Patriot Software review

Overview

Summary

The useful answer before the supporting detail.

Patriot Software is a web-based payroll and accounting suite designed to simplify financial management for small businesses ^S1. It serves American businesses and their accountants, aiming to make payroll and accounting fast, simple, and affordable ^S1. The platform offers payroll processing with tax filing, accounting tools, and integrations with partners for benefits and retirement plans ^S31. Its practical value lies in automating payroll runs, tax filings, and financial tracking, reducing manual work for business owners ^S31 ^S45.

Product identity and positioning

Name, category, positioning, audience, and first-party claims.

Identity: Patriot Software is a provider of online payroll and accounting software for small businesses ^S1.
Core purpose: It solves the problem of complex payroll and accounting tasks by making them fast, simple, and affordable ^S1.
Intended users: American small business owners and their accountants ^S1.
Product scope: It is a suite of products including payroll, accounting, time and attendance, and HR software ^S1 ^S45.
Positioning: The company positions itself as a mission-driven provider that makes running an American business simple, affordable, and automated ^S1.
Claimed distinction: It claims to keep costs lower than competitors and offers free USA-based support ^S1 ^S31.

Use cases and audiences

Who the product serves and the jobs it is designed to handle.

Audience	Practical use case
Small business owners	Run payroll for employees and contractors, with tax filings and direct deposit ^S31.
Accountants and bookkeepers	Manage payroll and accounting for clients, with special partner pricing ^S45.
Businesses with 1-500 employees	Use payroll and accounting software designed for small to large businesses ^S31.
Businesses offering benefits	Integrate health benefits, 401(k) plans, and workers' comp with payroll ^S31 ^S45.

Traffic and search

SEO analysis

Collected Oct 19, 2026

patriotsoftware.com: an estimated 587,494 total monthly visits and about 1,273,715 monthly organic visits across 91,251 ranking keywords. Scout crawled 15 pages and measured a technical health score of 98/100.

Search summary

The useful answer before the supporting detail.

Affordable and easy-to-use online accounting and payroll software for businesses with up to 500 employees. Try Patriot Software for free! patriotsoftware.com: an estimated 587,494 total monthly visits and about 1,273,715 monthly organic visits across 91,251 ranking keywords. Scout crawled 15 pages and measured a technical health score of 98/100.

Total traffic (modeled): 587,494 monthly visits across all channels.
Organic search traffic (estimated): 1,273,715 monthly visits from search.
Strongest sampled ranking: accounting and payroll at position 1.
Leading page in the collected evidence: https://www.patriotsoftware.com/.
Closest measured organic competitor: reddit.com, appearing 2 times in the sampled first-page SERPs.
Technical crawl: 15 pages, health score 98/100.

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Company identity and positioning

Page type	Evidence	Source
other	Affordable and easy-to-use online accounting and payroll software for businesses with up to 500 employees. Try Patriot Software for free!	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
identity	Patriot's mission is to make accounting and payroll fast, simple, and affordable for millions of American businesses and their accountants. Learn more now!	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/
identity	Have a question about our accounting or payroll software? Contact Patriot Software so that we can get you back to business!	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/contact/
other	Proudly serving American small businesses with simple, affordable software.	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
other	Best Value for Your Money	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
other	The value I receive for my payment each month is outstanding.”	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
other	Pay your team with free direct deposit	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
other	80,000 + customers	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
other	Mobile App for Employees	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
other	W-2 employees paid through Patriot Payroll® can download our free mobile app for Android or iOS to view paychecks, edit federal tax withholding, and more.	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
other	Do I have to sign up for all of Patriot Software’s products?	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
other	All software products come with a free 30-day trial, then 50% off for 3 months. You can view our full pricing here.	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/

Domain performance

Modeled total traffic, six-month trend, engagement, countries, and domain identity.

Total website traffic

Six-month trafficModeled monthly visits

Monthly visits587,494

Global rank#54,486

Top-country rankUS #11,757

Bounce rate27.0%

Pages per visit9.23

Visit duration6m 31s

Month	Modeled visits
2026-04	484,098
2026-05	497,862
2026-06	501,443
2026-07	546,560
2026-08	636,183
2026-09	587,494

Top visitor countries

Country	Name	Traffic share
US	United States	91.6%
CN	China	2.0%
SG	Singapore	0.6%
PH	Philippines	0.5%
IN	India	0.5%

91.6%United States

United States91.6%China2.0%Singapore0.6%Philippines0.5%India0.5%Other4.8%

Domain identity

Signal	Value
Registered	Jun 25, 2003
Last changed	May 26, 2026
Expires	Jun 25, 2027
WHOIS server	whois.verisign-grs.com
DNSSEC	Signed
Nameservers	JEREMY.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM, ZARA.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM

Website capture

Organic keywords

Top keywords and an independent Google result page.

