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One of the standout features of Patriot Software's payroll solution is the ability to support multiple pay rates, enabling businesses to cater to various compensation structures within their organization easily. Additionally, the...

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Functionality
4.7
Ease of Use
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Daphne
Daphne
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 09/01/2024

My payroll experence

I have no complaints and I'm very happy with the payroll software and the professionalism that is provided. I love it and have recommended this to every business person that I know.

Pros

The simplicity of the software is so user-friendly. Also, if you do have a question you can call and speak with a professional and get patient and competent help and you don't have to strain to try to understand through a thick accent as to what is being said.

Cons

If you don't have anything nice to say, say nothing at all.

shannel
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 19/12/2024

Simple and accurate payroll

Painless, the payroll processing has been as simple as you can ask for, I have not experience any problems and I was assisted with all the questions that I had.

Pros

Ease of use and setup. The customer service team is extremely helpful even for the simple questions. I love the simplicity of the integrated timecard program, it make the processing even easier.

Cons

The only complaint I have is when there is a change on one person and it is found after the hours have been entered for everyone and you have to start over to make that change.

Alternatives Considered

Gusto

Reasons for Choosing Patriot Payroll

wanted online at a reasonable price that was simple to use.

Switched From

QuickBooks Desktop

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

discounted price for an accountant user and ease of use.
Betty
  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
3
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
4

3
Reviewed on 04/04/2024

Using Patriot Software

We are just completing our 3rd month, but so far it has been mostly seamless and have only needed a little help from an accountant to set it up correctly. It is getting easier each month.

Pros

Patriot Software cost less than our previous payroll company and for the most part is much easier to use.

Cons

At first it was a little hard to get set up, maybe only because I did the onboarding myself instead of utilizing the option for them to do it.

Also, it is a little frustrating to have to submit payroll 5 days ahead of time, but this is partially our choice of how we run our payroll cycles.

Alternatives Considered

RUN Powered by ADP

Reasons for Choosing Patriot Payroll

Price and to reduce errors. We are handling this ourselves now.

Switched From

Precisely

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

They were not able to report things the way we needed them to, and they are very pushy and aggressive.

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Howard
  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 20/11/2024

Time keeping and Payroll done the right way.

Easy to use very very affordable in my book. They have a lot of tools payroll, taxes, time allotment and amazing customer service. It is great for a small business and makes the HR guys job much more manageable. Id recommend these guys Everytime.

Pros

It's easy use and integrate able software use of web browsers makes it easy to use everyone can use it anywhere

Cons

If an employee was on the move it could be harder to track times and locations also entering all employees info was time consuming but with all the other tools and help with the integration and amazing customer service walking us through made it overall enjoyable.

Alternatives Considered

Gusto

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

The price and the customer service as well as customer reviews made them the first choice
John
  • Industry: Telecommunications
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 24/01/2025

Why I Always Recommend Patriot to Small Businesses Starting Out

Called cus service for guidance on how to modify tax deductions. Representative was excellent; spoke clearly, slowly and confidently and guided me to solution, I was embarrassed how simple it was! Rep was great!

Pros

Reasonable price, intuitive portal and highly proficient in all taxes - fed, state and local!

Cons

Altering payroll deductions triggered the rare occasion for me to call customer service. See next panel.

Heidi
  • Industry: Mental Health Care
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 30/01/2025

Great value with excellent customer service

I love that customer service is here in the US and the vast majority who answer the phone are 1st language English speakers.

Pros

The pricing is very affordable and customer service is great!

Cons

They cannot offer tax advice—understandably so-which means you have to navigate employers law on your own or consult a CPA, but the cost savings for our tiny practice are worth it! There system is full of free how-to articles and “flags” that help you avoid potential problems with federal and state taxes.

Alternatives Considered

Paychex Flex

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

The pricing was 5-6 times as Patriot software.
Candy
  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 17/12/2024

Payroll made easy!

Patriot payroll is easy to use, easy to update and all of that makes me a very happy camper.

Pros

Easy to set up and understand. I've added employees and subcontractors really easily!

Cons

Getting State approvals for third party.

