--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of Bright. Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Bright Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Payroll Software](/directory/30202/payroll/software) > [Bright](/software/126242/brightpay) # Bright Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/126242/brightpay Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/126242/brightpay?page=2) > Bright provides a suite of industry-leading software solutions for accountants, bookkeepers and SMEs across the UK and Ireland. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 350 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Bright? Accountants, bookkeepers, Payroll Bureaus,Businesses, Sole-traders, Payroll Managers and Human Resource departments. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 350 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Bright ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £279.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: All prices are per tax year and exclude VAT. BrightPay's optional add-on product, BrightPay Connect is billed on a monthly subscription, based on usage where you only pay for what you use. The usage subscription model is based on the number of active employees in the billing month. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Ireland, United Kingdom ## Features - Accounts Receivable - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Bank Reconciliation - Benefits Management - Billing & Invoicing - Budgeting/Forecasting - Client Management - Client Portal - Dashboard - Direct Deposit - Document Management - Due Date Tracking - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Profiles - Employee Self Service - Expense Tracking - Financial Management - Financial Reporting - General Ledger - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Payroll Reporting - Project Accounting - Project Management - Self Service Portal - Task Management - Tax Compliance - Tax Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking - Workflow Management ## Integrations (10 total) - AccountsIQ - Clear Books - FreeAgent - FreshBooks - Modulr - Quick File - QuickBooks Online Advanced - Smart Pensions - Twinfield - Xero ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30202/payroll/software) ## Related Categories - [Payroll Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30202/payroll/software) - [Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/1/accounting/software) - [Bookkeeping Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30974/bookkeeper/software) - [Actuarial Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31360/accounting-practice-management/software) - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/5/human-resource/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I love the layout, which makes so easy to use. > > **Cons**: I've just moved over to the cloud and I didn't think I would like it but I love it. I was dreading it thinking it would be so different but they have made it so easy to change over and the support was second to none. > > It's made the management of running the payroll for all my clients so much easier. I love the layout, it's not complicated and so easy to navigate. I wouldn't change to anyone else. ----- ### "Best payroll software" — 5.0/5 > **Emily** | *28 April 2026* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Brightpay is so simple to use and figure out where features are. The navigation is clear, and takes some of the stress out of payroll. Staff also like the ease of the employee portal, as well as being able to see their holiday allowance. The ability to link to HMRC and Nest is helpful too. > > **Cons**: I like the new cloud software but it seems to have a lot of bugs. They look to be resolved quickly but when submitting time sensitive information it can add to the pressure. > > Always happy to use Bright and when we get new payroll clients we will put them on Bright for ease. Client support is also quick and readily available. ----- ### "Comprehensive suite of accounting practice software" — 4.0/5 > **Peter** | *17 June 2026* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Comprehensive suite of products for accountants - including payroll, practice management, accounts and tax return production. > > **Cons**: Products don't yet all talk to each other, but I know that functionality is coming along in due course. > > Overall experience is good. Software does what I need it to do, it is generally intuitive and the system enables me to streamline my processes and ensures I don't miss important deadlines. ----- ### "user friendly, cost effective software" — 4.0/5 > **Christine** | *11 June 2026* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: user friendly, easy accessible support, clear pricing strategy. The in-product support in brilliant and always links to the knowledge base articles - or on to a support ticket if necessary. > > **Cons**: It was a little clunky to migrate data and some elements had to be handled manually (e.g. employment data from P45s) > > Very positive, seems like a nice company to deal with. We have had the opportunity to meet some of the staff at roadshows. ----- ### "10/10 amazing software" — 5.0/5 > **Faizan** | *20 August 2025* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy to use and user-friendly, can be utilised by novices or experienced professionals relatively easily. > > **Cons**: The change to a cloud version - i preferred the desktop version, however this isn't a deal breaker at all. > > Amazing software, the best payroll software i have ever used and i have numerous clients who also love the employer portal side of things too. ----- Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/126242/brightpay?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/126242/brightpay) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data