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Darrell
Entertainment, 11 - 50 employees
Used more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
Reviewed December 2020
Perfect solution for small to midsized businesss
Brittany
Verified reviewer
Government Administration, 201-500 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2021
My experience with Patriot Accounting
My overall experience with Patriot Accounting is remarkable since it has eradicated accounting errors.
PROSThe way Patriot Accounting enables me to automate all accounting at ease is the best aspect ever on my user end.
CONSI hardly come across hindrances when using Patriot Accounting, and I use it on a daily basis at workstation.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Changing needs and desire to have more than one software.
Paul
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
Patriot Makes Accounting Easy
Patriot is so much easier to use then QuickBooks and much more affordable to. It doesn't double things or add things that shouldn't be there. It is easy and straightforward, and the staff helps with any questions.
PROSThe software is easy to use, if you make a mistake, it's easy to fix or correct. I am able to add multiple bank accounts so I can track my transfers easily. The staff is very helpful whether I call in or as for help over the messaging platform they are always quick to answer my questions and email me the conversations so I can refer back if I need to.
CONSThe only real issue I had is it kicked my bank off once and I had to re-record everything. It worked out ok though. I just hope it never does that again.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
We used the 30-day free trial, and it went so smoothly we decided to try the software for a longer period.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
QuickBooks was doubling items and changing things we had categorized, so we had to constantly re-check our work which was costly and time consuming and we should not have had to do.
Pierpaolo
Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2024
A Great Accounting Solution For Business
The tool makes handling accounting and financial reporting easy. It is well equipped.
CONSNever had issues with Patriot Accounting.
Laura
Non-Profit Organization Management, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
2
Reviewed March 2024
Customer Satisfaction
You get what you pay for when choosing an inferior cost point.
PROSThey pick up the line when calling in to Customer Support.
CONSAccessing the training videos is a hassle on top of a hassle. It was not a simplified process. [sensitive content hidden] explained that you need to select "Help Info" at the top of your screen, then type in whatever it is you are searching for. When initially performing a specific search under "Help Info", this would bring up articles rather than training videos. In this regard, the site is not user friendly. Additionally, in speaking with Customer Support over time I became aware there is a lack of clarity and individual support. The default response to a majority of my calls made for specific support in using the product was "I do not have an answer for you; go to our website and perform a search under "Help Info" or play around with it; you're smart." Customers do not always have time to do so and receiving a rote response when calling for "support" is not helpful in any case. Patriot Software Staff must be trained specifically for this reason.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
Cost was the initial determining factor. You get what you pay for.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Cost was the determining factor. You get what you pay for.
Catherine
Accounting, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2024
Love this program
Ease of use, accuracy, customer service
CONSNo issues.................................
Darrell
Entertainment, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2020
Perfect solution for small to midsized businesss
It may sound like I work for the company but honestly if anyone were yo ask me what is the best overall experience I have with software or a subscription service of this type I think patriot would be it based on the ease of use and amazing product support.
PROSThe system is super easy to use and understand and works as it should. Not buggy like some other big name accounting programs. Also if I need support I can honestly say the support team is is ready, willing and qualified to help and they will take the time needed to be sure my issue is handled. To the point that I am amazed at the time and care they take.
CONSEvery so often there is something I have trouble finding ( but support helps me!) part of that may be because I am not an accountant. But even those issues are rare and they are always adding nice features to make my job easier.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
We started with the payroll product. When accounting became available we were hungry for a change so it was natural to try it.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Hated quicken. Full of bugs, hard to use, required me to pay my bank more to connect to them. No product support worth using and constantly trying to Up-sell.
Lucy
Individual & Family Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2020
Incredible Customer-Service and Strongly Valued Customer Input
Above providing a great software that suits the needs of a small business like ours (without being overly complex), they have outstanding customer service and value fulfillment of customer needs.
PROSWe wanted something that we could tailor to our own needs and that we could more seamlessly transition, from how we previously operated our accounting. We wanted something that was not overly complex to adapt to but that was also able to execute our accounting needs. It's challenging to find programs to best suit the flow of your daily tasks and that can also be flexible with function. Patriot fit all those needs.
CONSOver the years of using this program, we have asked for many changes (with varying degrees of importance) and I cannot think of one that has not been fulfilled by the Patriot team. I'm not sure how they do it, but they seem dedicated to providing customer needs and to help ease workflow however they are able. They are regularly working to improve their software and needs of customers.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
Patriot offers different features within their company, allowing you to utilize and only pay for what you need, versus one program in its entirety (ie Accounting, Payroll, etc). They had a large amount of features/options offered, while still being user-friendly (even from the start).
Ben
Marketing and Advertising, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
Customer Service Is Outstanding
My experience has been great and the transition from the accouting software I had used before was much easier than I expected. Being in the advertising industry myself for more than 50 years, I always measure a company by how well they live up to their claims and slogans. Patriot Software certainly lives up to its tagline, "keep your time and money." But what stands out to me even more is the outstanding customer service demonstrated by every member of your staff with whom I've had communication. Sadly, in today's market place this type of customer service seems to be rare. Because of your great customer service, I would go as far as to call Patriot Software "the Chick-Fil-A of accoutning and payroll software."
