Patriot Software
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$17.00
× 12 months$204.00
Per year
$1.70 per person / mo
$204
Patriot Software vs Rippling
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Patriot Software
76%
match · $204/yr
Rippling
55%
match · $960/yr
Patriot Software is the better fit.
It costs $756 less a year for 10 people.
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
Rippling
Entry plan
$8.00 × 10 seats$80.00
× 12 months$960.00
Per year
$8.00 per person / mo
$960
Plus a base fee
Patriot Software
From $17
G2 4.8 · 630 reviewsVery small businesses with simple payroll that want the lowest monthly bill, including owners comfortable filing their own payroll taxes.
vs
Rippling
From $8
G2 4.8 · 13,636 reviewsFast-growing companies that want payroll, HR, app access and devices managed from one employee record, including multi-state and international teams.
Side by side
| Patriot Software | Rippling | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $17/mo + $4/worker | From $8/employee/mo + base fee (quote) |
| G2 Rating | 4.8 (630 reviews) | 4.8 (13,636 reviews) |
| Best For | Very small businesses with simple payroll that want the lowest monthly bill, including owners comfortable filing their own payroll taxes. | Fast-growing companies that want payroll, HR, app access and devices managed from one employee record, including multi-state and international teams. |
Pros and cons
Patriot Software
Pros
- Lowest published list prices here
- Basic plan for do-it-yourself tax filing
- Employees and contractors in one payroll
- Inexpensive HR and time add-ons
Cons
- No built-in benefits brokerage
- Fewer automations and integrations than larger platforms
- Basic plan leaves tax filing to you
Rippling
Pros
- One record drives payroll, HR, apps and devices
- Scales to multi-state, multi-entity and global teams
- Strong automation and reporting
- Buy only the modules you need
Cons
- No public price list beyond the $8 starting figure
- More setup decisions than a payroll-first tool
- Costs climb as you add modules
Marcus Williams