Patriot Software Reviews 3,219

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the company's exceptional customer service, highlighting the helpfulness, knowledge, and patience of the staff. Consumers appreciate the quick response times, with many issues resolved within minutes via chat or phone. People find the team to be friendly and honest, providing accurate and timely solutions. The user-friendly software and intuitive platform are also frequently mentioned. Reviewers find the service easy to navigate, well-explained, and efficient, making payroll and tax preparation simple and stress-free. The setup process is described as easy, even for new business owners, with readily available support and helpful resources.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I jumped ship from Quickbooks a year ago and never looked back. Great for small business owners looking for intuitive and user friendly payroll software. The Chat feature on customer service alm... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

While switching from Quickbooks 2020Pro desktop version, all was going well with Patriot Accounting Premium until I hit what seemed to be a major snag. I called the support number because I couldn't g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patriot Payroll has been incredibly supportive and easy to work with. Their team makes payroll and tax preparation simple, clear, and stress-free, even when things get complicated. Everything is w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have used Patriot for several years now and could not be happier. We have used the "big name brand" and that is not a good experience. Patriot is easy, reliable and always there when you need the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to call every day this week, sometimes several times in a day. Every time I called with a question or needed directions, every person was extremely helpful and more than willing to help resolve... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well run company with excellent customer service. Easy to use the software program with videos to watch when you set up your account. Compared to Quick Books/Intuit, absolutely much better than one co... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm a long time QuickBooks user, so the Patriot system is quite different. I'm old, so change isn't easy. That said, Patriot's phone support has been tremendously helpful. They are both knowledgeabl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The setup process was very easy for a new business owner. I've never managed my own accounting or payroll before, and this software made it pain-free. When I didn't know what something was, the glossa... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m extremely happy to have moved over to Patriot. The entire experience has been outstanding from day one. Their team has been incredibly helpful—especially in guiding me through the accounting setup... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patriot was an absolute breath of fresh air, and I look forward to working with them for a long time. Very clear and helpful humans that pick up the phone or answer the chat EVERY TIME. The platfo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patriot Software always provides great and affordable service. I appreciate how great their customer service is and how quick and easy they make things for me. I'm not an accountant, so having to fi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the last remaining companies in the US that actually provides high quality customer service from knowledgeable and caring individuals here in this country. Nothing against anyone outside of the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am a growing small business. I was signed up with Gusto and canceled to try Patriot. Big, Big mistake. They are slow, All that they offer is paperbacks which my bank does for free. I think I was dis... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used 2 other payroll services but I can honestly say, switching to Patriot payroll was the smoothest transition. Best part - if you need assistance, you can actually talk to a human either by... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our office has just completed implementing Patriot. We opted into the both Accounting and Payroll services with Patriot including payroll tax services. We were going live on April 1 and needed first... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The software is put together in a way that I was able to just start invoicing day one , this was a tremendously helpful. Plus I was able to send invoices without any complications. I don't have to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Coming from the nightmare that was Gusto, Patriot has been a breath of fresh air. I have three different LLCs running payroll through them since 2022 and I regret nothing. They're super kind and knowl... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love Patriot software. Their customer service is top-notch and 100% the reason I recommend them to everyone who asks me. Besides their incredible team, the software is intuitive making it super eas... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm coming from another payroll processor. Patriot's system is easy to set up and get running with, and is fairly intuitive to use. When I do have questions, their chat feature has been a super... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patriot Software is very easy to use and can be set up quickly. We needed a fast payroll solution and were able to achieve the initial setup and run our first payroll in just a couple of days. When... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Efficient, easy, good customer support when there are questions, low cost for our purposes, good offerings for services. Very happy after a year of being set up and would suggest as an option to othe... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give it a 0 I would. This shady people denied me services and then refused to give me reasons why, showing how shady and obscure they are. All this time that I spend signing up wasted beca... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Moderately easy to use. The check printing needs improvement. I think there should be an option to use preprinted checking alignments instead of having to align everything to fit your preprinted check... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