PROSIn switching from another accounting software program to Patriot Software, naturally there was a learning curve involved to get familiar with Patriot. Several calls to customer service were answered or returned right away, and the staff was always helpful, patient, and totally professional. My only regret is that I did not make the switch to Patriot Software even sooner, just for the outstanding customer service.
CONSAt first the "extra step" of printing checks - downloading the form as a pdf file - was a little hard to get used to. But now that I understand the process better, and can see that this could be an important security feature, it's not really an issue.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
QuickBooks was switching from a one-time purchase to a monthly fee, so I decided to look into other options. Patriot Software was the first option I explored, and after using the trial feature, I found no need to explore any other options.
Mary
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2023
Amazing Product
Patriot Software is absolutely amazing. It is a super easy format and set up. Very easy & simple to navigate and learn. You can not find an invoice & accounting product that does this much for this price point. I only wish I knew about it sooner. I was paying over $130 per month for just invoiced our customers. This software is a hidden Jem. I tell everyone I know about it!!
PROSSuper easy format to navigate and understand. I had no issues with my customers when I switched softwares. The price is amazing compared to what I was using. My monthly subscription price was consistently going up. I live the fixed pricing.
CONSI have Zero cons with Patriot Software so far.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
I did not consider another product
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
I was costing way too much for what I needed for our business.
Bob
Insurance, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2024
Patriot Accounting sofware
Thankfully I write less than 10 checks per month. Patriot double counts each one so it's a constant chore to keep my bank statement and Patriot to balance.
PROSThis is a very robust accounting solution.
CONSI wish I had paid more attention in college accounting. Unfortunately, ease of use is not a primary strength.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
I wanted to lower my costs and add functionality.
Vendor Response
Thanks for your review Bob. We appreciate your candor, and would like to help you understand your accounting software better. We're confident that if you call our support team, we will be able to show you the best way to reconcile your account with your bank statement and give you tips on how to use the software efficiently.
Replied March 2024
Tracy
Environmental Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2020
Good
Ive never had any problems and staff is always helpful
PROSIts very user friendly and helps with paying employee tax. We dony have employees at the moment but they still submit the paperwork and I dont have to think about it.
CONSI really with they would calculate quartlerly taxes and submit them. Quickbooks even though I am not a fan of them they had that option and it was so easy. I would pay more just for this feature.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
Fee was good and easy to use. We are a very small business and dont need alot of fancy accounting products
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
They froze my account stating it got hacked....i never believed it.
Scott
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
2
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
2
Reviewed October 2022
Written by people who have never done bookkeeping
From a bookkeeping perspective it is extremely cumbersome to use requiring far too many mouse clicks to do everyday tasks. Inability to make changes to entries that have errors creates more unnecessary work for bookkeeping.
PROSOnline invoicing and integrated credit card processing
CONSInability to choose or change which account payments come from in the payment screen. Cumbersome entry of payments to vendors. Inability to create recurring invoices without emailing them to customers
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Couldn't get customer support from intuit. Woke policies of intuit are annoying.
Sergio
Real Estate, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2023
Patriot does great accounting.
Very well done and simple.
PROSThis software has been helping our company do great with our accounting tasks. The entire accounting team loves how easily and efficiently it helps to get the work done.
CONSSo far, we are happy with it in general.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
Friends recommendation.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
We find it to be easier and more simple to use.
Melissa
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed September 2020
Best payroll and invoicing software!
I love it! Super easy and responsive customer support
PROSEverything in one place and I had no idea what I was doing. Patriot made it easy.
CONSI wish the reporting feature had more export to excel functions for filing my commercial liability, NC101 ESC form and employee wages for Child support reports as well as other government support employees need info supplied by employers. When I run a report for a customer it would be nice to be able to save that or export. I would love to customize and save the customization of emails mailed within Patriot invoicing.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
Cost was more important and ease of use cinched it
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
They signed me up for something I didn’t want and over drew the bank account
Jeff
Staffing and Recruiting, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed October 2022
Easy to use
Easy to use ... like the account reconciliation function
PROSEasy to use ... especially for non accounts like me.
CONSSometimes imputing transaction dates get clunky because the calendar gets in the way. I would be nice when imputing multiple vendor payments if the check number would default to the next number.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
Quickbooks was overpriced and was too complicated to set up. I did do a trial but did not like the system and they also reneged on a corporate discount they were offering through my franchisor.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Our Peachtree system was outdated
Dee
Events Services, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
Coastal patriot
They have been there to help me from day one, and always happy to help.
PROSCustomer service is everything to me. When I have a question, I need to know there is someone to help me. I am also excited about donating to conservative causes.
