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BrightPay
by Bright Software
Payroll software with cloud and desktop editions, used by accountants and bureaus
Payroll and HR
- Free trialSee website
- MTD for VATNot stated
- Based inNot stated
- CategoryPayroll
Pricing and trial details are on the official website.
Overview
BrightPay is payroll software from Bright Software, available as both a cloud and a desktop product. It handles pay runs, payslips, HMRC reporting and pension auto-enrolment, and is aimed mainly at accountants and bureaus managing payroll for several clients. It is a payroll tool rather than a general bookkeeping package.
At a glance
- Software
- BrightPay
- Company
- Bright Software
- Category
- Payroll and HR
- Last updated here
- 7 November 2026
Features
We have not listed individual features for BrightPay yet. The official website has the full list.
What to look for
- 01Check whether it matches the way you work today
- 02Look at whether it grows with you if you add staff or sales
- 03See if your accountant already uses it
Things to check
- 01Check it supports your VAT scheme
- 02Ask what is and is not included in each plan
- 03Check what happens to your data if you leave
These are questions to ask, not facts about BrightPay.
Pricing
Software companies set their own prices and change them from time to time. Compare plans on the official site, and check what each plan includes, how many users it covers and whether there is a minimum term.
See pricing on the official siteTrial or free plan
Ask the vendorConfirm trial terms on the official site.Frequently asked questions
We do not have this confirmed. Check the official site to see whether BrightPay supports Making Tax Digital for VAT.
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