--- 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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Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/18/2023 "Patriot software and small business use" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? From the very beginning, the user interface has an intuitive layout which is very easy for a beginning business to use without payroll system experience. Easy to set up an employee, salary or Hourly. Adjust their withholdings, and run direct deposit payroll. Extremely simple. Also, the reports are comprehensive and their help section is awesome. I have called multiple times on how to do something and they are the best with phone customer service. Especially as a new payroll software user, I did not know what many forms or reports did. I also had a three-way call with Patriot, me, and my financial advisor on the proper setup of solo 401(k). That helped a ton. Now it is part of every paycheck. Now over 2 years into the product, I would not switch and see how it can grow with my business. I have recommended it to others. It was recommended to me by a friend who no longer has her own business. Finally, If you take advantage they have free webinars that are very helpful. I have done a couple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? The only downside is I wish there help files where more complete as to what each report can do and what it is for. As I still feel new to business I sometimes search for what I need. But, when I call they always help! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Run payroll simply and collect and remit all of my collected taxes to the proper agencies. Direct payroll deposit a breeze W2 formation and CPA-required reports Tracks 401(k) and Company Match deductions 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-9029650/official_response/edit) We're thrilled to hear that you find our user interface intuitive and easy to use, especially as a new business owner. We're also glad to hear that you've had positive experiences with our customer service team and that our help section has been beneficial. We appreciate your feedback about our help articles and will take that into consideration for future improvements. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Kristie W.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kristie W.") KW Kristie W. Office Administrator/Dispatcher Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/16/2024 "Very intuitive" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Patriot Payroll is so easy to use, you don't need much assistance from support. It is very user friendly, intuitive and can't beat the cost. We came over from ADP which had so many bells and whistles I was constantly having to call and ask for assistance which took a lot of time away from other responsibilities. This platform is so easy to use and customer support responds promptly. I also like that I didn't have to go through three forms of identification. I would recommend them to any small business; great product! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? Nothing; no recommended improvements. Seriously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? They helped guide me through setting up the 401k deductions. 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-9661534/official_response/edit) We're happy to hear that you find Patriot Payroll easy to use and that our customer support has been responsive. Thank you for choosing us and for recommending our product to other small businesses! Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller RG Raul G. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/19/2024 "Excellent support & resources, making the setup process smooth for my startup" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? What I appreciate most about Patriot Payroll is its user-friendly and intuitive interface, which is perfect for someone like me who is new to payroll management. The automation features are a standout, significantly simplifying the process. I find that it requires minimal effort on my part to manage payroll effectively, allowing me to focus more on growing my business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? Nothing so far. Everthing has been smoothe so far Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Patriot Payroll has been instrumental in solving my lack of experience in managing payroll. As a first-time user, not only has it simplified payroll processing for me, but it has also provided invaluable assistance with workers' compensation insurance. This comprehensive support has been a major benefit, allowing me to handle these complex tasks confidently and efficiently, which is crucial for the smooth operation of my business. 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-9449060/official_response/edit) We're thrilled to hear that you found our support and resources excellent for your startup's setup process. Our user-friendly interface and automation features are designed to simplify payroll management for new users like yourself. We're glad to hear that it's allowing you to focus more on growing your business. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us! Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller BL Belia L. Marketing Specialist Information Technology and Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/19/2024 "PLEASED AND SATISFIED PATRIOT PAYROLL USER" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? This tool is user-friendly. Has experienced and outstanding customer services. Its interface is simple and inituitive. Tax compliance is accurate. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? The initial setup was a little confusing,but i was able to call and i got assistance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? I am able to keep track of paid time off,deductions,garnishments and all the reporting. I appreciate that i can be able to see past reporting and fillings as well. I also like the fact that we can print the check,keep up-to-date with tax laws and submit all returns electronically. 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-9809577/official_response/edit) We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the ability to keep track of paid time off, deductions, garnishments, and reporting with Patriot Software. We're also glad that you find value in being able to see past reporting and filings, print checks, stay up-to-date with tax laws, and submit returns electronically. We're here to support you every step of the way. Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ![Mike D.