Compare Breathe and Namely 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (80.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£22.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Breathe
Star Rating
(604)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
£22.00 Per Month
Browse all 12 pricing plansNamely
Star Rating
(330)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NamelySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Namely excels in its user-friendly interface, making it easy to implement and navigate. Users appreciate its scalability, which is ideal for various company sizes, and its effectiveness in managing the employee lifecycle, including payroll and onboarding.
- Users say Breathe stands out for its streamlined HR processes, which save time on administrative tasks. Reviewers highlight its intuitive design, making it accessible even for those who are not tech-savvy, and its ability to keep all employee records in one place, simplifying holiday and sickness tracking.
- According to verified reviews, Namely has a strong performance in time tracking, with users noting its effectiveness in managing billable hours and attendance. This feature is particularly praised for its ease of use, allowing employees to complete timesheets effortlessly.
- Reviewers mention that Breathe offers a competitive entry-level price, making it an attractive option for small businesses. Users appreciate the wide range of functionalities available at this price point, which enhances its overall value.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Namely has a solid presence in the mid-market segment, Breathe's focus on small businesses allows it to cater more effectively to the specific needs of smaller organizations, as reflected in its higher satisfaction ratings.
- Users report that both platforms have room for improvement in customer support, but Breathe generally receives higher marks for its responsiveness and quality of assistance, which is crucial for users needing timely help with their HR processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Breathe
Core HR Micro (1-10 employees)
£22.00
Per Month
Discount available on an annual subscription. Price per organisation not per user.
- Core HR
Namely
No pricing availableFree Trial
Breathe
Free Trial is available
Namely
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
526
8.0
270
Ease of Use
8.8
530
8.3
270
Ease of Setup
8.5
399
7.2
139
Ease of Admin
8.7
409
7.7
148
Quality of Support
8.5
419
7.7
220
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
369
7.5
146
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
504
7.1
260
Features by Category
Core HR
8.4
344
8.0
139
8.0
291
8.2
150
6.5
228
6.5
64
Feature Not Available
7.6
101
7.6
265
7.6
97
7.2
232
7.8
139
Generative AI
6.9
89
7.2
6
Platform
Feature Not Available
7.4
112
6.3
216
7.2
85
Feature Not Available
7.2
66
8.1
336
7.8
121
8.2
317
7.7
120
7.6
272
7.0
94
7.6
315
7.3
117
8.3
343
7.6
111
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
97
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
7.9
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
96
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
7.9
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
79
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.5
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
73
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.8
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
101
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
99
Not enough data
7.0
72
Not enough data
7.8
95
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
7.5
75
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
99
Not enough data
7.0
72
Not enough data
7.8
95
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
8.1
94
Not enough data
7.5
75
Not enough data
7.6
65
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Feature Not Available
7.4
112
6.3
216
7.2
85
Feature Not Available
7.2
66
8.1
336
7.8
121
8.2
317
7.7
120
7.6
272
7.0
94
7.6
315
7.3
117
8.3
343
7.6
111
Automation
7.7
93
8.1
15
Logistics
8.1
117
8.0
17
7.8
110
8.0
14
Feature Not Available
7.3
13
Management
7.2
90
7.7
13
7.6
96
8.2
15
8.7
120
8.6
16
8.4
119
8.0
20
8.3
117
8.5
18
8.5
122
8.1
21
Feature Not Available
7.1
16
Monitoring
Feature Not Available
7.4
12
Feature Not Available
7.8
15
7.2
90
8.2
18
Platform Basics
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
291
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
275
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
243
Not enough data
Platform Data
7.9
270
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
263
Not enough data
8.1
277
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.0
71
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
8.5
81
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
55
Not enough data
8.0
64
Not enough data
7.5
54
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
71
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.9
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
33
|
Verified
Goals
Not enough data
7.8
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
27
|
Verified
Feedback
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
8.9
32
Data
Not enough data
8.6
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
38
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.0
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.8
25
Not enough data
8.1
26
Platform Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.2
21
Platform
Feature Not Available
7.4
112
6.3
216
7.2
85
Feature Not Available
7.2
66
8.1
336
7.8
121
8.2
317
7.7
120
7.6
272
7.0
94
7.6
315
7.3
117
8.3
343
7.6
111
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
7.3
16
Not enough data
8.3
27
Time Tracking
7.9
34
8.4
71
7.7
29
Feature Not Available
7.4
26
8.9
32
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
7.8
31
8.7
45
Administration
7.3
27
7.7
39
Feature Not Available
8.1
51
Feature Not Available
8.4
45
Feature Not Available
8.4
38
7.9
42
8.5
52
Platform
7.9
38
8.3
55
7.3
24
7.8
36
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.4
36
8.4
50
8.4
31
7.9
39
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
Feature Not Available
7.4
112
6.3
216
7.2
85
Feature Not Available
7.2
66
8.1
336
7.8
121
8.2
317
7.7
120
7.6
272
7.0
94
7.6
315
7.3
117
8.3
343
7.6
111
Workforce Management Platform Features
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
6.8
92
9.0
21
7.6
112
8.9
50
8.9
157
8.9
61
7.5
119
8.1
36
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.9
42
8.2
126
8.8
59
6.8
89
8.6
22
7.3
119
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Breathe and Namely are categorized as Time & Attendance, Time Tracking, Core HR, Workforce Management, and HCM Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Breathe
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Namely
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.9%
Construction
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Human Resources
4.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
71.1%
Computer Software
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Internet
5.2%
Financial Services
4.6%
Other
52.9%
Discussions
Is there a BreatheHR app?
2 Comments
FH
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 -...Read more
What is Breathe website?
1 Comment
CS
You can find the breathe website at: https://www.breathehr.com/en-gb/Read more
Namely has no discussions with answers
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