KiteClock vs BrightHR
BrightHR is HR software with HR advice, documents and health and safety support; its Blip app adds clocking in for BrightHR customers. KiteClock is a dedicated clock-in, rota and timesheet product.
Facts about BrightHR from its own website, checked on 24 October 2026.
Side by side
| Feature | KiteClock | BrightHR |
|---|---|---|
| GPS clock-in with geofences | Yes | Yes |
| NFC tag clock-in | Yes | Not found on their website |
| QR code clock-in | Yes, changes every 30 seconds | Yes, printed code |
| Shared kiosk with staff PINs | Yes | Not found on their website |
| Security patrol checkpoints | Yes | Not found on their website |
| Rota and scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| UK holiday rules built in (5.6 weeks, pro rata, 12.07%) | Yes | Not found on their website |
| BrightPay import file | Yes | Not found on their website |
| Sage payroll | Sage 50 Payroll import file | Not found on their website |
| Xero | Xero Payroll UK timesheet lines | Mentioned, payroll link not found |
| Native iPhone and Android apps | No: a web app staff open from a link | Yes |
| Clock in with no signal | No: a tap without signal needs Retry | Not found on their website |
| HR documents, chat or training | No | Yes, with HR advice |
| Free plan | Up to 10 people | Blip is free for BrightHR users |
| Published price | From £24 a month (see pricing) | From £16.67 per employee a month (Core HR), fixed-term contracts |
What BrightHR does well
- HR advice, documents, and health and safety support in the same product.
- Blip clocking in is included for BrightHR customers.
- Native apps.
Which to choose
Choose BrightHR if you mainly want HR software and advice, and clocking in is a bonus.
Choose KiteClock if you need serious clock-in controls (NFC tags, rotating QR, kiosks with PINs, patrols), timesheet approval and payroll files, without a long contract.
Questions
Is KiteClock a good BrightHR alternative for UK businesses?
KiteClock suits UK businesses that want clock-in, rotas, timesheets and holiday built around UK rules, with payroll files for BrightPay, Sage 50 and Xero Payroll UK. BrightHR is a better fit if you mainly want HR software and advice, and clocking in is a bonus.
How did you check these facts?
From BrightHR's own website and help pages on 24 October 2026. Where we couldn't find a feature on their site we say so, rather than saying they don't have it. Prices and features change, so check their site too.
Can I move my team over from another app?
Yes. Tell us about your team and we'll set up your sites, clock-in policies and payroll file with you during the free trial.
Free for up to 10 people
Every feature, not a trial, no card needed. Bigger team? Try everything free for 14 days, or book a demo.