a3EQUIPO vs. Patriot Payroll

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
a3EQUIPO
Score 8.8 out of 10
N/A
Wolters Kluwer offers a3EQUIPO as a Human Resources software that allows users to manage and modernize the functions of a department, to improve productivity and allowing users to spend more time on tasks that provide greater value.N/A
Patriot Payroll
Score 9.7 out of 10
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Patriot Software headquartered in Canton, Ohio offers Patriot PAY, their benefits administration and payroll software.
$174
Pricing
a3EQUIPOPatriot Payroll
Editions & Modules
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Basic Payroll
$17/mo + $4 per employee/contractor
Accounting Basic
$20/mo (unlimited use)
Accounting Premium
$30/mo (unlimited use)
Full Service Payroll
$37/mo + $4 per employee/contractor
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
a3EQUIPOPatriot Payroll
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsPatriot Software has two payroll options to choose from: Basic Payroll, and Full Service payroll software. Both start with a simple three-step payroll process. With the Full Service Payroll, Patriot will collect, deposit, and file federal, state, and local payroll taxes on the customer's behalf; end-of-the-year payroll tax filing is included at no extra charge. Print W2s on 8 x 1/2 x 11 plain white office paper to hand to employees, or post to the free employee portal. Also, Patriot Software offers free direct deposit.
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a3EQUIPOPatriot Payroll
Features
a3EQUIPOPatriot Payroll
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.1
Ratings
15% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
Employee demographic data8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Employment history9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Job profiles and administration9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Organizational charting8.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Organization and location management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.2
Ratings
14% above category average
Patriot Payroll
8.3
Ratings
1% above category average
Pay calculation9.40 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors8.20 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Off-cycle/On-Demand payment9.00 Ratings8.70 Ratings
Benefit plan administration10.00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Direct deposit files8.80 Ratings9.20 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management10.00 Ratings8.20 Ratings
Reimbursement management9.00 Ratings6.30 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.4
Ratings
16% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
Approval workflow8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Balance details9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.5
Ratings
16% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
View and generate pay and benefit information9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Update personal information10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
View company policy documentation9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Employee recognition9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
View job history9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.4
Ratings
15% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.0
Ratings
18% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
Report builder8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-built reports9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.1
Ratings
14% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
New hire portal9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Manager tracking tools8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.1
Ratings
14% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
Corporate goal setting9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Individual goal setting8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.5
Ratings
19% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
Performance plans9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance improvement plans8.80 Ratings00 Ratings
Review status tracking10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Review reminders10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.5
Ratings
20% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
Create succession plans/pools10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate ranking9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate search9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Candidate development9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
a3EQUIPO
9.3
Ratings
18% above category average
Patriot Payroll
-
Ratings
Job Requisition Management10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Company Website Posting10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Publish to Social Media10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting9.40 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.20 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts7.50 Ratings00 Ratings
User Ratings
a3EQUIPOPatriot Payroll
Likelihood to Recommend
8.8
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9.7
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Likelihood to Renew
-
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9.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
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9.3
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
a3EQUIPOPatriot Payroll
Likelihood to Recommend
I would recommend it to my colleagues because it makes their lives a lot easier. It’s not just software it’s an opportunity to show your potential to your company and to your management. Since the day I started, it helps me a lot in doing multiple tasks in just a few clicks
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Patriot is well suited for an office with a small staff without complicated tax issues to manage. My office had 2 employees: one full-time and one part-time. There were no 1099's issued, and no special tax exemptions or other special tax situations for employees. The owner was a sole proprietor, so she was not paid as an employee through Patriot. It was easy to quickly run simple payroll tasks on a bi-weekly basis in my situation. However, I believe a more complex situation with more employees would still be suitable for this software if there was an employee dedicated to performing payroll and human resources tasks. Information must be manually entered each payroll period and submitted before 8pm to process at the scheduled pay date, so if there was not a dedicated employee for the task, it would be easy to end up paying employees a business-day late. I know that Patriot offers add-on services for human resource tasks, such as time sheets and tools to manage sick days, benefits, and record employee attendance. I did not require these extra services, but I like that Patriot offers services a la carte so that there is no need to pay for tools you do not need
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Pros
  • It’s perfact in attendance management system.
  • It’s one of the most favourite feature is the way of calculating salaries
  • It’s good in its team managemt section
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  • Patriot's software is very easy to use for running payroll. It takes about 30 seconds to do.
  • The payroll reports are abundant, easy to find and print, and make my accounting very easy.
  • Having a full service payroll provider as easy to use as Patriot leaves me with more availability to focus on treating patients and running other aspects of my business.
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Cons
  • Its interface is bit complex at times, may take some time to get used to.
  • It is still in beta version so may take time to finalize all features.
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  • The third party direct deposit processor Patriot previously used was not particularly easy to work with...but Patriot just brought all direct deposit processing in house.
  • Clergy housing allowance has to be manually entered each payday. They tell me they're close to adding the capability of making it (and other similar pay types) as a recurring item.
  • The setup process is geared toward novice users who need to be hand-held through the process. That's great for those who need it but a more streamlined, no-frills process payroll pros would be welcome.
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Likelihood to Renew
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It works well because it is cheap for us.
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Usability
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I think it is great once things are setup as for general user looking to look for simple things like a copy of a paystub or a current pay rate for an employee. However, to find specialized things like a state withholding number or payroll integration settings those do require a bit more digging to find or possibly a call to customer service for help.
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Support Rating
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Generally speaking it is pretty good that when I need to call somebody up for a payroll question I can generally within five minutes get somebody on the phone and they can help me resolve the problem or specify where specifically I need to go or contact to find my answers. However, that being said, for my specific situation as a partner my assigned contact has not always been very responsive.
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Alternatives Considered
Pricing was the main reason we went for a3EQUIPO. As our requirements was for basic functionality only which is why we chose it. It also requires a very small team to manage the entire Human Resources Department which was also a concern for us. a3EQUIPO has not disappointed. It is as robust as a modern day HRMS should be.
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Cost is the major factor here, but the ease of use (and design of the interface) is a big advantage for Patriot PAY. Items are (ironically) more "intuitive" to find and manage in Patriot PAY than Intuit.

Patriot PAY is closer to ADP/Gusto/Paychex in how it looks and feels and operates in a full-service capacity, but it is much more affordable.
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Return on Investment
  • It has increased our production.
  • It has reduced our day to day HR management running cost.
  • It is very budget friendly.
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  • Patriot allows the entire team to be on the same page when it comes to a campaign or donor. All of the information is in one place to see how much a donor gave or communication with that donor by a specific team member.
  • It provides comparative historic data and donor analysis. The organization of donations by appeal allows teams to know which campaigns were successful in previous years.
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ScreenShots

Patriot Payroll Screenshots

Screenshot of the 3-step process to carry out payrollScreenshot of the Payroll interface, which can be used run payroll on any device with internet or data connection. There is no need to download and maintain a separate payroll app.Screenshot of a payroll report, to sort by work location, employee, and date range.