FlockBase vs Patriot Payroll
FlockBase
flockbase.comPatriot Payroll
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| Figure | FlockBase | Patriot Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $24/mo | $6/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Church Payroll Software | 7.9 (#9) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Headquarters | 3115 Fort Worth Hwy. Suite #100, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, United States | Patriot Software lists its headquarters at 4883 Dressler Road NW, Canton, Ohio 44718. |
| Security | The pages reviewed do not state security certifications or compliance credentials. | The company states that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant, encrypts data and audits security practices annually. |
| Support | FlockBase describes its customer support as US-based and available by phone or email, with prompt responses. | U.S.-based phone, email and chat support is offered Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern, with free setup assistance. |
Plans
FlockBase
- Basic$24 a month
- Plus$39 a month
- Pro$59 a month
- Membership$139, paid once
- Accounting$169, paid once
- Combined$269, paid once
Patriot Payroll
- HR Software add-on$6 a month
- Time & Attendance add-on$6 a month
- Basic Payroll$17 a month
- Full Service Payroll$37 a month
In their own words
FlockBase
FlockBase combines church membership management with contribution tracking, fund accounting, and payroll. Membership records can cover people and households, groups, events, attendance, pledges, and contributions. Accounting tools include fund tracking, check printing, bank reconciliation, budgets, payroll, and reports exportable to Excel. Donors can contribute by credit card, debit card, or eCheck, schedule recurring gifts, and assign gifts to funds. Integrated online giving and direct deposit use Forte Payment Systems, which charges $20 per month plus transaction fees. Cloud plans include unlimited member names, with user caps of 2 on Basic, 5 on Plus, and 10 on Pro. Basic costs $24 a month billed monthly; Plus is $39 a month billed monthly; Pro is $59 a month billed monthly. Desktop programs offer an offline format, with 12 months of updates and customer support included in the purchase price. The two-week trial requires no card and includes sample data. FlockBase is available on the web and Windows.
Patriot Payroll
Patriot Payroll is an online payroll service for businesses with employees working in the United States. Employers can enter hours, review payroll calculations, and approve payment by check or direct deposit. Auto Payroll can automate recurring runs and sends advance notifications before scheduled payroll. Basic Payroll costs $8.50 a month and includes unlimited payrolls, employee and contractor pay, and direct deposit. Full Service Payroll adds federal, state, and most local tax filings and deposits, with year-end filings included. Employees can use a portal for pay stubs and tax forms, while contractors have a portal for contact and payment information. The service is designed for companies with 1–500 employees, and Full Service Payroll files in all 50 states. Each additional state after the first costs $12 monthly. The software runs online without a desktop download; employees can use Android or iOS apps. Patriot offers a 30-day trial, free setup assistance, and USA-based support by phone, email, and chat. Listed integrations cover health benefits, retirement plans, workers’ compensation, and QuickBooks accounting entries.