Link copied to clipboard # Gusto vs Patriot Software Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/gusto/patriot-software/export.csv) GustoPatriot Software[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Gusto** [ 4.6/5(13,383) ](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews#reviews) **Patriot Software** [ 4.8/5(630) ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Gusto** **Starting at $49.00** Per Month · Simple Plan **Patriot Software** Free Trial **Starting at $17.00** Per Month · Basic Payroll **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Gusto** 1 month Based on 2479 responses **Patriot Software** 1 month Based on 237 responses Return on Investment **Gusto** 7 months Based on 2349 responses **Patriot Software** 7 months Based on 186 responses Perceived Cost **Gusto** $$$$$ **Patriot Software** $$$$$ Average Discount **Gusto** 9% **Patriot Software** 10%1% more ![Gusto](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ed5b5ae1366d980e7d0f5e104166e2fd/gusto.svg "Gusto") ![Patriot Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e7427a19896d4b82c4c83eb297f7dfb8/patriot-software.svg "Patriot Software") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1568244&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Patriot Software** [ Ease of Use (56) ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2500516&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Customer Support (53) ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2500702&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Payroll Issues (15) ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2500706&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Delays (6) ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2500530&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Gusto** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_bd35168858a5693ac47d68eaf646dc72/7shifts.png "Product Avatar Image") 7shifts ](https://www.g2.com/products/7shifts/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3daed0a0106e1008bdcaed7498296072/8am-mycase.png "Product Avatar Image") 8am MyCase ](https://www.g2.com/products/8am-mycase/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9fee325af54b7164fb0726a552801492/acumatica.png "Product Avatar Image") Acumatica ](https://www.g2.com/products/acumatica/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6581ac213d7946f2ef27505905652457/adp-global-payroll.png "Product Avatar Image") ADP Global Payroll ](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-global-payroll/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/integrations) **Patriot Software** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_c2febb20fe6756809d9d01009d1ed3c1/next-insurance.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Next Insurance ](https://www.g2.com/products/next-insurance/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_886c6362df2546780d72afd6d2eed4d9/quickbooks-desktop-pro.png "Product Avatar Image") Desktop Pro ](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-pro/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_50b93b0f332ffa4a17f0c4c1f6c6464b/quickbooks-online.png "Product Avatar Image") QuickBooks Online ](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-online/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_e7511be4fe990fb3cbea2c7a5724c3eb/simplyinsured.gif "Product Avatar Image") SimplyInsured ](https://www.g2.com/products/simplyinsured/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/integrations) Screenshots **Gusto** ![Gusto screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/112006/7.19-Run-Payroll-Desktop.png) **Patriot Software** ![Patriot Software screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/92339/payroll-run-payroll-step1.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Gusto** 9.3 9.39,597 **Patriot Software** 9.6 9.6507 Ease of Use **Gusto** 9.4 9.49,873 **Patriot Software** 9.6 9.6512 Ease of Setup **Gusto** 9.3 9.38,317 **Patriot Software** 9.2 9.2341 Ease of Admin **Gusto** 9.3 9.32,782 **Patriot Software** 9.6 9.6294 Quality of Support **Gusto** 9.0 9.07,908 **Patriot Software** 9.7 9.7496 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Gusto** 9.2 9.22,767 **Patriot Software** 9.7 9.7292 Product Direction (% positive) **Gusto** 9.1 9.19,232 **Patriot Software** 9.5 9.5493 Features Payroll[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);) 9.0 8,690 9.2 429 Employee Self Service Web Portal 9.5(tied score) 6081 | Verified 9.5(tied score) 302 | Verified Benefits Manager 8.9(won by 0.4) 5050 | Verified 8.5 68 Mobile 9.0 5139 | Verified 9.1(won by 0.1) 152 | Verified Self Service Portal 9.9(won by default) 135 Not enough data Administration Payroll