Patriot Software
Time Doctor
| Feature | Patriot Software | Time Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $17/mo | From $7/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | us-small-businesses, startups, solopreneurs, small-employers | remote-teams, outsourcing-companies, managers, virtual-assistants |
| Founded | 2002 | 2012 |
| Accounting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Bank Reconciliation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Financial Reports | ✓ | ✗ |
| Direct Deposit | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Screenshots | ✗ | ✓ |
| Activity Monitoring | ✗ | ✓ |
| Payroll Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Project Budgets | ✗ | ✓ |
| Distraction Alerts | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Time Doctor Pros
- Detailed activity monitoring
- Payroll integrations
- Client login portal
- Distraction alerts
✗ Time Doctor Cons
- Invasive monitoring can hurt morale
- Complex setup for larger teams
- Occasional tracking glitches
The Verdict
Patriot Software is built for us small businesses and startups, with a focus on accounting and payroll. Time Doctor targets remote teams and outsourcing companies and leads with time-tracking and screenshots.
On pricing, Time Doctor is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7/mo compared to $17/mo for Patriot Software. That $10/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.