/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2612 reviews)

### Alternatives to Patriot Software

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12742 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5599 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Desktop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1765 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1699 reviews)
- [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (532 reviews)
- [OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (412 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2188 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5319 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4219 reviews)
- [Wagepoint](https://www.g2.com/products/wagepoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (56 reviews)

### Alternatives to Gusto

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12742 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6389 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5319 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1699 reviews)
- [Namely](https://www.g2.com/products/namely/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4219 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1627 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (5599 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### APS

- Title: [accruals](https://www.g2.com/discussions/accruals) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What software do you use for payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-do-you-use-for-payroll) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "APS  and enter JE to Intacct "
- Title: [Will the employee start date become anything more?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/will-the-employee-start-date-become-anything-more) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Patriot Software

- Title: [What does a payroll software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/patriot-payroll-what-does-a-payroll-software-do) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It takes care of paying employees by tracking hours, sending direct deposits, and withholding the appropriate taxes."
- Title: [Does Patriot software integrate with QuickBooks?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-patriot-software-integrate-with-quickbooks) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes! Patriot Payroll integrates with both Quickbooks Online and Quickbooks Desktop software."
- Title: [What software do payroll companies use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-do-payroll-companies-use) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Patriot"
- Title: [If you discontinue your subscription will you still have access to the data stored within the application.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24076-if-you-discontinue-your-subscription-will-you-still-have-access-to-the-data-stored-within-the-application) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks for your question. While I can't answer for other software companies I can say that Patriot does not block or delete your data after your subscription..."
- Title: [Is the below possible?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14697-is-the-below-possible) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Nothing internally that I know of, but we use GSuite and set up reminders that way."

### Gusto

- Title: [Is there an app for Gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-an-app-for-gusto-payroll) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only for employees. You can only run payroll using a browser."
- Title: [Is gusto payroll safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gusto-payroll-safe) — 3 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is secure"
- Title: [What is Gusto used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "payroll"
- Title: [What is gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-payroll) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Gusto payroll is a web client platform where you can perform payment for an employees or contractor for your owned business. Simply it is your accounting..."
- Title: [Why doesn't Gusto take responsibility and rectify the pay problems that they have caused?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25111-why-doesn-t-gusto-take-responsibility-and-rectify-the-pay-problems-that-they-have-caused) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there, we see you've been in touch with several customer support advocates and managers to help go through the situation as well as provide options for..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aps-aps-vs-patriot-software-vs-gusto)