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Patriot Accounting alternatives
Patriot Accounting compared with 5 alternatives: QuickBooks Online, Wave, Zoho Books, Xero and Kashoo.
Patriot Accounting is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $20 per month, billed monthly, after $10 a month for the first 3 months. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 17, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriot AccountingThis tool | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wave | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Kashoo | Free trial · from $30/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Patriot Accounting starts at $10 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
QuickBooks Online, Wave, Zoho Books, Xero and Kashoo score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Patriot Accounting
- Free plan · from $38/mo
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly. Patriot Accounting starts at $20 per month, billed monthly, after $10 a month for the first 3 months.
- QuickBooks Online has a free plan. Patriot Accounting does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only QuickBooks Online lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Wave
Free invoicing and bookkeeping for US and Canadian small businesses
- Wave starts at $19 per month, billed monthly. Patriot Accounting starts at $20 per month, billed monthly, after $10 a month for the first 3 months.
- Wave has a free plan. Patriot Accounting does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wave lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Sole proprietors in the US or Canada who mainly need to send invoices
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually. Patriot Accounting starts at $20 per month, billed monthly, after $10 a month for the first 3 months.
- Zoho Books has a free plan. Patriot Accounting does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Zoho Books lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Patriot Accounting also covers payroll.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
- Free trial · from $27/mo
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly. Patriot Accounting starts at $20 per month, billed monthly, after $10 a month for the first 3 months.
- Only Xero lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
- Free trial · from $30/mo
Kashoo
One-plan online accounting with unlimited users and bank feeds
- Kashoo starts at $30 per business / month, billed monthly. Patriot Accounting starts at $20 per month, billed monthly, after $10 a month for the first 3 months.
- Only Kashoo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Patriot Accounting also covers payroll.
Suits: Sole proprietors who want one flat price with every feature included
Limits worth knowing in Patriot Accounting
- The advertised prices are 50% off for 3 months after the trial; plans then renew at $20 or $30 a month.
- Payroll costs extra: Basic Payroll is $17 a month plus $4 per worker paid, Full Service $37 plus $5, with $12 a month per added state.
- There is no mobile app: Patriot says the site is built to work in a phone browser instead.
- Its tax features are US ones, from 1099s to payroll filing; a bookkeeping service is sold apart from $100 a month plus an onboarding fee.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Patriot Accounting?
The alternatives to Patriot Accounting in this directory are QuickBooks Online, Wave, Zoho Books, Xero and Kashoo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Patriot Accounting.
Is there a free alternative to Patriot Accounting?
Yes. QuickBooks Online, Wave and Zoho Books have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Patriot Accounting alternatives work on Windows?
The Patriot Accounting listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books lists one.
Which Patriot Accounting alternatives work on Android?
The Patriot Accounting listing does not include an Android app. QuickBooks Online, Wave, Zoho Books, Xero and Kashoo list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 17, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.