First they made payroll incredibly easy and they streamlined the entire process so we didn't have to work hard... I would give them a 5 star but i think i will wait to see if they integrate a function... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price for accounting software. I just switched from QuickBooks Online and this Patriot software is much more intuitive and simpler to use. It is especially great for small business people who ar... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

If you're tired like I was of poor customer service and lack of support, then look no further than Patriot Software. Calls and 'tickets' to my prior provider went into the unanswered void, but not wi... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is one of best I've ever worked with. Customer service is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. I have extremely few problems with the software, but when I do it's user error and they a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ladies that helped me set this up, were fantastic!! Especially the 2nd lady where I was transferred to actually set the account up. I was so excited that she stayed on with me to actually walk me... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had to reach out to Patriot's tech support for payroll help, and I couldn't be more impressed. The operator was patient, knowledgeable, and took the time to carefully walk me through the entire proc... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We moved to Patriot Software from QuickBooks because QB is way too expensive for what it does for most small businesses. While there is a learning curve with Patriot, the cost and services that are o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helped us to import last year so that the 1099's and W-2's would be prepared by Patriot. Each and every call has been answered with extreme professionalism and handled to complete satisfaction. I fee... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When I first started with Patriot they were a new company and they explained things in layman's terms. I hired them because I do not know how to do payroll. They made it easy. As they have grown I hav... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Using Patriot Software to do our payroll has made an unpleasant task easy and almost enjoyable! When I've had questions, they are available and super helpful. Best decision we made for our smallish... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am new to your software & have had to call to ask several questions to help me clarify what I need to do to make sure everything is taken care of with payroll & payroll filings and taxes. The repres... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The on-boarding processwhent well and any follow-up we needed was addressed quickly. So far any calls we made to their support team was solved in less the 10 minute, that includes any hold time on ph... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everyone is friendly, is honest about what they can and cannot do to help me it comes to success in my business. Every question is treated as it's the most important one no matter how simple or co... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In today's world where customer service seems to be the LAST thing on most companies lists, Patriot Software has provided me Stellar Customer Service every time I contact them. That is a breath of fre... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No one, and I mean no one, has the customer service of Patriot Software. I've used their software for 5 years. I have never waited longer than 30 seconds for one of their US based Reps to answer a... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The support team is always incredibly friendly and actually happy to help you. The software is very simple to use, so I've needed very little support. But there have been technical questions that I... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The software is very well built and functional in all the ways that I would want save one that will lead me to move to another package: No public API. Particularly now with AI, a public API is criti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been in accounting and business solutions for 15 years. In my time, I have used most of the payroll platforms out there. But I am so happy to say I found Patriot. The customer support received... See more

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Company details

  1. Payroll Service
  2. Accountant
  3. Accounting Software Company
  4. Bookkeeping Service

About Patriot Software

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Easy accounting and payroll software.

Patriot's accounting and payroll software make running payroll and managing your books the easiest thing you'll do all day.

Backed by free USA-based support.

If you have a question or concern, our FREE USA-based support is available by phone, chat, or email.

Payroll starting at $17/month.

  • Unlimited payrolls
  • Free direct deposit
  • Free employee portal
  • Payroll tax filings and deposits*
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Accounting starting at $20/month.

  • Unlimited invoices
  • Automatic bank transaction imports
  • Create and print 1099s and 1096s
  • Seamless payroll integration
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Our Mission
Our mission is to make accounting and payroll fast, simple, and affordable for millions of American businesses and their accountants.

Contact info

30 days free + 50% off for 3 months

Enjoy 50% off Patriot's accounting and payroll software, plus add-ons.

