Patriot Payroll - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Patriot Payroll's payroll management capabilities. They report it ensures accurate salary processing, easy tax compliance, and efficient record-keeping. Users find it easy to add, terminate, and adjust employee details, and value the ability to correct mistakes. They highlight the convenience of running payroll from anywhere using the smartphone app. Some users mention the time-saving aspect and the ability to manage payroll for multiple companies. However, a few users wish for more automation and integration with scheduling software. Of the 169 Patriot Payroll users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Payroll Management, 98% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“payroll management has been vital for our business in Patriot Payroll. it ensure accurate salary processing for our employee. it has bring about easy tax compliance and keeping of employee record in our organization ”

Hadasseh A.

Human Resources

“Love that I can use the smart phone app to run payroll from anywhere at any time for any particular pay period I choose. I can adjust withholding easily at any time.”

LP

Lauren P.

Client Services

Reviewers indicate that Patriot Payroll's payroll reporting capabilities are straightforward and comprehensive. They appreciate the ease of generating essential reports like pay stubs and tax reports, which help avoid errors and penalties. Users value the integration with QuickBooks and the ability to save reports as PDFs. They find the reports easy to understand and useful for various audits and compliance purposes. However, some users desire more customization options and modernized UI for report viewing. Of the 134 Patriot Payroll users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Payroll Reporting, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Patriot Payroll offers a complete and easy-to-use online payroll solution. With Patriot Payroll, you can quickly and easily manage your payroll online, anytime, anywhere. Patriot Payroll also offers a wide range of features, including online pay stubs, direct deposit, and more. ”

shaibu p.

IT administrator

“I immensely appreciate that Patriot's payroll reporting is straightforward and complete, without needing to pay extra. Before I switched to Patriot, I was using a well-known, online payroll service that required me to pay extra for simple data.”

MH

Marie H.

Co-founder

Users report that Patriot Payroll's tax compliance capabilities simplify the process of calculating, withholding, and filing taxes. They appreciate the automatic filing of necessary forms with the IRS and state agencies, which helps avoid penalties and legal issues. Reviewers highlight the software's ability to handle complex tax situations, such as multi-state work. They value the peace of mind provided by timely and accurate tax filings. However, some users mention occasional errors and the need for better communication about services like mailing W-2s. Of the 187 Patriot Payroll users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Tax Compliance, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers highlight the ease and efficiency of W-2 preparation with Patriot Payroll. They appreciate the automatic generation and electronic distribution of W-2 forms, which streamlines the process and ensures timely compliance. Users find it convenient that employees can access their W-2s through the portal. They report that this capability reduces the year-end workload and stress. However, some users express a desire for Patriot to mail W-2s directly to employees, which is not currently offered. Of the 160 Patriot Payroll users who gave detailed accounts of their use of W-2 Preparation, 94% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Again, the Patriot Payroll software, prepares the reports and information I need to make W-2 preparation very easy and manageable for myself as the bookkeeper for our small business.”

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Ellen R.

Owner, bookkeeper, housekeeping

“The best part of the W-2 preparation is that our employees can "opt-in" for portal access to view and download their own. This takes one less task off our year-end list of things to do.”

Martin G.

Vice President

Users find Patriot Payroll's employee database valuable for storing and managing critical employee information. They appreciate the ability to easily access historical data, update employee details, and manage pay periods. Reviewers highlight the convenience of having all employee information in one place, which simplifies payroll calculations and reporting. They also value the secure storage and easy retrieval of employee records. However, some users suggest improvements in the display and navigation of the database. Of the 59 Patriot Payroll users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Employee Database, 86% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers appreciate the direct deposit feature of Patriot Payroll for its convenience and reliability. They report that it simplifies payment processing and ensures timely deposits into employee accounts. Users value the ability to set up multiple bank accounts for deposits and the clear instructions provided for setup. They highlight the time-saving aspect compared to issuing paper checks. However, some users mention the longer lead time required for deposits and express a desire for faster processing options. Of the 196 Patriot Payroll users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Direct Deposit, 86% rated this feature as important or highly important.