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BrightPay vs Dayforce: UK Reviews & Prices Compared


Last Updated: 20 May 2025
Reviewed By: Ian Wright (Managing Director)

Which payroll software is better BrightPay or Dayforce?

We compare them based on real user reviews, prices and what features they both offer.

BrightPay homepageDayforce homepage

BrightPay vs Dayforce Basics


BrightPay
Dayforce
Software WebsiteBrightPay WebsiteDayforce Website
Company NameBrightPayCeridian Europe
Target Company Size (Small, Medium and/or Enterprise)MediumEnterprise
Industry FocusNoneNone

BrightPay vs Dayforce Reviews

Wondering if BrightPay or Dayforce has better user reviews. We compared them below.

BrightPayDayforce
Listed On HMRC WebsiteYesYes
Trustpilot Rating4.6No Rating
Number of Trustpilot Reviews188No Reviews
iPhone App Rating2.84.4
Number of iPhone Reviews4913100
Android App Rating3.34
Number of Android Reviews17374100
Please note ratings we’re accurate at the time of writing but may have since changed

BrightPay vs Dayforce Prices

Which is cheaper BrightPay or Dayforce? Here are their prices compared.

BrightPay pricingDayforce pricing

Free Plans & Trials

BrightPayDayforce
Listed As Having Free Plan By HMRC?NoNo
Free Plan?NoNo
Free Trial?YesNo
Free Trial Length?60 daysNot Applicable
Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

Paid Plan Prices

BrightPayDayforce
Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month£79.00Pricing Not On Website
Mid-Tier Plan Cost Per Month£289.00NA
Top Plan Cost Per Month£689.00NA
Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

BrightPay vs Dayforce Features

BrightPay featuresDayforce features

BrightPay Basic Features

  • One employer
  • Up to 3 employees
  • Full functionality and free support.

BrightPay Software Integrations

  • Exact
  • Kashflow
  • Sage
  • Quickbooks
  • Xero

Dayforce Basic Features

  • Ceridian Tax Services
  • Real-time audits
  • Employee self-service
  • Governance and security
  • Data-driven decisions
  • Dayforce Wallet

Dayforce Software Integrations

  • Aquera
  • Asurint
  • Beekeeper
  • Deloitte
  • Enforce
  • PayTech
  • Cornerstone
  • Magnisol

Common Feature Comparison

BrightPayDayforce
Unlimited PayrollsNoNo
Automated Tax Filing and PaymentsNoYes
Live Customer SupportNoNo
Ability To Manage Employee BenefitsYesYes
Employee Access To PlatformNoYes
Direct DepositNoYes
Expense ReimbursementNoNo
Time Off TrackingNoYes
Handle Deductions From PayYesYes
Debt Repayment From PayNoNo
Employee Background ChecksNoNo
Has An APIYesYes
Create PayslipYesNo
Create P45YesNo
Create P60YesNo
Pay For Salaried EmployeesYesYes
Pay For Hourly EmployeesYesYes
Bonus / Incentive PayNoNo
Pension FilingYesNo
Statutory Payments (E.g. Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, etc.)YesNo
Direct HMRC SubmissionsYesNo
RTI CompliantYesNo

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