Entry 9.4 5672 | Verified 9.6(won by 0.2) 387 | Verified Time Off Accrual 9.1(won by 0.1) 5058 | Verified 9.0 183 | Verified Direct Deposit 9.6(won by 0.4) 5486 | Verified 9.2 270 | Verified Expense Reimbursement 8.9 4590 | Verified 9.1(won by 0.2) 162 | Verified Pre-tax Deductions 9.2 4771 | Verified 9.5(won by 0.3) 240 | Verified Wage Garnishment 8.8 4188 | Verified 8.9(won by 0.1) 117 | Verified Approvals 9.1 4425 | Verified 9.5(won by 0.4) 185 | Verified Check/W-2 Printing 9.2 4604 | Verified 9.4(won by 0.2) 278 | Verified Check/W-2 Delivery 9.2(won by default) 4579 | Verified Feature Not Available Split Deposits 9.7(won by default) 37 Not enough data Taxes Tax Calculation 9.3 5337 | Verified 9.7(won by 0.4) 364 | Verified Tax Filing 9.2 5097 | Verified 9.8(won by 0.6) 324 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Automatic Tax Payment Feature Not Available 9.7(won by default) 304 | Verified Integration API / Integration 8.6(won by 0.1) 4360 | Verified 8.5 64 | Verified Time Tracking Integration 8.8 4194 | Verified 9.0(won by 0.2) 117 | Verified Accounting Integration 8.8(tied score) 4264 | Verified 8.8(tied score) 127 | Verified Core HR Integration 8.6 3914 | Verified 8.8(won by 0.2) 91 | Verified API 7.7(won by default) 10 Not enough data 401(k) Tracking 9.6(won by default) 22 Not enough data Expense Tracking 9.7(won by default) 15 Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking 9.7(won by default) 67 Not enough data Third-Party Integrations 8.1(won by default) 48 Not enough data Third-Party Integration 7.8(won by default) 33 Not enough data Platform Payroll Reporting 9.0 4807 | Verified 9.3(won by 0.3) 333 | Verified User, Role, and Access Management 9.2 4668 | Verified 9.3(won by 0.1) 104 Performance and Reliability 9.2 5839 | Verified 9.7(won by 0.5) 366 | Verified (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Scalability 9.2 4630 | Verified 9.5(won by 0.3) 285 | Verified Payroll Reporting 8.7(won by default) 29 Not enough data Activity Dashboard 9.1(won by default) 29 Not enough data Compensation Management 8.1(won by default) 8 Not enough data Timesheet Management 9.2(won by default) 160 Not enough data Performance Management 7.1(won by default) 12 Not enough data Benefits Management 9.4(won by default) 48 Not enough data Document Management 9.6(won by default) 52 Not enough data Payroll Management 9.8(won by default) 122 Not enough data Compliance Management 9.8(won by default) 21 Not enough data Cash Flow Management 8.8(won by default) 8 Not enough data Policy Management 9.4(won by default) 8 Not enough data Calendar Management 8.0(won by default) 28 Not enough data Mobile Access 8.9(won by default) 109 Not enough data Attendance Management 10.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Deduction Management 8.5(won by default) 10 Not enough data Employee Management 10.0(won by default) 6 Not enough data Reimbursement Management 9.0(won by default) 14 Not enough data Receipt Management 9.2(won by default) 11 Not enough data Time Off Management 9.1(won by default) 120 Not enough data Workflow Management 9.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Expense Management 9.7(won by default) 23 Not enough data Team Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Reminders 9.0(won by default) 39 Not enough data Employee Profiles 8.5(won by default) 10 Not enough data Generative AI 6.9(won by default) 8 Not enough data Alerts/Notifications 8.6(won by default) 46 Not enough data W-2 Preparation 9.6(won by default) 16 Not enough data Employee Database 10.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Reporting & Statistics 10.0(won by default) 6 Not enough data Employee Self Service 10.0(won by default) 66 Not enough data AI Copilot 8.0(won by default) 9 Not enough data Data Import/Export 8.1(won by default) 7 Not enough data Multi-State 9.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Tax Compliance 8.8(won by default) 27 Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions 7.7(won by default) 5 Not enough data Time Tracking 9.2(won by default) 176 Not enough data Customizable Reports 6.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Web-based Deployment 8.2(won by default) 13 Not enough data Payroll Outsourcing 10.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Expense Claims 8.7(won by default) 10 Not enough data Chatbot 7.1(won by default) 15 Not enough data 1099 Preparation 10.0(won by default) 8 Not enough data Auto Update 9.4(won by default) 8 Not enough data Time & Attendance 8.3(won by default) 11 Not enough data AI/Machine Learning 6.7(won by default) 16 Not enough data Employee Onboarding 9.9(won by default) 15 Not enough data Reporting/Analytics 7.5(won by default) 8 Not enough data For Small Businesses 9.6(won by default) 14 Not enough data Workflow Automation 10.