Copper vs Patriot Payroll: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Copper 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 7.7/10).
| Scored on | Copper | Patriot Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 9 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 9 |
| Customer support | 6 | 7 |
| Features | 8 | 7 |
| Basic Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $29 | — |
| Professional Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $69 | — |
| Business Plan (per user/mo, annual) | $134 | — |
| Basic Payroll Base | — | $17/mo |
| Full Service Base | — | $37/mo |
| Per Employee/Contractor | — | $4/mo |
| Direct Deposit | — | $0 |
Copper in one paragraph
The premier CRM choice for small teams that live in Gmail and want to eliminate manual data entry.
Skip it if: You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
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, Copper or Patriot Payroll?
On our five-axis scorecard, Patriot Payroll scores higher (7.9/10 vs 7.7/10). 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 Copper?
You use Microsoft 365 or Outlook as your primary business email and calendar suite.
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.