Bill.com vs Patriot Payroll: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Bill.com and Patriot Payroll — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: Patriot Payroll wins on our scorecard (7.9/10 vs 7.1/10).
| Scored on | Bill.com | Patriot Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 9 |
| Customer support | 5 | 7 |
| Features | 9 | 7 |
| Monthly Subscription (Team Tier) | $55 per user | — |
| ACH Payment Fee | $0.49 each | — |
| Mailed Check Fee | $1.69 each | — |
| International Wire (USD) | $0.00 (with FX markup) | — |
| Basic Payroll Base | — | $17/mo |
| Full Service Base | — | $37/mo |
| Per Employee/Contractor | — | $4/mo |
| Direct Deposit | — | $0 |
Bill.com in one paragraph
Bill.com is the gold standard for mid-sized small businesses needing strict approval workflows, provided you can stomach the per-transaction fees.
Skip it if: You are a solopreneur with fewer than 10 invoices a month who doesn't need a formal approval trail.
Patriot Payroll in one paragraph
A lean, high-speed payroll solution that is perfect for owners who want to avoid tax penalties without paying for HR features they won't use.
Skip it if: Skip it if you need an all-in-one HR platform that manages your company's health insurance and 401(k) directly within the software.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Bill.com or Patriot Payroll?
On our five-axis scorecard, Patriot Payroll scores higher (7.9/10 vs 7.1/10). A lean, high-speed payroll solution that is perfect for owners who want to avoid tax penalties without paying for HR features they won't use.
Who should skip Bill.com?
You are a solopreneur with fewer than 10 invoices a month who doesn't need a formal approval trail.
Who should skip Patriot Payroll?
Skip it if you need an all-in-one HR platform that manages your company's health insurance and 401(k) directly within the software.