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Multi-Country Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Corporate/Business Not enough data Not enough data Batch Processing Not enough data Not enough data Accounting Not enough data Not enough data For Accountants Not enough data Not enough data For CPA Firms Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Contractor Payments[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 840 9.1 25 Platform Basics Performance 9.2 774 9.5(won by 0.3) 24 Portal 9.2 779 9.4(won by 0.2) 24 Platform Basics - Contractor Payments AI Agent Not enough data Not enough data Platform Administration Integrations 8.6(won by 0.1) 712 8.5 14 Compliance 9.1 758 9.5(won by 0.4) 21 Reporting 8.9 764 9.2(won by 0.3) 22 Platform Payment Content Document management 9.0 763 9.4(won by 0.4) 19 Invoicing Tool 8.4 652 8.5(won by 0.1) 16 Wage access 9.1(won by 0.3) 737 8.8 17 Core HR[Hide 120 FeaturesShow 120 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 2,982 Not enough data Core HR Organization Management 8.9(won by default) 927 Not enough data Time, Attendance, and PTO 9.1(won by default) 1022 Not enough data Expense Management 8.1(won by default) 821 Not enough data Salary Structures 8.6(won by default) 867 Not enough data Compliance 8.8(won by default) 894 Not enough data Benefits Administration 8.8(won by default) 913 Not enough data Payroll Management 9.7(won by default) 16 Not enough data Document Management 9.7(won by default) 11 Not enough data Time Off Management 10.0(won by default) 8 Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Talent Management Not enough data Not enough data Commission Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Summarization 7.2(won by default) 474 Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Applicant Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Time & Attendance Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Learning & Development Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Employee Engagement Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Sick Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data 360 Degree Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Succession Planning Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data Offboarding Not enough data Not enough data Employee Profiles Not enough data Not enough data For Cloud Not enough data Not enough data Employee Training Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Requests Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization 8.2(won by default) 2315 Not enough data Integration APIs 8.0(won by default) 2143 Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 8.9(won by default) 2366 Not enough data Activity Dashboard 9.1(won by default) 2317 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.4(won by default) 22 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.0(won by default) 19 Not enough data Compliance Management 10.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.2(won by default) 20 Not enough data Payroll Management 9.9(won by default) 12 Not enough data Document Management 9.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.3(won by default) 17 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.4(won by default) 16 Not enough data Third-Party Integrations 7.8(won by default) 15 Not enough data Internationalization Feature Not Available Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Administration[Hide 135 FeaturesShow 135 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.7 2,918 Not enough data Benefits Administration Platform Features Benefits Record Management 9.0(won by default) 1369 Not enough data Enrollment Planning 8.9(won by default) 1319 Not enough data Third-Party Carrier Integration 8.4(won by default) 1223 Not enough data Document Management 9.0(won by default) 1350 Not enough data Total Compensation Statements 9.1(won by default) 1313 Not enough data Self-Service Portal 9.2(won by default) 1362 Not enough data Regulatory Compliance 9.0(won by default) 1280 Not enough data Mobile Benefits Access 8.8(won by default) 1257 Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Deduction Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Retirement Plan Management Not enough data Not enough data Provider Management Not enough data Not enough data Online Benefits Enrollment Not enough data Not enough data Employee Portal Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Administration Platform Features Benefits Record Management 9.0(won by default) 1369 Not enough data Enrollment Planning 8.9(won by default) 1319 Not enough data Third-Party Carrier Integration 