Hubstaff
Patriot Software
| Feature | Hubstaff | Patriot Software |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4.99/mo | From $17/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams | us-small-businesses, startups, solopreneurs, small-employers |
| Founded | 2012 | 2002 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Levels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Accounting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bank Reconciliation | ✗ | ✓ |
| Financial Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Direct Deposit | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hubstaff Pros
- GPS and location tracking for field teams
- Automated payroll from tracked hours
- Activity level monitoring
- Geofencing for job sites
✗ Hubstaff Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Screenshot feature raises privacy concerns
- No free plan available
✓ Patriot Software Pros
- Very affordable pricing
- US-based phone support
- Easy to use interface
- Combined accounting and payroll
✗ Patriot Software Cons
- US-only
- Limited integrations
- Basic reporting compared to competitors
The Verdict
Hubstaff is built for remote team managers and field service companies, with a focus on time-tracking and gps-tracking. Patriot Software targets us small businesses and startups and leads with accounting and payroll.
On pricing, Hubstaff is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $4.99/mo compared to $17/mo for Patriot Software. That $12.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.