Alternatives · Payroll
BrightPay alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best BrightPay alternative for most people is OnPay (2.6 GPA), first in our ranking of payroll services.
BrightPay compared with 9 alternatives: OnPay, Wagepoint, Eddy, Employment Hero, Payfit and 4 more.
BrightPay is a paid product with a free trial, starting at £7.00 per month, billed annually (£8.25 billed monthly), + VAT. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrightPayThis tool | Free trial · from £7.00/mo | Trial only | Web |
| OnPay | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Wagepoint | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Eddy | Free trial · from $50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Employment Hero | From $10/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Payfit | Paid | No | Web |
| Moorepay | Paid | No | Web |
| Payworks | Paid | No | Web |
| SimplePay | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Talenox | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
BrightPay starts at about $9.38 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
OnPay scores higher without starting lower. Talenox starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from BrightPay
OnPay
US payroll with published prices, plus HR and time add-ons
- OnPay starts at $49 per month, plus $6 per worker paid.
- OnPay also lists iOS and Android apps.
- OnPay also covers time tracking and reports.
- OnPay does not cover employee records and time off, which BrightPay does.
Suits: Small US businesses that want to know the price without a sales call
Wagepoint
Canadian payroll with T4s, ROEs and optional time tracking
- Wagepoint starts at $20 per month, plus $4 per employee or contractor.
- Wagepoint also covers reports and time clock.
- Wagepoint does not cover employee records, which BrightPay does.
Suits: Canadian small businesses that want flat, published payroll pricing
Eddy
HR records, time tracking and US payroll for small businesses
- Eddy starts at $50 per month, plus $4 per person (HR only; payroll is a paid add-on).
- Eddy also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Eddy also covers time clock and applicant tracking.
Suits: Small US businesses that want HR records and payroll from one vendor
Employment Hero
Payroll, HR and hiring for Australia, NZ, the UK and Asia
- Employment Hero starts at A$10 per user / month for payroll, minimum 10 users (Australian dollars).
- Employment Hero also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Employment Hero also covers time tracking.
- Employment Hero does not cover employee records and time off, which BrightPay does.
Suits: Australian businesses that need award interpretation and STP reporting
Payfit
Managed UK payroll and HR with an AI assistant
- Payfit also covers expense tracking.
Suits: UK employers that want payroll prepared by a provider but still approved by them
Moorepay
UK payroll software and outsourced payroll, with HR add-ons
- Moorepay also covers reports.
Suits: UK employers that want payroll run to HMRC rules, in-house or outsourced
Payworks
Canadian payroll and HR service with an instant quote tool
- Payworks also covers time clock.
- Payworks does not cover time off, which BrightPay does.
Suits: Canadian employers, including in Quebec, that want a service with Canadian-based support
SimplePay
South African online payroll with leave and self-service
- SimplePay starts at R70 per month plus R19.50 per employee, excluding VAT.
- SimplePay also lists iOS and Android apps.
- SimplePay also covers expense tracking.
Suits: Small South African employers that want to pay only for the headcount they have
Talenox
Multi-country HR, payroll, leave and claims for small teams
- Talenox starts at $5 per month for 5 employees, then $1 each, billed annually.
- Talenox also covers reports and expense tracking.
Suits: Small teams in Singapore, Malaysia or Hong Kong that need local payroll rules
Limits worth knowing in BrightPay
- Prices are in pounds and shown plus VAT; the entry price is for one employer and one employee.
- Per-employee charges start at the fourth employee: £2.10 each for employees 4 to 10 on monthly billing, falling in bands to £0.12 above 750.
- Payroll is capped at 300 employees per employer at standard pricing.
- Built for UK payroll (HMRC, RTI, auto-enrolment); the vendor also publishes Ireland versions of its pages.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BrightPay?
The alternatives to BrightPay in this directory are OnPay, Wagepoint, Eddy, Employment Hero, Payfit, Moorepay, Payworks, SimplePay and Talenox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BrightPay.
Is there a free alternative to BrightPay?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. OnPay, Wagepoint, Eddy, SimplePay and Talenox offer a free trial.
Which BrightPay alternatives work on Android?
The BrightPay listing does not include an Android app. OnPay, Eddy, Employment Hero and SimplePay list one.
Which BrightPay alternatives work on iOS?
The BrightPay listing does not include an iOS app. OnPay, Eddy, Employment Hero and SimplePay list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.