BrightPay is aimed at employers wanting dedicated payroll software. Its core offer includes Payroll processing, RTI workflows and Auto-enrolment support. A practical strength is payroll-focused product. Check hR functionality may require separate tools before choosing it.
Who it suits
Employers wanting dedicated payroll software
Cost and commercial model
Cloud pricing via employer/employee calculator
Pricing basis: payroll subscription.
BrightPay is moving to an exclusively cloud product for 2026/27; current cost depends on employer and employee counts through its pricing calculator.
VAT/tax note: Check calculator VAT.
Key capabilities
- Payroll processing
- RTI workflows
- Auto-enrolment support
- Employee portal options
Comparison checkpoints
- Capability
- Payroll processing
- Capability
- RTI workflows
- Capability
- Auto-enrolment support
- Capability
- Employee portal options
- Main watch-out
- HR functionality may require separate tools
Eligibility and commitment
Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms.
Subscription; cloud product
Reasons to consider it
- Payroll-focused product
- Strong fit for businesses wanting dedicated payroll
Limitations and checks
- HR functionality may require separate tools
- Cloud and desktop options should be compared
Verification
BizDeck checked this offering on 2026-09-02. The provider still had a UK business-facing purchase, application, subscription, quotation or enquiry route at that point. Pricing and availability can change.
Key comparison facts
- Capability
- Payroll processing
- Capability
- RTI workflows
- Capability
- Auto-enrolment support
- Capability
- Employee portal options
- Main watch-out
- HR functionality may require separate tools
Key capabilities
- Payroll processing
- RTI workflows
- Auto-enrolment support
- Employee portal options
Cost & commercial terms
Cloud pricing via employer/employee calculator
BrightPay is moving to an exclusively cloud product for 2026/27; current cost depends on employer and employee counts through its pricing calculator.
- Pricing basis
- payroll subscription
- VAT/tax note
- Check calculator VAT
- Commitment
- Subscription; cloud product
- Eligibility
- Available to relevant UK business customers subject to the provider’s current eligibility and product terms.
- How to obtain
- subscribe
Price checked 2 Sep 2026. Check current provider price/terms →
Pros and limitations
Reasons to consider it
- Payroll-focused product
- Strong fit for businesses wanting dedicated payroll
Things to check
- HR functionality may require separate tools
- Cloud and desktop options should be compared
Questions to ask before choosing
- How well does BrightPay fit your actual employee count?
- What will the total cost be once you account for payroll/HR scope?
- What should you understand about pension and compliance integrations before committing?
- Which important capabilities are included as standard and which require an add-on or higher plan?
- How easy would it be to switch, export your data or change supplier later?
Verification
BizDeck checked this as a current UK business-facing offering on 2 September 2026. Provider terms can change after review.
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