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Mike D.") MD Mike D. Principal Owner Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 5/14/2024 "Life saver for small businesses" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Patriot software has a very easy to use platform. Love the fact they pay taxes for you. Great option for any budget, and bountiful features for what little we pay monthly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? Not much to dislike. Easy to use, simple to learn, efficient implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Paying myself as a business owner has never been easier. And its simple to add a bonus or disbursement without added costs 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-9651480/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Patriot Software. We're glad to hear that our platform has been a great option for your budget and has made paying taxes and managing payroll easier for you. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Financial Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Financial Services") AF Verified User in Financial Services Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 1/18/2024 "Great price, great service" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Patriot payroll does everything I need it to do for my clients - easy to use interface, connects to QBO, great price, and excellent customer service. I have had no issues whatsoever with them filing the necessary taxes (qquarterly tax filings). I've needed to reach out to customer service for a variety of things over the 3+ years that I've used them, and they are always speedy to reply, detailed in their response, and I love that I can email them about things. That way I have a paper trail to reference later if needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? Patriot really has all the features I could wish for, but sometimes I've had to reach out to their customer service team to ask about a feature I want. To be clear: they've always had the features available (like very detailed break-out/QBO mapping of each employee's other money types, e.g. mapping each employee's housing allowance to a unique line item in QBO), but it wasn't obvious that it was offered until I asked for it and then it has to be "activated" for my client. It'd be nice if all their features were more easily viewed and I didn't have to reach out about it. This is hardly a complaint or gripe about Patriot though. I get what I need and want from them, but sometimes it just takes an email to get it. I sing their praises to anyone looking for a cost-effective payroll solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Patriot is great from a budget standpoint, as well as combining tasks into one affordable place. Previously an accountant was used for tax filings for one of my clients, which was extrememly expensive, but Patriot gets it done for the reasonable price of their Full Service 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-9126005/official_response/edit) We're thrilled to hear that you've had a great experience with our payroll service and customer support. Thank you for your feedback about the feature visibility, these features in particular are in beta and we limit availability because of the nature of beta testing. However, we hear you and we'll work on making it more accessible for our users. We appreciate your business and your recommendation! 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.) 3/20/2024 "Reliable and relatively simple - although not intuitive on some functions" 4/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? Cheap and quick to use for basic functions like running payroll Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? Some of the functions, such as processing a holiday or vacation, are not intuitive. If you wish to make a change to the amount of time granted to someone, it is a pain. Also, if you are processing payroll for different types of employees, such as hourly employees and salaried employees, or if they are paid on a different schedule (monthly versus biweekly), you must use a drop down menu to pick the type of employee you are processing before you can see the applicable employees in the list. It is rather disconcerting, because for example, if your default setting is for biweekly employees, only those employees show and are able to be processed. You don't realize you have to drop down and go to a completely different screen to find and locate and process your monthly employees. It takes a while to find the option and realize it exists. The first time I put employees on two schedules I kept going around and around and around all of the options on the site, trying to figure out how to process the monthly employee, because I couldn't find them anywhere. It was a waste of more than an hour until i found I could switch from biweekly to monthly employees on the payroll processing. It was a waste of precious time and I was very frustrated it was not made clearer taht a drop down option existed or that I could simply click on an option for "process monthly employee payroll". Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Low cost payroll for only 2 employees. 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-9454449/official_response/edit) We are sorry to hear about the challenges you faced. Your input is valuable to us and we will strive to enhance the user experience for processing payroll with different employee types and schedules. Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller DH Dennis H. Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 12/19/2023 "Small business owner relieved I don't have to do the payroll filings!" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? For the price of 1 missed tax filing, I covered the costs for Patriot Payroll for the whole year. As a small business owner, I did my own payroll which included filing the state, local and federal taxes. Well, one time I missed making the quarterly filing and the penalty and interest was more than my subscription with Patriot. Fast, easy and worry free is the best way I can sum up my experience with Patriot Payroll. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? I haven't figured out all the benefits of using Patriot but I should. Particularly, the employee time off feature. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? Free's up my mind from worrying about the whole payroll procedure with the various filings. Let's me focus on the business. 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-8885876/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Patriot Payroll! We understand the importance of reliable payroll services for small business owners, and we're thrilled to hear that we've been able to provide that for you. And, please contact our team with questions about the time and attendance feature. (You'll love it!) