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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4.6 out of 5 stars
(10769 Ratings)
Connecteam is an all in one employee app that was specifically designed for non-desk employees. It provides all the necessary capabilities to manage and operate field employees, including communication features, workflows and scheduling, as well as time clock.
Just a few clicks and you can bring together your deskless workforce. Your desktop Launchpad allows you to collaborate, manage operations, develop professional skills, and monitor employee engagement. In minutes, you can create a fully-branded mobile app for your company. You can add safety checklists, orientation courses, product catalogues, and shift management to your mobile app. Or, you can customize the features to suit your needs. You can also gain insight into how your team interacts with company assets and take steps to improve efficiency. Connecteam allows managers and employees to automate their processes and allow them to focus on growth.
Integrations include Google Calendar, Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll, Xero and others.
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OneAdvanced Payroll
OneAdvanced Payroll is a modern payroll software solution built to remove complexity and reduce risk. It automates calculations for tax, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments to ensure accuracy every pay cycle. The platform is HMRC-recognised, giving organisations confidence in compliance and reporting. Payroll integrates with time and attendance systems to capture worked hours, overtime, and shift differentials automatically. Employees benefit from instant access to digital payslips and essential tax documents. Flexible pay options, including on-demand pay, support a mobile and desk-free workforce. Secure access controls protect sensitive payroll data. Reporting tools provide clear visibility into payroll costs and trends. Seamless integrations connect Payroll with HR and finance systems. OneAdvanced Payroll delivers reliable, efficient payroll processing at scale.
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Payfit
PayFit is a cloud-driven HR and payroll solution aimed at automating as much as 90% of the manual payroll processes for small to medium enterprises. It boasts features like instant payslip creation, automated RTI submissions to HMRC, and efficient pension management. Additionally, the platform provides a self-service portal for employees to view payslips, tax documents, and handle leave requests and expense reports. In terms of HR capabilities, PayFit offers onboarding workflows, tools for performance assessments, and customizable organizational charts. With its ability to integrate with accounting software and a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance, PayFit enhances the efficiency and precision of HR and payroll operations, ultimately benefiting businesses. Furthermore, this comprehensive platform allows organizations to focus more on strategic initiatives rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks.
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