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BrightPay

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Award-winning UK payroll and auto-enrolment software

4.4Based on 66 reviews

What is BrightPay?

BrightPay is one of the most widely used payroll packages in the UK and Ireland, popular with both small employers and payroll bureaus. It handles the full RTI cycle — FPS and EPS submissions to HMRC — alongside automatic enrolment, statutory pay and CIS.

BrightPay Connect adds a cloud dashboard, online payslips and an employee self-service app. It is HMRC recognised and supports all major UK pension providers for auto-enrolment.

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Based on 66 reviews

4.4

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HMRC-recognised UK payroll with full RTI submissions, automatic enrolment and a cloud employee portal, trusted by thousands of employers and bureaus. It is listed under Payroll Software on Stack Match.

BrightPay starts from £10/mo. A free trial is available.

Key features include: RTI submissions (FPS & EPS), Automatic enrolment, Statutory pay (SSP, SMP, SPP), CIS support, Online payslips & portal, Employee self-service app.

Integration information has not been listed yet.

Bright (Thesaurus Software) offers support via Phone, Email, Knowledge Base, Live Chat.

BrightPay is available in United Kingdom, Ireland.

USERS

Who uses BrightPay?

Typical company sizes, industries, and job titles based on verified Stack Match reviews.

BrightPay logoEase of use
4.4

Based on 66 reviews

Company size

Based on 50 reviews
0%
Small business
0%
Midsize business
0%
Enterprise

Top job functions

Based on 50 reviews

Bookkeeper

↗ 16%
  • Bookkeeper0%
  • Accountant0%
  • Payroll Manager0%
  • Practice Owner0%
  • Payroll Administrator0%
  • HR and Payroll Lead0%

Top industries

Based on 50 reviews

Facilities Management

Top Sector
  • Facilities Management0%
  • Professional Services0%
  • Transportation and Logistics0%
  • Hospitality0%
  • Accounting0%
  • Construction0%
PROS & CONS

Pros & Cons in Reviews

Real advantages and drawbacks of BrightPay highlighted by verified users.

BrightPay logoOverall sentiment
4.4

Based on 66 reviews

Excellent value compared with the bigger payroll names.

86% positive reviews out of 66

FPS and EPS to HMRC go through without a hitch every month. The employee app cut down on payslip queries too.

C

Charlotte V.

Payroll Administrator, 501-1000 employees

“Excellent value compared with the bigger payroll names.”

The extras added up.

5% negative reviews out of 66

We needed payroll and HR together and ended up cobbling too much on top, so it did not work out for us.

O

Olivia M.

Managing Director, 2-10 employees

“The extras added up.”

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Features

Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically.

RTI submissions (FPS & EPS)

★4(46)

Allows you to manage and streamline rti submissions (fps & eps) operations efficiently inside your business workflows.

Automatic enrolment

★4.1(82)

Allows you to manage and streamline automatic enrolment operations efficiently inside your business workflows.

Statutory pay (SSP, SMP, SPP)

★4.2(82)

Allows you to manage and streamline statutory pay (ssp, smp, spp) operations efficiently inside your business workflows.

CIS support

★4.2(28)

Allows you to manage and streamline cis support operations efficiently inside your business workflows.

Online payslips & portal

★4.6(82)

Allows you to manage and streamline online payslips & portal operations efficiently inside your business workflows.

Employee self-service app

★4.7(10)

Allows you to manage and streamline employee self-service app operations efficiently inside your business workflows.

BrightPay logoFeatures
4.4

Based on 66 reviews

PRICING PLANS

BrightPay Pricing

Free Trial Available
BrightPay logoValue for money
4.6

Based on 66 reviews

Cloud (Small)

Ideal for businesses ready to explore and get started with basic operations

£10/ month
Get Started
  • RTI submissions
  • Auto-enrolment
  • Online payslips
  • Up to 10 employees

Cloud (Standard)

Most popular

Built for companies that want to gain an edge with advanced features and automation

£24/ month
Get Started
  • Unlimited employees
  • Employee app
  • Bureau features
  • Client dashboards

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Integrations

Integration information has not been listed yet.