Top organic keywords

Keyword	Volume	CPC	Estimated value
patriot software	11,860	$3.40	$8,670
patriot payroll	6,050	$9.92	$4,370
patriot payroll login	1,650	$0.43	$1,560
patriot software login	930	$0.60	$1,300
patriot	71,930	$0.77	$1,100

Independent Google result page

Query: accounting and payroll

Position	Title	URL	Description
1	Accounting and Payroll Software for Small Businesses	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/	Affordable and easy-to-use online accounting and payroll software for businesses with up to 500 employees. Try Patriot Software for free!
2	How to Become a Payroll Accountant	https://www.accounting.com/careers/payroll-accountant/how-to-become/	To become a payroll accountant, earn a bachelor's degree in accounting, gain junior-level experience in roles like accounting clerk or budget ...
3	What Is Payroll Accounting? Definition, Types, and Steps	https://www.netsuite.com/portal/resource/articles/accounting/payroll-accounting.shtml	Payroll accounting is the process of paying and recording employee compensation, including the amounts owed to employees as well as all mandated ...
4	The Importance of Payroll Accounting for Your Business	https://krscpas.com/the-importance-of-payroll-accounting-for-your-business/	Proper payroll accounting management helps streamline business operations and maintain financial transparency.
5	Payroll or Accounting?	https://www.reddit.com/r/Accounting/comments/1s8h01v/payroll_or_accounting/	—
6	Is payroll under the accounting or HR function in your org?	https://www.reddit.com/r/FPandA/comments/1iyzqkb/is_payroll_under_the_accounting_or_hr_function_in/	—
7	What's the difference between payroll and accounting?	https://www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-payroll-and-accounting	—
8	What Is the Difference Between a Payroll Company and an ...	https://hirelevel.com/what-is-the-difference-between-a-payroll-company-and-an-accountant/	Payroll companies are experts in the intricacies of payroll management, while accountants bring broader financial expertise to the table. This ...
9	Payroll Accounting Best Practices for Small Businesses \| CO	https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/finance/payroll-accounting-best-practices	Payroll accounting is the process of recording and tracking compensation data, including independent contractor and employee wages, tax ...
10	Payroll Accounting: In-Depth Explanation with Examples	https://www.accountingcoach.com/payroll-accounting/explanation	This comprehensive explanation teaches payroll accounting through systematic coverage of employee compensation, tax withholdings, employer expenses, ...

Important pages

Pages earning the most estimated search traffic in the sample.

URL	Ranking keywords	Estimated traffic	Best position
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/	5	1,051.8	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/types-of-accounts-subaccounts-accounting/	3	173.3	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/cost-goods-sold-journal-entry/	1	118.6	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/small-business-irs-forms-basics/	1	118.6	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/sales-journal-entry-accounting/	2	106.4	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-is-transaction-in-accounting/	2	66.9	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/petty-cash-accounting-journal-entries/	1	42.6	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/three-golden-rules-accounting/	2	36.5	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/how-much-do-accountants-charge/	2	21.3	1
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/13-accounting-periods/	1	12.2	1

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Prioritized website intelligence pages

Type	Page	Words	Change	URL
other	Accounting and Payroll Software for Small Businesses	558	new	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
pricing	Patriot Software Pricing \	playwright	3,403	new
pricing	State-mandated Retirement Plans \	playwright	2,867	new
features	Feature Videos for Payroll & Accounting \	playwright	537	new
pricing	Integrations \	playwright	292	new
customers	Patriot Software Reviews \	static	367	new
customers	Happiness Stories \	static	412	new
customers	Patriot Software Reviews \	static	367	new
changes	Patriot Software Updates \	static	848	new
trust	Legal Disclaimer Information \	static	572	new
trust	Privacy Policy Notice \	playwright	111	new
trust	Software Terms for Patriot Software	4,586	new	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/terms/
identity	About Patriot Software \	static	1,350	new
identity	Patriot Software Contact \	static	119	new
customers	Core Values and Workplace Culture: Putting Customers First	693	new	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/culture/

