BrightPay

Best for: SMEs and payroll bureaus with up to 3 employees

Pros:
+ Low annual cost from £69/year for up to 3 employees
+ Full auto enrolment and pension submission built into the base price
+ Handles SMP, SPP, SSP, and ShPP without add-ons
+ Widely adopted by UK accountants and payroll bureaux

Cons:
- Tiered pricing structure with higher tiers not detailed in base specs
- Platform architecture (cloud vs desktop) is less transparent than competitors

Ranked #4 of 6, score 8.2/10 in "Best Payroll Software for Small Business UK in 2026" by Top Ratings Hub, updated 2026-06-30.

Round-up topic: best payroll software for small business uk.

Editorial pick from a published round-up — not an advertisement placed by a private seller, and nobody on Bazeta is selling it.

Source: Top Ratings Hub — https://topratingshub.com/best/best-payroll-software-for-small-business-uk-in-2026