Patriot Payroll is a US-focused payroll platform designed for small businesses that need straightforward, budget-friendly payroll processing. The software offers two tiers: Basic Payroll for companies that handle their own tax filings, and Full Service Payroll where Patriot manages federal, state, and most local tax deposits and filings. Both plans include unlimited payroll runs, free direct deposit, and an employee self-service portal. Patriot also offers optional Time and Attendance and HR add-on modules at additional cost. The platform supports both W-2 employees and 1099 contractors, with multi-state payroll available across all 50 states. While Patriot excels at keeping costs low and staying easy to use, it lacks the depth of HR features and third-party integrations found in larger platforms. There is no international payroll support, no built-in benefits enrollment, and no open API for custom integrations.
- US small businesses with simple payroll needs who want low-cost, easy-to-use software with optional full-service tax filing
- Companies needing international payroll, advanced HR tools, benefits administration platforms, or extensive third-party integrations
- Very affordable pricing for small businesses. Easy to set up and use with minimal learning curve. Responsive US-based customer support. Unlimited payroll runs included. Free direct deposit.
- Very limited third-party integrations and no open API. Cannot edit a payroll after submission without canceling and rerunning. Basic HR and reporting compared to larger platforms. Occasional late tax payments on full-service plan.
Basic Payroll: $17/mo + $4/employee. Full Service: $37/mo + $5/employee. Time add-on: $6/mo + $2/employee. HR add-on: $6/mo + $2/employee. Extra state filing: $12/mo per state. 30-day free trial.