How to Build Your Own Patriot Software
Replace Patriot Software with a custom build. Online Payroll for Small Business
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 71 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 71 features
Accounting(14 features)
Create and track unlimited 1099 and 1096 forms
Compare bank statements to recorded software transactions for any asset, equity, or liability accounts
Built-in accounting functionality including income and expense tracking, invoicing, and credit card acceptance
Automatically import bank and credit card transactions or manually record journal entries
Customize estimates, invoices, and credit memos with logo and accent colors
+9 more in this category
Time Tracking(9 features)
Automatically calculate overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek and California double-time rules
Create custom overtime rules to comply with state, local, or company policies
Multiple punch-in/punch-out time entry options for hourly employees
Daily total hours entry option for salaried employees
Automate timecard collection with web-based time tracking that integrates with payroll
+4 more in this category
Payroll(8 features)
Pay independent contractors alongside employees in the same payroll with direct deposit support
Use standard hours and money types or add custom ones, plus add employee deductions and company-paid contributions
Break down payroll expenses and income by departments to track payroll costs by team
Assign employees to different work locations including work-from-home with proper payroll tax calculations based on location
Support for up to 25 different pay rates (roles) per employee for managing hourly teams with different jobs
+3 more in this category
Tax Compliance(8 features)
File 1099 forms electronically with the IRS and participating states with nominal fees
Create and track 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms for contractors
Automatic federal payroll tax filing and deposits with Full Service Payroll
Automatic local payroll tax filing and deposits with Full Service Payroll
Automatic state payroll tax filing and deposits for all 50 states with Full Service Payroll, with $12 fee for each additional state
+3 more in this category
Reporting(5 features)
Filter and view payroll data by date, location, or department with robust reporting capabilities
Robust financial reporting capabilities
Detailed payroll reporting to filter and export payroll data
Report tracking payroll tax deposits with Full Service Payroll
Report showing payroll tax liabilities
Employee Management(4 features)
Free portal for 1099 contractors to manage personal information, view payments, and access direct deposit details
Allow new W-2 hires to self-onboard and complete paperwork to reduce admin workload
Free employee portal allowing employees to print pay stubs, view paychecks, access tax forms (W-2s, 1099s), manage personal information, and update direct deposit
Set up and customize time-off accrual rules that automatically add hours to each employee's payroll
Integrations(4 features)
Free integration with Vestwell for customized, affordable retirement plans with exclusive pricing
Seamless integration with Patriot Accounting Software, QuickBooks Online, and QuickBooks Desktop
Free integration with SimplyInsured for health, dental, and vision plans from top carriers
Free integration with ERGO NEXT for pay-as-you-go workers compensation insurance, or direct handling in Washington and Wyoming
Payment Processing(4 features)
Accept secure ACH payments on invoices with lower transaction fees than credit cards
Print paychecks directly from the software or handwrite them
Accept credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay payments via Stripe integration
Free 4-day and 2-day direct deposit options for qualifying customers with no additional software charge
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 71 features at easy complexity.