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Online

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

Quick books is too expensive and a little intimidating.
Margaret
  • Industry: Medical Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 21/01/2025

Exceptional Payroll Service

Excellent, professional, helpful, thorough

Pros

Easy onboarding, support ALWAYS HELPFUL, no real issues, get my questions answered easily, professional

Cons

I have no issues. The experience has been very positive.

Alternatives Considered

Gusto

Reasons for Choosing Patriot Payroll

Ease of use and cost to company. Saves us time and effort also

Switched From

QuickBooks Desktop

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

Ease of use, SUPPORT, cost and convenience
Nicole
  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 24/01/2025

Fast, Efficient Payroll Processing

Excellent experience, enjoy working with experienced payroll associates. Easy to use features such as adding payroll deductions and calculating retirement plan company matching calculations.

Pros

Easy set-up, great ongoing customer support for full service payroll services. Timely, courteous & knowledgeable team members. Always willing to assist with any questions, tax updates, etc.

Cons

Would like to see ad hoc report options for special projects within the company; this would also be helpful for company expense analysis & projections. However, when downloading current report options to Excel, data is still reasonably easy to access and use!

Alternatives Considered

ADP Workforce Now

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

Cost was important for our small company and features with Patriot were sufficient for our needs.
Chris
  • Industry: Mental Health Care
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 15/01/2025

Payroll software for the person who does not know how to run payroll

I feel like it is worth the price. I appreciate the support. I like that my employees can follow an email link to set up their account for automatic deposit and to enter all of their information in themselves. I do get lost in all of the different links and don't know how to tell what to do next or where to find information. But the support team is always very helpful.

Pros

Once you get everything set up, running payroll is very quick and easy. Also, I am not an accountant, and not everything was intuitive to me, but when I have a question, the support team is always super helpful and very clear.

Cons

I am not an accountant, but I did not feel like the set up was very intuitive. I wasn't sure where I was in the process, or even when I was done. I got emails later telling me I had not finished with the tax set up because I could not tell when I was going through the process that I was not done yet. On the other hand, I did receive an email informing me that I was not done yet, so I did appreciate that. It's good to know the system has checks in place for people like me.

Alternatives Considered

Gusto

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

The price was slightly slower. There were fewer bells and whistles, so I could get a product simple enough for our small business. I liked the online personality, and the reviews. It seemed more friendly and personal and helpful.
Jennifer
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 26/09/2024

Worth the Switch

It's been a fantastic experience. I moved my entire payroll business over at the beginning of the year. It was a lot of work, but now that it's done, the process is seamless. I would work with their Customer Service team any day of the week. They're the best I've worked with in any industry, honestly.

Pros

Their customer service. Hands down the best I've worked with anywhere. They genuinely listen to my concerns and ask questions that tell me they want to provide what I need. And I like that they're always looking for input to make an even better product.

Cons

Switching from QB Desktop was a struggle. QB is the gold standard as their product is incredibly easy to use, but their prices are driving people away. So, it wasn't really a Patriot issue, more of my own as I learned a new system.

Alternatives Considered

Gusto

Reasons for Choosing Patriot Payroll

QB is pricing accountants out of their products. They've made it impractical for me to serve my smaller clients and still make a living.

Switched From

QuickBooks Enterprise

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

Ease of use, price, and referrals from other accountants.
Michael
  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 05/07/2024

Better than Quickbooks

I enjoy using Patriot and like that they are there to support large and small business.

Pros

That someone does my accounting plus all the high level features.

Cons

Easy to mess things up in the payroll portion and that can effect your taxes and other challenges that need to be corrected.

Richard
  • Industry: Law Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 04/07/2024

Payroll Made Easy

Overall, I am very happy with Patriot Softwsre and the cost is reasonable and fair for the service provided. Further, it can be a significant saving for a small business owner who normally relegates the responsibility to a bookkeeper or CPA.

Pros

It is generally simple to use once a standard routeen is established. Coming from a system where I calculated it manually and did my own 941, 940, and state reporting, it was a godsend. I also very much appreciate the support when i did have problems in the past. Very responsive and when by phone, not in broken English.