Features

Page type	Evidence	Source
features	We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience, personalize advertisements, and analyze website traffic. For these reasons, we may share your site usage data with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners. By clicking “Accept,” you agree to our website's cookie use as described in our Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking “Preferences.”	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	DeclineAccept	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	[Skip to content](#primary)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	[Chat](javascript:void$0$;) [(877) 968-7147](tel:877-968-7147) Login	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Create Account See a Demo	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Features Videos	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Demo Videos Training Videos Feature Videos	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Feature Videos	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Accounting Features	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Financial Features	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	[play	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Money Tracking Overview \	playwright
features	](https://vimeo.com/323872920)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Accounting Subaccounts Overview \	playwright
features	](https://vimeo.com/660502515)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Bank Reconciliation Overview \	playwright
features	](https://vimeo.com/325749981)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Import Bank Transactions Overview \	playwright
features	](https://vimeo.com/325477245)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/videos/features/
features	Receipts and Documents Overview \	playwright

Pricing and plans

Page type	Evidence	Source
pricing	Patriot Software Pricing	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	30 days free + 50% off for 3 months	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	Bookkeeping Service Starting at $100/month, plus a one-time onboarding fee (discounts above do not apply).	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	$17 $8.50 /mo	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	plus $4 $2 per worker paid	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	Free direct deposit	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	Free employee portal	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	Free health benefit integration	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	Time & Attendance $6 $3 /month (plus $2 $1 per employee)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	HR Software $6 $3 /month (plus $2 $1 per employee)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	$37 $18.50/mo	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	plus $5 $2.50 per worker paid	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	Year-end payroll tax filings at no additional fee	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	Example Payroll Pricing By Worker Size	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
pricing	\	$21/mo \
pricing	\	$37/mo \
pricing	\	$57/mo \
pricing	\	$117/mo \
pricing	\	$217/mo \
pricing	All pricing before the current 30 days free plus 50% off for 3 months. Basic Payroll is $17/month + $4 per worker paid; Full Service Payroll is $37/month + $5 per worker paid. Time & Attendance and HR Software are each $6/month + $2 per employee. Full Service Payroll adds $12/month for each additional state.	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/

Integrations and supported platforms

No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.

Product and company updates

Page type	Evidence	Source
changes	[Skip to content](#primary)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	[(877) 968-7147](tel:877-968-7147) Login	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Create Account See a Demo	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Software Updates	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Our quality engineering produces new software that's released daily, with bug free and secure code. This creates happy customers!	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	E-signature Enhancements	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/e-signature-improvements/)October 19, 2026	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Less typing, less paperwork, and faster document completion! We’ve added two new enhancements to Employee E-Signatures in Patriot HR to make signing documents even simpler. What’s new? Small improvements that mean less busywork and more time back in your day. Available now in Patriot HR.	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Read More	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	More info 'About Us'	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	About	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Culture	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Careers	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Team	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Press	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/
changes	Software Updates	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/updates/

Rank tracking

Persistent keyword baselines and position movement.

This analysis created the first position baseline at 2026-10-19T19:08:43.165Z. Movement appears after the next fresh analysis using the same location and language.

Keyword	Current	Previous	Movement	Volume	Ranking URL
accounting and payroll	1	Baseline	Baseline	1,000	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
accounting and payroll software	1	Baseline	Baseline	880	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
accounting software for payroll	1	Baseline	Baseline	880	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
accounting and payroll software for small business	1	Baseline	Baseline	590	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
accounting entries for cost of goods sold	1	Baseline	Baseline	390	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/cost-goods-sold-journal-entry/
accounting form	1	Baseline	Baseline	390	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/small-business-irs-forms-basics/
accounting accounts	1	Baseline	Baseline	260	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/types-of-accounts-subaccounts-accounting/
accounting classifications	1	Baseline	Baseline	260	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/types-of-accounts-subaccounts-accounting/
accounting sales entry	1	Baseline	Baseline	260	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/sales-journal-entry-accounting/
accounting entries for petty cash	1	Baseline	Baseline	140	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/petty-cash-accounting-journal-entries/
account transaction example	1	Baseline	Baseline	110	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-is-transaction-in-accounting/
account transaction examples	1	Baseline	Baseline	110	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-is-transaction-in-accounting/
accounting payroll services	1	Baseline	Baseline	110	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
accounting entry for credit sales	1	Baseline	Baseline	90	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/sales-journal-entry-accounting/
3 golden rules of accounting	1	Baseline	Baseline	70	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/three-golden-rules-accounting/
accountant charge per hour	1	Baseline	Baseline	50	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/how-much-do-accountants-charge/
accounting 5 types of accounts	1	Baseline	Baseline	50	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/types-of-accounts-subaccounts-accounting/
accounting basic rule	1	Baseline	Baseline	50	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/three-golden-rules-accounting/
13 period accounting	1	Baseline	Baseline	40	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/13-accounting-periods/
accountant fees per hour	1	Baseline	Baseline	20	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accountant-professionals/how-much-do-accountants-charge/

