Patriot wins on price — typically 30–50% cheaper than Gusto for full-service payroll. Gusto wins on modern UX, benefits administration, accountant ecosystem, and app integrations. If you only need clean payroll done cheaply, Patriot. If you want a platform you can grow into, Gusto.
Growth-minded SMBs wanting benefits
Cost-sensitive payroll-only SMBs
| Feature | Gusto | Patriot |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $40 + $6/ee/mo | $17 + $4/ee/mo |
| Full-service tax filing | Included | +$37/mo |
| Benefits administration | Included | Limited |
| App integrations | Broad | Limited |
| Best for | Growth SMBs | Budget SMBs |
Yes — usually a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per year depending on team size.
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