--- title: Breathe Reviews meta\_title: 'Breathe Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 606 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Breathe works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.4 review\_count: 606 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: HR url: https://www.g2.com/categories/hr --- # Breathe Reviews & Product Details Claimed ###### Profile Status This profile is currently managed by Breathe but has limited features. Are you part of the Breathe team? [Upgrade your plan](https://sell.g2.com) to enhance your branding and engage with visitors to your profile! Breathe is a type of human resource management software solution designed to help users streamline their core people processes online. Specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, Breathe facilitates the management of essential HR functions, allowing businesses to save time, enhance efficiency, and provide peace of mind, regardless of their operational location. Targeted primarily at UK-based SMEs and charities, Breathe addresses the unique challenges these organisations face in managing their workforce. With over 16,000 businesses already utilizing the platform to oversee more than 500,000 employees, Breathe has established itself as a trusted partner in the HR space. Its endorsement by a network of over 950 partners further solidifies its reputation as a reliable solution for organisations looking to modernise their HR processes. Breathe offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to meet the diverse needs of its users. Key functionalities include holiday and leave management, which simplifies the process of tracking employee time off, and sickness and absence monitoring, ensuring that organizations can maintain productivity even when employees are away. The platform also includes performance management tools that help businesses set goals and evaluate employee performance effectively. Additionally, expense management and employee scheduling features streamline financial tracking and workforce planning, while time tracking capabilities provide insights into employee hours and productivity. The platform's employee database and analytics feature allows organizations to maintain a centralised repository of employee information, facilitating better decision-making through data-driven insights. Unlimited document storage ensures that essential HR documents are easily accessible and securely stored, while rota, time, and attendance functionalities help organisations manage their workforce efficiently. By integrating these features into a single platform, Breathe stands out in its category, offering a holistic approach to HR management that is both intuitive and user-friendly. Overall, Breathe provides a robust solution for SMEs looking to enhance their HR processes. By moving core people management functions online, organisations can not only save time but also improve compliance and employee satisfaction. The platform's focus on security and ease of use makes it an appealing choice for businesses aiming to modernize their HR practices while maintaining a strong connection with their workforce. * * * Seller [Breathe](https://www.g2.com/sellers/breathe-10f68cea-ed3c-435a-9e0b-ba3e053a1da9) Discussions [Breathe Community](https://www.g2.com/products/centurion-management-systems-breathe/discuss) Languages Supported English Solution Type All-in-One Overview by Carl Sadecki Show More ## Pricing Pricing provided by Breathe. ### Core HR Micro (1-10 employees) £22.00 Per Month ### Core HR Starter (11-20 employees) £39.00 Per Month [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/centurion-management-systems-breathe/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![BambooHR](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "BambooHR") BambooHR 4.4/5(6,098) ](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) [ ![Access PeopleHR](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Access PeopleHR") Access PeopleHR 4/5(469) ](https://www.g2.com/products/access-peoplehr/reviews) [ ![HiBob HRIS](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "HiBob HRIS") HiBob HRIS 4.5/5(2,627) ](https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/centurion-management-systems-breathe/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 606 real user reviews. Implementation Time 1 month Perceived Cost $$$$$ Typical contract price $0k - $0k [Sign in to view](/login) Per Month [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Verified User in Legal Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Legal Services") AL Verified User in Legal Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 12/12/2024 "System has good functionality for the price" 3/5 What do you like best about Breathe? self service and HR end are easy to navigate and use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? Would like to see more features - particurly around reporting. More advanced reporting would be useful. We considered using the recruitment function but it was frustrating we wouldn't be able to include an application form Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? We use it primarly as a system to record holidays and sickness absence Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Consulting](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Consulting") UC Verified User in Consulting Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 8/21/2024 "Great easy platform" 4/5 What do you like best about Breathe? how easy it is to use and the number of features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? not the best initial onboarding, but it could make it quicker and streamlined. even if they provide you with a tick list of steps so you know what to expect but once on-boarded it is very easy after that and the team is very helpful and responsive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? centralising documents and nice simple employee services in one place , eg ease of uploading expenses and holiday etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Kayleigh Scarratt of Breathe [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/breathe-review-10031192/official_response/edit) Thank you for the positive review! We're happy to hear you're enjoying how easy Breathe is to use and the range of features it offers. We appreciate your feedback on the onboarding process - it’s something we’re working on to make smoother and quicker. A tick list is a great suggestion! Once set up, we’re glad you found it easy to use and our team helpful and responsive. We're here whenever you need us! 😊 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Facilities Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Facilities Services") IF Verified User in Facilities Services Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/30/2024 "Easy to use for SMEs!" