How to Build Your Own Patriot Software
Replace Patriot Software with a custom build. America's Accounting and Payroll
Build Difficulty: 4/5
A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Estimated Timeline
Based on 50 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
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 50 features
Payroll(12 features)
Support for weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual pay schedules
Set up automatic payroll that runs on schedule without manual intervention
Customize hours types, money types, employee deductions, and company contributions
Pay employees with free direct deposit
Assign employee work locations for proper tax calculations
+7 more in this category
Accounting(6 features)
Compare bank statements to recorded transactions and reconcile differences
Add up to 8 levels of subaccounts for detailed transaction categorization
Track and manage asset, liability, equity, income, and expense accounts
Correct mistakes by editing or deleting transactions with modification tracking
Track and categorize income and expenses
+1 more in this category
Invoicing(5 features)
Create and send estimates with ability to convert to invoices
Customize estimates, invoices, and credit memos with logo and accent colors
Automatic payment reminders for past due invoices
Set up recurring invoices with customizable frequency and dates
Create, send, and track unlimited customer invoices
Reporting(3 features)
Filter and view payroll data by date, location, department, and tax liabilities
Break down expenses and income by departments for better visibility
Robust financial reporting capabilities
Tax(3 features)
Digitally file 1099 forms with the IRS and participating states
Create, track, and print unlimited 1099 and 1096 forms
Post electronic W-2 forms in employee portal or print paper copies
HR(2 features)
Allow new hires to self-onboard and reduce admin workload
Centralized HR compliance with paperless employee files and manager permissions
Mobile(2 features)
Free mobile app for employees to view paychecks and edit tax withholding
Run payroll or accounting from smartphone or tablet without app download
Payment Processing(2 features)
Accept secure ACH payments on invoices with lower transaction fees
Accept credit card payments via Stripe integration
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DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 50 features at easy complexity.