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Breathe

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Simple, affordable HR software for UK small businesses.

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Overview

Breathe is an all-in-one HR solution designed specifically for UK SMEs with up to 250 employees. Used by over 16,000 SMEs and 950+ HR consultancies across the UK, the platform offers 40+ features including leave management, document storage, sickness tracking, performance management with 1:1s and appraisals, all with UK-specific compliance and data stored within the UK/EU.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓Per-organization pricing (not per employee) offers great value
  • ✓UK data storage ensuring UK data protection compliance
  • ✓14-day free trial without commitment
  • ✓Well laid out and easy to use for all user types
  • ✓One reviewer reported 50% time savings on HR tasks
  • ✓No setup fees with flexible monthly payments

Cons

  • ✗Price increases reported (57% over two years by some users)
  • ✗Platform reportedly regressed since company takeover
  • ✗Limited advanced HRIS tools and reporting capabilities
  • ✗Not suitable for companies outside UK market
  • ✗May lack features needed for larger enterprises

Who Should Use This?

Best For

  • →UK SMEs with 1-250 employees
  • →Organizations requiring UK-specific compliance
  • →Companies wanting predictable, per-organization pricing
  • →HR consultancies managing multiple clients
  • →Businesses seeking all-in-one HR for UK operations

Not Ideal For

  • →Non-UK companies or those outside EU
  • →Organizations needing advanced HRIS analytics
  • →Large enterprises over 250 employees
  • →Companies requiring extensive customization
  • →Businesses outside UK legal/compliance framework

Key Features

Employee Database
Holiday Management
Sickness Tracking
Document Storage
Reporting
Mobile App

Implementation

Implementation includes 14-day free trial allowing full data upload and process testing. Add-ons include Breathe Learn, Rota, Time and Attendance, Expenses, and Recruitment modules.

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Pricing
Paid

Tiered per-organization pricing: Micro (£22/month for 1-10 employees), Starter (£39/month for 11-20), Regular (£89/month for 21-50), Pro (£159/month for 51-100), Premium (£369/month for 101-150), Plus (£525/month for 151-200). Add-ons available.

Company Size
1-1011-5051-200
Industries
All Industries
Integrations
XeroQuickBooksSlackGoogle Calendar

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