Features

Features and capabilities

Core functions and evidence-backed product capabilities.

Capability	What it does
Payroll processing	Run payroll with free direct deposit, print checks, or a combination, and automate recurring pay runs ^S31.
Tax filing	Federal, state, and local tax calculations and year-end filings (e.g., W-2) at no additional cost ^S31.
Time & Attendance	Import employee hours automatically into payroll when using the add-on ^S31.
Accounting	Track income and expenses, create and send invoices, and manage receipts and documents ^S31 ^S45.
Employee portal	Provide employees and contractors with self-service access to manage personal info and direct deposit ^S31 ^S45.
HR Compliance Center	Get personalized compliance notifications and actionable steps tailored to your business ^S45 ^S31.
Bank imports	Automatically import bank transactions and connect bank accounts or credit cards ^S45.

Integrations and ecosystem

Connected products, exports, APIs, and workflow compatibility.

Integration or interface	Type	What it enables
QuickBooks Desktop and Online	Integration	Export payroll entries and import data to accounting software ^S31 ^S45.
Stripe	Integration	Accept credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH payments on invoices ^S45.
Vestwell	Integration	Offer 401(k) plans with free integration ^S31 ^S45.
SimplyInsured	Integration	Connect existing employee health benefits and integrate payroll and benefits ^S31 ^S45.
ERGO NEXT	Integration	Pay-as-you-go workers' comp insurance with payroll ^S31.
Bank accounts	Integration	Automatically import bank transactions and credit card activity ^S45.

Pricing

Pricing and plans

Published plans, free access, trials, credits, and pricing limitations.

Plan or offer	Verified price and billing	Included	Limits
Basic Payroll	$17 per month plus $4 per worker paid, billed monthly; promotional 50% off for 3 months ^S45	Free direct deposit, employee portal, year-end tax filings ^S31 ^S45	You file and deposit payroll taxes ^S45
Full Service Payroll	$37 per month plus $5 per worker paid, billed monthly; promotional 50% off for 3 months ^S45	Federal, state, and local tax filings; free direct deposit; employee portal ^S31 ^S45	$12 per month per extra state ^S45
Accounting Software	Pricing not established in collected sources	Income/expense tracking, invoicing, bank imports, payroll integration ^S45	Not established
Time & Attendance	$6 per month plus $2 per employee, promotional $3 + $1 for 3 months ^S45	Automatic import of hours to payroll ^S31	Not established
HR Software	$6 per month plus $2 per employee, promotional $3 + $1 for 3 months ^S45	HR Compliance Center, labor law poster compliance ^S45 ^S107	Not established
Bookkeeping Service	Starting at $100/month plus one-time onboarding fee ^S45	Day-to-day bookkeeping by experts ^S45	Discounts do not apply ^S45

Competition

Competitive landscape

Domains competing for the same organic search demand.

Sampled competitors

Competitor	First-page appearances	Sampled queries	Average position	Queries observed
reddit.com	2	2	2.5	accounting and payroll, accounting and payroll software
accountantsworld.com	1	1	1	accounting and payroll
cdicollege.ca	1	1	2	accounting and payroll
pcmag.com	1	1	3	accounting and payroll software
tmasmallbusinessaccounting.com	1	1	4	accounting and payroll
equalpaytoday.org	1	1	4	accounting and payroll software
indeed.com	1	1	5	accounting and payroll
onpay.com	1	1	5	accounting and payroll software
hirelevel.com	1	1	6	accounting and payroll
tax.thomsonreuters.com	1	1	6	accounting and payroll software

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Customers, testimonials, and first-party review claims

