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 around workplace pension duties. Check investment and contribution choices should be understood before choosing it.
Who it suits
Employers wanting a workplace pension scheme designed around auto-enrolment
Cost and commercial model
£0 employer setup/administration fee
Pricing basis: workplace pension charges.
NEST does not charge employers for using the scheme. Member charges include a contribution charge and annual management charge.
VAT/tax note: Pension charge structure.
Key capabilities
- Employer pension scheme
- Auto-enrolment administration
- Employee accounts
- Payroll processes
Comparison checkpoints
- Capability
- Employer pension scheme
- Capability
- Auto-enrolment administration
- Capability
- Employee accounts
- Capability
- Payroll processes
- Main watch-out
- Investment and contribution choices should be understood
Eligibility and commitment
Employer and scheme rules apply; check workforce and payroll compatibility.
Ongoing scheme
Reasons to consider it
- Built around workplace pension duties
- Widely accessible
Limitations and checks
- Investment and contribution choices should be understood
- Employer admin still needs reliable payroll processes
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
- Employer pension scheme
- Capability
- Auto-enrolment administration
- Capability
- Employee accounts
- Capability
- Payroll processes
- Main watch-out
- Investment and contribution choices should be understood
Key capabilities
- Employer pension scheme
- Auto-enrolment administration
- Employee accounts
- Payroll processes
Cost & commercial terms
£0 employer setup/administration fee
NEST does not charge employers for using the scheme. Member charges include a contribution charge and annual management charge.
- Pricing basis
- workplace pension charges
- VAT/tax note
- Pension charge structure
- Commitment
- Ongoing scheme
- Eligibility
- Employer and scheme rules apply; check workforce and payroll compatibility.
- How to obtain
- apply
Price checked 2 Sep 2026. Check current provider price/terms →
Pros and limitations
Reasons to consider it
- Built around workplace pension duties
- Widely accessible
Things to check
- Investment and contribution choices should be understood
- Employer admin still needs reliable payroll processes
Questions to ask before choosing
- How well does NEST fit your actual auto-enrolment duties?
- What will the total cost be once you account for payroll integration?
- What should you understand about employer administration 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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