8.4(won by default) 1223 Not enough data Document Management 9.0(won by default) 1350 Not enough data Total Compensation Statements 9.1(won by default) 1313 Not enough data Self-Service Portal 9.2(won by default) 1362 Not enough data Regulatory Compliance 9.0(won by default) 1280 Not enough data Benefits Dashboards 9.1(won by default) 933 Not enough data Mobile Benefits Access 8.8(won by default) 1257 Not enough data Integrations / APIs 8.5(won by default) 1061 Not enough data Internationalization 8.3(won by default) 977 Not enough data Mobility 8.9(won by default) 1044 Not enough data Generative AI AI Text Generation 7.2(won by default) 840 Not enough data AI Text Summarization 7.2(won by default) 837 Not enough data AI Image-to-Text 7.1(won by default) 832 Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality ACA Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data COBRA Administration Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Requests Not enough data Not enough data Employee Benefits Administration Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Sick Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Life Insurance Administration Not enough data Not enough data Health Insurance Administration Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Administration Outsourcing Not enough data Not enough data Disability Insurance Administration Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Applicant Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data FMLA Administration Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data HSA/FSA Administration Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Platform Customization 8.2(won by default) 2315 Not enough data Integration APIs 8.0(won by default) 2143 Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 8.9(won by default) 2366 Not enough data Activity Dashboard 9.1(won by default) 2317 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.4(won by default) 22 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.0(won by default) 19 Not enough data Compliance Management 10.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.2(won by default) 20 Not enough data Payroll Management 9.9(won by default) 12 Not enough data Document Management 9.5(won by default) 11 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.3(won by default) 17 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.4(won by default) 16 Not enough data Third-Party Integrations 7.8(won by default) 15 Not enough data Internationalization Feature Not Available Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Time & Attendance[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.9 641 Not enough data Automation Process Automation 9.2(won by default) 84 Not enough data Logistics Dashboards & Reporting 8.7(won by default) 33 Not enough data Data Collection 9.1(won by default) 107 Not enough data Lanuguage Options 9.1(won by default) 11 Not enough data Activity Dashboard 10.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Real-Time Data 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Management Schedule Creation Tools 8.0(won by default) 49 Not enough data Schedule Management 8.5(won by default) 88 Not enough data Employee Leave Management 9.2(won by default) 38 Not enough data User Access 9.0(won by default) 19 Not enough data User Role Access 9.3(won by default) 36 Not enough data Employee Information 9.9(won by default) 57 Not enough data Employee Information Automation 8.1(won by default) 8 Not enough data Calendar Management 8.9(won by default) 9 Not enough data Timesheet Management 8.9(won by default) 49 Not enough data Payroll Management 10.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Time Off Management 8.7(won by default) 53 Not enough data Document Management 10.0(won by default) 7 Not enough data Mobile Access 9.0(won by default) 50 Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Regulations Enforcement 10.0(won by default) 14 Not enough data Compliance Monitoring 10.0(won by default) 14 Not enough data Integration 9.6(won by default) 28 Not enough data Third-Party Integrations 7.5(won by default) 6 Not enough data Additional Functionality Reminders 9.1(won by default) 22 Not enough data Mobile App 8.3(won by default) 61 Not enough data Sick Leave Tracking 10.0(won by default) 6 Not enough data Overtime Calculation 9.