Page type	Evidence	Source
customers	[Skip to content](#primary)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	[Chat](javascript:void$0$;) [(877) 968-7147](tel:877-968-7147) Login	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Create Account See a Demo	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Customer Reviews	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Our customers love our ease of use, affordability, and unmatched USA-based customer support.	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	[Patriot Payroll is awarded a badge for Best Customer Support 2026 on Capterra](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/3746-Patriot-Software/ "Patriot Payroll is awarded a badge for Best Customer Support 2026 on Capterra")[Capterra Best Ease of Use 2026 ](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/ "Patriot Payroll is awarded Best Ease of Use 2025 by Capterra")[Users Love Us](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?utm_source=rewards-medal "Users love Patriot Software on G2") [Patriot Payroll awarded Software Advice Most Recommended 2026 ](https://www.softwareadvice.com/product/3746-Patriot-Software/ "Patriot Payroll awarded Software Advice Most Recommended 2026")[Patriot Accounting awarded Capterra Best Value 2026 ](https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/ "Patriot Accounting awarded Capterra Best Value 2026")[High Performer on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?utm_source=rewards-medal "Patriot Software is a leader in Payroll on G2")	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Rating on G2	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	[Read Patriot Software reviews on G2](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?utm_source=review-widget "Read reviews of Patriot Software on G2")	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Rating on Trustpilot	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Trustpilot	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	What Customers Love About Patriot	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Free USA-based support	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Easy-to-use software	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Value for money	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	NPS and CSAT over the past 12 months	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Net Promoter Score (NPS)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	How likely are you to recommend us?	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	79 /100 Net Promoter Score	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT)	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/
customers	How satisfied were you with your experience?	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/customers-reviews/

Independent review sources discovered

Platform	Status	Discovered source
Capterra	discovered_not_scraped	https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/
G2	discovered_not_scraped	https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?utm_source=rewards-medal
Google	discovered_not_scraped	https://www.google.com/search?udm=50&aep=11&q=Summarize%20and%20analyze%20the%20key%20insights%20from%20this%20URL%20https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/state-mandated-retirement-plans/
Google	discovered_not_scraped	https://google.com/preferences/source?q=patriotsoftware.com
Capterra	discovered_not_scraped	https://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/reviews/
GetApp	discovered_not_scraped	https://www.getapp.com/finance-accounting-software/a/patriot-payroll/

Backlink profile

Authority and referring-domain signals.

Backlink comparison profile

Domain rating: 73/100
Backlinks: 68,058
Referring domains: 9,149
Dofollow backlinks: 65.0%
Dofollow referring domains: 77.0%

Source DR	Source title	Anchor	Source URL	Target URL
73	20+ Best Bookkeeping Software for Businesses (2026 Tool Guide) \	Pilot Blog	Patriot	https://pilot.com/blog/bookkeeping-software-for-business
78	Top Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)	Federal Employer Identification Numbers (FEINs)	https://technologyadvice.com/applicant-tracking-systems/	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-an-fein/
72	Best Payroll Software: 9 Top Small Business Picks (2026)	$37/month base + $5/employee (full-service)	https://onpay.com/insights/best-small-business-payroll-software-picks/	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/
72	Overtime Calculator For Overtime Pay	in this handy article from Patriot Software	https://www.thecalculatorsite.com/finance/calculators/overtime.php	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/overtime-laws-by-state/
77	Kompensasi Adalah: Tujuan, Bentuk, dan Jenis-Jenisnya - Glints TapLoker Blog	Patriot	https://glints.com/id/lowongan/kompensasi-adalah-pengertian-jenis-bentuk/	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-compensation/
90	10 Top Payroll Software Solutions for Small Businesses \	Paylocity	Patriotopens in a new tab	https://www.paylocity.com/why-paylocity/compare/lists/best-payroll-software/
76	14 Best Payroll Software Services in 2025 <!-- Dynamic title for the page --> \	Workforce.com	Patriot	https://www.workforce.com/help-center/4051801/collections/4051801/articles/11168201-14-best-payroll-software-services-in-2025
99	My Patriot Mobile App Overview \	Patriot Software - YouTube	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wj1fbKz_8c
92	Understanding Accrued Liabilities: Definitions, Types, and Examples	The Basics of Accrued Liabilities in Business	https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/accrued-liability.asp	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-are-accrued-liabilities-examples-journal-entry/
35	Home - Alive Music Festival	—	https://www.alive.org/	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/

Collection decision

The Scout search index remains intentionally excluded from automatic Scout analysis. This Scout traffic model profile costs 5 credits (0.5 cents) and is included in the first comparison run so its usefulness can be judged before the recurring collection is finalized.

