Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
FreshBooksvsPatriot Software
Patriot Software starts at $20/mo, 5% cheaper than FreshBooks's $21/mo. Both rated 4.5/5 by users.
FreshBooksvs Patriot Software
★ 4.5/5-0.1 vs Patriot Software
Only in FreshBooks
- ✦ Time Tracking
- ✦ Project Management
- ✦ Estimates & Proposals
From $21/mo(pricier)30M+ users · est. 2003
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Patriot Softwarevs FreshBooks
★ 4.6/5+0.1 vs FreshBooks
Only in Patriot Software
- ✦ Accounting
- ✦ Payroll
- ✦ Bank Imports
From $20/mo(cheaper)150K+ businesses users · est. 2002
Try Patriot Software Free →Ratings Breakdown
FreshBooks
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Patriot Software
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
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Feature Comparison
FreshBooks uniquely offers Time Tracking, Project Management, Estimates & Proposals. Patriot Software uniquely offers Accounting, Payroll, Bank Imports. Both share 3 features including Invoicing, Expense Tracking, Financial Reports.
Feature
FreshBooks
Patriot Software
Invoicing
✓
✓
Expense Tracking
✓
✓
Financial Reports
✓
✓
Time Tracking
✓
✗
Project Management
✓
✗
Estimates & Proposals
✓
✗
Online Payments
✓
✗
Bank Reconciliation
✓
✗
Double-entry Accounting
✓
✗
Receipt Capture
✓
✗
Automated Late Reminders
✓
✗
Client Portal
✓
✗
Mobile App
✓
✗
200+ Integrations
✓
✗
Multi-currency
✓
✗
Customizable Invoice Templates
✓
✗
Sales Tax Calculations
✓
✗
Automated Billing Schedules
✓
✗
Credit Note Management
✓
✗
Inventory Tracking System
✓
✗
Vendor Management Tools
✓
✗
Budgeting and Forecasting
✓
✗
Cash Flow Analysis
✓
✗
Audit Trail Logs
✓
✗
User Permission Controls
✓
✗
Recurring Invoice Options
✓
✗
Transaction Matching
✓
✗
Accounting
✗
✓
Payroll
✗
✓
Bank Imports
✗
✓
Payroll Tax Filing
✗
✓
Direct Deposit
✗
✓
1099 Filing
✗
✓
Time & Attendance
✗
✓
HR Software
✗
✓
Employee Portal
✗
✓
Multi-state Payroll
✗
✓
W-2 Filing
✗
✓
US-focused Compliance
✗
✓
Total Features
27
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose FreshBooks if you need:
- ✓ Time Tracking
- ✓ Project Management
- ✓ Estimates & Proposals
- ✓ Online Payments
- ✓ Bank Reconciliation
Choose Patriot Software if you need:
- ✓ Accounting
- ✓ Payroll
- ✓ Bank Imports
- ✓ Payroll Tax Filing
- ✓ Direct Deposit
Pricing Comparison
Patriot Software starts at $20/mo, 5% cheaper than FreshBooks's $21/mo.
FreshBooks Plans
Paid plans only
LiteBest Value
$21/mo- • 5 billable clients
- • Invoicing
- • Expense tracking
Plus
$43/mo- • 50 clients
- • Proposals
- • Recurring billing
Premium
$76/mo- • Unlimited clients
- • Project profitability
Select
Custom- • 500+ clients
- • Dedicated support
Patriot Software Plans
Paid plans only
Accounting Basic
$20/mo- • Invoicing
- • Bank imports
- • Reports
Accounting Premium
$30/mo- • Recurring invoicing
- • Accountant access
Payroll BasicBest Value
$17/mo- • + $4/employee
- • Print checks
Payroll Full Service
$37/mo- • + $4/employee
- • Tax filing included
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