# OnPay, Patriot Software vs QuickBooks Desktop Pro Comparison

| | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 413 | 630 | 1,766 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (97.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (81.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $49.00 | Starting at $17.00 Per Month | $499.95 | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### OnPay

Pros:
- Ease of Use (57 reviews)
- Customer Support (56 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (11 reviews)
- Missing Features (10 reviews)

### Patriot Software

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

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

### QuickBooks Desktop Pro

Pros:
- Ease of Use (52 reviews)
- Comprehensive Features (14 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (13 reviews)
- High Fees (10 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.7 (336 reviews) | 9.6 (506 reviews) | 8.9 (1499 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (342 reviews) | 9.6 (511 reviews) | 8.6 (1506 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (277 reviews) | 9.2 (340 reviews) | 8.3 (642 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (241 reviews) | 9.6 (294 reviews) | 8.6 (625 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.5 (331 reviews) | 9.7 (495 reviews) | 7.7 (1327 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (242 reviews) | 9.7 (292 reviews) | 8.2 (608 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (323 reviews) | 9.5 (492 reviews) | 7.5 (1487 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### OnPay

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple, Transparent Pricing

Price: Starting at $49.00

Description: Our monthly, transparent pricing starts at just $49 plus $6 per person each month — the best value among premium payroll providers. No hidden fees. Price includes:

Key Features:
- Unlimited monthly pay runs
- Tax filings and payments  (including W-2s)
- A full set of HR tools

[Learn more about OnPay](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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

### QuickBooks Desktop Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: QuickBooks Premier 2017

Price: $499.95

Description: Skip the high cost networking with QuickBooks Plus Hosting Service powered by Right Networks.

Key Features:
- One-time payment
- 60-day money-back guarantee

[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

---
## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | 8.8/10 | 97 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.9 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 8.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.4 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | 8.0/10 | 1141 |

#### General Ledger

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Journal Entries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (947 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tags / Dimensions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (610 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (766 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Accounts Receivable

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (940 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **AR Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (730 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Collections Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (598 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Accounts Payable

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AP Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (754 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payment Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (852 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Purchase Orders** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (658 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Other Functionality

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Inventory Tracking / Ordering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (452 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Pricing and Costing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (473 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Inventory Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (460 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Multi-Entity / Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (580 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Recognition Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (579 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reconciliations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (910 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Payroll** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (652 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time and Expense** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (648 reviews) | 

#### Reporting & Analytics

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Financial Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1004 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Custom Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (972 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (739 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (874 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (822 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Workflow Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (885 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (530 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (956 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Output Document Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (861 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Import and Export Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (837 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Cash Flow

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Track Cash Flow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Income and Expenses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (140 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **File Exports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (130 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Budgeting & Forecasting

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Budgeting / Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (739 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Data Import** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (114 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (114 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Revenue

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Revenue Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (121 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Revenue Allocation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (90 reviews) | 

#### Payroll

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (95 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (107 reviews) | 
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (107 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (120 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Invoice Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.0 (15 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.4 (15 reviews) | 
| **Fraud Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Tax Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **Support Chatbots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Bank Reconciliations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 
| **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (16 reviews) | 
| **Customizable Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Mobile Applications - Accounting

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **UI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Expense Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **Invoice Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (11 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Accounting

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.6 (8 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | 9.2/10 | 294 |
| **Patriot Software** | 9.2/10 | 429 |
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | 8.7/10 | 520 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.6 (263 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (301 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (229 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.8 (156 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 8.4 (192 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 8.7 (177 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (151 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (169 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.7 (279 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (386 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (462 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.9 (176 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (183 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (333 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.7 (259 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (269 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (331 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.8 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (162 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (352 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.5 (207 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (240 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (386 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.8 (139 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (310 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.2 (169 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (185 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (275 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.6 (199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (277 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (415 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.5 (184 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (344 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.7 (270 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (363 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (430 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.6 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.8 (323 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (114 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 9.7 (252 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (303 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (335 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Integration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.6 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (64 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 7.8 (112 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (88 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.6 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (127 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (292 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.1 (118 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (71 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.4 (250 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (333 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (444 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (238 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 8.9 (436 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.8 (254 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.7 (365 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (463 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 9.6 (230 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (284 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (409 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | 8.8/10 | 99 |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.1 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 9.1 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 8.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.9 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.9 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 9.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.7 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Billing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | 8.4/10 | 106 |

#### Bill Generation

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (83 reviews) | 
| **Digital Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (74 reviews) | 
| **Recurring Billing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (70 reviews) | 