AI visibility

Measured ChatGPT and Google AI mentions with cited sources.

AI-assistant referral traffic

Estimated current generative-AI referral share: 1.3%

Month	Traffic share	Source
—	—	All AI assistants

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Site-stated AI capabilities

No supporting public-page evidence was collected for this category.

These are first-party product claims, not independent measurements of AI-search visibility.

Marketing opportunities

Actions calculated directly from the collected evidence.

Opportunity	Recommended action	Evidence
Competitor gap	Review the sampled queries where reddit.com appears.	2 first-page appearances across accounting and payroll, accounting and payroll software

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Website evidence gaps

integrations: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
reviews: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.
technical: no usable public page was collected; verify whether the site publishes this evidence.

Trust and proof

Customers, proof, and reviews

Published proof, customer signals, and review evidence.

Independent reviews

Platform	Page	How it was found	Note
PCMag	Patriot Software Accounting Review: Affordable, Easy, and Reliable for Small Businesses / PCMag	Grounded web search	The Basic version of Patriot Software Accounting ($20 per month, with unlimited users) lacks certain tools, including estimates, payment reminders, recurring invoices, and user permissions. The Premium version I reviewed ($30 per month) has all those features. Patriot offers a 30-day trial and a demo account for both plans, which are often available at a discounted rate. The integration with Patriot Software Payroll works more seamlessly than ever.
G2	Compare Patriot Payroll and QuickBooks Payroll	Grounded web search	Patriot Payroll(555)4.8 out of 5Patriot Payroll By Patriot Software QuickBooks Payroll(66)3.7 out of 5QuickBooks Payroll By Intuit ... Patriot Payroll Star Rating (555) 4.8 out of 5 ... of the options for the program. I know the value of service is
Software Advice	Patriot Software vs Rippling - Comparison - Software Advice	Grounded web search	4.8 (3966) Starting Price $17.00 per month - Ease of use - Affordable pricing Cons: - Reporting limitations - Direct deposit processing times Who uses Patriot Software Based on 3966 reviews - Popular among:
toolradar.com	Patriot Software Reviews, Pricing & Alternatives (2026)	Grounded web search	4.7(4,662 reviews) Patriot Software holds an aggregate rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 4,662 reviews across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra, last checked September 17, 2026. SourceForge 67 reviews 4.3/5 G2 630 reviews 4.8/5 Capterra 3,965 reviews 4.8/5
joinneo.com	Patriot Software Review 2026 / Pricing & Alternatives	Grounded web search	### How this rating is calculated ★★★★★ 4.7 weighted across 7742 reviews from 4 sources Trustpilot ↗ 4.7 3431 reviews G2 ↗ 4.8 630 reviews Capterra ↗ 4.8 3577 reviews Glassdoor ↗ 4.2 104 reviews
Capterra	Patriot Accounting	Grounded web search	# Patriot Accounting 4.7 (410) Capterra offers objective, independent research and verified user reviews. We may earn a referral fee when you visit a vendor through our links. ... 's payroll management features to be straightforward and user-friendly,
saasrat.com	Patriot Payroll Review 2026: Pricing, Pros, Cons & Alternatives / SaaSrat	Grounded web search	reviews), the consistent praise covers three areas: the transparent, affordable pricing compared to ... from business owners. The consistent critiques are the lack of built-in benefits administration, the extra state filing add-on cost for multi-state
G2	Compare OnPay and Patriot Payroll Social Share Options	Grounded web search	response Patriot Payroll(555)4.8 out of 5Patriot Payroll By Patriot Software ... I love the ease of use of the program. I love the flexibility of all of the options for the program. I know the value of service is incredible compared to other payroll

Customer proof

No named customers, testimonials, or customer case studies were found.

External links were grounded in one live web search. Search snippets are leads, not independently scraped page content; rejected links remain available in Review evidence.

Company, security, and trust

Ownership, policies, security signals, and public trust evidence.

Signal	Finding	Source
Company and ownership	Our software is designed to guide you through the setup process with our easy payroll wizards. We offer free payroll setup for customers who would like assistance. We will enter your employee data and year-to-date payrol	source
Contact and support	Got room for another app on your phone? Of course not. We’ve designed our software so you can access your account on your phone anywhere—all without the hassle of downloading and updating an app.	source
Legal and privacy	We use essential cookies to make our site work. With your consent, we may also use non-essential cookies to improve user experience, personalize advertisements, and analyze website traffic. For these reasons, we may shar	source
Security and compliance	We are SOC2 Type II compliant to ensure the industry gold-standards in keeping your data safe. We will also require you to set up multiple authentication methods to ensure your log in credentials are not compromised.	source
Uptime and status page	Not published on the collected pages.	—
Domain registered	2003-06-25	—
Domain expires	2027-06-25	—

Not found on the collected pages: uptime and status page. This only means Scout did not find it on the pages it read; it says nothing about the company itself.

