AuditGear vs BrightWorkpapers (formerly MyWorkpapers)
AuditGear
auditgear.co.uk
BrightWorkpapers (formerly MyWorkpapers)
brightworkpapers.comSide by side
| Figure | AuditGear | BrightWorkpapers (formerly MyWorkpapers) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £9/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Spec score · External Audit Software | 8.0 (#6) | 7.5 (#12) |
| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | London, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | The demo page mentions custom integrations for large practices but does not name specific integrations. | The site lists Bright Accounts Production, QX, HAT, Sage Accounting, QuickBooks, Office 365, DOT, FYI Software, Chartered Accountants Ireland and Xero integrations. |
| Purpose | AuditGear is UK audit software built for small and mid-tier firms, offering structured automation and ISA-compliant workpapers. | BrightWorkpapers provides cloud-based digital working papers for accountants, auditors, bookkeepers and businesses. |
| Security | AuditGear says data is encrypted in transit and at rest and hosted on AWS and Supabase infrastructure with SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certifications; AuditGear itself is not independently certified. | The company says its cloud hosting providers monitor servers and firewalls 24 hours a day at guarded facilities, and that the software undergoes security testing. |
| Support | The site says product enquiries receive an immediate written reply, while technical and product questions are targeted for a response within one working day. | Users receive complimentary online help-centre access, and can submit requests or use live chat; support aims to respond Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, excluding public holidays. |
Plans
AuditGear
- AML Certified£9 a month
- CPD Pro£15 a month
- AuditGear audit platformPriced on request
BrightWorkpapers (formerly MyWorkpapers)
No plans published.
In their own words
AuditGear
AuditGear has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
BrightWorkpapers (formerly MyWorkpapers)
BrightWorkpapers, formerly MyWorkpapers, is a web-based digital working-paper platform for accountants, auditors, bookkeepers, and businesses. It automates routine workflows and supports real-time team collaboration, client reminders, and dashboards. Cloud document management provides real-time access, collaboration, and audit trails, while client and firm portals support document exchange with clients and external accountants. Firms can adapt workflows and templates, edit industry or third-party templates, and create unlimited firm templates for different client engagements. Excel Connect links Excel workpaper data into BrightWorkpapers workflows and helps standardize spreadsheet versions and processes. BrightWorkpapers Essential is designed for small UK firms with 1–5 users or up to 150 clients preparing FRS 105 or FRS 102 1a accounts. It includes a trial-balance-first workflow, one-click Excel workpapers, prebuilt templates, automated schedules, and progress dashboards. The Essential page describes encryption and automatic backups for cloud access. Listed integrations include Bright Accounts Production, QX, HAT, Sage Accounting, QuickBooks, Office 365, DOT, FYI Software, Chartered Accountants Ireland, and Xero.