BrightPay review
A focused payroll option for UK and Irish teams needing statutory reporting and employee self-service.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
BrightPay is payroll software for employers and payroll bureaus handling UK or Irish payroll. Its core scope covers payroll processing, statutory submissions, employee payments, pension auto-enrolment, payslips and payroll reports. That makes it a fit for teams working within UK or Irish reporting requirements, particularly those paying employees through BACS and wanting employees to access payroll information themselves. The product is offered for both desktop and web access, with cloud capabilities provided through BrightPay Connect.
Country-specific statutory workflows are central to the product: BrightPay supports submissions to HMRC or Irish Revenue (ROS), alongside BACS and electronic employee payment support. Automatic enrolment pension processing and payroll report generation extend its coverage beyond pay calculation. BrightPay Connect adds cloud access and an employee self-service area for payslips and payroll information. These functions suit teams that want a payroll tool grounded in UK or Irish requirements; organizations needing payroll coverage for other countries should look at alternatives designed for those jurisdictions.
BrightPay is paid software and has no free plan. It is sold as country-specific UK or Ireland payroll software, and published prices and included employee limits may vary by edition and licence year, so buyers should compare the relevant edition before committing. Support channels include email, phone and documentation, and the listed compliance posture includes GDPR. Choose BrightPay when local statutory submissions, BACS support and employee self-service are priorities; consider another product if a free tier or a single uniform edition for multiple countries is essential.
BrightPay pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports HMRC and Irish Revenue statutory submissions
- Handles BACS and electronic employee payments
- BrightPay Connect adds cloud access and employee self-service
- Where it doesn't
- Country-specific editions may require choosing UK or Irish payroll
- Desktop software may not suit teams seeking a cloud-only setup
- Paid product with no free plan
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