Patriot Software

Affordable accounting and payroll

Budget-friendly accounting and payroll platform designed for US small businesses. Known for its straightforward pricing, easy setup, and integrated payroll that's significantly cheaper than competitors.

Our take

Patriot Software's appeal is pure value: functional accounting at $20/month with no per-user charges on the basic plan, plus payroll integration that's dramatically cheaper than QuickBooks or ADP ($17-37/month base + $4/employee). US-based phone support is a genuine differentiator at this price point. The trade-offs are predictable — no inventory management, no multi-currency, and the integration ecosystem is minimal. The UI is functional but dated compared to FreshBooks or Wave. Patriot targets a specific niche (US small businesses with 1-100 employees) and serves it well. If you need cheap payroll bundled with basic accounting and don't need third-party integrations, it's hard to beat. Best for US small businesses prioritising affordable payroll integration over feature breadth.