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Based on 495 reviews, last reviewed 15th May 2026
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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
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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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The platform is very user friendly

5
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
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Zoe H

Best Calculator on the Market

5
I am working for the local Council and it is invaluable to complete affordability assessments Reviewed on: 11th May 2026
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Christine H

Good for both lay people and professionals

5
I refer both members of the public and other members of staff to policy in practice because it is easy to use and helps people understand financial implications of moving to another property or changes in their household or income Reviewed on: 11th May 2026
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The Better Off Calculator was really easy to use and...

5
The Better Off Calculator was really easy to use and gave me a clear idea of how my finances could change depending on my situation. I liked how simple the questions were and how quickly it showed the results. It’s a helpful tool for planning ahead and understanding what support or benefits might be available. Reviewed on: 11th May 2026
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Such an easy tool to use and assists us to support r...

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Such an easy tool to use and assists us to support residents in many aspects. Reviewed on: 28th April 2026
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every penny count , this tool really help

5
i complete better off calculators all time when completing job applications for people to help them understand how much better off they will be in employment , along with if they are missing out on claiming benefits such as council tax support child benefit , mortgage interest paid , pip etc , the service is so easy quick and simple to use takes around 15 minutes if have all information such a useful tool highly recommend it . Reviewed on: 27th April 2026
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A tool that makes the complex understandable for all.

5
It's a simple tool for a potentially very complex situation and it just does what it needs to do, in a way that our clients. some of them with limited knowledge of these things, can easily understand. Reviewed on: 27th April 2026
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A very comprehensive tool...

5
I have used the Better off Calculator for 6 years, since it was brought in at Rotherham Council, to assist my customers to see how they will benefit from moving into employment. It has been very useful in identifying benefits the customers may not have been claiming but were possibly entitled to. I like it because you can use it simply to do this, but also because you can work through a detailed budgeting exercise with a customer which can help to identify areas where the customer could make savings. Reviewed on: 27th April 2026
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Jenny H

Very Useful Work Tool

5
I use this service very often for work purposes, and I have found it to be a useful tool in helping detail what support my clients need. Reviewed on: 27th April 2026
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An easy to use benefit calculator with excellent tra...

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An easy to use benefit calculator with excellent training on how to use provided. Reviewed on: 27th April 2026
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