Namely vs Patriot Software

A detailed comparison of Namely and Patriot Software. See how they stack up on features, pricing, and user ratings.

At a Glance

Namely Patriot Software
Rating 3.9/5 4.8/5
Starting Price N/A $17/mo
Free Trial No Yes
Free Plan No No
Features 9 7
Best For Mid-Market SMB

Key Differences

Namely and Patriot Software share 7 features. Namely has 2+ unique features.

Only in Namely

  • Slack Integration
  • Zapier Integration

Namely

HR platform for mid-sized companies providing HRIS, payroll, benefits administration, talent management, and time-and-attendance in a single system with managed services.

Rating 3.9/5
Best for Mid-Market
Free trial No
Free plan No
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Patriot Software

Budget-friendly payroll and accounting software for small businesses with 1-100 employees, starting at $17/month plus $4/employee.

Rating 4.8/5
Best for SMB
Free trial Yes
Free plan No
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Feature Comparison

Feature Namely Patriot Software
Workflow Automation
Reporting Dashboard
EEO/OFCCP Compliance
GDPR Compliance
API Access
HRIS Integration
Slack Integration
Zapier Integration
Mobile App

Pricing Comparison

Namely

Platform Custom

Patriot Software

Basic Payroll $17/mo
Full Service Payroll $37/mo

Integrations

Both tools integrate with

Gmail Google Workspace Outlook Zapier

Only Namely

ADP Azure AD Google Calendar Gusto Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams Okta OneLogin Outlook Calendar Slack

Only Patriot Software

QuickBooks

Pros & Cons

Namely

Pros

  • +Mid-market HRIS with payroll and benefits
  • +Employee-friendly interface with social feed
  • +Good compliance and reporting
  • +Managed payroll and benefits services available

Cons

  • -Pricing higher than alternatives for similar features
  • -Platform can feel slow at times
  • -Limited to US-based companies
  • -Customer support quality inconsistent

Patriot Software

Pros

  • +Among the cheapest payroll solutions available ($17/month + $4/employee)
  • +Extremely straightforward — no unnecessary complexity
  • +US-based customer support with consistently high ratings
  • +Free 30-day trial with no credit card required

Cons

  • -No HR features in the base payroll product
  • -No mobile app — browser-based only
  • -Limited integrations with third-party tools
  • -No benefits administration for health insurance

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Namely if:

  • • Your company is Mid-Market size
  • • You need a more feature-rich solution (9 vs 7 features)
  • • Mid-market HRIS with payroll and benefits
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Choose Patriot Software if:

  • • Your company is SMB size
  • • You want to try before committing (free trial available)
  • • Higher user ratings matter to you (4.8 vs 3.9)
  • • Among the cheapest payroll solutions available ($17/month + $4/employee)
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