Compare Breathe vs. HiBob

Breathe (also written Breathe HR or BreatheHR) has helped UK small and medium-sized businesses manage their people since 2012. Instead of juggling spreadsheets and separate tools, you get one place for records, leave, documents, performance, reporting and compliance. What you get as standard Core HR covers secure employee records and documents, holiday and leave, sickness and absence, self-service, e-signatures, performance (goals, feedback, one-to-ones and reviews), and reporting and analytics. Add more when you need it Recruitment: job ads, hiring workflows and candidate tracking e-Learning: UK-specific courses and completion tracking Health and Safety: risk assessments, incidents and certifications Expenses: claims, receipts and manager approvals Rota, Time and Attendance: shifts, availability and hours Coming soon: an AI Assistant that answers HR and policy questions from your company information, and payroll in late 2026. The difference it makes One accurate record means no more typing details twice. Self-service and shared workflows cut the chasing. And you can start with Core HR and add modules later, so it works even when HR is one person's part-time job. Is Breathe right for you? It works best for UK businesses with up to 200 employees moving HR off spreadsheets, especially with lean or shared HR roles. With 200+ staff or needs like multinational payroll or complex global compliance, look carefully first. Breathe isn't a global enterprise HCM (human capital management) suite. Why businesses choose Breathe Used by 17,000+ businesses and 1,000+ UK HR consultancies From £24 a month per organisation, with no long-term contracts or hidden fees Free 14-day trial, no obligation UK-based support from setup onwards ISO 27001 and ISO 42

HiBob, a premier provider of HR solutions, offers a robust HCM named Bob to empower HR teams and streamline operations. From onboarding and performance management to employee engagement and automation, Bob equips HR leaders with the resources necessary to foster a positive workplace culture, drive employee development, and focus on strategic initiatives that propel organizational growth. HiBob’s platform, Bob, simplifies HR processes and ensures ease of use with customizable workflows tailored to different roles. It automates paperwork and seamlessly integrates with existing systems to save time and ensure data accuracy. The user-friendly approach empowers HR professionals to manage company-wide HR tasks effectively and efficiently. Bob Performance Management provides tools for goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews. Real-time tracking and data insights enable timely interventions, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and boosting employee engagement and retention. Bob’s employee engagement tools foster connection and collaboration among employees through channels for feedback, recognition, and communication, boosting morale and productivity.