Reviews

HR & payroll software reviews

Each review scores the product on the criteria that change real decisions — with honest weaknesses, not brochure summaries.

Research liveUpdated October 2026

ADP

Best for: Growing, multi-country or complex employers wanting proven payroll at scale

From Quote-based — typically per payslip or per employeeHR & payroll
8.5/10

BrightPay

Best for: UK & Ireland payroll bureaus and small employers wanting bureau-grade depth at annual-licence prices

From From ~£99–£219/year (small employers); bureau licences tiered by employer countHR & payroll
8.2/10

Xero Payroll

Best for: Small UK employers already running their books on Xero

From Add-on from ~£7/mo plus ~£2/employee (bundled in some plans)HR & payroll
8.1/10

Sage Payroll

Best for: UK small businesses in the Sage accounting ecosystem

From From ~£10/mo plus per-employee tiersHR & payroll
8.0/10

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