Justworks vs Patriot Payroll: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Justworks 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 7.3/10).
| Scored on | Justworks | Patriot Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 7 | 8 |
| Fees & pricing | 7 | 9 |
| Customer support | 6 | 7 |
| Features | 8 | 7 |
| Basic Tier (per employee) | $59/month | — |
| Plus Tier (per employee) | $99/month | — |
| Contractor Fee | $49/month | — |
| Basic Payroll Base | — | $17/mo |
| Full Service Base | — | $37/mo |
| Per Employee/Contractor | — | $4/mo |
| Direct Deposit | — | $0 |
Justworks in one paragraph
Justworks is the best-in-class PEO for small businesses that value transparent pricing and a modern interface over the absolute lowest price point.
Skip it if: You only have 1-2 local employees and don't plan to offer health insurance.
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, Justworks or Patriot Payroll?
On our five-axis scorecard, Patriot Payroll scores higher (7.9/10 vs 7.3/10). 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 Justworks?
You only have 1-2 local employees and don't plan to offer health insurance.
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.