--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of BrightHR. 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: BrightHR Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Human Resources Software](/directory/5/human-resource/software) > [BrightHR](/software/151525/brighthr) # BrightHR Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/151525/brighthr Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/151525/brighthr?page=2) > BrightHR is a complete HR software solution that transforms the way you manage your team, freeing up your time to do what you do best. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 192 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses BrightHR? Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs), as well as large corporations. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 192 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BrightHR - **Location**: Manchester, UK - **Founded**: 2015 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: £4.50 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: BrightHR costs from £4.50/user/month (excl. VAT) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Leave Tracking - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Payroll Reporting - Reporting/Analytics - Role-Based Permissions - Self Service Portal - Tax Compliance - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management - Timesheet Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking ## Integrations (3 total) - Gmail - Google Calendar - Microsoft Outlook ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/5/human-resource/software) ## Related Categories - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Absence Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/33376/absence-management/software) - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30612/time-tracking/software) - [Leave Management System](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31400/leave-management-system/software) - [Clocking Systems](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/30001/time-clock/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Rippling](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/172127/rippling) — 4.9/5 (4850 reviews) 2. [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/86714/webpay) — 4.3/5 (1854 reviews) 3. [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/110968/bamboohr) — 4.6/5 (3511 reviews) 4. [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/153140/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5303 reviews) 5. [Paycom](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/130949/paycom) — 4.4/5 (1371 reviews) ## Reviews ### "New to Bright HR" — 4.0/5 > **Julie** | *31 March 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: We have just started our contract with Bright HR and so far the staff have been very helpful in both on-boarding and initial online chats as I set up my team. > > **Cons**: Its early days so no great concerns, other than in terms of annual leave, the system does not allow to put in exact dates for employees on fixed term contracts. > > My initial experience has been great. I had a few queries which were responded and resolved promptly. The system is fairly straight forward for non-techs like me. Looking forward to working with the team at Bright HR going forward. ----- ### "A Positive Onboarding Experience with BrightHR" — 5.0/5 > **Vicki** | *11 February 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The system is intuitive and straightforward to navigate. Key HR processes are centralised in one place, improving visibility and consistency. The document management and employee record functions are particularly useful. The dashboard provides a clear overview, making day-to-day management more efficient. It feels like a practical solution for streamlining HR administration and supporting compliance. > > **Cons**: As new users, there is a learning curve due to the breadth of functionality available. Some features may take time to fully explore and embed into our processes. > > Our initial experience of BrightHR has been very positive. The platform appears well designed, practical and capable of bringing greater structure and efficiency to our HR processes. Leigh delivered a clear and well-paced onboarding session, which helped us understand the system’s core functionality and how it can best support our organisation. Her guidance gave us confidence in navigating the platform and making the most of its features. We’ve come away feeling confident in navigating the platform and clear on next steps. A great start to working together. ----- ### "Bright HR Review by Auriga Holdings" — 5.0/5 > **Martyn** | *10 February 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Nice and easy to use. The side menu and submenus are easy to navigate. The Glu E-learning will be a game-changer in our business. > > **Cons**: There isn't anything at this stage I don't like. We have only just started using the system, so we can't comment at this stage. > > So far, as a new customer, the process has been very good. We were given access and then had a session with \[sensitive content hidden\] to understand the system, ask questions and deep dive into its features. ----- ### "The Benefits and Disadvantages of the BrightHR System" — 4.0/5 > **Evelyn** | *13 June 2025* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The HR component is robustly defined to suit the specific needs and requirements than the Bright safe designed for Health and Safety which Home care providers needs. The clock-in feature is okay. > > **Cons**: There are some mandatory features and tasks that needs to be added to the Bright safe(health and safety component of the system ) like the CQC compliance updates, basic care plans and assessments templates for domiciliary care providers ,daily tasks \& some other stuffs which makes it incomplete and the system can not be rated as ALL IN ONE. A care business provider with good experience can manage this shortfall and it’s time consuming. There is no section for the Domiciliary visit record because the Rota and shift feature is nor working for the same thing probably due to shorter hours in the Domiciliary sector. > > As aforementioned in the Questionaire in the pros and cons, the Bright Safe section for home care providers can benefit more if the software is updated to meet their requirements and needs while the HR section is robustly updated. I believe that with more comments from varying health care providers, the lapses will be updated to suit everyone’s needs. ----- ### "Great Service from Bright HR" — 5.0/5 > **Louise** | *26 February 2026* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Advice given is brilliant - we have been supported so well during a lot of change and uncertainty within the company > > **Cons**: Platform is a bit clunky but we have suggested a number of ideas which are being considered. Could do with making the notification box more than 175 characters > > Great - cannot fault the advice - platform needs a bit of work. However \[sensitive content hidden\] are an absolute asset to Bright HR do not lose them they are work their weigh in gold. 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