--- description: Review of Bright Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Bright | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Accounting Software](/directory/4220/accounting/software) > [Bright](/software/445008/thesaurus-brightpay) # Bright Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/445008/thesaurus-brightpay Page: 1 / 15\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/445008/thesaurus-brightpay?page=2) > BRIGHT SOFTWARE GROUP — G2 PRODUCT LISTING The complete practice and business software suite for accountants, bookkeepers \& SMEs across the UK and Ireland. Bright helps accounting and payroll professionals do more of what matters — serving clients brilliantly and running a profitable, efficient practice — with software that's powerful enough for the most demanding workflows yet genuinely easy to use. Trusted by thousands of businesses and accountancy practices, with a customer satisfaction rate consistently above 99%. Awards \& Recognition: ICB LUCA Payroll Software of the Year — 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023 \& 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 — ranked 29th (2024) AccountingWeb Software Excellence Awards Try before you buy. Most Bright products come with a free trial period so you can explore the full feature set and experience the difference before committing — no risk, no pressure. END-TO-END ACCOUNTANCY SOLUTION Bright's integrated product suite covers the entire accounting lifecycle — from bookkeeping and accounts production through to tax filing, audit working papers, and beyond. Combine products to build a seamless, paperless practice with no gaps in your workflow. Key products in this combined solution: BrightBooks · BrightAccountsProduction · BrightTax · BrightWorkpapers KEY BENEFITS: Trusted at scale — 1000's of businesses and practices rely on Bright Software every day across the UK and Ireland. Customer satisfaction consistently above 99% — one of the highest in the industry. Seamlessly integrated — Products connect with each other and with leading platforms like Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks. Cloud-first — Work from anywhere with real-time multi-user access, enterprise-grade security, and automatic updates. Always compliant — Bright keeps pace with HMRC, Revenue, and Companies House requirements so you never fall behind. Exceptional support — Real experts who know your software and your profession — available when you need them most. PRODUCT SUITE Core practice \& payroll The essentials for running a modern, efficient practice. BrightPay — UK \& Ireland Five-time award-winning payroll software built for bureaus, accountants, and employers of all sizes. BrightManager — UK \& Ireland Practice management that keeps your team, clients, and deadlines all in one place. BrightPropose — UK \& Ireland Proposal and pricing software to win clients faster and price your services with confidence. TimeKeeper — UK \& Ireland Time and attendance tracking that makes workforce management simple and accurate. Compliance \& accounts Keep clients compliant and filings on time, every time. BrightTax — UK only Comprehensive tax and accounts software designed for UK compliance. InformDirectCosec — UK only Award-winning company secretarial software to manage Companies House obligations with ease. BrightCIS — UK only Construction Industry Scheme software to manage subcontractors, submissions, and payments accurately. BrightMTD — UK only Making Tax Digital for Income Tax software helping sole traders and landlords meet HMRC's MTD for IT obligations with ease. BrightAccountsProduction — UK \& Ireland Accounts production software built to handle statutory compliance requirements with ease. BrightBooks — UK \& Ireland Simple, smart bookkeeping software built for businesses and practices. BrightExpenses — Ireland only Effortless expense management software that keeps teams and practices in control of every claim. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 347 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 347 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**: GBP 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 - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Accounting - Accounting Integration - Accounts Receivable - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Approval Workflow - Audit Management - Audit Trail - Bank Reconciliation - Benefits Management - Billing & Invoicing - Budgeting/Forecasting - Cash Flow Management - Client Management - Client Portal - Compliance Management - Customisable Branding ## 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 - [Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4220/accounting/software) ## Related Categories - [Accounting Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4220/accounting/software) - [Bookkeeping Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/270/bookkeeping/software) - [Accounting Practice Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4334/accounting-practice-management/software) - [Payroll Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/318/payroll-software/software) - [Employee Annual Leave and PTO Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/1892/vacation-tracking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[ADP Workforce Now](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/419219/adp-workforce-now) — 4.4/5 (7206 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Brightpay - employee portal winner" — 4.0/5 > **Claire** | *14 January 2023* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: That employees can access their own payroll portal > > **Cons**: Hasn't yet adapted for the recent ruling relating to holiday pay ----- ### "Second to None, simply the best." — 5.0/5 > **LESLEY ANN** | *20 April 2026* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I've used Bright Payroll and CIS software for quite a few years now and it is trouble free, easy to use, easy to navigate and the help section is second to none. The support is excellent and quick and the employee management is very easy to keep up to date. It's excellent value and I qould recommend this software without hesitation. 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. ----- ### "Comprehensive but simple to use payroll software" — 5.0/5 > **Calum** | *8 July 2019* | Professional Training & Coaching | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Straightforward to use. Provides a basic employee overview as well. > > **Cons**: Not automatically backed up. Have to pay extra for cloud option. > > I've been using this for several years. Support when needed has been quick and efficient. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "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.softwareadvice.com.au/software/445008/thesaurus-brightpay?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/445008/thesaurus-brightpay) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data