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Patriot Software

Overview

What is Patriot Software?

Patriot Software headquartered in Canton, Ohio offers Patriot PAY, their benefits administration and payroll software.

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Patriot Payroll has been widely used by various businesses and organizations to efficiently process payroll and handle tax-related tasks. …
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Popular Features

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  • Pay calculation (15)
    9.5
    95%
  • Direct deposit files (11)
    9.2
    92%
  • Salary revision and increment management (13)
    8.2
    82%
  • Reimbursement management (6)
    6.3
    63%
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Pricing

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Basic Payroll

$17/mo + $4 per employee/contractor

Cloud

Accounting Basic

$20/mo (unlimited use)

Cloud

Accounting Premium

$30/mo (unlimited use)

Cloud

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/payroll/

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services

Starting price (does not include set up fee)

  • $17 per month
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Product Demos

Patriot Software Sample Demo Account

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Features

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

8.3
Avg 8.3
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Product Details

What is Patriot Software?

Patriot Software offers online payroll, made for USA small business owners with 1-500 employees and their accountants. Payroll options include Basic Payroll - base price $17/mo. + $4 per employee/contractor and Full Service Payroll - Base price $37/mo + $4 per employee/contractor. Users run payroll, Patriot handles the payroll tax filings. They further offer direct deposit at no additional cost, or print paychecks. Further advantages as described by Patriot Software include:
  • An employee portal included at no additional cost
  • Simple 3-step payroll process
  • Fast, accurate calculations
  • Guaranteed accurate payroll tax filings with full-service payroll

Patriot Software Features

Payroll Management Features

  • Supported: Pay calculation
  • Supported: Off-cycle/On-Demand payment
  • Supported: Payroll history for each employee
  • Supported: Benefit plan administration
  • Supported: Direct deposit files
  • Supported: Payroll tracking and auditing
  • Supported: Salary revision and increment management
  • Supported: Reimbursement management
  • Supported: Statutory form management

Patriot Software Screenshots

Screenshot of the 3-step process to carry out payrollScreenshot of the Payroll interface, which can be used run payroll on any device with internet or data connection. There is no need to download and maintain a separate payroll app.Screenshot of a payroll report, to sort by work location, employee, and date range.

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Patriot Software Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationApple iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, Mobile Web
Supported CountriesUnited States
Supported LanguagesEnglish

Frequently Asked Questions

Patriot Software headquartered in Canton, Ohio offers Patriot PAY, their benefits administration and payroll software.

Patriot Software starts at $17.

Paychex Flex, Gusto, and SurePayroll are common alternatives for Patriot Software.

Reviewers rate Pay calculation highest, with a score of 9.5.

The most common users of Patriot Software are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Patriot Payroll has been widely used by various businesses and organizations to efficiently process payroll and handle tax-related tasks. Users have found it to be an affordable and efficient solution for their payroll needs. For example, solo-attorney law firms have utilized the software to manage payroll, tax filing, and tax deposits for employer taxes. Small engineering companies have also benefited from using Patriot Payroll as it allows them to handle full payroll for employees and 1099 contractors without the need for a full-time financial officer. Additionally, customers have switched to Patriot Payroll from other services due to its competitive pricing and its ability to handle payroll and tax issues effectively.

Accountants and business owners have found Patriot Payroll useful in processing payrolls and associated taxes for multiple clients, providing a convenient solution for their varied needs. The software has also been used by organizations such as churches and acupuncture practices to streamline their payroll preparation process and ensure accurate completion of required forms. Users appreciate the outstanding customer service provided by Patriot Payroll, along with its user-friendly interface and responsive customer support. The software offers a great balance between a simple do-it-yourself payroll solution and a full-service provider, catering to businesses of different sizes. With features like online tax filings and direct deposit for employees, Patriot Payroll has made payroll management easier and more efficient for users across different industries.

Smooth and Easy Setup Process: Users have consistently praised Patriot PAY for its smooth and easy setup process. Several reviewers have mentioned that the software offers a seamless onboarding experience, allowing them to quickly get started with their payroll tasks without any hassle.

