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Cheapest plan that includes time tracking, at list price. More than one state is priced for two.
Time clock with GPS and geofencing
Clock in from the job site, not the back office. Hours land straight in the pay run.
See who is clocked in, at every location
One screen, every site, right now. No calling around to find out who showed up.
Fund payroll by bank draft or credit card
Most payroll software only drafts your bank. Use a card when receivables have not landed yet. May incur additional fees.
Every location, one price
Three shops or thirty. You pay for seats, never for addresses.
Run payroll in every state, one price
Florida, Georgia and Alabama on one plan. No upgrade to cross a state line.
Unlimited pay runs, including off cycle
Bonuses, final checks and corrections do not cost extra.
Onboard a new hire into a document vault
Forms, IDs and signed paperwork filed in one place instead of a drawer.
Break and overtime rules applied for you
Short breaks stay paid automatically, the way the law already requires.
Auto payroll that skips one person, not everyone
One missing profile moves that person to a supplemental run. The rest of the team still gets paid.
See what changed before you submit
Every raise, new hire and hours change since last run, on one screen.
Your crew sets up their own direct deposit
They add their bank details in the app and get paid direct. You never handle account numbers.
Fix a bad run yourself
Void a payroll and reissue it without opening a support ticket or waiting on a callback.
QuickBooks Online sync
Every run posts to your books with a reference you can trace.
We pay your payroll taxes on time
Federal and state deposits made every run, so late deposit penalties are not your problem. Your accountant still files the returns, and we give them the files for every pay date.
Gusto's Simple plan covers payroll in one state and sells time tracking as an add-on. Our list above is one plan at one price.
| Feature | GOATPayroll | Gusto Simple | Gusto Plus | Patriot Full Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99/mo + $4.99/employee | $49/mo + $6/person | $80/mo + $12/person | $37/mo + $5/worker |
| Time clock with GPS and geofencing | Included | Needs Time & Attendance Plus add-on, $6/person/mo | Included. GPS recorded at clock in and out; time outside set locations is flagged | Add-on, $6/mo + $2/employee. Geotagging records punch location |
| Fund payroll by bank draft or credit card | Included (card may incur fees) | No. Must be a US checking account, not a credit card | No. Funded by ACH debit, wire or instant payment | |
| Every location, one price | Included | Multiple locations supported, no per-location fee listed | Multiple locations and departments included | |
| Run payroll in every state, one price | Included | Single state only | Multi-state included | $12/mo per additional state |
| Unlimited pay runs, including off cycle | Included | Unlimited payrolls | Unlimited payrolls | |
| Onboard a new hire into a document vault | Included | Included. Stores I-9, W-4 and uploaded files | Self-onboarding included. Document storage needs HR add-on, $6/mo + $2/employee | |
| Break and overtime rules applied for you | Included | Needs time tracking add-on | Overtime policies and state break rules included | Overtime rules with add-on. Breaks entered as extra punches |
| Auto payroll that skips one person, not everyone | Included | AutoPilot turns off for the whole pay schedule if one worker is missing hours or direct deposit | Auto Payroll is disabled for the run if an employee is new or missing direct deposit | |
| See what changed before you submit | Included | Compare to recent payrolls, with alerts (regular payrolls) | Approval summary of hours and pay | |
| Your crew sets up their own direct deposit | Included | Included | Included, once employer direct deposit is active | |
| Fix a bad run yourself | Included | Cancel before the 4 pm PT debit. After that, a reversal or support | Void and rerun unpaid payrolls. Paid payroll fixes go through support | |
| QuickBooks Online sync | Included | Included | Included | |
| Pay 1099 contractors in payroll | Included | Included, billed per contractor paid | Included | |
| W-2s | Included | W-2s and 1099s filed for you | Electronic W-2s; filing included on Full Service | |
| US-based support | Included | Phone and chat in business hours | USA-based support, weekdays 9 am to 7 pm ET | |
| Free setup help | Included | Data import team for 10+ employees. Full setup on Premium | Free setup. They enter your employee and year-to-date data | |
| Payroll taxes | We pay your deposits on time. Your accountant files the returns. | Filed and paid for you | Federal, state and local filings and deposits | |
Competitor plans, prices and features from their own websites and help centers, checked September 25, 2026. List prices only; promotions excluded.
Gusto files tax forms on every plan. With GOATPayroll, we make the deposits and your accountant files the returns. If you don't work with an accountant, Gusto may be simpler.
Patriot Full Service files your federal, state and local payroll taxes.
Time clock, every state and every location are in one plan, at one price. Hours land straight in the pay run.
Gusto is a trademark of Gusto, Inc. Patriot Software is a trademark of its owner. GOATPayroll is not affiliated with or endorsed by any company named here. Competitor pricing and features as of September 25, 2026 and may change. Savings compare list prices only and exclude taxes, promotions and optional services.
New hires onboard from their phone in minutes, no office visit, no paper.
Office, job site, or airport gate, you can run payroll from your phone on either iOS or Android.
Your team clocks in from wherever they work, with automatic break tracking.
Your team sees pay stubs, pay history, W-4, and direct deposit on their phones.
Tax forms, signed documents, IDs, and pay stubs, all in one secure place.
Clear payroll reports so you always know where the money went.
A base fee plus a small amount per employee, starting at $34.99/month + $4.99 per employee.
It calculates your federal, state, and local payroll taxes on every run.
With GOAT Payroll you get both: software that's fast to run yourself, plus real support when you need a human.
Yes. Mix hourly staff, salaried employees, overtime, and bonuses in one payroll.
Book a quick demo and we'll show you how GOAT Payroll fits the way your business already works.