Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Patriot Software

Replace Patriot Software with a custom build. Online Payroll for Small Business

Few Days
71 features6 integrations3-5 days

Estimated Timeline

Based on 71 features at Few Days difficulty, expect about 3-5 days with AI-assisted development.

1
Architecture & setup
Half day
2
Core features
2-3 days
3
Testing & polish
1 day

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Prisma

Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 71 features

Accounting(14 features)

1099 and 1096 Generation

Create and track unlimited 1099 and 1096 forms

Account Reconciliation

Compare bank statements to recorded software transactions for any asset, equity, or liability accounts

Accounting Software

Built-in accounting functionality including income and expense tracking, invoicing, and credit card acceptance

Bank Transaction Imports

Automatically import bank and credit card transactions or manually record journal entries

Custom Invoice TemplatesPremium

Customize estimates, invoices, and credit memos with logo and accent colors

+9 more in this category

Time Tracking(9 features)

Automatic Overtime CalculationPremium

Automatically calculate overtime for hours worked over 40 in a workweek and California double-time rules

Custom Overtime RulesPremium

Create custom overtime rules to comply with state, local, or company policies

Hourly Time Card FormatPremium

Multiple punch-in/punch-out time entry options for hourly employees

Salary Time Card FormatPremium

Daily total hours entry option for salaried employees

Time & Attendance Software Add-onPremium

Automate timecard collection with web-based time tracking that integrates with payroll

+4 more in this category

Payroll(8 features)

Contractor Payroll

Pay independent contractors alongside employees in the same payroll with direct deposit support

Customizable Hours and Deductions

Use standard hours and money types or add custom ones, plus add employee deductions and company-paid contributions

Departments

Break down payroll expenses and income by departments to track payroll costs by team

Multiple Locations

Assign employees to different work locations including work-from-home with proper payroll tax calculations based on location

Multiple Pay Rates

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)

1099 e-Filing

File 1099 forms electronically with the IRS and participating states with nominal fees

1099 Form Generation

Create and track 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC forms for contractors

Federal Tax Filing & DepositsPremium

Automatic federal payroll tax filing and deposits with Full Service Payroll

Local Tax Filing & DepositsPremium

Automatic local payroll tax filing and deposits with Full Service Payroll

State Tax Filing & DepositsPremium

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)

Comprehensive Payroll Reports

Filter and view payroll data by date, location, or department with robust reporting capabilities

Financial Reporting

Robust financial reporting capabilities

Payroll Details Report

Detailed payroll reporting to filter and export payroll data

Payroll Tax Deposit ReportPremium

Report tracking payroll tax deposits with Full Service Payroll

Payroll Tax Liabilities Report

Report showing payroll tax liabilities

Employee Management(4 features)

Contractor Portal

Free portal for 1099 contractors to manage personal information, view payments, and access direct deposit details

Employee Self-Onboarding

Allow new W-2 hires to self-onboard and complete paperwork to reduce admin workload

Employee Self-Service Portal

Free employee portal allowing employees to print pay stubs, view paychecks, access tax forms (W-2s, 1099s), manage personal information, and update direct deposit

Time-Off Accruals

Set up and customize time-off accrual rules that automatically add hours to each employee's payroll

Integrations(4 features)

401(k) Integration

Free integration with Vestwell for customized, affordable retirement plans with exclusive pricing

Accounting Software Integration

Seamless integration with Patriot Accounting Software, QuickBooks Online, and QuickBooks Desktop

Health Benefits Integration

Free integration with SimplyInsured for health, dental, and vision plans from top carriers

Workers' Compensation Integration

Free integration with ERGO NEXT for pay-as-you-go workers compensation insurance, or direct handling in Washington and Wyoming

Payment Processing(4 features)

ACH Payments

Accept secure ACH payments on invoices with lower transaction fees than credit cards

Check Printing

Print paychecks directly from the software or handwrite them

Credit Card Payments

Accept credit card, Apple Pay, and Google Pay payments via Stripe integration

Free Direct Deposit

Free 4-day and 2-day direct deposit options for qualifying customers with no additional software charge

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Patriot Software

Monthly$6/mo
Yearly$72/yr
5-Year Total$360

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~8 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$72
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$216
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 71 features at easy complexity.

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