--- title: Patriot Software Reviews meta\_title: 'Patriot Software Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 630 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Patriot Software works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.8 review\_count: 630 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-09' parent\_category: name: HR url: https://www.g2.com/categories/hr --- # Patriot Software Reviews & Product Details Visit Website Ranked #1 by users over competitors in functionality, ease of use, value, and customer support, Patriot's payroll software is the top choice for small business owners who want powerful payroll without the bloated price tag. Run payroll in three steps in under 3 minutes, or set it and forget it with AutoPay. Includes free direct deposit, unlimited payrolls, employee self-onboarding, contractor payments, and free integrations for health benefits, 401(k), and workers' comp. Two straightforward plans: Basic at $17/month + $4 per worker paid, or Full Service with tax filing at $37/month + $5 per worker paid. No surprises. Backed by unmatched free USA-based customer support, available via phone, email, or chat. Try free for 30 days + 50% off for 3 months. * * * Product Website Patriot Software Seller [Patriot Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/patriot-software) Discussions [Patriot Software Community](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Patriot Software Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Patriot Software. ### Basic Payroll Starting at $17.00 Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/pricing) ## Patriot Software Integrations (6) What do users say about integrations? 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Patriot Software is affordable and easy to use in any industry, including mine (healthcare). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? Like any platform, you must learn the ins and outs to use it correctly. Setup is probably as straightforward as other platforms, but is somewhat challenging for a new business owner none-the-less. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Patriot software helps me process payroll quickly every other week. It helps me save money by being an affordable option. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Michele Bossart of Patriot Software [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patriot-software-review-12895098/official_response/edit) We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear that Patriot Software is helping you process payroll efficiently and save money. We're continuously working to improve our platform and provide support for new business owners. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Heather H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Heather H.") HH Heather H. Owner Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 4/28/2026 "Absolutely Amazing Customer Service" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? The customer service is absolutely amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? My company has gig workers so no two weeks are the same in payroll. Flexibility in the layout and features would be appreciated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? I'm able to run my own payroll without knowing how to run my own payroll. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Michele Bossart of Patriot Software [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patriot-software-review-12706631/official_response/edit) Thank you for your kind words about our customer service! We understand the need for flexibility in payroll, and we're constantly working to improve and add new features to better serve all of our customers. Don't hesitate to leave feedback about what specific flexibility you need when paying your workers. We're always listening. :) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Scott N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Scott N.") SN Scott N. Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2026 Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores. "Patriot Software: The Best Payroll Software I’ve Ever Used" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Ease of use. Customer Support. Patriot software is The best payroll software I have ever used. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? I really can't say anything negative about Patriot Software Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Payroll is very complex and with the liabilities that come with payroll it is best left to the professionals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Michele Bossart of Patriot Software [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patriot-software-review-12703637/official_response/edit) We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear that Patriot Software has been able to solve your payroll needs. If you ever have any suggestions or feedback for us, feel free to let us know. Thank you for choosing Patriot Software! Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Religious Institutions](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Religious Institutions") UR Verified User in Religious Institutions Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/29/2026 "Patriot Makes Payroll Fast, Accurate, and Affordable" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Patriot makes quick work of payroll by automatically figuring withholding & taxes for paychecks and 941's; allowing employee self-service for setting up and changing direct deposit; and handling 1099's smoothly and efficiently. And all this at a very reasonable cost! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? Scheduling recurring semi-monthly salaried employee payrolls do not automatically adjust hours for length of months and holidays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? I do not have to worry about staying current and correctly calculating payroll taxes, including the new state MNPL. Patriot does this for me! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Michele Bossart of Patriot Software [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patriot-software-review-12713445/official_response/edit) We're glad to hear that you find Patriot Software fast, accurate, and affordable for your payroll needs. About scheduling recurring semi-monthly payrolls, if you have pay schedules setup, and your pay date is affected by a banking holiday, the software automatically adjusted to the first banking date before the holiday. We also hope you've tried our auto payroll feature which sounds like it is a perfect fit for your salaried employees. :) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Accounting](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Accounting") AA Verified User in Accounting Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/9/2026 "Clean, Easy Interface That Makes Payroll a Breeze" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and running payroll takes only a few minutes each cycle. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? I haven’t come across anything that I’m dissatisfied with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? The biggest value is the price. Compared to other payroll platforms we’ve used, Patriot delivers the core features we need—direct deposit, tax filings, employee portals—without the inflated cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Religious Institutions](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Religious Institutions") AR Verified User in Religious Institutions Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/10/2026 "Easy Payroll Updates and Employee Management" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? It's easy to add employees and update payroll information for each one. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? I needed help with the setup, and the folks at Patriot were always just a phone call away whenever I needed assistance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? The monthly cost is lower than QuickBooks Payroll, which lets us put the extra cash toward other important expenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Construction](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Construction") UC Verified User in Construction Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2026 "Patriot Makes Bookkeeping Easy—Intuitive and User-Friendly" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Patriot is very user friendly and intuitive. I have no training in accounting but have had no trouble figuring out how to use the software to keep the books for my business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? It does not have the ability to track project specific profit and loss. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Patriot allows me to easily keep up with bookkeeping and invoicing for my small business. This way I don't have to pay someone else to do this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Michele Bossart of Patriot Software [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patriot-software-review-12707419/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your experience with Patriot Software. We're thrilled that it has made bookkeeping easy for your business. We understand the importance of project tracking, and we'll pass along your feedback to our development team. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Rebecca E.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rebecca E.") RE Rebecca E. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2026 "Amazing Support, Intuitive UI Needed" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? I LOVE their customer service. Having someone available to help me at any time with complexities I'm not good at or versed in has been a life saver. The initial setup was easy with customer service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? It's not intuitive. I like the interface but it's like a maze to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Patriot Software solves everything related to compliance and taxes. Their customer service is a life saver, helping me with complexities anytime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Michele Bossart of Patriot Software [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patriot-software-review-12704462/official_response/edit) Thank you for your feedback! We're continuously working to improve our user interface to make it more intuitive for our customers. Don't hesitate to leave feedback in the software to let our team know where you're finding it lacking. We value your input and your experience matters! Validated ReviewerSource: Organic ![Dave H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Dave H.") DH Dave H. Payroll Supervisor Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/17/2026 "Cost Savings, Easy Learning Curve, and Outstanding Customer Service" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Cost savings Intuitive learning curve OUTSTANDING customer service/helps Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? We have been completely satisfied with Patriot Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? We use Patriot as our payroll provider and it's reports feature to help us with the quarterly and annual tax filings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Michele Bossart of Patriot Software [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patriot-software-review-12644063/official_response/edit) It's great to hear that Patriot Software is helping you with your payroll and tax filings. We appreciate your business and are here to support you every step of the way. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Legal Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Legal Services") AL Verified User in Legal Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/28/2026 "Easy UI, Great Support, and Seamless Payroll & Benefits Integration" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Very easy user interface, great customer service, full payroll/health benefits/401k integration, great pricing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? We have really enjoyed Patriot Software and have no dislikes so far! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? We needed a way to streamline our payroll so all respective tax filing entities would be filed in one payroll system. In addition, we liked the ability to integrate with items such as health benefits and 401ks in the future. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Michele Bossart of Patriot Software [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/patriot-software-review-12706759/official_response/edit) We're thrilled to hear that you find our user interface easy to use and that you appreciate our customer service. We're also glad to hear that our payroll and benefits integration is seamless for you. Thank you for your positive feedback! Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ## Questions about Patriot Software? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. 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