Patriot Accounting may seem like an affordable entry point, but for businesses serious about managing finances, its limitations appear quickly. From weak reporting to lack of automation, Patriot often forces users into spreadsheets, workarounds, or costly payroll upsells. GlassJar is designed to support growing businesses with deeper functionality, cleaner workflows, and modern tools that scale with your company—not against it.
GlassJar vs Patriot
| GlassJar | Patriot | |
| Simplified Transaction Entry | ||
| No Duplicate Contacts | ||
| Single Click-To-View Records | ||
| Easily Import & Export Data | ||
| Large Report Handling | ||
| Reliable Audit Logs | ||
| Auto-Close Accounts | ||
| It’s Not Patriot |
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“Patriot lacked the financial tools we needed for growth. Switching to GlassJar was a no-brainer for our growing business.”
ANEESH Patel
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Core
$59
$29.50/mo*LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT AT LAUNCH
Income and expenses
Bookkeeping automation
Invoice and payments
Tax deductions
General reports
Receipt capture
Mileage tracking
Cash flow
Sales and sales tax
Estimates
Contractors
Bill management
Connect 3 sales channel
Multiple currencies
Includes 3 users
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$89
$44.50/mo*LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT AT LAUNCH
Income and expenses
Bookkeeping automation
Invoice and payments
Tax deductions
General reports
Receipt capture
Mileage tracking
Cash flow
Sales and sales tax
Estimates
Contractors
Bill management
Multiple currencies
Enter time
Connect all sales channel
Includes 5 users
Project profitability
Financial planning
Advanced
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$199
$99.50/mo*LIMITED TIME DISCOUNT AT LAUNCH
Income and expenses
Bookkeeping automation
Invoice and payments
Tax deductions
General reports
Receipt capture
Mileage tracking
Cash flow
Sales and sales tax
Estimates
Contractors
Bill management
Multiple currencies
Enter time
Project profitability
Financial planning
Connect all sales channel
Includes 25 users
Auto-track fixed assets
Data sync with Excel
Batch invoices and expenses
Custom access controls
Workflow automation
Data restoration
24/7 support & training
Revenue recognition
*Pricing subject to change at launch.
Our Core Features
Less Clicks
Do more with less clicks. Add entries and people of any type in one place.
Report On Anything
Combine any type of data with our drag-and-drop report builder.
No Duplicate Contacts
Contacts can be both a customer and vendor at the same time.
Data Friendly
Run reports and export small to large data files with ease and lag-free.
Better Audit Logs
Reliable audit logs that don’t continuously spiral into oblivion.
It’s Not Patriot
We took the things that people dislike about Patriot accounting software and fixed them.
GlassJar’s accounting tools are purpose-built to integrate smoothly, giving you a clear financial picture without the clutter or complexity.
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Patriot Handles Basics. GlassJar Powers the Entire Operation.
Patriot offers only the bare essentials—general ledger, simple invoices, and basic reports. It may work for micro-businesses, but lacks the feature depth needed for true financial control. Users who want tagging, real-time bank feeds, detailed forecasting, or proper budgeting quickly hit the ceiling.
GlassJar comes fully loaded with everything from automated bank syncing to cost center tracking and project-based visibility. You don’t have to upgrade or bolt on payroll just to access core functionality. Everything is in one place—intuitive, connected, and ready.
Designed for Accountants, Built for Business Owners
GlassJar goes beyond compliance and data entry. It offers clarity, structure, and automation that even seasoned accountants rely on. Business owners gain visibility without needing a finance background, and CPAs enjoy tools like audit-ready logs, flexible reporting, and tagged journal entries that make review and reporting faster.
“GlassJar scales with our business so we aren’t paying for things we don’t need.”
– Sonia Salizar
Breaking Bread Bakeries
General Ledger and Chart of Accounts
Patriot Locks You Into Defaults. GlassJar Gives You Full Control.
Patriot’s general ledger is static and limited. You get a few categories and fixed naming conventions, with very little customization allowed. Chart of accounts adjustments are clunky and tied directly to Patriot’s tax-prep logic.
GlassJar lets you build a chart of accounts tailored to your business structure. Whether you want to break out expenses by location, tag income by department, or adjust numbering sequences, you’re in control. Multi-level hierarchy, bulk editing, and import/export tools make setup painless.
Bank Integration and Reconciliation
GlassJar Offers Seamless Bank Syncing. Patriot Feels Manual.
Patriot does offer bank imports—but not in real time. You have to manually download CSV files and re-import them unless you pay for third-party connections.
GlassJar’s seamless bank integration connects directly to thousands of financial institutions. Transactions sync daily, reconciliation tools flag duplicates and mismatches, and you can create rules to auto-categorize recurring payments or receipts.