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Time Tracking 9.1(won by default) 161 Not enough data Employee Scheduling 7.3(won by default) 10 Not enough data Self Service Portal 10.0(won by default) 16 Not enough data AI Copilot 7.0(won by default) 5 Not enough data Generative AI 6.5(won by default) 8 Not enough data Approval Process Control 7.9(won by default) 7 Not enough data Search/Filter 7.3(won by default) 8 Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking 9.2(won by default) 55 Not enough data Clock In/Out 8.4(won by default) 118 Not enough data Alerts/Notifications 8.1(won by default) 20 Not enough data Employee Portal 10.0(won by default) 6 Not enough data Employee Time Tracking 9.3(won by default) 14 Not enough data Punch card 9.2(won by default) 6 Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data FMLA Administration Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Biometric Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Project Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Time & Expense Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Lockout Periods Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Geofencing Not enough data Not enough data Labor Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Time Capture Not enough data Not enough data Contractor Management[Hide 67 FeaturesShow 67 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 205 Not enough data Platform Basics Interoperability 8.5(won by default) 185 Not enough data Performance 9.2(won by default) 195 Not enough data Portal 8.9(won by default) 185 Not enough data Platform Performance Reporting 8.8(won by default) 192 Not enough data Application Monitoring 8.5(won by default) 179 Not enough data Platform Functionality Document management 9.1(won by default) 188 Not enough data Requalification 8.5(won by default) 181 Not enough data Compliance 8.8(won by default) 179 Not enough data Bid Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Invoice Management Not enough data Not enough data Work Order Management Not enough data Not enough data Supplier Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Contractor Management Not enough data Not enough data Proposal Management Not enough data Not enough data Safety Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Contract/License Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Lead Management Not enough data Not enough data Template 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2.0% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 0.4% 1.8% Reviewers' Industry [![Gusto](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ed5b5ae1366d980e7d0f5e104166e2fd/gusto.svg "Gusto")](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) Gusto Non-Profit Organization Management 5.7% Mental Health Care 5.1% Health, Wellness and Fitness 5.0% Hospital & Health Care 5.0% Accounting 4.7% Other 74.5% [![Patriot Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e7427a19896d4b82c4c83eb297f7dfb8/patriot-software.svg "Patriot Software")](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews) Patriot Software Accounting 11.1% Construction 5.1% Retail 5.1% Health, Wellness and Fitness 4.6% Financial Services 3.9% Other 70.3% FAQs ## Gusto vs Patriot Software FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Gusto vs Patriot Software? Gusto and Patriot Software differ most in reviewer-cited support quality and overall satisfaction, with Patriot Software holding a higher G2 rating and support score. | [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) | [Patriot Software](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.6/5 (12,415 reviews) | 4.8/5 (630 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 9.3 | 9.2 | | 9.0 | 9.7 | | Ease of Use (5,185 all-time mentions) | Customer Support (53 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Gusto and Patriot Software compare? Patriot Software is rated as the stronger value, with higher reviewer satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions. - **Gusto:** Reviewers describe Gusto as effective but note that costs can get high per user as employee count increases. - **Patriot Software:** Reviewers consistently highlight Patriot Software's affordability and cost-effectiveness, with many switching from more expensive platforms like QuickBooks Payroll and ADP for better value. - **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers cite lower monthly costs and better value as primary reasons for switching to Patriot Software from competitors. ### What are the best alternatives to Gusto and Patriot Software? The top 3 alternatives to Gusto and Patriot Software are Rippling, Paycor, and Paycom. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) | 4.6/5 (12,415 reviews) | Small-Business | Reviewers note effective features but mention costs can rise with more users | Ease of Use (5,185 all-time mentions) | | [Patriot Software](https://www.g2.com/products/patriot-software/reviews) | 4.8/5 (630 reviews) | Small-Business | Consistently praised for affordability and cost-effectiveness | Customer Support (53 all-time mentions) | | [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) | 4.8/5 (13,243 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1,905 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | | [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) | 4.5/5 (6,916 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — | ### Which Payroll features should I prioritize when comparing Gusto and Patriot Software? Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Integrations, Payroll Automation, and Onboarding when comparing Gusto and Patriot Software. - **Ease of Use:** Gusto (9.5), Patriot Software (9.6); Gusto has 5,185 all-time mentions for Ease of Use, Patriot Software is also praised for user-friendliness. - **Quality of Support:** Gusto (9.0), Patriot Software (9.7); Patriot Software has 53 all-time mentions for Customer Support. - **Integrations:** Gusto is frequently cited for integrations (637 all-time mentions for Easy Integrations), with Google Workspace integration noted; Patriot Software integrates with QuickBooks Online and Stripe. - **Payroll Automation:** Patriot Software offers Automatic Tax Payment, while Gusto offers Check/W-2 Delivery. - **Onboarding:** Gusto is frequently cited for onboarding ease, with 2,700 all-time mentions for Easy Setup; Patriot Software has 21 all-time mentions for Easy Setup and 4 for Onboarding. ### What are the pros and cons of Gusto vs Patriot Software? Gusto's headline strength is ease of use, while Patriot Software's is customer support. - **Gusto strengths:** Ease of Use (5,185 all-time mentions), Payroll Ease (2,722), Easy Setup (2,700), User Interface (2,209), Integrations (637), and Implementation Ease (1,127). - **Gusto trade-offs:** Reviewers mention that costs can rise per user as employee count increases, and some desire more straightforward customization and reporting options. - **Patriot Software strengths:** Customer Support (53 all-time mentions), Easy Setup (21), Navigation Ease (6), and Onboarding (4); reviewers highlight affordability and responsive support. - **Patriot Software trade-offs:** Some reviewers note a learning curve, desire for more flexible payroll timing, and occasional integration limitations. ### Is Gusto or Patriot Software better for small businesses? Patriot Software is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction among small-business reviewers and a stronger focus on affordability and support. - **Gusto:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers praise ease of use and onboarding but mention rising costs as employee count grows. - **Patriot Software:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight affordability, ease of setup, and exceptional customer support for small business needs. ### Which Payroll platform has better integrations? Gusto is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader third-party compatibility. - **Gusto:** 637 all-time G2 reviews mention Easy Integrations, with Google Workspace and Slack integrations cited in recent reviews. - **Patriot Software:** Reviewers mention integrations with QuickBooks Online (5 all-time mentions) and Stripe, but note occasional limitations and manual steps. ### How do Gusto and Patriot Software compare on customer support? Patriot Software leads on Quality of Support by a material margin, with a 0.7-point advantage over Gusto (9.7 vs 9.0). - **Gusto:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful, with 1,060 all-time mentions, but some note challenges with email and chat responsiveness. - **Patriot Software:** Reviewers consistently praise Patriot Software's support, citing fast response times, knowledgeable staff, and ease of reaching a live person, with 53 all-time mentions for Customer Support. ### Which is easier to implement, Gusto or Patriot Software? Gusto and Patriot Software are at parity on Ease of Setup, with scores within a tenth of a point (Gusto 9.3, Patriot Software 9.2). - **Gusto:** Reviewers highlight easy and clear setup, with 2,700 all-time mentions for Easy Setup and 1,127 for Implementation Ease. - **Patriot Software:** Reviewers describe setup as very easy, often completed without assistance, and praise onboarding support; 21 all-time mentions for Easy Setup. ### Which product has better Onboarding? Gusto is the stronger product for Onboarding, with higher reviewer-cited mention counts and more frequent praise for onboarding ease. - **Gusto:** 2,700 all-time mentions for Easy Setup, frequent reviewer praise for onboarding efficiency and integration with tech stacks. - **Patriot Software:** 21 all-time mentions for Easy Setup and 4 for Onboarding, with reviewers noting straightforward onboarding and helpful support. 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