Patriot Software
Paylocity
| Feature | Patriot Software | Paylocity |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $17/mo | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | us-small-businesses, startups, solopreneurs, small-employers | mid-size-businesses, hr-teams, payroll-managers, growing-companies |
| Founded | 2002 | 1997 |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bank Reconciliation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Financial Reports | ✓ | ✗ |
| Direct Deposit | ✓ | ✗ |
| Benefits Administration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Talent Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Attendance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Hr Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Employee Experience | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Paylocity Pros
- Strong payroll processing
- Good employee self-service
- Modern community features
- Comprehensive benefits admin
✗ Paylocity Cons
- Implementation can be lengthy
- Pricing not transparent
- Customer support varies
The Verdict
Patriot Software is built for us small businesses and startups, with a focus on accounting and payroll. Paylocity targets mid size businesses and hr teams and leads with payroll and benefits-administration.
Paylocity uses custom enterprise pricing, while Patriot Software starts at $17/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
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.