Patriot Accounting
VERIFIEDby Patriot Software • Founded 2002
What is Patriot Accounting?
Patriot Accounting is a straightforward, US-built accounting software designed to make financial management simple for small business owners who don't have a finance background. Trusted by thousands of US businesses, it focuses on doing the essentials cleanly and reliably without overwhelming you with features you'll never use.
Description
What it does well: Patriot's biggest differentiator is its payroll integration. Unlike most accounting tools that treat payroll as an expensive add-on, Patriot bundles accounting and payroll together at one of the most affordable price points on the market. Federal and state payroll tax filing, including FICA, FUTA, and SUTA, is handled automatically, which makes it a genuinely practical choice for small US businesses with W-2 employees. The interface is clean and intuitive, and the customer support is consistently rated as one of the strongest in its category, with US-based support staff who actually understand US tax requirements.
Seamless integration means your payroll data flows directly into your accounting records without manual entry or third-party connectors, which reduces errors and saves time at month-end.
The honest limitation: Patriot is built for simplicity, which also means it has a ceiling. It works well for businesses up to around 10 employees, but as your team grows and your accounting needs become more complex, you'll likely need to migrate to a more powerful platform like QuickBooks or Xero.
Best for: Small US businesses and startups that need reliable accounting and payroll compliance bundled together at an affordable price, without the complexity of larger platforms.
Not ideal for: Growing businesses with more than 10 employees, complex reporting needs, or teams that require deep third-party integrations.
Patriot Accounting Features
General ledger
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Bank reconciliation
Expense tracking
Financial reporting
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Patriot Accounting Pricing Plans
Accounting Basic
- Unlimited use
- Invoice unlimited customers
- Pay unlimited bills
- Create 1099 & 1096
- Automatic bank imports
- Import Chart of Accounts
- Import Trial Balance
- Import Vendors
- Import Customers
- Track your expenses, income, and money
- Easy corrections
- Optional 1099 e-filing
- Accept Credit Card Payments
- Drill down reporting
- Financial reporting
- Patented Dual-Ledger Accounting
Accounting Premium
- Everything in Accounting Basic +
- Unlimited users with permissions
- Recurring invoices
- Invoice payment reminders
- Custom invoice templates
- Custom estimate template
- Unlimited estimates
- Manage receipts and documents
- Subaccounts
- Reconcilation