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Based on 381 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jun 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Affordability assessment I haven't used it in a while but when I have it has been good. Reviewed on: 23rd June 2025

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 (381)

I love the benefits calculator.

5
I love the benefits calculator. So easy to use and save different clients' profiles. Reviewed on: 25th June 2024

Extremely useful

4
very useful and informative at giving the most accurate information for people on benefits or wanting to know if they are receiving the correct benefits. Would like to see AI incorporated into this Reviewed on: 19th June 2024

Website crashes often, have to open another browser...

3
Website crashes often, have to open another browser to get it working. A lot of the time the results are inaccurate - I understand this is an average, but it often shows results that are hundreds of pounds out. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024

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5
Policy in Practice: Better off Calculator is a great tool to use within my working day. It helps strategise my solutions, and confirm with Clients the exact amount of income. Not only this but it is great for highlighting areas of where people can make changes to their income and can result in significant financial gain. One improvement I think could be made would be an integrated council tax band system from when you input the postcode, as oppose to checking the band on the Gov Website. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024

I use the calculator in my role as a welfare benefit...

5
I use the calculator in my role as a welfare benefit advisor. it's an incredibly useful tool that helps to identify what benefits a customer could be eligible for, as well as having links and information to assist in applying for them. I can also send a report to customers to peruse in their own time. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024

Lots of information

5
I have found it very informative in regards to what a customer is entitled to for benefits. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024

Very helpful for providing advice and assistance to...

5
Very helpful for providing advice and assistance to customer Reviewed on: 18th June 2024

The best benefit calculator

5
Before learning about better off calculator i had to guess what benefits am eligible for but with this app with just a few details it tells you about benefits you're eligible for, Even better it also advises on benefits you can apply for and it is super easy to use i recommend this app to anyone that isn't sure they are getting all benefits they may be entitled to. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024

My experience

5
It breaks down the results in such an easy to understand format, I really enjoy using it. The questions help identify the main areas I need to know to complete a benefit check. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024

The calculator is easy to use and in-depth which is...

5
The calculator is easy to use and in-depth which is just what we need. The I/E is great too. Reviewed on: 18th June 2024

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