Patriot Payroll vs ChurchSoftware Payroll

Patriot Payroll8.5Visit ChurchSoftware Payroll7.7Visit

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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ChurchSoftware Payroll #6 in Nonprofit Payroll Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit ChurchSoftware

• Patriot Payroll fits best

  Budget-conscious nonprofits

• ChurchSoftware Payroll fits best

  Churches needing straightforward payroll

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Side by side

Feature	Patriot Payroll 8.5/10 Visit ↗	ChurchSoftware Payroll 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.7
Ranking	#3 in Nonprofit Payroll Software	#6 in Nonprofit Payroll Software
Best for	Budget-conscious nonprofits	Churches needing straightforward payroll
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$17/mo (best)	$25/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email
Built for	Small business, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Patriot Payroll 5/5 · ChurchSoftware Payroll 2/5
Tax filing included	✓	✓
Nonprofit tax support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-state payroll	✓	✓
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	Payroll processing in all 50 states Direct deposit with automated payroll withholdings Tax filings, reporting, and local and federal tax compliance handling
Cons	Basic Payroll leaves tax remittance to the employer Full Service Payroll costs $37 per month Time and attendance is an optional feature	Web access only Narrow focus within the ChurchSoftware ecosystem No free payroll plan
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 →	ChurchSoftware Payroll is a paid payroll add-on for churches, ministries, and other 501(c)(3) organizations. It handles payroll processing in all 50 U.S. states and includes direct deposit, automated withholdings, tax filings, reporting,… 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

• ChurchSoftware Payroll — where it wins

  • Payroll processing in all 50 states
  • Direct deposit with automated payroll withholdings
  • Tax filings, reporting, and local and federal tax compliance handling

  Where it doesn't

  • Web access only
  • Narrow focus within the ChurchSoftware ecosystem
  • No free payroll plan

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

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

  Try Patriot PayrollFull verdict →
• ChurchSoftware Payroll7.7/10 · Paid

  A focused church payroll add-on with nationwide processing and core tax features.

  Visit ChurchSoftwareFull verdict →