Affordability: Many users have highlighted the affordability of Patriot PAY compared to other companies in the market. They appreciate that they can access comprehensive payroll services at a reasonable price, making it an attractive option for small businesses with limited budgets.

Helpful Customer Service: Reviewers have expressed positive experiences with Patriot PAY's customer service, describing it as helpful and friendly. They appreciate having access to knowledgeable support staff who are readily available to assist them whenever needed.

  1. Slow direct deposit timeline: Some users have expressed frustration with the four-day timeline for direct deposit, especially when small businesses want to pay their employees quickly. This delay can be a major drawback and has been highlighted by multiple reviewers as an area that needs improvement.

  2. Cumbersome batch downloads: Several reviewers have mentioned that downloading individual tax deposit reports in .pdf form one by one is time-consuming and inefficient. They have suggested the addition of a feature that allows batch downloading of these reports, which would save time and effort for users.

  3. Lack of detailed instructions: Users have found that some instructions in the software could be more detailed, making it easier for them to understand and navigate the system effectively. This lack of clarity has been pointed out by multiple reviewers who believe that providing more comprehensive instructions would enhance user experience and reduce confusion.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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June 23, 2022

Great payroll software—highly recommend!

Francesca Douglass-Franco | TrustRadius Reviewer
Francesca Douglass-Franco
Founder + Executive Director
Humansave (Mental Health Care, 1-10 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot has been great for our small, but growing organization. It’s extremely easy to add a new employee and make changes to their profile.
We especially appreciate being able to pull up reports and customize the timelines.

It stands to reason that even with 30+ employees, that this will be a viable solution for payroll software.
November 09, 2021

Affordable Payroll Solution

Michael Krieger | TrustRadius Reviewer
Michael Krieger
Owner
Prime Marketing Experts (Marketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot Software is great for a small business that needs to process payroll but doesn't have that much of a budget. Ideally, you should have some level of experience on your team to ensure that payroll is processed correctly as you have to figure some things out for yourself like how to get SUTA numbers.
October 25, 2021

Patriot Software 3 years and Going Strong

Tom Ludwig | TrustRadius Reviewer
Tom Ludwig
President
Saga Automation (Food & Beverages, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I think Patriot works best for companies that need cost-effective, self-managed, and fairly vanilla payroll needs. There are solution providers out there that have more full-featured offerings and higher prices, but this has met my needs as I was the only employee, then it still works as I have grown to five 1099 and two employees, but in time I may outgrow it.
October 14, 2021

Simple Strategic Storage

Verified User
Account Manager in Finance and Accounting
Non-profit Organization Management Company, 1-10 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot is an overall simple system to use. It is great for storing profiles and sorting donations. There are many helpful searching options to narrow the search (state, city, email) which is extremely useful if you have multiple people in your system with the same name.
October 12, 2021

Affordable, Friendly and Automated Payroll Service Company

Verified User
Professional in Finance and Accounting
Accounting Company, 1-10 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you have a diversity of clients where payrolls are similar period over period. Patriot Payroll is absolutely outstanding in being able to take over the filings and payroll. If the initial setup is done correctly. If you are having to consistently change things with employees that are not salaried things can become difficult four day direct deposit. However, they are getting better about shortening it to two day.
October 12, 2021

Great Payroll Service!

David Wiener | TrustRadius Reviewer
David Wiener
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Cash Flow Strategies, Inc (Financial Services, 1-10 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot Software is very easy to set up, and their team will walk you through the transition from another payroll provider. If you don't want to have to directly intervene to make sure your taxes are paid and forms filed in a timely manner each month, they are a great answer. Their interface and communication is wonderful. I give it my highest recommendation. We have been totally satisfied and happy with their service.
October 12, 2021

Patriot Software - a brilliant payroll solution for entrepreneurs!

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing Company, 1-10 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
In my view, Patriot is a perfect solution for businesses with 50 or fewer employees. I can imagine things get very complicated with more than 50 employees and I just can't attest to how well it would work for that size of a business.

It's brilliant (and the best I've found) for single member LLCs or businesses with under 10 employees.
November 21, 2019

Payroll made easy!

