# Patriot Software, UKG Ready vs Gusto Comparison

| | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 620 | 2,612 | 10,827 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (96.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (56.3% 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

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

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

### UKG Ready

Pros:
- Ease of Use (852 reviews)
- Easy Access (365 reviews)

Cons:
- Login Problems (111 reviews)
- Navigation Difficulty (110 reviews)

### Gusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5640 reviews)
- Payroll Ease (2984 reviews)

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

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (497 reviews) | 9.1 (2097 reviews) | 9.4 (7731 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.6 (502 reviews) | 8.8 (2127 reviews) | 9.5 (7970 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (331 reviews) | 8.5 (1456 reviews) | 9.3 (6537 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.6 (292 reviews) | 8.1 (653 reviews) | 9.3 (2385 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.7 (486 reviews) | 8.8 (1773 reviews) | 9.0 (6425 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.7 (290 reviews) | 8.5 (631 reviews) | 9.1 (2382 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (482 reviews) | 8.7 (2066 reviews) | 9.2 (7681 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

### UKG Ready

#### 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 |
| **UKG Ready** | 8.4/10 | 732 |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2930 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (390 reviews) | 8.8 (916 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 9.0 (429 reviews) | 9.0 (965 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.1 (806 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 8.5 (357 reviews) | 8.6 (853 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (362 reviews) | 8.8 (882 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (305 reviews) | 8.8 (891 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.8 (61 reviews) | 7.2 (474 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (567 reviews) | 8.2 (2279 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | 8.0 (2086 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (547 reviews) | 8.9 (2326 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (535 reviews) | 9.2 (2406 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (494 reviews) | 9.0 (2285 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (545 reviews) | 8.7 (2329 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | 9.1 (2297 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | 9.2/10 | 418 |
| **UKG Ready** | 8.8/10 | 1248 |
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 6971 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.5 (297 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (978 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (5526 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.5 (68 reviews) | 8.7 (869 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4855 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Mobile** | 9.1 (150 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (895 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4889 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.6 (380 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (979 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.4 (5376 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 9.0 (182 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (996 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4829 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.2 (266 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (935 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.6 (5267 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 9.1 (161 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (743 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (4512 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.4 (239 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (859 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4719 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.9 (116 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (838 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4176 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Approvals** | 9.5 (185 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (914 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (4394 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.4 (276 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (814 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4576 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (809 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4564 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.7 (360 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (841 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5105 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.8 (321 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (788 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4914 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 9.7 (302 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (733 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.4 (62 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (754 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (4229 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 9.0 (117 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (807 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4157 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.8 (125 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (733 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (4210 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.8 (91 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (758 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (3906 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.3 (332 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (911 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (4696 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.3 (104 reviews) | 8.7 (909 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4625 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.7 (359 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (933 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (5243 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Scalability** | 9.5 (282 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (858 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.2 (4545 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2932 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1366 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1223 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1342 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 (1357 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1279 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1256 reviews) | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1366 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1317 reviews) | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1223 reviews) | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1342 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 (1357 reviews) | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (1279 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 | UKG Ready | 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 | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (567 reviews) | 8.2 (2279 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | 8.0 (2086 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (547 reviews) | 8.9 (2326 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (535 reviews) | 9.2 (2406 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (494 reviews) | 9.0 (2285 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (545 reviews) | 8.7 (2329 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | 9.1 (2297 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Ready** | 8.8/10 | 1343 |
| **Gusto** | 9.2/10 | 149 |

#### Automation

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1084 reviews) | 9.2 (43 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1093 reviews) | 9.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1075 reviews) | 8.8 (35 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | 8.7 (972 reviews) | 10.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1024 reviews) | 7.6 (19 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1042 reviews) | 9.2 (37 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1062 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1128 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1112 reviews) | 9.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1154 reviews) | 10.0 (34 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1042 reviews) | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1003 reviews) | 10.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1007 reviews) | 10.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (992 reviews) | 9.6 (14 reviews) | 