#### Bill Processing

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (70 reviews) | 
| **Batch Invoicing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (75 reviews) | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (81 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (89 reviews) | 
| **Payments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (85 reviews) | 
| **ERP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (61 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Billing

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.0 (5 reviews) | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 9.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.5 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | Not enough data | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Wage access** | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **OnPay** | N/A | N/A |
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **QuickBooks Desktop Pro** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

**Unique to OnPay (2):** [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr)

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

**Unique to QuickBooks Desktop Pro (2):** [Billing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/billing), [Accounting Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | OnPay | Patriot Software | QuickBooks Desktop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 97.5% | 96.2% | 81.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 2.5% | 2.0% | 15.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0% | 1.8% | 3.6% | 

### By Industry

#### OnPay

- **Accounting:** 7.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.7%
- **Retail:** 4.5%
- **Financial Services:** 4.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.2%
- **Construction:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.7%
- **Computer Software:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 58.2%

#### Patriot Software

- **Accounting:** 11.2%
- **Construction:** 5.1%
- **Retail:** 5.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 3.9%
- **Real Estate:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Law Practice:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 55.8%

#### QuickBooks Desktop Pro

- **Accounting:** 17.0%
- **Construction:** 6.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Computer Software:** 2.8%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Automotive:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 51.6%

---
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- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5380 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4231 reviews)
- [Wagepoint](https://www.g2.com/products/wagepoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (56 reviews)

### Alternatives to QuickBooks Desktop Pro

- [FreshBooks](https://www.g2.com/products/freshbooks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [NetSuite](https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (4813 reviews)
- [Xero](https://www.g2.com/products/xero/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1634 reviews)
- [Oracle PeopleSoft](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-peoplesoft/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (692 reviews)
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- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11023 reviews)
- [Sage Intacct](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (4255 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2200 reviews)
- [SurePayroll](https://www.g2.com/products/surepayroll/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (532 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### OnPay

- Title: [Is OnPay a good payroll fit for agricultural businesses? ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-onpay-a-good-payroll-fit-for-agricultural-businesses) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, OnPay is an excellent fit for agricultural businesses. We handle both Form 941 and Form 943 tax filings at no extra cost — it is completely included in..."
- Title: [Is OnPay just payroll software, or can it also help with other tasks like onboarding, HR, and benefits administration?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-onpay-just-payroll-software-or-can-it-also-help-with-other-tasks-like-onboarding-hr-and-benefits-administration) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes — OnPay can help with much more than payroll, especially if you’re looking to bring more of your back-office workflows into one system. In addition to..."
- Title: [What size business is OnPay best for? When does it make the most sense compared to a more enterprise payroll provider?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-size-business-is-onpay-best-for-when-does-it-make-the-most-sense-compared-to-a-more-enterprise-payroll-provider) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "OnPay is best suited for small to midsize US businesses with 1 to 500-plus employees, offering an intuitive platform that scales well with a company as it..."
- Title: [Does OnPay charge extra fees for anything like W-2s, 1099s, multistate payroll, off-cycle pay runs, etc?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-onpay-charge-extra-fees-for-anything-like-w-2s-1099s-multistate-payroll-off-cycle-pay-runs-etc) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "OnPay does not charge any extra or hidden fees for year-end filings, W-2s, 1099s, multi-state payroll, or off-cycle pay runs ⁠— all of these are included in..."
- Title: [What is OnPay used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-onpay-used-for) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "OnPay is a comprehensive payroll and HR platform used by small to midsize businesses to pay their teams, stay compliant, and keep back-office operations..."

### 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."

### QuickBooks Desktop Pro

- Title: [What plans are there to migrate the features from quick books online?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32432-what-plans-are-there-to-migrate-the-features-from-quick-books-online) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Best unique feature ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27127-best-unique-feature) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "User interface is simply fantastic. It has got a beautiful interface with excel. Like anything and everything in software can be exported and imported..."
- Title: [Does Quickbooks allow you to charge customers on a recurring basis?

I know that quickbooks is kind of the gold standard when it comes to accounting software, but does it have an online payment gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/recurring-charges) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It can be set up in a few easy steps. Check out this guide: http://www.qbexpress.com/how-to-setup-recurring-charges-for-customers-in-quickbooks/"
- Title: [What is QuickBooks Desktop Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-quickbooks-desktop-pro-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Accounting. Keeping up with what is going in and what is going out of your business. Accounts payable and accounts receivable. I also keep up with my..."
- Title: [What does QuickBooks Pro do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-quickbooks-pro-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Helps with organization of finances."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/onpay-vs-patriot-software-vs-quickbooks-desktop-pro)