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Name: Better Off Calculator
Rating: 4.63 (496 reviews)

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4.63

Based on 496 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Jun 2026

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Latest highest rating:

5

The platform is very user friendly The platform is very user friendly and the provision of direct links to online applicationforms etc is time saving for a busy benefits adviser. Reviewed on: 15th May 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

i find its time consuming / unfriendly / completely... i find its time consuming / unfriendly / completely useless compared to our old calculator. ETC ETC Reviewed on: 19th August 2025

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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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I use the better off calculator on a daily basis as...

I use the better off calculator on a daily basis as a charity that works with people on universal credit helping them find sustainble work. The tool is helpful for us to figure out what salaries customers should be aiming for Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

lovely system it is would recommend people to use

lovely system it is would recommend people to use Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

A fantastic service

I have used this service for years and find it extremely helpful in my role - which is discharging homeless duty into the private sector for Hackney Council. I use this to check affordability. Better Off Calculator take all comments & suggestions seriously and have improved - and continue to improve - the calculator enormously. It is easy to use and the results it are comprehensive and easy to update /amend. They also offer training on various subjects. I cannot praise them enough to be honest. They truly deserve to win. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Using the Better Off Calculator: A Hands-On Assessment

I used the Better Off Calculator to compare income from employment with income from benefits, aiming to understand the financial impact of taking on a part-time job. The tool was straightforward to use, with step-by-step questions that guided me through entering details about income, housing, children, and benefits. One of the most helpful features was how it broke down my total income, showing exactly how much came from wages, how much from benefits, and how different scenarios (like working more hours or increasing rent) would change my financial situation. It gave me a clearer picture of how work would affect things like Universal Credit and Council Tax Reduction. Overall, it was a valuable tool that helped me feel more confident in making decisions. I would also recommend using it alongside advice from a benefits adviser if your situation is complex. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Five Stars! Highly recommend!

I work as an adviser on the Help to Claim Helpline for Citizens Advice Scotland, and this tools is irreplaceable in my daily case work. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

outstanding service

It is very very easy to follow and great outcomes Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Policy in Practice offers a great service

Policy in Practice offers a great service, the better off calculator is easy to use and comprehensive. a brilliant tool for staff and clients alike to use The response to any questions is usually immediate and I have always found them really helpful. The Policy In Practice webinars and analysis also extremely useful. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

easy to work with and very informative and detailed,...

easy to work with and very informative and detailed, its a shame it was discontinued Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

Homelessness prevention

I've used Policy in Practice to help residents of the Borough understand their affordability. This, in turn, helps them plan for the future. Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

worked in benefits for years never found a system th...

worked in benefits for years never found a system that works in this way making the advice process so much easier on the client - thank you! Reviewed on: 14th May 2025

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7900% increase in 5 star reviews

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1

About this product

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Policy in Practice Better Off Calculator reviews (496)

I use the better off calculator on a daily basis as...

lovely system it is would recommend people to use

A fantastic service

Using the Better Off Calculator: A Hands-On Assessment

Five Stars! Highly recommend!

outstanding service

Policy in Practice offers a great service

easy to work with and very informative and detailed,...

Homelessness prevention

worked in benefits for years never found a system th...

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