### Contractor Management

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

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (185 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (194 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (185 reviews) | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (192 reviews) | 
| **Application Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (178 reviews) | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (188 reviews) | 
| **Requalification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (181 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (179 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (183 reviews) | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (175 reviews) | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (172 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (158 reviews) | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 7 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | 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 | UKG Ready | 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 | UKG Ready | 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 | UKG Ready | 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 | UKG Ready | 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 |
| **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 837 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | 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 | UKG Ready | 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 | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.4 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (761 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 |
| **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | 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 |
| **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | 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 |
| **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | 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 |
| **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

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

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Ready** | 8.1/10 | 694 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

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

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | 7.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 7.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Sourcing

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | Not enough data | 8.1 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | 7.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | 8.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | 7.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | Not enough data | 8.1 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | 7.4 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | Not enough data | 7.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Building** | Not enough data | 7.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (567 reviews) | 8.2 (2279 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | 8.0 (2086 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (547 reviews) | 8.9 (2326 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (535 reviews) | 9.2 (2406 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (494 reviews) | 9.0 (2285 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (545 reviews) | 8.7 (2329 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | 9.1 (2297 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | 7.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Job Description** | Not enough data | 7.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Chatbot** | Not enough data | 6.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Ready** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2920 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

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

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1164 reviews) | 
| **E-Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1200 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1205 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1098 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1108 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (1100 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (1176 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1095 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (1073 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (1125 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1151 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (1022 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (1063 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (1045 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (567 reviews) | 8.2 (2279 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | 8.0 (2086 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (547 reviews) | 8.9 (2326 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (535 reviews) | 9.2 (2406 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (494 reviews) | 9.0 (2285 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (545 reviews) | 8.7 (2329 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | 9.1 (2297 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (995 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (1209 reviews) | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Ready** | 8.6/10 | 1121 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | Not enough data | 9.1 (959 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | Not enough data | 8.7 (824 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (751 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Not enough data | 8.1 (636 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Not enough data | 8.2 (640 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Not enough data | 8.2 (632 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.0 (804 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (716 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Not enough data | 8.7 (778 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | Not enough data | 8.6 (735 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (689 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (775 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (785 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | Not enough data | 8.3 (676 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.3 (633 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (796 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | 8.6 (745 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Not enough data | 7.9 (637 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Patriot Software** | N/A | N/A |
| **UKG Ready** | 8.5/10 | 752 |
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | 8.4 (567 reviews) | 8.2 (2279 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (424 reviews) | 8.0 (2086 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (547 reviews) | 8.9 (2326 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.7 (535 reviews) | 9.2 (2406 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (494 reviews) | 9.0 (2285 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (545 reviews) | 8.7 (2329 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.6 (536 reviews) | 9.1 (2297 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (275 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (316 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 9.2 (405 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.9 (385 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Skills Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (296 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | 8.2 (272 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (315 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.8 (379 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (277 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Communication** | Not enough data | 8.3 (307 reviews) | Not enough data | 

---
## 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 UKG Ready (6):** [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-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)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Patriot Software | UKG Ready | Gusto | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 96.1% | 11.4% | 84.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 2.0% | 56.3% | 15.6% | 
| **Enterprise** | 1.9% | 32.3% | 0.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Patriot Software

- **Accounting:** 10.7%
- **Retail:** 5.2%
- **Construction:** 5.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.6%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Real Estate:** 3.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.6%
- **Insurance:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 56.2%

#### UKG Ready

- **Hospital & Health Care:** 11.3%
- **Retail:** 5.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.5%
- **Manufacturing:** 4.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **Government Administration:** 3.0%
- **Human Resources:** 3.0%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.8%
- **Construction:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 56.3%

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 5.0%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Accounting:** 4.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.6%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 55.6%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Patriot Software

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12873 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5686 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 (1701 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 (413 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 (2196 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5373 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4223 reviews)

### Alternatives to UKG Ready

- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6462 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5373 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1701 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12873 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5484 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1641 reviews)
- [isolved](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1303 reviews)

### Alternatives to Gusto

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12873 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 (6462 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5373 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1701 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 (4223 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1641 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)

---
## 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."

### UKG Ready

No discussions available for this product.

### Gusto

- Title: [Is gusto payroll safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gusto-payroll-safe) — 4 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is secure"
- 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: [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-ukg-ready-vs-gusto)