Patriot Payroll vs Rippling ATS

Patriot Payroll

Patriot Payroll is one of the most affordable full-service payroll solutions for small businesses. It offers basic payroll and full-service payroll tiers, with the full-service option handling all federal, state, and local tax filings. Patriot is popular with very small businesses and solo operators who want simple, reliable payroll without complex features.

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Rippling ATS

Rippling Recruiting is the applicant tracking module within the Rippling platform. It connects recruiting directly to onboarding, payroll, and IT provisioning so that when a candidate is hired, their entire employee setup happens automatically. Rippling ATS is ideal for companies already using Rippling for HR who want a seamlessly integrated recruiting experience.

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Pros

• ✓One of the most affordable payroll solutions available
• ✓Simple and easy to use with minimal learning curve
• ✓US-based customer support available by phone
• ✓Free trial available before committing

Cons

• ✗Limited features compared to full HR platforms
• ✗No mobile app for running payroll
• ✗Benefits administration not included
• ✗Less suitable for businesses with complex payroll needs

Pros

• ✓Seamless connection from hiring to onboarding to payroll — zero manual handoff
• ✓Automatically provisions IT accounts and equipment when a candidate is hired
• ✓Deep integration with the full Rippling platform
• ✓Eliminates duplicate data entry across HR systems

Cons

• ✗Only valuable if you use the full Rippling platform
• ✗Requires custom pricing quote
• ✗Less feature-rich as a standalone ATS compared to dedicated tools like Greenhouse
• ✗Overkill for companies not using Rippling

Best For

Very small businesses and solo operators wanting the most affordable payroll solution

Best For

Companies using Rippling for HR who want recruiting seamlessly connected to onboarding and payroll