Compare workplace pension and employee-benefit administration options.
Review the full list first, then open any product for a detailed explainer and alternatives.
Workplace Pensions & Benefits
Best for: Employers comparing pension provision from a major financial-services group
Aviva Workplace Pension is aimed at employers comparing pension provision from a major financial-services group. Its core offer includes Workplace pension, Employer administration and Member investment options. A practical strength…
Workplace Pensions & Benefits
Best for: Employers wanting a workplace pension scheme designed around auto-enrolment
NEST is aimed at employers wanting a workplace pension scheme designed around auto-enrolment. Its core offer includes Employer pension scheme, Auto-enrolment administration and Employee accounts. A practical strength is built…
Workplace Pensions & Benefits
Best for: Employers wanting a technology-led workplace pension platform
Smart Pension is aimed at employers wanting a technology-led workplace pension platform. Its core offer includes Workplace pension, Employer portal and Member tools. A practical strength is technology-led administration. Check…
Workplace Pensions & Benefits
Best for: Employers comparing mainstream workplace pension providers
The People's Pension is aimed at employers comparing mainstream workplace pension providers. Its core offer includes Employer portal, Employee pension accounts and Contribution processing. A practical strength is established workplace…
| Product | Best for | Cost | Basis / commitment | Useful comparison facts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employers comparing pension provision from a major financial-services group | Public plans or quote — check current price | plan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Workplace pension · Employer administration · Member investment options | Full details | |
| Employers wanting a workplace pension scheme designed around auto-enrolment | £0 employer setup/administration fee | workplace pension charges · Ongoing scheme | Employer pension scheme · Auto-enrolment administration · Employee accounts | Full details | |
| Employers wanting a technology-led workplace pension platform | Public plans or quote — check current price | plan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Workplace pension · Employer portal · Member tools | Full details | |
| Employers comparing mainstream workplace pension providers | Public plans or quote — check current price | plan/service pricing · Plan, order or contract terms vary by selected product. | Employer portal · Employee pension accounts · Contribution processing | Full details |
Start with the buying criteria on this page, remove products that fail a must-have requirement, then compare the remaining options side by side.
Not automatically. A lower headline price can be poor value if important features, support or usage allowances are missing.
Review it when your business changes materially and before a renewal, price change or contract commitment.
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Read guide →A practical checklist for comparing workplace pension services alongside your payroll process.
Read guide →Turn a new starter into a repeatable process covering records, payroll, access and workplace information.
Read guide →Choose benefits around what employees value and what the business can administer reliably.
Read guide →A sequence for getting payroll, records, insurance and workplace pension responsibilities organised before the first pay run.
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