Support, availability and typical users

Support

  • Email
  • Phone
  • Live Chat
  • Knowledge Base
  • Forum

Availability

Countries
United Kingdom, Ireland
Languages
English

Typical users

  • Small business
  • Midsize business
  • Enterprise
BrightPay logoCustomer Service
4.5

Based on 66 reviews

User reviews

Overall rating

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4.4

Based on 66 reviews

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Average Ratings

Ease of Use4.4
Value for Money4.6
Customer Service4.5
Functionality4.4

Sorted by most recent

K

Katie E.

HR and Payroll Lead

Care Services2-10 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Reliable every single month

We run payroll for over 200 client companies on BrightPay. The RTI submissions are painless and auto-enrolment is fully handled.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

The bureau features make running many clients genuinely manageable.

Cons

Nothing significant, it does its job every month.

Was this helpful? · 33
P

Priya B.

Managing Director, Cotswold Consulting

Transportation and Logistics1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Brilliant value for what it does

It is HMRC recognised and never lets us down at year end. The value against the bigger names is remarkable.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pros

RTI submissions to HMRC are rock solid and I never worry about them.

Cons

BrightPay Connect is a separate add on you need to budget for.

Was this helpful? · 38
P

Priya J.

Accountant

Professional Services1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
5.0
Reviewed on 26 June 2026

Reliable every single month

It is HMRC recognised and never lets us down at year end. The value against the bigger names is remarkable.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pros

The bureau features make running many clients genuinely manageable.

Cons

BrightPay Connect is a separate add on you need to budget for.

Was this helpful? · 31
D

Dominic DochertyVerified reviewer

Practice Owner, Hartley Digital

LinkedIn verified
Retail51-200 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 21 June 2026

Handles auto-enrolment brilliantly

Switched from a manual process and it took the pain out of pensions and RTI. Statutory pay calculations are spot on.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

RTI submissions to HMRC are rock solid and I never worry about them.

Cons

Nothing significant, it does its job every month.

Was this helpful? · 2
C

Chloe Caldwell

Managing Director, Carrick Studio

Healthcare501-1000 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
4.0
Reviewed on 18 June 2026

Solid choice for a small employer

Payroll runs smoothly every month and year end is far less stressful than it used to be.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

Support is knowledgeable and quick.

Cons

Connect costs extra on top.

Was this helpful? · 8

Bright (Thesaurus Software) Response— responded on 18 June 2026

Thanks for the feedback. Really glad the payroll and auto-enrolment tools are working well for you.

H

Hannah PembertonVerified reviewer

Bookkeeper, Blackwood Studio

LinkedIn verified
Retail1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 17 June 2026

RTI submissions just work

Switched from a manual process and it took the pain out of pensions and RTI. Statutory pay calculations are spot on.

Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

The bureau features make running many clients genuinely manageable.

Cons

The interface is functional rather than flashy.

Was this helpful? · 25
R

Rebecca D.Verified reviewer

Payroll Administrator, Oakwell Studio

LinkedIn verified
Accounting11-50 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 2+ years
5.0
Reviewed on 15 June 2026

Made pensions painless

We run payroll for over 200 client companies on BrightPay. The RTI submissions are painless and auto-enrolment is fully handled.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

The employee app and online payslips cut down on questions from staff.

Cons

The interface is functional rather than flashy.

Was this helpful? · 25

Bright (Thesaurus Software) Response— responded on 15 June 2026

Thanks for the feedback. Really glad the payroll and auto-enrolment tools are working well for you.

N

Natalie Osei

HR and Payroll Lead, Mersey Solutions

Professional Services501-1000 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 3 June 2026

Reliable every single month

As a small practice this is the tool that lets me offer payroll without a headache. Setup was quick and support is excellent.

Ease of use
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

RTI submissions to HMRC are rock solid and I never worry about them.

Cons

The move from desktop to cloud took a little getting used to.

Was this helpful? · 38
J

Jack B.

Finance Director, Northgate

Professional Services501-1000 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 2 June 2026

Perfect for our bureau

The pension provider integrations mean auto-enrolment basically runs itself now. It used to be my worst job of the month.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pros

Excellent value compared with the bigger payroll names.

Cons

None so far.