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Steve H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Steve H.") SH Steve H. Capstone Design Competition Judge Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/16/2024 "Does exactly what I need" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? It runs payroll quickly and easily and handles all the filings with federal and state tax agencies. Customer support is also helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? Some of the screen layouts aren't so intuitive, but I have learned to navigate them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? I needed to process payroll easily and quickly for my small firm, and it does that 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-9544486/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Patriot Software. We're pleased to hear that our payroll processing and tax filing services have been beneficial for your small firm. We understand the importance of intuitive screen layouts and will work to improve the user experience. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ![Verified User in Defense & Space](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Defense & Space") AD Verified User in Defense & Space Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/18/2024 "Prompt Knowledgeable Service with Patience" 5/5 What do you like best about Patriot Software? The system works smoothly a d as expected. Once linked to a bank account, the system explains exactly how much and when the money will disappear from your employer account. On the receive end, I was able to go through customer service and get 2 day funding rather than 4. The paychecks showed up on time, employees were happy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Patriot Software? I wish they had you rltube videps.for training Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Patriot Software solving and how is that benefiting you? I ourchased the full accounting so Patriot handles all the state filings and federal filing. Saves me about 2 n hours per pay period 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-9553482/official_response/edit) Thank you for sharing your positive experience with Patriot Software. We're pleased to hear that our system has been helpful in streamlining your payroll process and saving you time on filings. We understand your feedback about the training videos and we do have a video resources: https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/training/, and is also on Youtube. :) Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite on behalf of seller ## Questions about Patriot Software? 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[ Ask about Patriot Software ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/discussions/new) BB Bombshell Bar and Grill • Last activity about 4 years ago If you discontinue your subscription will you still have access to the data stored within the application. 2 Upvotes 2 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24076-if-you-discontinue-your-subscription-will-you-still-have-access-to-the-data-stored-within-the-application) GU Guest User What is Patriot Payroll used for? 0 Upvotes 0 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-patriot-payroll-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/discuss) ## Pricing Options Pricing provided by Patriot Software. ### Basic Payroll Starting at $17.00 Per Month ### Full-Service Payroll Starting at $37.00 Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/pricing) Patriot Software Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_6c0b69a4cbd4386c9d156a20bbfa5843/gusto.png "Product Avatar Image") Gusto 4.6/5(12,325) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/gusto-vs-patriot-software) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_e6cf9fab01a419c5f4a8df938426ef9c/surepayroll.jpg "Product Avatar Image") SurePayroll 4.4/5(533) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/patriot-software-vs-surepayroll) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_50b93b0f332ffa4a17f0c4c1f6c6464b/quickbooks-online.png "Product Avatar Image") QuickBooks Online 4/5(3,869) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/patriot-software-vs-quickbooks-online) ##### ##### Patriot Software Features Employee Self Service Web Portal Mobile Administration Payroll Entry Time Off Accrual Direct Deposit Taxes Tax Calculation Tax Filing Automatic Tax Payment Platform Payroll Reporting Performance and Reliability Scalability [ View More Features ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/features) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Rippling](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rippling") Rippling 4.8/5(13,213) ](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) [ ![Gusto](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Gusto") Gusto 4.6/5(12,325) ](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) [ ![RUN Powered by ADP](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "RUN Powered by ADP") RUN Powered by ADP 4.7/5(6,185) ](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/competitors/alternatives) ##### Categories on G2 [Payroll](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)[Contractor Payments](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments) ##### Explore More [Which file recovery software platforms reduce manual file handling and save time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-file-recovery-software-platforms-reduce-manual-file-handling-and-save-time)[Which eTMF platforms offer real-time collaboration and shared access controls enabling simultaneous multi-site training and document management without version conflicts?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-etmf-platforms-offer-real-time-collaboration-and-shared-access-controls-enabling-simultaneous-multi-site-training-and-document-management-without-version-conflicts%20)[What are the best tools for combining event marketing with content marketing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-best-tools-for-combining-event-marketing-with-content-marketing) [Which desktop search platforms help knowledge workers reclaim time spent on document location each week?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-desktop-search-platforms-help-knowledge-workers-reclaim-time-spent-on-document-location-each-week)[What influencer marketing tools make it easy for a marketing team to keep creators and campaigns organized without the platform getting in the way?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-influencer-marketing-tools-make-it-easy-for-a-marketing-team-to-keep-creators-and-campaigns-organized-without-the-platform-getting-in-the-way)[Pros and Cons Details](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) [Show MoreShow Less](javascript:void(0);)