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Based on 395 reviews, last reviewed 11th Jul 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

Highly recommended tool, to understand circumstances Whilst working as an Employment Advisor, I would recommend this tool to all my participants. Nearly all of my participants found this tool extremely u... Read more Reviewed on: 11th July 2025
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Latest lowest rating:

2

Its a clunky system that doesn't work very well. Its a clunky system that doesn't work very well. Reviewed on: 22nd May 2025
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About this product

The Better Off Calculator is a tool that quickly calculates your benefit entitlement and shows you what money you may be missing out on. It shows you what steps you can take to strengthen your finances with a focus on actionable advice.

You can use the free calculator to see what help you are eligible for, and see clearly how changes in earnings or hours will impact your income.

If you're an advisor you can get more features in our professional calculator so that you can work out the exact amount of next Universal Credit payments, and create personalised action plans and smart budgets for customers.

With the Better Off Calculator you don’t need to be a policy expert to understand what changes to the welfare system mean for you.

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Policy in Practice Better Off Calculator reviews (395)

Its is a way of getting information that is accurat...

4
Its is a way of getting information that is accurate to give you the benefits of working Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Excellent tool

5
I have found the policy in practice calculator to be the best I have used The budget calculator is very useful Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Improves peoples finances

5
This tool has been so valuable when completing them for my clients. I have found several that were entitled to a range of benefits which they were not claiming. As a result of the tool, I have been able to assist my clients to make claims which they are entitled to and this has boosted their income and has made a positive difference in them being able to live a better quality of life Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

verbal and visual display

4
It has been helpful in verbally and visually displaying peoples entitlement and potential areas they could save in. Additionally, it is very easy to navigate. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Easy to use interface and good customer support.

5
Easy to use interface and good customer support. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Useful tool to have to maximise household income and...

4
Useful tool to have to maximise household income and ease of use. This is a tool of choice by all my staff. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

I use the calculator a lot, it helps to give a clear...

4
I use the calculator a lot, it helps to give a clear overview of financial situations. I understand it's usually based on an average, it would be good if it could provide more accurate information - sometimes it comes up with incorrect benefits which can lead to potentially giving people incorrect information. Overall it is a great tool though. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

I have sent it to participants to complete.

4
I have sent it to participants to complete. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

We work with Policy in Practice to help support vuln...

5
We work with Policy in Practice to help support vulnerable customers and they are excellent Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

great customer service

5
i've used them more than once. multiple times in fact. the webchat feature is brilliant, you can get answers to your questions straight away by the actual people behind the calculator. its a brilliant online tool Reviewed on: 17th January 2025

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