--- description: Learn more about BrightHR price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: BrightHR Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [HR Software](/directory/5/human-resource/software) > [BrightHR](/software/151525/brighthr) # BrightHR Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.au/software/151525/brighthr Page: 1 / 9\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/151525/brighthr?page=2) > BrightHR is a complete HR software solution that transforms the way you manage your team, freeing up your time to do what you do best. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 202 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses BrightHR? Small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs), as well as large corporations. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 202 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: BrightHR - **Location**: Manchester, UK - **Founded**: 2015 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $6.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: BrightHR costs from £4.50/user/month (excl. VAT) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom ## Features - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Leave Tracking - Onboarding - Payroll Management - Payroll Reporting - Reporting/Analytics - Role-Based Permissions - Self Service Portal - Tax Compliance - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management - Timesheet Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking ## Integrations (3 total) - Gmail - Google Calendar - Microsoft Outlook ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [HR Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/5/human-resource/software) ## Related Categories - [HR Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Absence Management Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/33376/absence-management/software) - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30612/time-tracking/software) - [Leave Management System Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/31400/leave-management-system/software) - [Time Clock Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30001/time-clock/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Paycom](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/130949/paycom) — 4.4/5 (1386 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Induction to BrightHR Software and Services" — 4.0/5 > **Lauren** | *19 January 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: \[sensitive content hidden\] was great in showing me the features of BrightHR and BrightSafe (as a new Manager to the Organisation who has no experience with these software solutions and their attributes) to support greater uptake and utilisation of these products within our Organisation. > > **Cons**: The Learning Curve - lots of features and benefits which requires time to understand and learn for optimal utilisation. > > First introduction to BrightHR today and impressed with the suite of features and expertise of the staff. ----- ### "1st Training Session" — 5.0/5 > **Lisa** | *28 May 2025* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I found it very user friendly and offers a lot of valuable tools for our Business. I am looking forward to experimenting with all that it has to offer. > > **Cons**: Nothing at all, I am now looking forward to exploring all that BrightHr has to offer. Including asking for assistance, if required. > > My experience has been really great with all aspects, as well with the competent trainer she was amazing. ----- ### "New to Bright HR" — 4.0/5 > **Julie** | *31 March 2026* | Real Estate | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: We have just started our contract with Bright HR and so far the staff have been very helpful in both on-boarding and initial online chats as I set up my team. > > **Cons**: Its early days so no great concerns, other than in terms of annual leave, the system does not allow to put in exact dates for employees on fixed term contracts. > > My initial experience has been great. I had a few queries which were responded and resolved promptly. The system is fairly straight forward for non-techs like me. Looking forward to working with the team at Bright HR going forward. ----- ### "A Positive Onboarding Experience with BrightHR" — 5.0/5 > **Vicki** | *11 February 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The system is intuitive and straightforward to navigate. Key HR processes are centralised in one place, improving visibility and consistency. The document management and employee record functions are particularly useful. The dashboard provides a clear overview, making day-to-day management more efficient. It feels like a practical solution for streamlining HR administration and supporting compliance. > > **Cons**: As new users, there is a learning curve due to the breadth of functionality available. Some features may take time to fully explore and embed into our processes. > > Our initial experience of BrightHR has been very positive. The platform appears well designed, practical and capable of bringing greater structure and efficiency to our HR processes. Leigh delivered a clear and well-paced onboarding session, which helped us understand the system’s core functionality and how it can best support our organisation. Her guidance gave us confidence in navigating the platform and making the most of its features. We’ve come away feeling confident in navigating the platform and clear on next steps. A great start to working together. ----- ### "Great service" — 5.0/5 > **Tom** | *5 August 2026* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Support on hand is great. Call back is strong always done in the same day. Support surrounding HR queries is great. > > **Cons**: Sometimes advice may be a bit vague for compliance with HR laws vs also linking this to best interests of the business > > Overall very good service. friendly team. 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