The UK payroll landscape is changing, and businesses relying on BrightPay Desktop will need to adapt. After the 2025/26 tax year, BrightPay Desktop will no longer be supported, leaving thousands of payroll professionals and businesses searching for an alternative.
For companies managing director-only payrolls or straightforward pay runs, this change might seem frustrating—why switch to a more expensive or complex solution when a simpler, cost-effective option like Moneysoft can do the job? The good news is that there’s a smarter way to transition without locking yourself into a single software provider.
The Problem: One-Size-Fits-All Payroll Software Isn’t Cost-Effective
Not all payrolls are created equal. Many businesses have a mix of straightforward payrolls (e.g., director-only) and more complex payrolls (e.g., larger teams with varying pay structures, pensions, or compliance needs).
With BrightPay Desktop’s discontinuation, businesses are being pushed towards cloud-based solutions that often come with higher costs per payroll. But why pay a premium for all your payrolls when some could be processed on more affordable software?
The Solution: ChangePen – Flexibility for Multi-Software Payroll Management
ChangePen allows businesses to integrate multiple payroll software solutions under one unified cloud-based platform. This means:
✅ Run director payrolls on cost-effective software like Moneysoft – If you only need to process a few payments for directors, why pay for expensive, feature-heavy software?
✅ Use different cloud payroll providers for complex payrolls – If you need more automation, pension integrations, or compliance tools, you can choose the best software for that specific need.
✅ Maintain a single source of truth for payroll data – With ChangePen, you’re not tied to a single provider. You can manage all your payrolls from one platform, ensuring data consistency, streamlined reporting, and compliance.
Why This Matters Now
With BrightPay Desktop’s end-of-service approaching, now is the time to rethink how you manage payroll. Instead of moving all your payrolls to a single expensive cloud solution, take a strategic approach. By using ChangePen, you get the best of both worlds—affordable payroll processing for simpler cases and more powerful cloud solutions where needed.
Are you ready to take control of your payroll future? Learn more about how ChangePen can help you optimise costs while keeping payroll flexible and compliant.
