Payroll software · Ireland

BrightPay Ireland

#1 Irish payroll software — Revenue-approved, ROS-integrated, free for single-employee co

Tier S · Recommended

Market position

BrightPay Ireland is the #1-recommended Irish payroll software for SMB. Revenue Commissioners-approved with native ROS (Revenue Online Service) integration. Free for single-employee businesses (sole traders). Cross-market with BrightPay UK.

Ireland-specific note

ROS-integrated for PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting (mandatory for IE employers since 2019). PRSI + USC + LPT handling native.

Pros

  • + #1 Irish payroll by SMB sentiment
  • + Revenue Commissioners-approved with ROS native integration
  • + Free for sole traders
  • + PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting handled
  • + Cross-market with BrightPay UK

Cons

  • − Desktop-software model with cloud add-on (not pure SaaS)
  • − Pricing higher than free competitors at scale
  • − Annual licensing rather than monthly subscription

Typical Ireland pricing

Free for 1 employee; €99+VAT/year up to 10 employees

Why this matters for Ireland trades

Gas work requires Registered Gas Installer (RGI) status and electrical work requires Safe Electric registration, while payroll/accounting must handle Revenue PAYE Modernisation (real-time reporting), RCT, and VAT.

Irish trades vendor selection is shaped by statutory registration (RGI for gas, Safe Electric for electrical), Revenue PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting, RCT for construction subcontractors, and VAT.

Frequently asked

Is BrightPay Ireland a good fit for Ireland trades?

BrightPay Ireland is the #1-recommended Irish payroll software for SMB. Revenue Commissioners-approved with native ROS (Revenue Online Service) integration. Free for single-employee businesses (sole traders). Cross-market with BrightPay UK. ROS-integrated for PAYE Modernisation real-time reporting (mandatory for IE employers since 2019). PRSI + USC + LPT handling native.

What does BrightPay Ireland cost in Ireland?

Free for 1 employee; €99+VAT/year up to 10 employees. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Ireland pricing on the vendor's site before committing.

Is BrightPay Ireland recommended?

Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our Ireland directory for payroll software, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.

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