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

3K reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I signed off to NOT have my W2 sent to…

I signed off to NOT have my W2 sent to me Electronically..If by signing up for Direct Deposit Automatically puts me into that category there should not be an option because your basically forcing electronically down my throat

February 11, 2026
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Reply from Patriot Software

We're sorry for your frustration Kevin. We're happy to have the opportunity to clear this up. Direct deposit has nothing to do with electronic consent to receive electronic W-2s. Your employer is responsible for distributing W-2s to you.

Per our records, you accepted consent to receive your W-2 electronically on November 11, 2025 at 1:33 PM. The good news is you can change that preference anytime in your employee portal.

Check out our help article for the steps to help you update it: https://www.patriotsoftware.com/payroll/training/help/employee-portal/viewing-electronic-w-2/

In the meantime, you can download and print your W-2 from home so you can have a paper copy, or you can ask your employer to provide one.

We hope this helps.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Software is very intuitive

Software is very intuitive, easy to learn. US based customer service is wonderful. Plus most of those I have spoken with understand accounting principles, making our conversation productive.

February 6, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patriot has been a life saver

Patriot has been a life saver. It is very user friendly and keeps me organized. The fee is fair and customer service is very helpful. Many great videos that help as well. Makes payroll and taxes so much easier!

January 13, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the last remaining companies in…

One of the last remaining companies in the US that actually provides high quality customer service from knowledgeable and caring individuals here in this country. Nothing against anyone outside of the US, but when I'm paying US prices, it's nice to actually get US customer service. That is very rare these days. Patriot knows their stuff, would seriously recommend!

January 19, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Best Payroll Software!

Over the past 10 years I have used a variety of payroll software programs as an HR Manager. Patriot is so easy to navigate. It really saves time. The customer support is the best! I can call and talk to someone within minutes. They have solved my issues and answered my questions quickly. I wish I would have used them years ago. Can't rate them high enough! They take care of everything so I don't have to worry.

February 2, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patriot does a great job

Patriot does a great job. They send in all the payroll taxes and forms. All we have to do is plug in the payroll each week, Patriot takes care of everything else.

February 2, 2026
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When I first started with Patriot they…

When I first started with Patriot they were a new company and they explained things in layman's terms. I hired them because I do not know how to do payroll. They made it easy. As they have grown I have noticed they talk in accounting/payroll terms. They get an attitude when i do not know the terminology they are using. It has caused me problems more than once. I am not an accountant I am a small business owner. I do not know how to do payroll or I would not need them. They need to go back to their beginning with their communication. Explain things in laymens terms.

February 2, 2026
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Reply from Patriot Software

We're sorry this has been your experience. If our team made you feel talked down to or “behind” because you don’t use payroll terminology every day, that’s on us, and it’s not okay. You hired Patriot to make payroll simpler, not to feel like you need a dictionary to get help.

You’re also making a fair point: as we grow, we have to stay disciplined about explaining things in plain English and meeting small business owners where they are. We appreciate you calling that out. Thank you for sharing your experience.
We promise we will continue to strive toward the customer support you've come to expect and deserve.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The platform is a joke and discriminated against me.

I am a growing small business. I was signed up with Gusto and canceled to try Patriot. Big, Big mistake. They are slow, All that they offer is paperbacks which my bank does for free. I think I was discriminated against. There is no other reason. They wasted precious time that this small business can't get back. Their free trial put me in a hole for nothing. Do not believe the adds. They don't care about small businesses. They sabotaged my business and turned down my direct deposit account without any reason other than their bank discriminated against me. I added them to my federal lawsuit paperwork. The discrimination must come to an end.

January 24, 2026
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Reply from Patriot Software

We're sorry to hear this. Direct deposit can be affected by verification requirements and banking risk checks, and in some cases we may be unable to approve it. While can’t review account details publicly, we do apologize for the frustration.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy Switch from QB to Patriot

Switching from QuickBooks to Patriot was easy. Patriot trades QB’s 'bloat' for a focused, disciplined workflow and human support that actually picks up the phone. It's intuitive and well-organized without forcing you to use the additional services that QB constantly pushes. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a cleaner experience.

January 30, 2026

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