Patriot Software

Payroll Software

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

Patriot Software provides straightforward payroll processing for small US businesses. The Basic Payroll plan ($17/month + $4/employee) handles payroll calculations and direct deposit but requires you to file taxes yourself. The Full Service plan ($37/month + $4/employee) includes automatic tax filing and deposits. Known for extremely competitive pricing, simple interface, and responsive US-based customer support. Lacks the HR features of Gusto or Rippling — it is purely payroll. Best for very small businesses (under 50 employees) that want affordable, no-frills payroll.

Last updated: 2026-03-18

4.8

Overall Rating

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Company Size

SMB

Free Trial

Yes

Free Plan

Deployment

Cloud

Patriot Software Pricing

Basic Payroll

$17

base + per employee

$17/month base + $4/employee. Self-service tax filing.

Full Service Payroll

$37

base + per employee

$37/month base + $4/employee. Automatic tax filing and deposits.

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Patriot Software Features

AI & Automation

Workflow Automation

Analytics

Reporting Dashboard

Compliance

EEO/OFCCP Compliance

GDPR Compliance

Integrations

API Access

HRIS Integration

Mobile

Mobile App

Patriot Software Pros & Cons

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
+ Optional time and attendance, HR, and accounting add-ons

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
- Only suitable for very small US businesses (under 100 employees)

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