Head to head

Patriot Payroll vs SurePayroll

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Patriot Payroll

$17/mo + $4/worker 30 day free trial

US small-business payroll. Basic is $17/mo plus $4 per worker paid. 30 days free.

Where Patriot Payroll fits

US micro-businesses that want the $17 Basic rate
Owners willing to do more payroll work to save
Teams that will take 30 days free before paying
Employers stepping up to Full Service at $37 plus $5

SurePayroll

$29/mo + $7/worker

Full-service small-business payroll. Small Business is $29/mo plus $7 per worker.

Where SurePayroll fits

US small employers that want full-service taxes
Single-state teams starting at $29 plus $7 per worker
Households paying a nanny on the $39 plan
Owners who will add $9.99 for a second state

At a glance

Detail	Patriot Payroll	SurePayroll
Starting price	$17/mo + $4/worker	$29/mo + $7/worker
Free tier	–No	–No
Free trial	30 day free trial	Not on record
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	–No	–No
Listed under	Payroll	Payroll

Where they pull apart

Patriot Payroll

Stands out: The lowest printed full-service-adjacent US payroll base: $17 plus $4, or Full Service at $37 plus $5.

Watch out: 50 percent off for three months is a promo, not the ongoing rate. Full Service is $37 plus $5 per worker if you want the vendor to handle more tax work.

Not the right fit for

Companies that need a global payroll or EOR
HR teams that want a full HCM suite

SurePayroll

Stands out: A $29 base with tax filing in the product, plus a $9.99/mo add-on for extra states.

Watch out: Free months are a promo, not a numbered trial. Multi-state payroll is $9.99/mo extra. Nanny plan is $39/mo.

Not the right fit for

Companies that need a global EOR
Teams that want a 14-day labeled trial

Pros and cons

Patriot Payroll

Basic $17/mo plus $4 per worker
30 days free
Full Service option at $37 plus $5

Promo 50% off is temporary
US small business only
Not a full HRIS

SurePayroll

$29/mo plus $7 per worker
Full-service tax filing
Extra state only $9.99/mo

Promo months are not a numbered trial
US small business only
Per-worker fees on every run

What each one costs

Patriot Payroll

$17/mo + $4/worker

Basic Payroll is $17/mo + $4 per worker paid. Full Service is $37/mo + $5 per worker. 30 days free. 50% off for 3 months is a promo (Basic then $8.50 + $2) and is not the ongoing rate. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

SurePayroll

$29/mo + $7/worker

Small Business is $29/mo + $7/worker, first state included. Multi-state add-on $9.99/mo. Nanny and Household is $39/mo including one employee. Promo free months are not a numbered trial. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Patriot Payroll cheaper than SurePayroll?

Patriot Payroll starts lower, at $17/mo + $4/worker against $29/mo + $7/worker for SurePayroll. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Patriot Payroll or SurePayroll for free?

Neither carries a free tier on our listing. Patriot Payroll offers a 30 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?