# Patriot Software, Rise vs Gusto Comparison

| | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 618 | 78 | 10,303 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (96.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $17.00 Per Month | No pricing available | Starting at $49.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Patriot Software


Cons:
- High Fees (1 reviews)
- Inadequate Verification (1 reviews)

### Rise

Pros:
- Helpful (3 reviews)
- Payroll (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Improvement Needed (2 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (2 reviews)

### Gusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5184 reviews)
- Payroll Ease (2721 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (619 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (548 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (496 reviews) | 8.3 (66 reviews) | 9.4 (7376 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (500 reviews) | 8.4 (67 reviews) | 9.5 (7607 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (329 reviews) | 8.0 (52 reviews) | 9.3 (6187 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (292 reviews) | 8.4 (49 reviews) | 9.3 (2377 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.7 (486 reviews) | 8.7 (67 reviews) | 9.0 (6131 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (290 reviews) | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 9.1 (2374 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (480 reviews) | 8.0 (65 reviews) | 9.2 (7371 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Rise

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | 9.0/10 | 12 |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2783 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (911 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (956 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (802 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (851 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (879 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (887 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 7.2 (473 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (2269 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (2312 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (2344 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (2241 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (2293 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | 9.2/10 | 416 |
| **Rise** | 8.3/10 | 51 |
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 6642 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.5 (297 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (35 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (5446 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 7.8 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4810 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 9.1 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4858 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.6 (379 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (46 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (5279 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 9.0 (182 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4781 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.2 (266 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (5214 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 9.1 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (26 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4492 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.4 (239 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4706 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.9 (116 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (24 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4173 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.5 (185 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4389 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.4 (276 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4570 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (19 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4559 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.7 (360 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (44 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5040 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.8 (321 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (42 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4860 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 9.7 (302 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.4 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (4196 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 9.0 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4145 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.8 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4199 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.8 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (3907 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.3 (332 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4682 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 8.6 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4615 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.7 (358 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (40 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5136 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 9.5 (282 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4523 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2786 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1365 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1316 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1222 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1341 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1311 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1356 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1278 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1365 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1316 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1222 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1341 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1311 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1356 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1278 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (932 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1061 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (977 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1043 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

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

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (2269 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (2312 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (2344 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (2241 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (2293 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | 8.8/10 | 5 |
| **Gusto** | 9.3/10 | 90 |

#### Automation

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 10.0 (21 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 202 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (186 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (194 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (186 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (192 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (179 reviews) | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (188 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 | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (183 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 | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (159 reviews) | 

### Employee Scheduling

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

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 6 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

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

#### Feedback

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

#### Data

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | 9.1/10 | 25 |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 836 |

#### Platform Basics

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

#### Platform Administration

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

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (760 reviews) | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (652 reviews) | 
| **Wage access** | 8.8 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (737 reviews) | 

### HCM Software

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | 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 Management

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

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

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2743 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (245 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (245 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (249 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (250 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (249 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1158 reviews) | 
| **E-Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1187 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1190 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1096 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1106 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (1098 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (1165 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1095 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1072 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1119 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1145 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1020 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1062 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1043 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (2269 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (2312 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 9.2 (2344 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (2241 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (2293 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 9.1 (2288 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (995 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1161 reviews) | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **Rise** | 9.2/10 | 8 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

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

**Unique to Rise (4):** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software)

**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)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Patriot Software | Rise | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 96.1% | 65.3% | 84.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 2.0% | 33.3% | 15.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Rise

- **Accounting:** 9.5%
- **Food & Beverages:** 8.1%
- **Computer Software:** 8.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.4%
- **Hospitality:** 2.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Restaurants:** 2.7%
- **Insurance:** 2.7%
- **Media Production:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 50.0%

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Accounting:** 4.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.7%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 55.7%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Patriot Software

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12646 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5549 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 (1691 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 (409 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2187 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5311 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4208 reviews)

### Alternatives to Rise

- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (956 reviews)
- [Fuse Workforce Management](https://www.g2.com/products/fuse-workforce-management/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2187 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1691 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12646 reviews)
- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5042 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4208 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1613 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5311 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)

### Alternatives to Gusto

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12646 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 (6367 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5311 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1691 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 (956 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4208 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1613 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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."

### Rise

No discussions available for this product.

### 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/patriot-software-vs-rise-vs-gusto)