Future-proofing your payroll with BrightPay

At Thesaurus Payroll Manager, we have always prioritised great software, brilliant service, and exceptional value. As technology evolves, we are committed to future-proofing our solutions to ensure our customers remain ahead of the curve.

To meet the changing needs of businesses, we have developed BrightPay—a modern, innovative payroll solution designed to offer long-term reliability and enhanced functionality. While Thesaurus Payroll Manager remains available, we encourage customers to explore our future-ready alternative, BrightPay Online – a cloud-based solution for seamless access, flexibility, and automatic updates.

There’s no rush to transition, and we’ve made the process smooth and hassle-free. Our dedicated support team will continue providing expert guidance every step of the way.

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From Thesaurus to BrightPay

Same great team

BrightPay is backed by the teams you already know and trust

Same easy access

BrightPay gives you the online access you need to work effectively

Extra features

Access additional features to make payroll a breeze

Future-proofed for growth

Join the wave of innovation as BrightPay redefines payroll excellence

Making the switch

A trusted payroll solution

From expert developers to fantastic support, BrightPay is brought to you by the same team as Thesaurus. You’re in safe hands with BrightPay.

  • Easy migration

  • Integral data security

  • Same support team

Online access to your payroll

Get the same flexible access you’re used to when you move to BrightPay cloud payroll software.

  • Team members can collaborate on payroll remotely

  • Online access is secure and safe

Advanced functionality

Experience advanced features tailored to streamline payroll processing and provide specialised tools for both employers and employees.

  • Portals for Employers and Employees

  • Additional integrations and reporting capabilities

Designed for your growth

BrightPay is automatically updated and available with flexible pricing to help you grow affordably.

  • No need to manually check for updates

  • Pricing is based on what you need

Webinars: Thesaurus Payroll Manager to BrightPay Online

We’re running several sessions of this migration webinar, tailored for payroll professionals moving mid-year from Thesaurus Payroll Manager to BrightPay. We’ll guide you through the steps you can take to ensure your transition to BrightPay cloud is smooth and efficient, with minimal disruption.

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Your questions, answered

What is the difference between Thesaurus Payroll Manager and BrightPay?

BrightPay offers greater reporting functionality, additional payslip options e.g. custom leave options, and additional bureau functionality compared to Thesaurus Payroll Manager.

Take a closer look at the differences.

What new features will I get with BrightPay cloud?

  • Payslips:

    • Multiple pay frequencies

    • Unlimited additions and deductions

    • Custom addition and deductions

    • Custom leave options

  • Statutory pay and custom options

  • Custom CSV export for payroll journals

  • Custom Report Builder

  • Bureau statistics report

Do I have to move to BrightPay?

You do not have to move to BrightPay but we ask that you begin to plan for the future.

While we have no immediate plans to stop developing or updating Thesaurus Payroll Manager, there are external factors that inevitably affect its longevity.

Will I be able to use BrightPay on my Mac?

Both Thesaurus Payroll Manager and BrightPay for Windows are only available on Windows PC. However BrightPay cloud can be accessed from a browser, allowing Mac users to use it.

Does BrightPay offer product support?

Yes, our online documentation can be found on our website at: www.brightpay.ie/docs/bpol
All BrightPay customers have free phone and email support.

Will BrightPay Cloud work with BrightExpenses for submitting ERR to Revenue?

Yes, BrightExpenses will work seamlessly with BrightPay cloud.

More migration resources

Compare BrightPay and Thesaurus

See a comparison of features between BrightPay and Thesaurus in one easy table.

Employee Self Service welcome pack

Download a simple PDF welcome pack to help employees get started with self service.

Employee Self Service email template

Download an email template to invite employees to the self service portal.

Mid-year migration tutorial video

Watch as Maria walks you through importing your employer file from Thesaurus into BrightPay.

Step by step migration guide

Download and save a PDF guide to mid-year migration that takes you through the process step by step.

Migration Support

The migration support team is on hand to help.