--- description: Learn more about Patriot Software. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Patriot Software Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Corporate Tax Software](/directory/248/tax-management/software) > [Patriot Software](/software/20426/patriot-payroll) # Patriot Software Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/20426/patriot-payroll Page: 1 / 147\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/20426/patriot-payroll?page=2) > Patriot Software is an online accounting and payroll software designed for small businesses that helps run payroll operations, handle tax filings, create and send invoices, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 3640 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Patriot Software Full-Service Payroll Option: Handles federal, state, and local payroll tax filings automatically. Patriot files and deposits taxes on your behalf, reducing manual work and risk of penalties. Time \& Attendance Integration: Seamlessly connects with Patriot Time \& Attendance software, so employee hours flow directly into payroll with no re-entry needed. Flexible Pay Schedules: Supports multiple pay frequencies, such as weekly, biweekly, or monthly, allowing businesses to customize according to employee needs or budget cycles. Easy Employee Self-Service: Employees can view pay stubs, tax forms, and personal info online through their own portal, cutting down on admin requests. Direct Deposit \& Printable Checks: Offers convenient direct deposit, or allows employers to print checks in-house with MICR support, giving flexibility in how employees get paid. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 3640 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | 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**: USD 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, 501–1,000, 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 - Customizable Reports - Dashboard - Data Import/Export - Direct Deposit - Document Management ## Integrations (6 total) - NEXT - Plaid - QuickBooks Online - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Stripe - Vestwell ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Corporate Tax Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/248/tax-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Corporate Tax Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/248/tax-management/software) - [Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/259/payroll/software) - [Compensation Management Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/733/compensation-management/software) - [Direct Deposit Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/3683/direct-deposit-payroll/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Second, they collect all the taxes for me, from local to federal, which was a big draw for me. > > **Cons**: I'd like to see the software offer auto payroll, which I've read may be coming later this year. I'd also like to be able to dynamically amend/revise payroll runs without voiding the whole thing to make a correction. > > Overall, I'm pleased with Patriot. They've made it easy for me to do payroll when I've never had to do it myself before. ----- ### "Highly Recommend" — 4.0/5 > **Kelly** | *26 March 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of my favorite things about Patriot Payroll is their customer support. I have used multiple payroll companies and contacting customer support is always a headache and I'm talking to someone outside of our country. I love that when I call into Patriot Customer Support that I am not on hold for hours and I am talking to someone who actually knows the software. Every time I've had to call support the representative was kind and knowledgeable and was able to resolve my question on the first call. > > **Cons**: I have found only one con with Patriot, which is their payroll processing time. I wish it didn't take 5 business days to process payroll. I do miss having a 24 hour processing time. > > I have had great experience with Patriot Payroll. I will recommend them to anyone in the future. I enjoy their software is easy to use and intuitive. ----- ### "Get a real company to do your payroll" — 2.0/5 > **Chris** | *3 May 2017* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing > > **Pros**: It is very inexpensive and takes on clients that have very few employees. Customer service reps are EXTREMELY HELPFUL, polite, and very knowledgeable of the program abilities and shortfalls. > > **Cons**: You can cancel ANYTIME, but then you have to send all the State/Government taxes collect to their respective agencies with the appropriate paperwork. Patriot sends all the taxes back to you to deal with. Some taxes are due annually, due the end of January, so if you want Patriot to file it, you have to keep the subscription until that date. Nickel and diming. If you want them to track sick days, accumulated vacation days etc, it is included. If you want your employees to be able to track it through the online portal, that will cost you additional per month. Check out the list of add-ons to determine what is important to you. They offer QuickBooks import of data, but I have yet to see how anything matches anything on the bank statement. Like taxes are deducted from payroll, they show in a different month than the payroll, and the payroll imports as the gross amount which is not the amount sent to the employee by NatPay. If you use a dummy account in your accounting software (QuickBooks) to run all the payroll functions through, this will not bother you and your accountant will made the journal entry additional adjustments. I could not get my first payroll to reconcile, and it was determined that Patriot made an error and did not collect $ 3.60 in taxes somewhere. I am going with when the taxes were going to be sent to the agency, the error would have been found and corrected (depending on the tax agency, some are sent monthly, some quarterly, some annually.) The next payrolls were done correctly. NatPay is a 3rd party vendor that facilitates the employee direct deposit. If you enter a payroll incorrectly and want to cancel, even seconds later, Patriot says it is canceled, but you have to CALL NATPAY otherwise it goes through. Be sure to not miss the pop-up warning. I was advised they are working on a better solution to make sure it is clear what to do in order to cancel a mistake payroll that was submitted. The site is not all that easy to navigate. There are report and default options that may not be easy to locate how to set. Strongly suggest that you contact customer services and they will walk you quickly through the process. I have worked with 4 different Payroll service companies over the last couple of years. They are not all the same, they each have strengths and weaknesses and wide range of costs. From what I can tell, they all do the payroll functions of collecting and distributing employee payments and taxes correctly. The big difference, besides costs, is what they include in the base price, and if/how they enter this information into your accounting system like QuickBooks. With any payroll service, you always have the option to enter it manually into your system from the paystubs which ensure it is entered how you want it. ----- ### "Would Highly Recommend" — 5.0/5 > **Michele** | *12 February 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very affordable, organized, vetted service that replaces my very expensive bookkeeper. Easy to use and I am secure in their knowledge as I feel their calculations have my back. They have done payroll before and perfected that service before adding on HR and other accounting services. > > **Cons**: Only con is having a prefunded amount, however, I think of it as a savings account I cannot have access to because I do often have to do next day payrolls. > > Would and have told others about it. The articles are also very relevant and answer questions so you don't have to talk to a person. However, they are always available to answer questions and to remind me of processes that maybe I only do once a year. ----- ### "Ease of use" — 5.0/5 > **Jeff** | *9 February 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use each time we enter payroll and great customer service. The people we have spoken with have been very easy to speak to and competent, > > **Cons**: A better way to adjust when there is a banking holiday. We have yet to go over our allowed dollar limit to expedited payroll but I am concerned if we do go over. > > Smooth transition and knowledgeable staff. Each person we have spoken with have been easy to understand and offered a great experience to answer our questions and solve our problems. ----- Page: 1 / 147\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/20426/patriot-payroll?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/20426/patriot-payroll) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | ----- ## Structured Data