Collegia FreePayroll Reviews 147

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their exceptional helpfulness and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. The customer service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, with many people appreciating the personalized and understanding approach. The service provided is often described as excellent, with consumers noting the efficiency and ease of their overall experience. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the quick response times and the smooth user experience. Some people also felt that the platform is easy to use and makes payroll feel effortless. However, some customers also noted that they would have preferred to talk to someone directly instead of relying solely on online chat.

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Based on these reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have been using Collegia (the free version) for about a year now and it’s been great. Any problems are quickly resolved by great customer support (email/webchat). The pension side of payroll is so... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using Collegia FreePayroll for my small business, and the experience has been outstanding. Whenever I ran into issues (e.g. during the December‑January payroll cycle), the support team res... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Free Payroll Tool! Collegia Free Payroll is simple, reliable, and truly free — no hidden costs. Setup was quick, and it handles payslips and HMRC submissions effortlessly. Perfect for small... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honestly, most payroll software is very jargon-heavy. This business has it spot on. Been using them for over a year and everything is made super simple. Even the complicated stuff, somebody is on a... See more

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Company details

  1. Payroll Service

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Collegia FreePayroll: a free, cloud-based payroll software that is easy to use and leverages ChatGPT to support customers in over 100 languages. Effortlessly handle payroll, pensions Auto Enrolment, HMRC tax reporting, and more. Run Payroll, submit FPS and EPS, close periods, and track all Auto Enrolment tasks with our feature-rich platform. Simplify your payroll process with FreePayroll today - FOR FREE regardless of the number of payslips. The digital and free HMRC-recognised payroll software of the UK!


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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Collegia is really easy to use and…

Collegia is really easy to use and compared to other free payrolls, support is available via AI and human to human chat. I've been lucky enough to get an answer within the same hour. I am considering the premium package.

April 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I just wanted to share how iGreat experience – simple and efficientmpressed…

I just wanted to share how impressed I’ve been with Collegia. I was initially a little anxious about transferring five businesses across, but the software made the whole process really straightforward.

It’s very intuitive and requires minimal steps, which means I can manage everything quickly and efficiently.

Really pleased I made the switch, and thanks to the team for their support throughout.

April 13, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is amazing

This company is amazing. Their staff, especially Cri and Lisa answer chat messages very quickly and efficiently making my life much easier.

April 8, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Krysia,

Thank you so much for your feedback! We’re glad you’re happy with the service.

Kind regards,
Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Works well once you have set it up. I would recomend

Once you get the payroll set up it is easy to use. I did have a few teething issues to start with as some employees didn't want to be in the pension scheme and it wasn't clear that the employee has to remove themselves from the scheme and the employer can't. The help box is very quick at replying to questions as well. I was looking at switching over to a paid software, but they both are pretty similar. I am going to try the pro version to see if it is worth the small monthly payment, but this is still a lot cheaper than the alternative paid software.

April 2, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Frank,

Thank you for your review! We’re glad you find the platform easy to use and that our support team has been helpful. We hope you find value in the Pro version, and we’re always here if you need any assistance.

Kind regards,
Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 stars

Collegia FreePayroll gets 5 stars from me! I was completely lost setting up payroll as a total beginner, but Cri was amazing - patient, clear step-by-step help, and sorted all my confusion quickly. Couldn't have done it without her. Highly recommend!

March 26, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Yin,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear we could support you as you got started with payroll. It’s great to know Cri was able to guide you clearly and make the process easier.

We really appreciate your recommendation!

Kind regards,
Collegia FreePayroll Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely responsive and helpful

Extremely responsive and helpful

March 26, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Shelby,

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you’re happy with the service.

Kind regards,
Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The product is really easy to use

The product is really easy to use, and suits my purpose perfectly. The support is also extremely helpful and human agents are on hand to talk you through any problems or questions you may come across to give you a very quick and easy to follow resolution.

March 25, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Henry,

Thank you for your great feedback! We’re glad to hear the product is easy to use and meets your needs.

It’s also wonderful to know our support team has been helpful in guiding you through any questions quickly and clearly.

Kind regards,
Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would highly recommend this service

I would highly recommend this service. It is a great way to do your staff payroll, particularly like me who has a small business. There's no need to pay for an accountant to do the same job. Also, the advisors are very helpful if you get stuck. An advisor named Cri, got me out of a bind, giving me clear and excellent advice when I got stuck.

March 25, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Kya,

Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that Collegia FreePayroll is supporting your business and making payroll easier.

It’s great to know our team could assist when needed, we’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Cri.

Kind regards,
Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

excellent customer service

I've just started using Collegia FreePayroll. I am using the free version and it is simple to use and does everything I need. I had some issues transferring over from my previous provider and the customer service has been excellent. They have fixed all the problems that I created in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend this software.

March 24, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Danielle,

Thank you for your great feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re finding Collegia FreePayroll easy to use and that our team could support you.

We really appreciate your recommendation!

Kind regards,
Collegia FreePayroll Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful assistance

Really helpful assistance, speaking with a real person, straight away and who understands exactly what you need I would highly recommend this system/company

March 24, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Pete,

Thank you for your kind words and for your recommendation, it means a lot to us!

Kind regards,
Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cri made me feel calm and overall I had…

Cri made me feel calm and overall I had a wonderful experience.

Kudos to the team for doing a great job all the time!

March 16, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you’re happy with the service and our support team.

Kind regards,

Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service is so quick and efficient…

The service is so quick and efficient and the staff are always very helpful and polite. As a complete layman to payroll, I have found this software very easy to use, highly recommended.

March 16, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hello,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We really appreciate your recommendation.

Kind regards,

Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommended

I have been using this website for a few months now and I find it excellent. I use the free version and it has all the features I need for our small company. The customer service is excellent, very helpful and always available. Today I accessed the chat service and Cri helped me resolve the minor issue that 1 of my employees had. Highly recommend this company.

March 15, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi David,

Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that the platform is meeting your needs and that our support team was able to assist you effectively. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to support your business.

Kind regards,

Collegia FreePayroll Team

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used this company for a long time…

Have used this company for a long time and always have a great experience and very helpful

March 12, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you’re happy with the service.

Kind regards,

Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Made quite a daunting task somewhat…

Made quite a daunting task somewhat easier and having the chat to guide is really helpgul when have questions. The free version is enough for our needs and once all setup makes the task easier

March 10, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Terri,

Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate your positive feedback.

Best regards,

Collegia FreePayroll Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great payroll software and customer service

Whenever I need any advice or help, I use the messaging system and always get excellent advice and the information I need.
The software is very easy to use and links up with HMRC, which is perfect for me, one less thing to do. Also the pension contributions is another weight off my mind as they have all that sorted too.
My most recent help was today 09.03.26, I needed a specific report and Eduardo was brilliant, super helpful and really quick replying especially at 17:15 UK
Great payroll, great team, made my life a lot easier
Thanks

March 9, 2026
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Reply from Collegia FreePayroll

Hi Victoria,

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that the software and our messaging support have been helpful for you. We'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Eduardo, he’ll be pleased to hear it. We really appreciate your support!

Kind regards,

Collegia FreePayroll Team

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