Documentation and product updates

Help resources, product guidance, and visible changes over time.

Resource or update	Type	What is available	Date or freshness
How to Discourage Price Shopping / Definition, Steps, & More	Guide	Guides, comparisons, pricing breakdowns, use cases, and how-to articles. (source)	Not dated
Financial Section of Business Plan / How to Write It	Guide	For the financial section of business plan, you need to include your business expenses, projections, funding requests, and more. (source)	Not dated
Business Plan Benefits: An Overview for Small Companies	Roadmap	Public product roadmap. (source)	Not dated
Financial Section of Business Plan / How to Write It	Roadmap	Public product roadmap. (source)	Not dated
Patriot Adds New Accounting Software Features	Product update	Product update is publicly available. (source)	Not dated

Not found in the collected public sources: changelog or release notes, status page, separate help center or knowledge base.

Technical

Technical and delivery signals

Delivery model, platforms, API, data ownership, reliability claims and release activity.

Signal	Finding	Source
Delivery model (cloud, self-hosted, desktop, browser extension)	Web-based software accessed via browser ^S31.	^S31
Platforms and apps	Available on web; no mobile app mentioned ^S45.	^S45
API and extensibility (API, SDK, webhooks, MCP, plugins)	No API or SDK mentioned in collected sources.	—
Data ownership and export	Users can filter and export data from payroll ^S31.	^S31
Performance and reliability claims	Engineering quality leads to multiple daily updates that are tested, bug-free, and secure ^S1.	^S1
Release activity	Multiple daily updates ^S1.	^S1

Measured infrastructure

Domain, certificate, and hosting signals, measured directly.

Signal	Finding
Domain registered	2003-06-25 — Cloudflare, Inc.
Domain expires	2027-06-25
TLS certificate	Let's Encrypt, valid, expires 2026-11-25
Security headers	HSTS, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy
Headers not served	CSP
Server header	cloudflare
Mail handled by	aspmx.l.google.com, alt2.aspmx.l.google.com
Nameservers	jeremy.ns.cloudflare.com, zara.ns.cloudflare.com

Not measurable: wayback: rate limited by archive.org, ladder stopped after 1 probe(s); rdap: exceeded the overall budget; wayback: exceeded the overall budget; tls: exceeded the overall budget; dns: exceeded the overall budget; headers: exceeded the overall budget. A gap here means the lookup was unavailable, not that the finding is negative.

Technical site audit

A bounded multi-page crawl with page-level issues and URLs.

Scout — Bounded technical crawl

Pages crawled: 15 of 15 maximum
Technical health: 98/100
Critical issues: 0
Warnings: 5
Notices: 0

Issues

Severity	Issue	Value	Affected URL
warning	Title length should be reviewed	69	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/payroll/workers-comp/
warning	Duplicate title in audit sample	2	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
warning	Duplicate title in audit sample	2	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
warning	Duplicate meta description in audit sample	2	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
warning	Duplicate meta description in audit sample	2	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/

Crawled pages

Status	Title	H1s	Words	Response	URL
200	Accounting and Payroll Software for Small Businesses	1	672	135 ms	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
200	Accounting and Payroll Software for Small Businesses	1	672	47 ms	https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
200	Accounting Software Made Easy \	Affordable Online Accounting	1	1901	72 ms
200	Payroll \	Online Payroll for Small Business \	Try It Free Today!	1	2095
200	Time & Attendance Software \	Employee Timekeeping & Time Cards	1	812	82 ms
200	HR Software \	Human Resources Management for Small Business	1	1147	54 ms
200	Payroll With Employee Health Benefits \	Patriot Software	1	583	42 ms
200	401(k) Payroll Integration for Small Business \	Patriot Software	1	2260	64 ms
200	Workers' Comp \	Payroll With Free Workers' Comp Integration	1	2393	57 ms
200	Bookkeeping Service \	Bookkeeping Services for Small Business	1	953	61 ms
200	Video Demos \	Watch Patriot Software Videos	1	431	80 ms
200	Patriot Software Reports \	Accounting, Payroll, & More	1	230	71 ms
200	Patriot Software FAQ \	Common Questions and Answers	1	4119	42 ms
200	Patriot Software Pricing \	Accounting & Payroll Price Chart	1	3266	85 ms
200	About Patriot Software \	Our Mission Statement and More	1	1500	79 ms

This is a bounded Scout crawl. Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores are not claimed unless a dedicated performance audit is connected.

