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BrightPay vs Payroo: UK Reviews & Prices Compared


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

Which payroll software is better BrightPay or Payroo?

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

BrightPay homepagePayroo homepage

BrightPay vs Payroo Basics


BrightPay
Payroo
Software WebsiteBrightPay WebsitePayroo Website
Company NameBrightPayPayroo
Target Company Size (Small, Medium and/or Enterprise)MediumMedium
Industry FocusNoneNone

BrightPay vs Payroo Reviews

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

BrightPayPayroo
Listed On HMRC WebsiteYesYes
Trustpilot Rating4.61.5
Number of Trustpilot Reviews18841
iPhone App Rating2.8No iPhone App
Number of iPhone Reviews49No Reviews
Android App Rating3.32.6
Number of Android Reviews173120
Please note ratings we’re accurate at the time of writing but may have since changed

BrightPay vs Payroo Prices

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

BrightPay pricingPayroo pricing

Free Plans & Trials

BrightPayPayroo
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

BrightPayPayroo
Cheapest Plan Cost Per Month£79.00£5.00
Mid-Tier Plan Cost Per Month£289.00NA
Top Plan Cost Per Month£689.00£10.00
Data taken from each company’s website at the time of writing but may have since changed.

BrightPay vs Payroo Features

BrightPay featuresPayroo features

BrightPay Basic Features

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

BrightPay Software Integrations

  • Exact
  • Kashflow
  • Sage
  • Quickbooks
  • Xero

Payroo Basic Features

  • All prices shown are exclusive of VAT.
  • No hidden extra charges.
  • 1 – 2 Employees

Payroo Software Integrations

  • IBM
  • Oracle
  • Postgres
  • Linux

Common Feature Comparison

BrightPayPayroo
Unlimited PayrollsNoNo
Automated Tax Filing and PaymentsNoNo
Live Customer SupportNoNo
Ability To Manage Employee BenefitsYesYes
Employee Access To PlatformNoYes
Direct DepositNoNo
Expense ReimbursementNoYes
Time Off TrackingNoNo
Handle Deductions From PayYesYes
Debt Repayment From PayNoYes
Employee Background ChecksNoNo
Has An APIYesYes
Create PayslipYesYes
Create P45YesYes
Create P60YesYes
Pay For Salaried EmployeesYesYes
Pay For Hourly EmployeesYesYes
Bonus / Incentive PayNoYes
Pension FilingYesYes
Statutory Payments (E.g. Sick Pay, Maternity Pay, etc.)YesYes
Direct HMRC SubmissionsYesYes
RTI CompliantYesYes

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