Source-checked comparison

BrightHR or Leavely?

BrightHR combines HR software with optional advice and service packages. Leavely is a rolling monthly people-operations product with a single published price. The right choice depends on which of those models you need.

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Competitor disclosure and research method

Leavely publishes this page and competes with BrightHR. We compared BrightHR's public pricing and product information with Leavely's live product and terms on 22 August 2026. We have not used private contracts, sales quotes or customer accounts, and we do not claim hands-on testing of BrightHR. Verify the package, total cost and agreement offered to your business before deciding.

The material differences

This table deliberately avoids star ratings, vague “winner” labels and features we could not confirm on current public pages. “Listed” does not mean identically implemented, so test the workflows that matter to you.

AreaLeavelyBrightHR public information
Public pricing approach£8 per active user/month; all current features includedPricing page calculates a total from employee count and selected package
Commitment shown publiclyMonthly rolling; no fixed term, seat minimum or notice periodPricing page lists 24, 36 and 60-month options; online checkout states 36 months
Trial or evaluation14-day self-serve trial; no payment cardFree product demo offered; its pricing page describes a 30-45 minute appointment
Core software scopeLeave, sickness, TOIL, rotas, clock-ins, expenses, people records and reviewsHoliday, absence, rotas, overtime, expenses, performance and people records among its listed tools
Advice and service packagesSoftware and product support; no employment-law or health-and-safety consultancyHigher packages advertise HR advice, health and safety, wellbeing and related services
PayrollNo payroll engineLists a payroll navigator; confirm the exact scope for the package you choose

BrightHR facts above are taken from its official pricing page . Leavely facts are documented on our pricing, features and terms pages.

Leavely may fit better when…

  • You want one published per-user price before speaking to sales.
  • You prefer a rolling monthly subscription over a multi-year commitment.
  • You need leave, rotas, clock-ins, expenses and reviews in one operational workspace.
  • You are comfortable arranging HR or legal advice separately when needed.

BrightHR may fit better when…

  • Bundled HR or health-and-safety advice is a central part of the purchase.
  • You want to evaluate wellbeing, insurance or advisory services alongside the software.
  • A fixed-term package is acceptable after you have checked renewal and cancellation wording.
  • Its exact package and service model matches requirements that a software-only product cannot cover.

Three questions to settle before a demo

01

Are you buying software or a service?

If advice, insurance or safety support is essential, compare that service quality—not only the app screens.

02

What is the total commitment?

Multiply the full recurring price by the initial term, then read notice, renewal, exit and data-export clauses.

03

Can your team complete real work?

Test a part-time allowance, a leave clash, a sick return, a rota change and an export using your own roles.

No universal winner. One fair test.

Trial Leavely with real workflows, then compare the result with BrightHR's demo and written proposal. Keep the option that fits your team, services and acceptable commitment.

Monthly rollingNo minimum seatsNo card for trialSelf-service cancellationExport your data anytime

BrightHR is a trademark of its owner. Leavely is not affiliated with or endorsed by BrightHR. Last fact-check: 22 August 2026.