Cons

Setting up employee advances and repayments is not easy and often is incorrect. It makes helping employees more difficult and has resulted in overdeductions and underdeductions.

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Payroll and SurePayroll

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

The others were more expensive and required additional software in addition to the payroll.
Melissa
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 19/01/2024

Big fan of Patriot Payroll

This is the first web-based program I have used and I have been very happy with it. It's easy to navigate and easy to find any reporting I may need.

Pros

Having a website-based payroll system makes it easy to access. I can keep track of paid time off, deductions, garnishments and all the reporting. I appreciate being able to see past reporting and filings as well. It's live time so I can see employees logging in and out of the timeclock. Working with technical support as always been a positive experience, I can get answers right away.

Cons

The con about using this system is that it is not correctly registering our overnight crews clock ins and outs. Because they clock in the next day their hours must be manually corrected. I was told this is being worked on in order to get corrected in the future.

Alternatives Considered

Gusto

Reasons for Choosing Patriot Payroll

Previously the company was using a physical timecard system. Staff would swipe a card in and out. Then you would have to export that time into the software system. This system also did not keep track of overnight time correctly. Everything was very manual and staff couldn't see their timesheets or add in time off.

Switched From

PreciseTime

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

At the time I think Gusto was charging a little more and also the sales team seemed more aggressive.
Dyan
  • Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 29/06/2024

Great payroll option for a small company

It's a very simple, easy to use program, that makes payroll a snap.

Pros

It's much less expensive, and simpler that Quickbooks.
I was able to get a live person on the phone when I needed support.

Cons

I've had issues entering vacation hours because my employees accrue vacation every 2 weeks. I'm not able to track that properly in Patriot

Alternatives Considered

Gusto, ADP Workforce Now and Paychex Flex

Reasons for Choosing Patriot Payroll

They increased cost substantially and I did not need all of the features.

Switched From

QuickBooks Desktop

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

Ease of use, cost, good customer service
Jennifer
  • Industry: Utilities
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 23/07/2024

Patriot Rocks!

Despite the direct deposit failure, I love Patriot! They have been wonderful and the system is so easy to use. I can navigate quickly. Payroll used to take 2 hours for my 17 employees, now I am done in 30 minutes and that includes putting their check stubs in envelopes!

Pros

The customer service is the best. Very informative, nice and patient.

Cons

I know it was out of Patriots control but the worst thing that has happened was when the direct deposit failed and our employees did not get their pay. I wish there was a feature to choose the bank you want the direct deposits to go through.

MARK
  • Industry: Restaurants
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 29/08/2024

Doing payroll the right way!

Always an excellent experience. When they do mess up, they take ownership and fix it. So much better than the faceless interface to QuickBooks/Intuit.

Pros

They handle all submissions at the federal and state levels. No filing of anything from me!

Cons

Finding the right report to generate, based on their brief two word name, is often challenging. Is it a report? A tax filing? And how to set it up? For example, our yearly workers comp insurance audit requires squaring with quarterly submissions across two years. Generating the right report is tricky!

Mary
  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
3
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 23/07/2024

Patriot Software

Good. It's easy to get a customer service rep. I did have a pretty massive issue wherein I was told that entering hours could either be in HH:MM or Decimal format. That was wrong. It has to be in Decimal. Your staff needs to be 100% trained for critical issues like that.

Pros

It is easy to on-board a new employee, and it's easy to run payroll. Phone support is a huge plus. Chat isn't good for big issues.

Cons

When I need a report, it's not straightforward. I always have to ask for assistance. The report names are vague, and there's too many drop-downs. It doesn't make sense. Also, I really wish I would get an email notification when it's my employees' birthday or work anniversary.

LaDonna
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 22/01/2024

Great Company & Products

A GREAT EXPERIENCE! Easy, can process payroll from anywhere, customer service is top notch!

Pros

The ease of setting up a company and employees was great. It's very easy to process a payroll and if there are any issues, the customer service team is very responsive! The cost of using Patriot is way more affordable than the prior company we were using. Never have regretted the change!

