About Patriot
Patriot Software offers straightforward, low-cost accounting and payroll aimed at US small businesses, with strong support and no bloat. A great-value pick when you want the essentials done well without paying for features you won't use.
It nails the basics — invoicing, expenses and US payroll — at a price that undercuts the big names, with famously helpful support.
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The honest list
What we love
＋Very affordable
＋Strong US payroll option
＋Easy to set up
＋Highly rated support
Watch out for
−US-only focus
−Fewer integrations
−Basic reporting