UK HR software compared
Jamie HR
vs BrightHR
BrightHR bundles HR software with an advice service on a fixed-term contract. Jamie HR is HR software on a monthly plan. Here is how they compare.
The short version
BrightHR sells HR software per employee from £16.67 a month on 24, 36 or 60-month contracts, with a 24/7 employment-law advice line on its higher plans. Jamie HR is £5 per active user a month with every feature in one plan, and you can cancel any time.
- BrightHR: from £16.67 per employee a month, fixed-term contracts of 24 to 60 months
- Jamie HR: £5 per active user a month, monthly rolling
- BrightHR offers a free demo; Jamie HR offers a 14-day free trial
Last checked 11 November 2026
Side by side
Jamie HR and BrightHR, compared
| Feature | Jamie HR | BrightHR |
|---|---|---|
| How pricing works | £5 per active user a month + VAT | Per employee, from £16.67 a month (shown as £83.35 a month) |
| Pay only for people who use it | Yes, active users only | Priced per employee |
| Every feature in one plan | Yes, one plan, no tiers | Three plans |
| Timesheets included | Yes | Clocking in included |
| Contract | Cancel anytime | Fixed-term: 24, 36 or 60 months |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Free demo |
| Setup fees | None | Not shown on pricing page |
Jamie HR is our own product. Information about other providers is taken from their own websites on 11 November 2026. Prices are as each provider publishes them, excluding VAT where the provider says so. Plans and offers change, so check each provider’s website for current details. All trademarks belong to their owners. Sources: BrightHR.
Which one suits you
Choosing between them
Choose Jamie HR if
- You want HR software and don't need an advice line bundled into the price
- You don't want to commit to a contract of two years or more
- You want to try the software yourself for 14 days before buying
- Per-person cost matters: £5 against £16.67 for BrightHR's entry plan
BrightHR may suit you better if
- You want a 24/7 employment-law advice line and document templates (Enhanced HR support, from £21.20 per employee)
- You want health and safety software and advice from the same supplier
- You want a fixed price locked in for the length of your contract
If you want HR software, Jamie HR costs less per person and has no long contract. If what you really want is an employment-law advice service with software attached, BrightHR's Enhanced and Full plans are built for that. Jamie HR offers HR consultancy separately if you need advice.
Is Jamie HR cheaper than BrightHR?
Per person, yes. BrightHR's Core HR software plan starts from £16.67 per employee a month, and its plans with an advice line from £21.20. Jamie HR is £5 per active user a month with every feature included.
Does BrightHR have a long contract?
BrightHR's pricing page says it offers fixed-term contracts of 24, 36 and 60 months, with 36 months available to buy online. Jamie HR is monthly rolling, so you can cancel any time.
Does BrightHR include employment law advice?
Its Enhanced HR support and Full HR, health and safety plans include a 24/7 HR and employment-law advice line. Its Core HR software plan does not. Jamie HR offers HR consultancy as a separate service.
Can I move from BrightHR to Jamie HR?
Yes. Check the end date of your BrightHR contract first. We give free, unlimited help moving your people data across, and most teams are live within a day.
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