Cons

I haven't found anything that I don't like other than having a quick way to send reports to CPA. Not an issue, just print reports.

Alternatives Considered

Sage Accounting

Reasons for Choosing Patriot Payroll

The cost!!! The price of this software is so much more affordable than Quickbooks and these days, money is everything.

Switched From

QuickBooks Desktop

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

Affordability and ease. The customer service team was very helpful in answering all of my questions immediately and I didn't have to wait around for someone to get back to me.
Susan
  • Industry: Alternative Medicine
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 29/07/2024

Patriot Payroll is a must!

As a small business owner, who handles the onboarding and payroll of employees, Patriot Payroll has made this transition so seamless and my decreased a lot of stress.

Pros

I Have been in business for over 20 years and wished I would have switched to Patriot payroll much sooner! It is so user friendly and the customer support, if needed, are very knowledgeable and friendly. I will NEVER change back to ADP or Paychex.

Cons

I can't think of anything negative to say. It has truly made my life, as a small business owner easier.

Alternatives Considered

Gusto

Reasons for Choosing Patriot Payroll

The customer support was terrible and they didn't help if there was a problem.

Switched From

RUN Powered by ADP

Reasons for Switching to Patriot Payroll

My husband heard an ad on the radio and he suggested I try it.
Laura
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 07/03/2024

Using Patriot as my full service Payroll for clients

I have used Gusto, OnPay, and QuickBooks payroll services before finding Patriot. The easy interface, 2-day processing, reliable tax filing, and excellent customer service has kept me a happy customer for 3 years and counting.

Pros

Price allows me to offer reliable service to clients while making money on my labor.

Cons

The integration to QuickBooks is not exact, but that may be a QuickBooks limitation.

Alternatives Considered

isolved and RUN Powered by ADP

Switched From

OnPay, Gusto and QuickBooks Online
MIriam
  • Industry: Real Estate
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 25/04/2024

Payroll done in a few clicks!

I am very pleased with Patriot Payroll, I have no complaints at all. I have never had any real issues with it.

Pros

You do have to enter all the necessary information in before you can use Patriot Payroll, that was something that had to be done. How much our state and federal taxes will be and coding the companies correctly, but I did receive online help for that and didn't take to much time but after that I have literally had to do nothing but enter the time, we are on direct deposit so I don't have to print any checks.

Cons

Just setting it up there were somethings I didn't know how to do but your online help got me through it.

Kris
  • Industry: Religious Institutions
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 05/09/2024

Very Satisfied

Overall, it has been very good to use. The customer service is very good. There are times when I've been on a chat with them for over an hour and they work until we have the issue resolved.

Pros

I love the fact that with the full version, they file all the taxes for you and file tax returns as well.

Cons

I wish they wouldn't charge extra for employees

Barry
  • Industry: Medical Practice
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 29/08/2024

Patriot Software payroll processing does everything I need at a reasonable price

See first answer above: it describes my introduction to Patriot Payroll and my experience using it.

Pros

I have 1 part-time employee and process 2 payrolls/month. The payroll processing fees charged by my previous company had increased by a factor of 3 after my first year with them, so I began to look for alternatives. Patriot Software has chat support online M-F and I began asking questions about their services. I was immediately impressed with the quality of their support: all questions (and I asked a lot) were answered immediately, courteously, and correctly.

So, I decided to start working with Patriot. The cost of payroll processing was about 25% of my previous service and the service itself is excellent. Setup takes some time and effort, but, again, any time I had a question it was immediately answered.

Cons

I can't think of anything. I have been working with them for 2 months and I seriously have nothing but praise for their whole payroll operation.

Elizabeth
  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Functionality
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

4
Reviewed on 27/10/2024

Patriot taxes is perfect for small businesses

I have used it since 2021 for my small business. You can schedule employees, keep track payroll and get ready for tax seasons with no fuss or stress.

Pros

It is easy to use and it has a clean design.

Cons

Setting up the direct deposit was difficult as there was a glitch that kept running me in circles, but that was back in 2021when I set it up so it probably has been fixed.

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