# Patriot Software (Patriot)

> Patriot Software provides integrated cloud payroll, accounting, HR, and time-and-attendance software for US businesses with up to 500 employees and their accountants.

## Facts
- **Website:** https://www.patriotsoftware.com/
- **Headquarters:** 4883 Dressler Road NW, Canton, Ohio 44718
- **Country:** United States
- **Founded:** 1986
- **Founder:** Mike Kappel
- **Employees:** 51-200
- **Service regions:** United States
- **Categories:** Payroll

## Overview
Patriot Software is a privately held Canton, Ohio software company serving American small businesses and accountants. Founder Mike Kappel started the first of the group's five software companies in 1986; Patriot says its current accounting and payroll software business has served customers nationwide since 2002. Its cloud platform combines basic and full-service payroll, accounting, HR, time and attendance, and accountant tools. Patriot reports more than 75,000 customers and over 180 co-workers across 30 US states. Kyle Quinn Dreger succeeded Kappel as CEO in 2024. The company says it is profitable and debt-free; the imported funding stage, date, and precise funding total are removed because official materials do not support those values.

## Products
Basic Payroll; Full Service Payroll; federal, state, and local payroll tax filing; direct deposit; Accounting Basic and Premium; HR software; HR expert support and training; Time & Attendance; employee portal; 1099 e-filing; bookkeeping service; accountant partner program; payroll and accounting integrations.

## Leadership
- Mike Kappel — founder ([profile](https://www.dhrmap.com/people/mike-kappel))

## Sources
- [Patriot Software official press kit](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/press-kit/) — official
- [Patriot Software official about page](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/) — official
- [Patriot Software official team page](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/our-team/) — official
- [Patriot Software official team page](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/our-team/) — official
- [Patriot Software official team page](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/our-team/) — official
- [Patriot Software official contact page](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/contact/) — official
- [Patriot Software official press kit](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/press-kit/) — official
- [Patriot Software official about page](https://www.patriotsoftware.com/about/) — official

## FAQ
**What does Patriot do?**

Patriot Software provides integrated cloud payroll, accounting, HR, and time-and-attendance software for US businesses with up to 500 employees and their accountants.

**Where is Patriot headquartered?**

Patriot is headquartered in 4883 Dressler Road NW, Canton, Ohio 44718, United States.

**When was Patriot founded?**

Patriot was founded in 1986.

**Who founded Patriot?**

Patriot was founded by Mike Kappel.

**How many employees does Patriot have?**

Patriot has 51-200 employees.

**What kind of HR technology is Patriot?**

Patriot is categorized under Payroll on DHRMap.

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