Search Console and Analytics

First-party search and behavioral data connection state.

Modeled acquisition channels

Channel	Estimated share
direct	58.2%
search	27.6%
search organic	23.5%
search paid	4.2%
social	2.2%
social organic	2.1%
social paid	0.1%
referrals	2.1%
paid referrals	0.4%
mail	7.3%
gen ai	1.3%
affiliate	0.9%
other	0.0%

First-party connections

Integration	Status	Data available after connection
Google Search Console	Not connected	Clicks, impressions, CTR, average position, queries, pages, countries, and devices
Google Analytics	Not connected	Organic sessions, engagement, landing pages, conversions, geography, and devices

No first-party Search Console or Analytics numbers are shown until the site owner authorizes the corresponding Google account. Scout traffic model values above are modeled estimates, not private analytics totals.

Limits and method

Limitations and open questions

Known constraints and missing evidence from the collected pages.

The collected sources do not mention any competitors by name. Evidence gaps include lack of detailed API documentation, mobile app availability, and specific uptime or status page information. Open questions remain about the full scope of accounting features and any limitations on employee counts for payroll.

Sources, method, and limitations

Evidence inventory, collection method, provider use, and constraints.

This report is based on 15 collected pages from patriotsoftware.com, including the About, Payroll, Pricing, and Integrations pages. The evidence catalog includes 180 entries, with sources ranging from identity and pricing to features and trust. External proof search was conducted but no additional verification was performed. Limitations include potential missing pages not in the sitemap and the absence of first-party customer testimonials or case studies.

Official Websitehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/payroll/Verified
Official Websitehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/pricing/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/benefits-of-a-business-plan-small-business/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/discouraging-price-shopping/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/financial-section-business-plan/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/price-war/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/value-based-pricing/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/403b-retirement-plan/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-is-product-life-cycle-management/Verified
Official Websitehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/press/patriot-adds-new-accounting-software-features/Verified
Official Websitehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/press/patriot-introduces-new-accounting-features/Verified
Official Websitehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/press/patriot-software-adds-multi-location-features-to-payroll-software/Verified
Official Websitehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/press/patriot-software-rolls-out-highly-requested-features/Verified
Pricing Pagehttps://www.patriotsoftware.com/integrations/Verified
Review Sitehttps://www.capterra.com/p/116050/Patriot-Software/Verified
Review Sitehttps://www.trustpilot.com/review/patriotsoftware.comVerified
Review Sitehttps://www.pcmag.com/reviews/patriot-software-accountingVerified
Review Sitehttps://www.g2.com/compare/patriot-payroll-vs-intuit-quickbooks-payrollVerified
Review Sitehttps://www.softwareadvice.com/compare/3746-Patriot-Software/vs/410674-rippling/Verified
Review Sitehttps://toolradar.com/tools/patriot-softwareVerified
Review Sitehttps://joinneo.com/directory/patriot-software/Verified
Review Sitehttps://www.capterra.com/p/141644/Patriot-Accounting/Verified
Review Sitehttps://saasrat.com/products/patriot-payrollVerified
Review Sitehttps://www.g2.com/compare/onpay-vs-patriot-payrollVerified

Patriot Software

Overview

Traffic and search

SEO analysis

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Company identity and positioning

Total website traffic

Top visitor countries

Domain identity

Website capture

Top organic keywords

Independent Google result page

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Prioritized website intelligence pages

Features

Pricing and plans

Integrations and supported platforms

Product and company updates

Features

Pricing

Competition

Sampled competitors

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Customers, testimonials, and first-party review claims

Independent review sources discovered

Backlink comparison profile

Collection decision

AI-assistant referral traffic

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Site-stated AI capabilities

Website intelligence — Collected evidence

Website evidence gaps

Trust and proof

Independent reviews

Customer proof

Technical

Scout — Bounded technical crawl

Issues

Crawled pages

Modeled acquisition channels

First-party connections

Limits and method

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