CONSLearning a new software is never a great experience. The problem with new accounting software is that you can make a mistake that will live with you forever. Patriot Software understood my concerns and worked with me every step of the way. My current accounting may not be perfect, but it is the best representation of my business I could do with all the assistance I received.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
You were recommended by conservatives.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Previous company would not pick up the phone.
Brian
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2020
Easy to use and offers a lot
It has been a huge upgrade coming from using spreadsheets on my own. The interface is easy to learn and there is always a good help page to show how to get started.
PROSThe thing I liked the most about Patriot Software was that it was easy to implement and learn how to use. I looked at other software for payroll and accounting but it seemed to have a lot of features I didn't need and it made the learning process confusing for those programs.
CONSAt first it was hard to link my credit union for the accounting portion but eventually I was able to do it. One other issue I was having was when I created an estimate there was no way to go back and edit it once it was created; you had to delete it and start a new estimate.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
It was recommended by someone and the other platforms included options that I didn't see myself using.
Dietmar
Construction, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2021
Beutifully executed software
I really could not be happier. What a contrast to Quickbooks.
PROSEase of use, logic rules. It matches my small business needs.
CONSCreate a file where I can pull pre written messages for quotes and alike from
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Not logic to use. Customer support does not understand this culture or my business.
Martin
Consumer Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2022
Best in Class!
Exceedingly positive. I can't say enough about the professionalism and personal service provided by Patriot's team. I am not an accountant, or bookkeeper, or tax consultant...and I don't want to be. Patriot's team gets that, and they treat us with respect and courtesy.
PROSHow much time do you have? I've used all of the major competitors in the field at some time or another. Patriot shares our values and beliefs, as evidenced in every interaction with them. The value for what they provide is unparalleled...not even close. Patriot has been completely transparent and there are no hidden fees or mysteries in function or cost. Patriot Software delivers what they promise and is always great to work with by phone or video conference. We feel like we are valued by them, and that is a plus for a small but growing business.
CONSMy only suggestion is, as always, integrations. I know "that other company" has been around a long time and exercises leverage on the industry. Patriot provides value and performs in a trustworthy and honest manner - we can wait for the integrations and grow with them.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
Value, personal interaction, shared values
Richard
Law Practice, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2022
Great Payroll Software
Works great
PROSIts really easy to use, They take care of employee taxes.
CONSI didn't find anything I didn't like. Love there software.
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Was paying to much using QuickBooks.
Larry
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed January 2021
Great to Use
We were in the process of talking about going back to Quick Books and decided to stay with Patriot because of costs and ease of getting live help
PROSEase of getting into program Ease of. getting help Great to work with when calling in
CONSWhen trying to get to certain options on the side to use, hard to maneuver to where you want to go
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
Cost
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
Cost
Dan
Construction, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
does the job
quickbooks was difficult to use and therefor terribly inaccurate.
PROSmuch easier to understand over the other guys. layout and simplicity help drastically
CONSwe keep learning things we're doing wrong and didn't know it. not sure how to solve the problem besides be better at accounting. but we find ourselves doing things one way for months and then find a problem with it. that's on our team but some help before the problem is to big would be best.
Reason for choosing Patriot Accounting
the name mostly
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
customer service mainly
Paulina
Hospital & Health Care, 10,000+ employees
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2018
It is a user-friendly cloud-based accounting system for small business owners and accountants.
What I liked about it that it was quick and easy to use. The software did all the accounting jobs such as bill pay, paid contractors and vendors accurately, tracked the payments, and generated reports. It is great that it is available in the form of application.
PROSThis software is very easy to use. It allows to track customer invoices, pay bills, print forms and pay vendors. It also integrates with other Patriot products, such as Patriot payroll. One of the awesome features allows users to create default prices for products and services and specify the sales tax rate. In addition there is also a view of unpaid invoices and record payments from customers. In the report section users can track account balances, view balance sheets, profit and loss statements, vendor payments and more. This system is available in the form of application as well which is great, you can access your data from anywhere anytime.
CONSI experience some problems at the beginning with setting up the system, however, there are videos available for trouble shooting that are very useful and the customer service is very effective and responsive.
Thomas
Consumer Services, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed October 2022
Easy to setup, stable, cut my invoicing nightmares.
I wanted an easy to use, non-accountant invoicing software that worked, was stable and didn't drain my wallet. Bonus is it allows me to make invoices quickly. The few support emails I've sent were answered quickly and by someone who obviously read the question and knew the software.
PROSEasy to use. Can have multiple tax rates. Haven't lost a invoice yet. Fair price. Attachments with the invoice is great, some customers demand photos of the job now.
CONSI would love a little more customization of the invoice. Picking a future day and time for mailing invoices, like tomorrow at 8 a.m. not at 11 p.m. when I created it. Would like to be able to set a date range for the invoice section, I like to work a week at a time and having to set it every time I go to view invoices is a little annoying (I can live with it but you asked).
Reasons for switching to Patriot Accounting
ExpressInvoice started losing invoices after the last upgrade. Have you ever tried using Quickbooks? I didn’t want to spend hours ever night with that PoS.