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Symmetry Tax Engine vs. Patriot Software

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricSymmetry Tax Engine

by Symmetry

Patriot Software

by Patriot Software

Overall rating5.04.8
Review count20630
Ease of use9.69.7
Ease of setup10.09.3
Quality of support9.89.7
Meets requirements9.99.7
NPS10089.087948
Small Business30.0%96.1%
Mid-Market25.0%1.9%
Enterprise45.0%1.9%
Total page views1131,294
Total LLM citations1,2208,815

Symmetry Tax Engine

The leading gross-to-net calculation software for payroll. The Symmetry Tax Engine® (STE) is a powerful gross-to-net calculation engine to build or enhance a payroll platform, embed payroll into an existing application, and increase compliance and accuracy. The Symmetry Tax Engine® accounts for federal, state, and local payroll taxes — both withholding and latent employer taxes — for over 7,400 taxing jurisdictions and U.S. territories. Employer taxes and multi-state processing are accounted for as well. STE covers all 50 states, U.S. territories including Puerto Rico, and Canada.

Pros

  • Easy Setup
  • Reliability
  • Time-saving
  • Payroll Ease
  • Comprehensive Features
  • Integrations

Patriot Software

Ranked #1 by users over competitors in functionality, ease of use, value, and customer support, Patriot's payroll software is the top choice for small business owners who want powerful payroll without the bloated price tag. Run payroll in three steps in under 3 minutes, or set it and forget it with AutoPay. Includes free direct deposit, unlimited payrolls, employee self-onboarding, contractor payments, and free integrations for health benefits, 401(k), and workers' comp.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Payroll
  • Payroll Ease
  • Helpful
  • Easy Setup