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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    GoCo

    Score8.3 out of 10
    N/AGoCo is an HR platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses to simplify HR tasks and enhance productivity. GoCo empowers HR teams to streamline workflows and focus on building happier, more efficient teams.N/A

    Patriot Payroll

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/APatriot Software headquartered in Canton, Ohio offers Patriot PAY, their benefits administration and payroll software.

    $17

    per month

    Pricing
    GoCoPatriot Payroll
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    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
    GoCoPatriot Payroll
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsWe are an all-in-one solution, without being one-size fits all. Improve your entire employee lifecycle with our comprehensive platform options. Whether you are upgrading from paper-based processes or looking for a more modern solution with better support — we have the package you need.Patriot 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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    Features
    GoCoPatriot Payroll
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    7.1
    10 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Employee demographic data7.410 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history7.910 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.27 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.29 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.49 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)4.96 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    6.0
    8 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    8.3
    15 Ratings
    Pay calculation6.64 Ratings9.515 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.52 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment6.33 Ratings8.75 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.27 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.45 Ratings9.211 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management6.14 Ratings8.213 Ratings
    Reimbursement management2.72 Ratings6.36 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    6.4
    4 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Approval workflow7.34 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details6.83 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment5.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    7.7
    10 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information8.210 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation8.28 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition6.55 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history7.79 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    5.7
    8 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder6.57 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports6.78 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data4.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    7.7
    8 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal8.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.38 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    3.8
    3 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting3.62 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting1.82 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility3.61 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking5.92 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    5.0
    2 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans5.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans4.52 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking5.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of GoCo and Patriot Payroll
    Feature
    GoCo
    4.5
    1 Ratings
    Patriot Payroll
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting4.51 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    GoCoPatriot Payroll
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.8
    (10 ratings)
    9.7
    (20 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (8 ratings)
    9.3
    (10 ratings)
    Support Rating
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.7
    (10 ratings)