BrightHR bundles HR compliance with absence management. Offly is a modern leave tracker with better integrations and no contracts. Here's how they compare.
Choose Offly if:You want modern leave management with Slack/Teams integration, transparent pricing, no contract, and a clean UI. Best for tech teams, agencies, remote companies, and any SME that doesn't need bundled legal advice.
Choose BrightHR if:You're in a regulated industry (care, construction, hospitality) and want 24/7 employment law advice bundled with your absence management tool. You're comfortable with annual contracts and higher pricing.
An honest look at what each platform includes.
| Feature | Offly | BrightHR |
|---|---|---|
| Leave & absence management | ||
| Modern, clean interface | ||
| Free plan available | ||
| Monthly billing (no contract) | ||
| Slack integration | ||
| Slack status automation | ||
| Microsoft Teams integration | ||
| Google Workspace sync | ||
| API access | ||
| Webhooks | ||
| Approval workflows | ||
| Custom leave types | ||
| Team calendar / wall chart | ||
| Public holiday calendars | ||
| Audit trail | ||
| Role-based permissions | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Bradford Factor | ||
| Employment law advice | ||
| Document storage | ||
| Shift planning | ||
| Expense tracking | ||
| Self-serve cancellation | ||
| Transparent pricing online |
BrightHR costs 3–4× more than Offly. Here's what that means in real numbers.
| Team Size | Offly | BrightHR | Annual Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 employees | £15/mo | £50/mo | £420/year |
| 20 employees | £30/mo | £100/mo | £840/year |
| 50 employees | £75/mo | £250/mo | £2,100/year |
| 100 employees | £150/mo | £500/mo | £4,200/year |
The top reasons teams move to Offly when their BrightHR contract expires.
BrightHR's annual contracts are a common complaint. Offly is month-to-month — cancel from your settings at any time.
BrightHR has no Slack or Teams integration. Offly syncs leave status automatically so your team always knows who's off.
Offly's pricing is published online. BrightHR often requires a sales call, and pricing varies by contract length.
BrightHR's onboarding involves sales calls and demos. Offly gets your team running in 5 minutes — no gatekeeping.
Offly is built with modern tech (React Native mobile, real-time sync, API-first). BrightHR's tech stack shows its age.
Offly does leave management exceptionally well. No unused modules, no HR bloat, no paying for features you'll never touch.
Being fair — there are scenarios where BrightHR's model works.
BrightAdvice (BrightHR's legal helpline) provides 24/7 access to employment law advisors. If your business faces frequent HR disputes or operates in a heavily regulated sector, this has real value.
BrightHR includes shift planning tools alongside absence management. If you manage rota-based teams in hospitality or care, having both in one platform is convenient.
BrightHR is part of Peninsula Group (alongside Peninsula Employment Law). If you already use Peninsula for HR consultancy, BrightHR slots into that ecosystem.
Modern integrations, transparent pricing, and the freedom to cancel anytime. Free for up to 5 users.