How much does HR Software cost?

HR Software costs can vary greatly, with some providers charging over £10 per employee per month. Typical users of Breathe's HRIS pay around £2.50 per employee per month.

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Name: HR Software
Brand: Breathe
SKU: 1
Rating: 4.6 (62 reviews)

Streamline your entire HR workflow
Keep your data safe and secure
Automate your workflow
Explore and easily report trends

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Loved by 16,000+ UK SMEs & recommended by over 900 HR professionals

Centralise employee records

Store everything from contracts to performance notes in one secure, accessible location.

Simplify time off & absence tracking

Manage holiday requests, sickness and leave balances with full team visibility.

Speed up onboarding with digital tools

Send contracts for e-signature, share key documents, and get new starters up and running fast.

Turn HR data into decisions

Access powerful reporting tools to spot trends, track engagement and support compliance.

*Based on average HR salary for a 20-50 person company. More information here.

HR Software for Leave Management

Make leave admin a breeze

Make managing leave simple with clear calendar views, instant holiday approvals, and full visibility of team allowances. Absence tracking tools also help you spot and address patterns before they become issues.

440%

approximate ROI for SMEs

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**Based on real customer surveys. More information here.

INTEGRATED HR SOFTWARE FOR PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Empower your people

Configurable HR software that adapts to your processes. Manage employee performance, arrange one-to-ones, manage annual appraisal meetings and set tasks, goals or targets for your team.

16 hours

saved on HR admin per month**

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FILE STORAGE AND ANALYTICS

All your data, in one place

Breathe securely stores all your HR documents with unlimited GDPR-compliant storage and makes it easy to export payroll-ready data. Its powerful reporting tools help you turn HR insights into informed, data-driven decisions.

ISO certified

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Customer case study

“Breathe had everything I needed, both from an administrator side and from an employee and manager self-service side."

Kay Fletcher, HR Manager

Modern HR management made simple

Designed to fit into your workflow

Using the Breathe API will ensure all your employee data is kept up to date, saving you the headache of logging into multiple applications.

Breathe HR software has partnered with a variety of apps and integrations including Xero Payroll, Hireful ATS and Microsoft Outlook, all available in the Breathe Marketplace.

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Complete HR System for Growing Businesses

Give your HR a powerful boost

Breathe Recruitment add-on makes it easy to create and share unlimited vacancies, assign applicants to recruiters, and more.

Build and share team rotas as well as manage timesheets instantly with Breathe Rota, Time and Attendance add-on.

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“Breathe has revolutionised our business

It is simple to use, it's intuitive, and makes life so much easier for managers, providing us with a single digital location in which to manage our people.”

Kerry Parry, G2 review

Why UK businesses choose Breathe HR

✅ Stay compliant and secure

Keep your employee data secure and GDPR-compliant with software that helps you store, track and manage HR records effectively. With built-in workflows, automated notifications and comprehensive audit trails, you can manage HR cases efficiently while maintaining the highest security standards.

✅ Learning & development simplified

Make workplace training impactful with Breathe's Learn add-on. Enhance your team's soft skills with engaging courses, track progress easily, and ensure your learning initiatives deliver real results. Monitor completion rates and keep your team's development on track all in one place.

✅ Streamline your HR essentials

Transform your HR processes with self-service capabilities that put employees in control of their own information. Save an average of 16 hours per month on HR admin while improving data accuracy and employee engagement. With Breathe's user-friendly system, you can manage all your HR functions seamlessly in one integrated platform.

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A guide to HR Software for SMEs

But what is HR software? How much does it cost? What should you look for? And how long does it take to set up?

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What is HR software?

HR software streamlines all necessary HR functions and tasks for human capital management (HCM). Also known as Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) or Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), HR software provides a powerful solution for everyday HR processes and strategic planning.

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HR Software Pricing

There is a broad range of prices for HR software, depending on your company size and what you want from it.

Breathe provides one of the most affordable rates on the market, starting at just £22 per month for a business of 1-10 people.

To find out exactly how much you'd pay, head to our pricing page.

Frequently asked questions

How does the 14-day free trial work?

We want you to try Breathe without the worry of card numbers and cancellations. That’s why we’ll only ask for payment details at the end of your trial period. There are truly no barriers to getting started and exploring Breathe’s range of useful features for yourself.
Can Breathe integrate with other systems/apps I already use?

Yes – Breathe connects with Xero, Microsoft Outlook, Hireful and more.
Can I scale the software as my business grows?

Absolutely. Breathe offers flexible plans and add-ons that scale with your team size. Breathe’s employee onboarding software is designed to support small businesses by streamlining and automating the entire process. And Breathe’s People Portal app makes it super easy to view and request leave, log sickness and give kudos, on the go, from any device.
How long does implementation take?

Most businesses are up and running in under a week, with full support and onboarding materials.
Is it easy to use for non-technical users?

Yes – Breathe is built for simplicity, even for users with limited tech confidence.
Can I manage multiple locations or regions?

Yes – Breathe lets you manage multiple offices, departments, or regions within one account.
Can I customise workflows and permissions?

Definitely. Breathe is fully configurable to fit your internal HR processes. Breathe Learn add-on offers engaging training courses designed to build on your people's soft-skills.
Input and track claims, upload receipts, and submit for approval at the touch of a button with Breathe Expenses add-on.
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