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# Bright

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> Bright offers a suite of industry-leading software solutions for accountants, bookkeepers and SMEs across the UK and Ireland.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 344 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 344 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

- 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
- Client Management
- Client Portal
- Compliance Management
- Customizable Branding
- Customizable Reports

## 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.getapp.za.com/directory/259/payroll/software)

## Related Categories

- [Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/259/payroll/software)
- [Human Resources Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/256/human-resources/software)
- [Direct Deposit Payroll Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/3683/direct-deposit-payroll/software)
- [Accounting Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/236/accounting/software)
- [Bookkeeping Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/1057/bookkeeper/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Deel](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2051182/deel) — 4.8/5 (4265 reviews)
2. [Rippling](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/112141/rippling) — 4.9/5 (4614 reviews)
3. [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/91393/run) — 4.6/5 (1333 reviews)
4. [Paylocity](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/102695/webpay) — 4.3/5 (1822 reviews)
5. [Patriot Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/20426/patriot-payroll) — 4.8/5 (3640 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Great value easy to use payroll package" — 5.0/5

> **John** | *06 September 2022* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Good value and very easy to use software that meets all the requirements of a payroll bureau and standalone payroll
> 
> **Cons**: Not much that we can criticise on the package
> 
> Very happy to use and recommend the package

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### "Practice management made simple" — 5.0/5

> **Rob** | *02 September 2019* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The ease of using the product, especially the reporting functionality and how easy it it is to get meaningful reports off the system. The ability to have all relevant client information in one place for all of my team to see, access and use.
> 
> **Cons**: I am yet to find something I don't like about this product but we are still finding our feet with it.

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### "Practice Managment Review" — 3.0/5

> **Ian** | *02 September 2019* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The cost is reasonable
Ease of on-boarding new clients
AML check link to Veriphy
> 
> **Cons**: No link to submit Confirmation Statements to Co Hse
Lack of workflow 
Lack of link to other software

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### "Very good software" — 5.0/5

> **Ram** | *02 September 2019* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Reminders automated and emails are automated
> 
> **Cons**: Tasks lists take time to update but has to be done so no cons actually
> 
> Very impressive software and best customer service

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### "Great product" — 5.0/5

> **Craig** | *02 September 2019* | Accounting | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Its ease of use and the automatic reminders to clients
> 
> **Cons**: There was nothing I did not like about it
> 
> I like everything that accountancy manager offers and it just keeps adding more and more useful things along the way

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## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.getapp.com/all-software/a/brightpay/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.getapp.ae/software/2073973/brightpay> |
| en-AU | <https://www.getapp.com.au/software/2073973/brightpay> |
| en-CA | <https://www.getapp.ca/software/2073973/brightpay> |
| en-GB | <https://www.getapp.co.uk/software/2073973/brightpay> |
| en-IE | <https://www.getapp.ie/software/2073973/brightpay> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.getapp.co.nz/software/2073973/brightpay> |
| en-SG | <https://www.getapp.sg/software/2073973/brightpay> |
| en-ZA | <https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2073973/brightpay> |

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