Match, Split, and Automate With Precision
GlassJar allows matching across invoices, payments, transfers, and deposits. You can split line items across departments or assign them to multiple tags—all directly from the transaction screen. This level of granularity is not available in Patriot’s entry-level architecture.
Invoicing and Receivables
Patriot Invoices Are Basic. GlassJar Invoices Are Built to Get You Paid.
Patriot supports one-off invoices and recurring billing. But customization is limited, and there’s no smart logic to chase late payments, apply dynamic discounts, or personalize templates per client.
GlassJar lets you build professional, branded invoices with smart features like conditional fields, custom payment terms, and automatic reminder schedules. Late fees can be applied automatically. Clients can even pay directly through integrated online payment gateways—no extra plugin required.
Manage Accounts Receivable From End to End
From invoice creation to payment recording, GlassJar keeps the entire AR process visible. Assign payments to open balances, issue credit memos, and track customer payment trends—all within the same system. Patriot offers none of this depth.
Expense Tracking and Vendor Management
Patriot Doesn’t Track Vendor Data. GlassJar Delivers Full Visibility.
Patriot allows expense entry, but it lacks detailed vendor records, no expense-by-vendor summaries, and no ability to assign expenses to departments or tags.
GlassJar offers true vendor management. Store W9s, assign default categories, track payment terms, and monitor past due balances per vendor. You can also tag expenses by project, department, or location—providing insights into exactly where your money goes.
Capture Receipts, Assign Approvals, Automate Entry
GlassJar supports mobile receipt uploads, approval chains, and automated categorization. You can match receipts to credit card charges, flag suspicious entries, and simplify audit prep. Patriot relies heavily on manual entry and offers none of these controls.
Custom Tags and Smart Filtering
No Tags in Patriot. Full Tagging Framework in GlassJar.
Patriot has no tagging system. You can’t filter transactions by campaign, team, location, or objective. That limits your ability to analyze trends across dimensions that matter.
GlassJar supports unlimited custom tags. Apply them to invoices, bills, journal entries, or bank transactions. Then filter reports, budgets, and dashboards using any tag combination—giving you instant insight into profitability, cost centers, or operational performance.
Reporting and Forecasting
Patriot’s Reports Are Static. GlassJar’s Reports Are Dynamic and Customizable.
Patriot offers about a dozen basic reports—Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance. Most are non-interactive, with no tag filters, no column editing, and no export logic for deeper analysis.
GlassJar includes over 20 report types, each filterable by tag, vendor, customer, account, and date range. You can customize columns, save report views, or export clean CSVs for pivoting. Need forecast models or budget vs actual comparisons? GlassJar has it built in.
From Snapshots to Strategy in Seconds
GlassJar reports aren’t just for your accountant. They’re built for decision-makers. Drill into a single vendor’s spending, pull a year-over-year income trend, or visualize cash flow over time. Patriot’s limited layout makes that difficult, if not impossible.
Budgeting Tools
Patriot Has No Budgeting. GlassJar Has Budgeting Built In.
Patriot does not offer budgeting at all. Business owners using it must build and track budgets manually in spreadsheets.
GlassJar allows you to build flexible budgets by account, tag, department, or time period. Adjust mid-cycle, track variances, and analyze performance—all without leaving your accounting dashboard.
User Permissions and Team Collaboration
GlassJar Offers Role-Based Access. Patriot Offers Just One User.
Patriot limits access to one user unless you pay for additional accounts—and even then, permissions are basic.
GlassJar includes advanced role-based permissions. You can assign view-only access to reports, restrict editing rights to invoicing, or allow full control of vendor records to just your AP clerk. Everything is tracked via audit log for accountability.
Collaborate Without Compromise
Assign journal entry tasks, review approvals, and manage document uploads across your team without switching platforms. GlassJar supports your accounting team, not just your accounting tasks.
Pricing Transparency
Patriot Looks Cheap—Until You Add Essentials
Patriot’s core accounting starts cheap, but features like payroll, time tracking, and bank imports are all paid add-ons. You’ll often end up paying more for less functionality.
GlassJar keeps pricing simple. All core features—including smart tags, bank feeds, budgeting, and reporting—are included. You’re not punished for growing or needing more control.
Support and Implementation
Patriot Has Self-Help Guides. GlassJar Has Real Support.
Patriot offers online help articles and limited phone support. If you need deeper onboarding or help configuring workflows, you’re mostly on your own.
GlassJar provides white-glove onboarding and ongoing live chat or email support. Whether you’re importing historical data or need help reconciling accounts, our support team is trained to get you answers—fast.