Verified User
Partner in Finance and Accounting
Financial Services Company, 1-10 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot software helps me, as sole employee, simplify payroll each month. Its easy-to-use interface helps me process payroll quickly. I am able to track periodic tax filings and save them for my records directly from their site.
November 18, 2019

Good software for practices looking to enter payroll processing

Andy Leiterman | TrustRadius Reviewer
Andy Leiterman
Tax Accountant
Andy Leiterman Tax Prep & Accounting (Accounting, 1-10 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot Software works best for practices looking to start offering payroll to small clients. You can upgrade to have your payroll taxes filed for an additional monthly charge, however, reporting makes it pretty simple to file on your own.
November 12, 2019

Patriot is a great, affordable payroll solution for small businesses!

SM
Stephanie Majeran
Owner
WellRun Results, LLC (Accounting, 1-10 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
This is the cheapest, most user-friendly tool for very small businesses, think less than 10 employees, or even smaller honestly. It is not going to help you schedule hourly employees or easily track PTO, holiday pay, etc. But it is excellent for one-person S corps as it is very easy to adjust salary any time you need to! In the two years that I have used it, I feel it has continued to improve in function and customer support.
December 05, 2018

Patriot PAY: easy and affordable

Matthew Poirier | TrustRadius Reviewer
Matthew Poirier
Managing Partner
Law Office of Matthew J Poirier, PLLC (Law Practice, 1-10 employees)
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
I think it would be awesome for multiple employees but it still suits me. I have no idea what I am doing when it comes to taxes and government entities nor do I want to learn about it. It allows me to be a lawyer and focus on my cases. I will continue using it indefinitely but I wish it was like $20/month.
August 16, 2018

Patriot PAY is a Great, Inexpensive, Full-Service Payroll Option for My Small Acupuncture Practice

Jason Moore, L.Ac. | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jason Moore, L.Ac.
Owner - Licensed Acupuncturist
Coast Family Acupuncture (Alternative Medicine, 1-10 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot PAY is well suited for any business that has payroll needs. As I run a small business (1 employee), I know that it is very well suited for me and my needs. I do not know how it may be suited for a larger business with many employees (their new price structure includes a per employee per month fee in addition to the monthly cost) but for a small business such as mine it is very economical and a great software. I am very happy with their service.
August 09, 2018

Patriot PAY is a Gem

Jake Douglas | TrustRadius Reviewer
Jake Douglas
Vice-President
Church Finance Pros (Accounting, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot PAY is well-suited to a company that has a 10-day window between the end of the pay period and the payday. The company size makes very little difference and it is easy to use for any company. It is also very progressive in development and improvement. If a company has a small window for turn-around, but fairly consistent payroll amounts (such as a lot of salary workers), Patriot PAY might also be a good fit for them. Companies with tight turn-around times or payrolls that vary significantly in direct deposit amounts might have difficulty using Patriot PAY.
August 09, 2018

Patriot Software: Quick, user-friendly software to free up time for billable hours

Shannon Bronico | TrustRadius Reviewer
Shannon Bronico
Paralegal and Office Manager
Hogan & Vandenberg LLC (Law Practice, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Patriot is well suited for an office with a small staff without complicated tax issues to manage. My office had 2 employees: one full-time and one part-time. There were no 1099's issued, and no special tax exemptions or other special tax situations for employees. The owner was a sole proprietor, so she was not paid as an employee through Patriot. It was easy to quickly run simple payroll tasks on a bi-weekly basis in my situation.

However, I believe a more complex situation with more employees would still be suitable for this software if there was an employee dedicated to performing payroll and human resources tasks. Information must be manually entered each payroll period and submitted before 8pm to process at the scheduled pay date, so if there was not a dedicated employee for the task, it would be easy to end up paying employees a business-day late.

I know that Patriot offers add-on services for human resource tasks, such as time sheets and tools to manage sick days, benefits, and record employee attendance. I did not require these extra services, but I like that Patriot offers services a la carte so that there is no need to pay for tools you do not need.
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