# Breathe vs CharlieHR Comparison

| | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 606 | 55 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (73.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | £22.00 Per Month | Starting at £5.00 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Breathe

Pros:
- Ease of Use (36 reviews)
- Helpful (23 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (11 reviews)
- Missing Features (11 reviews)

### CharlieHR

Pros:
- Simple (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Poor Support Services (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (526 reviews) | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (530 reviews) | 9.6 (38 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (399 reviews) | 9.9 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (409 reviews) | 9.6 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (419 reviews) | 9.4 (35 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (369 reviews) | 9.5 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (504 reviews) | 8.0 (35 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Breathe

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core HR Micro (1-10 employees)

Price: £22.00 Per Month

Description: Discount available on an annual subscription. Price per organisation not per user. 

Key Features:
- Core HR

[Browse all 12 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/centurion-management-systems-breathe/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### CharlieHR

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Charlie

Price: Starting at £5.00 Per Month

Description: Get your first two weeks of software free, after that, it's only £4 per month per employee.

Control the chaos of running teams.

Key Features:
- Manage time-off easily. Automate calculations and checking for overlaps and events.
- Automate your on-boarding, document collection and storage
- Performance management. Give your team (and managers) the tools and guidance to grow and develop.

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/charliehr/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Breathe** | 7.5/10 | 415 |
| **CharlieHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.4 (344 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 8.0 (291 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 6.5 (228 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 7.6 (265 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 7.2 (232 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 6.9 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 6.3 (216 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.1 (336 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.3 (343 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Breathe** | N/A | N/A |
| **CharlieHR** | 8.1/10 | 17 |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 6.3 (216 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.1 (336 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.3 (343 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Breathe** | 8.0/10 | 135 |
| **CharlieHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 7.7 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.1 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 7.8 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 7.2 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule Management** | 7.6 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 8.7 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access** | 8.4 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Role Access** | 8.3 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information** | 8.5 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 7.2 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Absence Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Breathe** | 8.1/10 | 327 |
| **CharlieHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.4 (291 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 8.4 (275 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customizability** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 7.7 (243 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.9 (270 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | 7.9 (263 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | 8.1 (277 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Breathe** | 8.0/10 | 92 |
| **CharlieHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.0 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | 8.8 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.5 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 7.4 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 8.0 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | 7.5 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 8.0 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Breathe** | N/A | N/A |
| **CharlieHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Breathe** | 7.8/10 | 45 |
| **CharlieHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 7.9 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 7.7 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | 7.4 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 7.8 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 7.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.9 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 7.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 8.4 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Breathe** | 7.6/10 | 381 |
| **CharlieHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 6.3 (216 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.1 (336 reviews) | 8.6 (15 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.3 (343 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 6.8 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | 7.6 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | 8.9 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Skills Management** | 7.5 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Succession Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | 8.2 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | 6.8 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Communication** | 7.3 (119 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Breathe (7):** [Absence Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/absence-management-software), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software)

**Unique to CharlieHR (1):** [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Breathe | CharlieHR | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 73.9% | 76.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 25.4% | 23.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.7% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Breathe

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 8.9%
- **Construction:** 5.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0%
- **Human Resources:** 4.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Computer Software:** 3.4%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 55.9%

#### CharlieHR

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 18.4%
- **Computer Software:** 16.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.3%
- **Staffing and Recruiting:** 6.1%
- **Financial Services:** 6.1%
- **Education Management:** 4.1%
- **Management Consulting:** 4.1%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.1%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.0%
- **Consumer Goods:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 22.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Breathe

- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5730 reviews)
- [Access PeopleHR](https://www.g2.com/products/access-peoplehr/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (456 reviews)
- [HiBob HRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2555 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (13080 reviews)
- [Personio](https://www.g2.com/products/personio/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (869 reviews)
- [Zoho People](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-people/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (422 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1694 reviews)
- [HROne](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2106 reviews)
- [Keka](https://www.g2.com/products/keka/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2197 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (6080 reviews)

### Alternatives to CharlieHR

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- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1694 reviews)
- [Employment Hero](https://www.g2.com/products/employment-hero/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (3604 reviews)
- [HR Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/trinet-hr-plus/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (467 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (6080 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4244 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11801 reviews)
- [Remote](https://www.g2.com/products/remote/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4479 reviews)
- [Ease](https://www.g2.com/products/employee-navigator-ease/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1446 reviews)
- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Breathe

- Title: [Is there a BreatheHR app?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-breathehr-app) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes there is an app. You can download it here 

App store - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/breathe-people-portal/id1577351838 

or 

Google Play -..."
- Title: [Who owns BreatheHR?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-owns-breathehr) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "ELMO Cloud HR & Payroll"
- Title: [What is Breathe website?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-breathe-website) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can find the breathe website at: https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/"
- Title: [When will an app for mobiles be available?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-will-an-app-for-mobiles-be-available) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Breathe HR has been developed to be mobile responsive as a browser application there are ways that you can set this to your phone home screen. However, when..."
- Title: [File uploading. Is there any scope to allow sub folders?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/file-uploading-is-there-any-scope-to-allow-sub-folders) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Olivia, Fantastic idea. I would suggest you submit your feedback via the app feedback tab. If you can't see this then an HR or admin roles will be able to..."

### CharlieHR

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/centurion-management-systems-breathe-vs-charliehr)