Payroll Software
Patriot Payroll: features, pricing and who it fits
Patriot Payroll targets very small employers with a low-cost Basic tier and a Full Service tier that files taxes for you. Contractors count as workers, at $4 each when paid. Reviewers mention manual QuickBooks entry and occasional direct deposit delays.
Who Patriot Payroll is for
Best for
- Very small businesses watching cost
- Employers who want Full Service tax filing at a low base fee
Look elsewhere if
- Teams wanting seamless QuickBooks sync (reviewers report manual entry)
- Larger or complex multi-state employers
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll Software | Strong fit | Strong fit | Workable | Poor fit |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
Patriot Payroll features
- Pricing model
- Base plus per worker, contractors count
- Target company size
- Up to 500 employees (press kit)
- Tax filing and compliance
- Full Service handles federal, state and local deposits and filings
- Accounting integrations
- Patriot Accounting; QuickBooks integration reported as manual
- Time tracking and PTO
- Time & Attendance add-on
- Benefits administration
- Free 401(k) and workers' comp integrations (Wise review)
- Contractor and 1099 payments
- 1099 contractors paid by direct deposit or check; $4 per contractor paid
Patriot Payroll pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Payroll | $17 | per month + $4 per worker paid | Employer files taxes |
| Full Service Payroll | $37 | per month + $5 per worker paid | Patriot files and pays federal, state, local taxes |
Promotional rates of 50% off have been shown. Per-worker fee charged once per month. Time & Attendance add-on from $6 + $2 per employee (TechRepublic).
Prices as published by Patriot Payroll on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Pros and cons
What users like
- Easy use and strong support
- Simple setup
Common complaints
- Manual data entry and limited QuickBooks options
- Direct deposit delays
Integrations, security and hosting
Worth knowing before you buy
- Per-worker fee billed once per month regardless of pay runs
- Contractors are billed like employees ($4 each)
- Full Service $37 + $5 per worker; 10 employees about $87/month per Patriot
