4.4 out of 5 stars
(655 Ratings)
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
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4.3 out of 5 stars
(333 Ratings)
OrangeHRM delivers a world-class HRMS experience, empowering you to become the HR hero your organization needs. From automating manual tasks to overseeing the entire employee lifecycle, our platform provides every tool necessary to help your team excel. Today, thousands of businesses globally rely on OrangeHRM as their primary HR management solution.
Scalable for any stage of growth, from agile startups to global enterprises, our software streamlines HR operations through a robust suite of capabilities, including:
-HR Administration
-Employee Management
-Reporting & Analytics
-Mobile App
-Recruitment
-Onboarding
-Request Desk
-Leave Management
-Time and Attendance
-Roster
-Performance Management
-Career Development
-Training
-Surveys
-Employee Voice
-Discipline
Whether you prefer cloud-based or on-premise hosting, OrangeHRM ensures your HR automation is simple, secure, and highly efficient.
Learn more about OrangeHRM Advanced
WebMentor Skills™
Avilar's employee performance and competency management system, WebMentor Skills™, helps organizations identify, analyze and manage skill gaps within their workforce. By identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your employees, you can take the necessary steps to improve your training programs, develop workforce skills, and optimize performance.
Identifying skill gaps with competency-based skills assessments, a skills database, and skills tracking capabilities is a critical first step in creating a competent workforce.
Our workforce analytics and development solutions also help you:
Align training with corporate goals
Create individual development plans
Close skill gaps
Perform rapid skills inventories
Plan for retirement and succession
Identify and train tomorrow's leaders
Prepare for disasters and crises
Prepare a business continuity plan
Perform assessments and performance reviews
Make data-driven decisions
Optimize workforce performance
Comply with regulatory requirements
Learn more about WebMentor Skills™
PerformanceHub
4.7 out of 5 stars
(3 Ratings)
PerformanceHub provides a straightforward and adaptable solution for performance management. It handles everything from objectives and regular check-ins to 360° feedback, development plans, probation reviews, evaluations, and succession planning. Not just a software tool, it's a key partner in your strategic journey.
Our system ensures every team member aligns with your organisation's overarching goals, promoting effective performance development and operational consistency. Bolstered by robust reporting and analytics, you gain insights to drive informed decisions and strategies.
As you chase top-tier organisational performance, trust in our support—a quality consistently praised by our community.
Pick PerformanceHub: Simple. Focused. Trusted.
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