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Overview

BrightPay Connect enhances payroll management by linking desktop payroll data to the cloud. While it operates as an add-on to BrightPay rather than a standalone system, it provides employee and employer self-service dashboards with Azure-hosted security. Overall, it suits employers and payroll bureaus seeking secure payroll backup and streamlined communication.

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Overall Rating

Based on 26 users reviews

4.6

Rating Distribution

Positive

92%

Neutral

8%

Negative

0%

Starting Price
Custom

BrightPay Connect Specifications

Employee Self-service Portal

Employee Information Management

Leave Management

Integration With Payroll Systems

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What Is BrightPay Connect?

BrightPay Connect is a payroll software solution for employers and payroll bureaus, available as a cloud-based add-on for PC or Mac users. The software links payroll data to the cloud, provides automatic backups, and enables web and mobile self-service dashboards for employees and employers. Hosted on Microsoft Azure with secure communication channels, it helps protect payroll data and streamline payroll access and communication.

BrightPay Connect Pricing

BrightPay Connect pricing starts at £2.94/month for a single employee and scales up to £225.69/month for 1,000 employees. A free trial is also available.

In addition to the subscription fee, organizations adopting BrightPay Connect may incur industry-standard implementation costs. Based on cloud-based HR and payroll software benchmarks, setup and onboarding typically range from £200 to £1,000, while optional third-party integrations or custom configurations may add £100 to £500.

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Disclaimer: The pricing is subject to change.

BrightPay Connect Integrations

BrightPay Connects supports seamless integration with various third-party applications, including:

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Who Is BrightPay Connect For?

The platform is designed for:

  • Accountants
  • Bookkeepers
  • Small businesses
  • Medium businesses
  • Payroll bureaus

Is BrightPay Connect Right For You?

If you’re an employer, payroll bureau, or organization using BrightPay Connect on PC or Mac and want secure cloud backup with online access to payroll data, BrightPay Connect may be a suitable addition. It links payroll data to the cloud and provides web and mobile dashboards for employees and employers.

Hosted on Microsoft Azure with secure communication channels, it focuses on data protection and reliability. It may suit teams seeking safer payroll backups and streamlined employee communication.

Still not sure if BrightPay Connect is right for you? Our support staff is available at (661) 384-7070 to help you make the right choice.

BrightPay Connect Features

BrightPay Connect provides an employee self-service portal that centralizes access to payslips, payroll documents, and leave records. It enables leave requests, personal detail updates, and visibility into past and scheduled absences through an organized calendar interface.

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BrightPay Connect supports batch processing to manage payroll tasks for multiple employers simultaneously within one system. It allows coding notice checks, payslip finalization, and RTI submissions to HMRC in a streamlined, consolidated workflow.

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The platform offers a client self-service portal that provides payroll clients with controlled access to financial and employee data. It includes payslips, payroll summaries, HMRC details, leave entitlements, employer calendars, and management oversight tools.

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The software enables customized reporting using over 100 selectable data items and flexible employee filters. It allows reports to be printed, emailed, exported as PDFs, or securely saved for consistent future reference.

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BrightPay Connect integrates with Modulr to facilitate direct payments to employees and HMRC year-round without delay. It processes transactions within ninety seconds, supporting timely payroll distribution and reducing payment errors.

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Pros And Cons of BrightPay Connect

Pros

  • Extremely easy to use and navigate

  • Fully meets payroll bureau operational requirements

  • Strong reporting with clear, meaningful insights

Cons

  • Task lists can be slow to update

  • Limited workflow management functionality available

BrightPay Connect Reviews

Total 26 reviews

4.6

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

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Vincent C.

Printing, 51-100 employees

Free Trial

5.0
February 2026

Affordable with reliable payroll functions

Pros

Using BrightPay Connect has been really easy for me as the interface is user friendly, the support team is excellent and also it is affordable for smaller teams. Plus the payroll and HR functions are quite reliable.

Cons

It is somewhat limited compared with larger HR and payroll suites. Such as getting everything set up and learning the system can take some time and a few features or integrations feel clunky or are missing.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

8

FS

Faizan S.

Accounting, 51-100 employees

More than a year

5.0
August 2025

user-friendly for beginners

Pros

It is quite user friendly and simple to navigate so both beginners and seasoned professionals can use it without much effort.

Cons

My only complaint is the switch to cloud-based as I personally liked the desktop app more but it does not ruin the experience for me.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

LW

Lesley W.

Staffing and Recruiting, 1-10 employees

More than a year

5.0
February 2025

Quick support with helpful responses

Pros

The software is very user-friendly and whenever I reach out the support team responds quickly and helpfully.

Cons

From my experience I have nothing negative to report as it performs exactly as advertised and meets my needs.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

10

Customer Support

10

Functionality

10

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, BrightPay Connect offers an API.

Pricing for BrightPay Connect ranges from £0.70/month for 1 employee to £225.69/month for 1,000 employees, with costs scaling based on the total number of active employees. A free trial is also available. Request a detailed BrightPay Connect price breakdown for your organization today.

Yes, BrightPay Connect offers a dedicated mobile application for iOS and Android devices.

BrightPay Connect primarily supports the English language.

BrightPay Connect offers support through phone, FAQs, email, online contact form, knowledge base, webinars, blogs, and guides.

BrightPay Connect features are used by accountants, bookkeepers, small and medium businesses, as well as payroll bureaus.

BrightPay Connect integrates with several third-party applications, including QuickBooks, Modulr, Xero Accounting Solution, Zoho Books, and FreshBooks.

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