Compare Breathe vs. Treegarden

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

Treegarden is a comprehensive ATS and HR management platform designed to streamline hiring and employee lifecycle management within a single system. Built with recruiting at its core, it allows organizations to post jobs across multiple boards, manage candidates through visual pipelines, and automate key hiring workflows. Its AI engine, Edera AI, evaluates candidates with scoring and generates interview questions, helping teams make smarter, data-driven hiring decisions. The platform also includes a full HR suite that covers onboarding, performance reviews, leave management, compensation, and employee records. Treegarden ensures a seamless transition from candidate to employee, eliminating manual data entry and reducing administrative overhead. With built-in collaboration tools, analytics dashboards, and automation features, teams can improve efficiency and transparency throughout the hiring process. Designed with GDPR compliance and enterprise-grade security standards, Treegarden supports modern organizations looking for scalable and compliant HR solutions.