Was this helpful? · 20
P

Paul NolanVerified reviewer

Payroll Manager, Prospect Ltd

LinkedIn verified
Retail501-1000 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 26 May 2026

Handles auto-enrolment brilliantly

It is HMRC recognised and never lets us down at year end. The value against the bigger names is remarkable.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Excellent value compared with the bigger payroll names.

Cons

The interface is functional rather than flashy.

Was this helpful? · 42
S

Scott M.Verified reviewer

Payroll Administrator

LinkedIn verified
Manufacturing11-50 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
4.0
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Handles the statutory side nicely

It handles RTI, auto-enrolment and statutory pay reliably. Connect being a separate add on is the only slight downside.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
4.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Auto-enrolment handling is a real time saver.

Cons

Not much built in for wider HR.

Was this helpful? · 6
C

Craig F.

Payroll Bureau Manager

Accounting1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 2+ years
4.0
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Great value payroll

It handles RTI, auto-enrolment and statutory pay reliably. Connect being a separate add on is the only slight downside.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

Auto-enrolment handling is a real time saver.

Cons

Not much built in for wider HR.

Was this helpful? · 6

Bright (Thesaurus Software) Response— responded on 9 May 2026

Thanks for the feedback. Really glad the payroll and auto-enrolment tools are working well for you.

J

Josh Nair

Finance Director, Clyde Consulting

Professional Services51-200 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Handles auto-enrolment brilliantly

The pension provider integrations mean auto-enrolment basically runs itself now. It used to be my worst job of the month.

Ease of use
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

The employee app and online payslips cut down on questions from staff.

Cons

None so far.

Was this helpful? · 12
C

Chris P.

HR and Payroll Lead, Prospect Trading

Facilities Management201-500 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
4.0
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

Dependable month after month

Payroll runs smoothly every month and year end is far less stressful than it used to be.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

The value for money is hard to beat.

Cons

Not much built in for wider HR.

Was this helpful? · 10
R

Ross Hughes

Payroll Bureau Manager

Facilities Management51-200 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
5.0
Reviewed on 28 April 2026

Takes the stress out of payroll

Switched from a manual process and it took the pain out of pensions and RTI. Statutory pay calculations are spot on.

Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

Support actually understands UK payroll and gets back to you quickly.

Cons

Very large employers might want deeper HR features built in.

Was this helpful? · 37
N

Nadia E.

Accountant, Redgate Digital

Healthcare51-200 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 22 April 2026

Made pensions painless

We run payroll for over 200 client companies on BrightPay. The RTI submissions are painless and auto-enrolment is fully handled.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Excellent value compared with the bigger payroll names.

Cons

Occasionally an update needs installing at a slightly awkward time.

Was this helpful? · 6
B

Ben J.

Managing Director, Selby Partners

Transportation and Logistics11-50 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
4.0
Reviewed on 19 April 2026

Recommend for bureaus

Payroll runs smoothly every month and year end is far less stressful than it used to be.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
3.0
Pros

Support is knowledgeable and quick.

Cons

Some screens feel a bit dated.

Was this helpful? · 4
L

Louise L.Verified reviewer

Practice Owner, Prospect Digital

LinkedIn verified
Hospitality1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 2+ years
5.0
Reviewed on 15 April 2026

Perfect for our bureau

It is HMRC recognised and never lets us down at year end. The value against the bigger names is remarkable.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Support actually understands UK payroll and gets back to you quickly.

Cons

The move from desktop to cloud took a little getting used to.

Was this helpful? · 35
S

Sarah C.Verified reviewer

Practice Owner, Blackwood Ltd

LinkedIn verified
Transportation and Logistics11-50 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 2+ years
5.0
Reviewed on 10 April 2026

Takes the stress out of payroll

It is HMRC recognised and never lets us down at year end. The value against the bigger names is remarkable.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Automatic enrolment and the pension provider links save me hours every month.

Cons

Very large employers might want deeper HR features built in.

Was this helpful? · 2
B

Ben T.

Accountant, Danebridge Digital

Care Services51-200 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 8 April 2026

Made pensions painless

The pension provider integrations mean auto-enrolment basically runs itself now. It used to be my worst job of the month.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

The employee app and online payslips cut down on questions from staff.

Cons

Nothing worth noting.

