Patriot Payroll vs CDM+

Patriot Payroll8.5Visit CDM+7.1Visit

Higher score Patriot Payroll #3 in Nonprofit Payroll Software 8.5/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Try Patriot Payroll

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CDM+ #7 in Nonprofit Payroll Software 7.1/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit CDM+

• Patriot Payroll fits best

  Budget-conscious nonprofits

• CDM+ fits best

  Nonprofits needing accounting plus payroll

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Side by side

Feature	Patriot Payroll 8.5/10 Visit ↗	CDM+ 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.1
Ranking	#3 in Nonprofit Payroll Software	#7 in Nonprofit Payroll Software
Best for	Budget-conscious nonprofits	Nonprofits needing accounting plus payroll
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$17/mo (best)	$25/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2	PCI DSS
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Patriot Payroll 5/5 · CDM+ 0/5
Tax filing included	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Nonprofit tax support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-state payroll	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Contractor payments	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Time tracking	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Employee limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	$17 monthly Basic Payroll plan with unlimited payrolls Nonprofit FUTA and SUTA exemption settings Contractor payments, portals, and multi-state payroll support	Fund-based accounting with separate fund balances and activity reports Integrated payroll, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting Cloud, desktop, and mobile access with email, phone, and documentation support
Cons	Basic Payroll leaves tax remittance to the employer Full Service Payroll costs $37 per month Time and attendance is an optional feature	Payroll depth is limited compared with dedicated payroll products Many plans support only one program All plans are paid and billed monthly
Our verdict	Patriot Payroll is online payroll software for U.S. businesses, nonprofits, charities, and foundations. It handles payroll calculations, direct deposit, printable checks, automatic payroll, multiple pay rates, payroll reports, and… Read the review →	CDM+ combines fund accounting, church management, expense handling, budgeting, and integrated payroll for churches, nonprofits, and other faith-based organizations. It is suited to organizations that want accounting and operational… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Patriot Payroll — where it wins

  • $17 monthly Basic Payroll plan with unlimited payrolls
  • Nonprofit FUTA and SUTA exemption settings
  • Contractor payments, portals, and multi-state payroll support

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic Payroll leaves tax remittance to the employer
  • Full Service Payroll costs $37 per month
  • Time and attendance is an optional feature

• CDM+ — where it wins

  • Fund-based accounting with separate fund balances and activity reports
  • Integrated payroll, budgeting, reconciliation, and financial reporting
  • Cloud, desktop, and mobile access with email, phone, and documentation support

  Where it doesn't

  • Payroll depth is limited compared with dedicated payroll products
  • Many plans support only one program
  • All plans are paid and billed monthly

• Patriot Payroll8.5/10 · 30-day trial

  Affordable nonprofit payroll with exemption settings, contractor payments, and optional tax filing.

  Try Patriot PayrollFull verdict →
• CDM+7.1/10 · Paid

  A broad nonprofit accounting suite with payroll integration, starting at $25 monthly.

  Visit CDM+Full verdict →