Patriot Payroll vs Square POS: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of Patriot Payroll and Square POS — 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 7.5/10).
| Scored on | Patriot Payroll | Square POS |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 8 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 8 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 9 | 7 |
| Customer support | 7 | 5 |
| Features | 7 | 8 |
| Basic Payroll Base | $17/mo | — |
| Full Service Base | $37/mo | — |
| Per Employee/Contractor | $4/mo | — |
| Direct Deposit | $0 | — |
| Basic Software Fee | — | $0/mo |
| In-Person Processing | — | 2.6% + 10¢ |
| Online Processing | — | 2.9% + 30¢ |
| Keyed-in Processing | — | 3.5% + 15¢ |
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.
Square POS in one paragraph
Square POS remains the fastest way to start taking payments, but high-volume businesses will eventually outgrow its flat-rate pricing.
Skip it if: You process more than $25,000 a month and need a dedicated account manager who picks up the phone every time.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Patriot Payroll or Square POS?
On our five-axis scorecard, Patriot Payroll scores higher (7.9/10 vs 7.5/10). 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 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.
Who should skip Square POS?
You process more than $25,000 a month and need a dedicated account manager who picks up the phone every time.