Was this helpful? · 9
J

James G.Verified reviewer

Payroll Manager

LinkedIn verified
Professional Services1 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 2+ years
5.0
Reviewed on 5 April 2026

RTI submissions just work

Switched from a manual process and it took the pain out of pensions and RTI. Statutory pay calculations are spot on.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Excellent value compared with the bigger payroll names.

Cons

The move from desktop to cloud took a little getting used to.

Was this helpful? · 38
O

Olivia V.

Practice Owner, Northgate & Co

Accounting201-500 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 27 March 2026

Made pensions painless

It is HMRC recognised and never lets us down at year end. The value against the bigger names is remarkable.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

The employee app and online payslips cut down on questions from staff.

Cons

None so far.

Was this helpful? · 42
F

Freya SharmaVerified reviewer

Practice Owner, Redgate Studio

LinkedIn verified
Construction501-1000 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: Less than 6 months
5.0
Reviewed on 18 March 2026

RTI submissions just work

It is HMRC recognised and never lets us down at year end. The value against the bigger names is remarkable.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Excellent value compared with the bigger payroll names.

Cons

The interface is functional rather than flashy.

Was this helpful? · 33
D

Daniel M.

Payroll Bureau Manager, Stonebridge Studio

Healthcare201-500 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
4.0
Reviewed on 12 March 2026

Recommend for bureaus

Great value and very dependable. The desktop to cloud shift took a bit of adjusting.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Support is knowledgeable and quick.

Cons

Some screens feel a bit dated.

Was this helpful? · 43
G

Grace S.

Payroll Manager, Danebridge & Co

Transportation and Logistics51-200 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
5.0
Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Perfect for our bureau

As a small practice this is the tool that lets me offer payroll without a headache. Setup was quick and support is excellent.

Ease of use
4.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

The bureau features make running many clients genuinely manageable.

Cons

Occasionally an update needs installing at a slightly awkward time.

Was this helpful? · 39
L

Lucy Ashworth

Bookkeeper, Kingsway

Facilities Management11-50 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 2+ years
5.0
Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Made pensions painless

Switched from a manual process and it took the pain out of pensions and RTI. Statutory pay calculations are spot on.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Pros

The bureau features make running many clients genuinely manageable.

Cons

Nothing significant, it does its job every month.

Was this helpful? · 43

Bright (Thesaurus Software) Response— responded on 6 March 2026

Thanks for the feedback. Really glad the payroll and auto-enrolment tools are working well for you.

S

Sofia F.Verified reviewer

Practice Owner, Stonebridge Ltd

LinkedIn verified
Hospitality501-1000 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 1-2 years
5.0
Reviewed on 21 February 2026

Handles auto-enrolment brilliantly

The pension provider integrations mean auto-enrolment basically runs itself now. It used to be my worst job of the month.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

RTI submissions to HMRC are rock solid and I never worry about them.

Cons

BrightPay Connect is a separate add on you need to budget for.

Was this helpful? · 28
I

Ian E.Verified reviewer

Payroll Manager, Albion Ltd

LinkedIn verified
Transportation and Logistics51-200 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 20 February 2026

Support actually knows UK payroll

FPS and EPS to HMRC go through without a hitch every month. The employee app cut down on payslip queries too.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
4.0
Pros

The bureau features make running many clients genuinely manageable.

Cons

Nothing significant, it does its job every month.

Was this helpful? · 31
G

Grace W.Verified reviewer

HR and Payroll Lead, Thames Solutions

LinkedIn verified
Manufacturing201-500 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 6-12 months
5.0
Reviewed on 14 February 2026

The best payroll software we have used

FPS and EPS to HMRC go through without a hitch every month. The employee app cut down on payslip queries too.

Ease of use
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

Automatic enrolment and the pension provider links save me hours every month.

Cons

The move from desktop to cloud took a little getting used to.

Was this helpful? · 36
L

Lucy Nair

Bookkeeper, Danebridge

Hospitality51-200 employeesUnited KingdomUsed: 2+ years
5.0
Reviewed on 6 February 2026

Would not run payroll without it

FPS and EPS to HMRC go through without a hitch every month. The employee app cut down on payslip queries too.

Ease of use
5.0
Customer service
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Functionality
5.0
Pros

The employee app and online payslips cut down on questions from staff.

Cons

BrightPay Connect is a separate add on you need to budget for.

Was this helpful? · 43
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