Side by side

IconCMO Payroll vs Patriot Payroll

Both stand on church payroll software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

IconCMO Payroll

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

IconCMO Payroll combines church payroll functions with fund accounting and supports clergy compensation. Its starting price is $40/mo, and a 30-day trial is available.

Visit IconCMO Payroll

Patriot Payroll covers payroll approvals, employee and contractor access, and optional tax filing for U.S. businesses. Consider the extra monthly charge for each additional state and the unlisted Full Service price when choosing a plan.

Visit Patriot Payroll

The facts

	IconCMO Payroll	Patriot Payroll
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, API, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Accounting Standard: $35 a month	Basic Payroll: $17 a month
Plans published	7	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	iconsystemsinc.com	patriotsoftware.com
On church payroll software	#3 of 27	#7 of 27

IconCMO Payroll: what it does well

Supports unlimited employees and deductions
Handles pastor salaries and housing allowances
Tracks payroll liabilities and tax payment checks
Available on Android, iOS, and web

What to know first

Requires an accounting or membership and donation package
No free plan is offered

Patriot Payroll: what it does well

Supports check and direct deposit payments
Auto Payroll handles recurring runs
Full Service includes year-end tax filings
Free USA-based phone, email, and chat support
Android and iOS employee apps

What to know first

No free plan is listed
Additional states cost $12 monthly each
Designed for U.S. employee payroll

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