--- description: Review of Patriot Software Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Patriot Software | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Compensation Management Software](/directory/428/compensation-management/software) > [Patriot Software](/software/3746/Patriot-Software) # Patriot Software Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/3746/Patriot-Software Page: 1 / 160\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/3746/Patriot-Software?page=2) > Patriot Software is a cloud-based payroll solution that supports multiple pay rates, enabling businesses to cater to various compensation structures within their organization. Additionally, the employee portal provided by the software enhances employee engagement and self-service capabilities, empowering staff to access their payroll information conveniently. The software also offers the option for electronic or printable W-2s, simplifying tax reporting processes for both employees and businesses. Patriot Software allows users to pay contractors within the same payroll system, streamlining payment processes and ensuring accurate record-keeping. The contractor portal offered by the software enhances the contractor experience and simplifies communication and payment processes between businesses and external contractors. With support for all pay frequencies, businesses can customize their payroll scheduling to align with their specific needs and requirements. It provides flexibility for businesses to adapt to changing circumstances and make necessary adjustments in real-time. Additionally, customizable hours, money, and deductions allow for tailored payroll processing, catering to unique business requirements and ensuring accuracy in payroll calculations. The time-off accruals feature simplifies leave management processes, allowing businesses to track and manage employee absences effectively. For tax-related tasks, Patriot Software offers optional 1099 e-Filing, facilitating filing for contractors. The solution's payroll reports provide valuable insights into payroll data, enabling businesses to gain a deeper understanding of their financials and make informed decisions. With support for departments and multiple locations, Patriot Software ensures that businesses can manage payroll across various organizational units seamlessly. Businesses can add unlimited users with permissions, allowing for secure access and collaboration within the system. The Net to Gross Payroll tool simplifies gross pay calculations based on net pay amounts, enhancing accuracy in payroll processing. The tool's mobile-friendly design ensures that users can access and manage payroll tasks. Patriot Software also offers integration with third-party accounting platforms, time and attendance systems, and HR solutions that help manage various aspects of business operations. The HR integration feature and HR Center further enhance the solution's capabilities by centralizing HR tasks and information in one convenient platform. Patriot Software offers free integration with 401(k) plans and workers' compensation processes, simplifying benefits administration and ensuring compliance with regulations. The tool's commitment to filing and depositing federal, state, and local payroll taxes, as well as year-end payroll tax filings. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 3964 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 3964 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Patriot Software - **Location**: Canton, US - **Founded**: 2002 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$17.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Basic Payroll $17 a month plus $4 per employee or contractor. Full Service Payroll $37/month plus $5 per employee or contractor. No end of the year fees or surprise charges. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - 1099 Preparation - 401(k) Tracking - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Audit Trail - Auto Update - Benefits Management - Check Printing - Compensation Management - Compliance Management - Customisable Reports - Dashboard - Data Import/Export - Direct Deposit - Document Management ## Integrations (7 total) - NEXT - Plaid - QuickBooks Desktop - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Stripe - Vestwell ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Compensation Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/428/compensation-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Compensation Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/428/compensation-management/software) - [Payroll Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/318/payroll-software/software) - [Online Payroll Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1618/online-payroll/software) - [Employee Vacation & PTO Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/1892/vacation-tracking/software) - [Payroll Software for Accountants](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3179/accountant-payroll/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The payroll integration continues to work really reliably and saves us a lot of manual work every month. For the price point, it genuinely delivers solid value. > > **Cons**: The integrations with third-party tools are still quite limited, which can be a bit frustrating when you're trying to connect it with other software we use. Advanced features like multi-currency support and inventory management are still missing, and the mobile experience hasn't improved much — it's functional but pretty basic. It works well where we are now, but I can see it becoming a limitation if we grow further. > > Still a great fit for us as a small business. The affordability and ease of use keep us happy and it handles our day-to-day payroll and accounting needs without any fuss. It's not the most feature-rich platform out there, but for what we need right now it does the job well and doesn't break the bank. Would still recommend it to other small business owners looking for something simple and reliable. ----- ### "10/10 employee support software" — 5.0/5 > **Shana** | *21 May 2026* | Defense & Space | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Excellent value for the cost. I tried moving to Insperity fora brief time and not only were my taxes a mess and my payroll history a disaster but I transitioned back to Patriot quickly and easily within 6 months. Patriot helped me get my books back in order and were knowledgeable and helpful along the way. I've had minimal difficulty onboarding and deactivating employees most issues stem from my own knowledge gaps. 10/10 would recommend to my friends and I regularly do. > > **Cons**: It would be nice to have a dedicated POC for issues but the phone line seems to do the trick. A more integrated training system would be nice, Mineral doesn't really do the trick for govcon work. > > Generally good, the website works the help articles and information icons are indispensable. Patriot knows their market- and in my case that means the business owner who wants to do it right but doesn't have time to learn HR, Accounting, Payroll, Tax law, and each state's unique requirements. ----- ### "Patriot pay roll : the gold standard for small business simplicity" — 4.0/5 > **Anonymous User** | *28 March 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: - Ease of use and intuitive interface - excellent customer support - Transparent pricing - Reliable Tax filling > > **Cons**: - Limited advance features - Manual Nature of certain HR tasks - User interface Design - Limited third party integration > > I think the system "patriot " is suitable for the small business , it so easy to use and most of tools automated and customise. ----- ### "Patriot Software is a Superior Payroll Solution for Small Businesses" — 5.0/5 > **Eric** | *29 May 2026* | Retail | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Patriot Software has been the perfect payroll solution for the company that I work for. It offers a lot of flexibility and a lot of value for the cost. While some companies solutions like QuickBooks or ADP try to force additional and often unneeded services, Patriot Software allows the user to do as much for themselves as they prefer. The website is very intuitively laid out and easy to use. Customer support is readily available on responds quickly with useful solutions. The company I work for does not have any use for additional expensive HR functions or a software that forces you to also pay for their accounting solution. Logging into the website, managing employees and running payroll is simple. > > **Cons**: My biggest issue with the service is that direct deposits if processed on a Monday are not deposited into employee accounts until Friday. Five days is the longest I've seen. I just had to issue paper checks last payroll because of Memorial Day. The software does allow to easily switch to paper checks if its desirable though. Also I have been informed that established accounts can get that processing time shortened. They also do offer the option to prefund the direct deposits in which case the funds can be deposited next day. > > Overall I am very happy with Patriot Software for payroll. I work with some other businesses and I am going to recommend it pending a trial of their accounting solution. Compared with QuickBooks its better for experienced users. Their is more flexibility and the software isn't directed toward pressuring users into purchasing more services. Instead its easy and straight forward. ----- ### "Great Customer Service" — 5.0/5 > **Lisa** | *21 May 2026* | Museums & Institutions | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The customer service\! The system is fairly easy to use. Entering payroll is very easy, we use the time card feature and that makes it even easier. > > **Cons**: We pay our own taxes, I wish there were more reports for filling out state tax forms like unemployment and paid family/medical leave. Needing to pull more than onw report to accomplish filing some of these returns is a pain in the butt. > > Overall I like Patriot and recommend them quite often. For a small non-profit like us it's crucial to keep costs to a minimum. You get a lot of bang for your buck with Patriot. ----- Page: 1 / 160\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/3746/Patriot-Software?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/3746/Patriot-Software) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data