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Breathe? It's very user friendly. both for managers and employees alike. Easy to navigate and the simple design makes the platform easy for all parties to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? As the platform is for SMEs that employ up to 250 employees, it is not suitable if you have a business that is looking to scale and likely to increase employee headcount above 250. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? I used the platform to primarily report from Core HR for holiday allowances, to review the current holiday benefits and this was relatively easy to complete. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Frankie Harvey of Breathe [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/breathe-review-9936529/official_response/edit) Thank you for your review. We are so glad to hear how you easy you find Breathe to navigate for both managers and employees. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting") US Verified User in Staffing and Recruiting Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 7/23/2024 "Easy" 5/5 What do you like best about Breathe? Everything is easy to access and the layout makes changes easy to see without having to dive into different tabs to get a peice of information Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? I havent used breathe for very long, so I am yet to find any issues using it! If anything creeps up I will update my review! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? I can easy see what employees will be available and when individuals are taking holidays. It is especially convenient that I get email notifications of when people start their absenses to keep me up to date Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Frankie Harvey of Breathe [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/breathe-review-9914754/official_response/edit) Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you find Breathe easy to access and the layout user-friendly. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism") AL Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/25/2024 "Helpful" 3.5/5 What do you like best about Breathe? It can be used for reporting and getting detailed information of different data, and is easy to use. I use it daily for various tasks related to reporting and people management. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? I haven't found anything I dislike yet, and am still exploring the reporting functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? New starter information storage & set up, integration with rotacloud Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More 9/27/2024 Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Organic Review from User Profile ![Lucy H.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Lucy H.") LH Lucy H. Head of People Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 6/11/2024 "Fantastic smooth streamline HR system" 5/5 What do you like best about Breathe? Everything is store in one place, it is simple for our staff to use, simple for our line managers to view and self explanatory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? I would love it to be able to connect to our other HR platforms, our payroll and reporting systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? Having all annual leave in one place, storing all HR data and allowing line managers to have a better oversight of holiday calendar than we had before. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Frankie Harvey of Breathe [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/breathe-review-9773479/official_response/edit) Hi Lucy, thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that both yourself and your staff find Breathe simple to use. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Oil & Energy](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Oil & Energy") AO Verified User in Oil & Energy Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 3/12/2024 "Easy to Use, Scalable Platform" 4/5 What do you like best about Breathe? The system works very well - web based so works across all devices, and lightweight so is fast and responsive to use. The setup process is very easy and you can be up and running in no time. The customer support is quick and responsive on the few times I have had to use this. We use the system daily across the group - we have had an account with ten users and an account with 300 and it has scaled perfectly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? There are some pre-built reports, however it would be great if the system could be updated to run custom reports to design reports. Additionally, if you could schedule the reports to come through at a frequency of your choice via email that would help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? We use it as our turnkey HR system - it replaces the need to have a member of staff working on HR. It also keeps all records digitally with an audit trail. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Frankie Harvey of Breathe [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/breathe-review-9413562/official_response/edit) We're thrilled to hear that you find Breathe easy to use and scalable. Our team is dedicated to providing quick and responsive customer support, and we're glad to hear that it has been beneficial for you. We appreciate your feedback on the reports and have passed these points onto the team. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Kathryn R.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Kathryn R.") KR Kathryn R. Advice Line Volunteer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 6/4/2024 "The best HR system for small businesses!" 5/5 What do you like best about Breathe? Quick and easy to implement, simple and intuitive to use. Great value for money and no long contracts. Yet to find a better HR admin solution for my small business clients 😊 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? Holiday calculations for variable hours or mid-year changes can be a bit clunky 😕 but the team are always keen to help me find a solution Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? Keeping data accurate, up to date and safely and securely stored Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Frankie Harvey of Breathe [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/breathe-review-9750106/official_response/edit) Hi Kathryn, thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear that you find Breathe quick and easy to implement and great value for money. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite AW Alex W. CEo Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 7/2/2024 "Breathe Review" 4/5 What do you like best about Breathe? Breathe is a comprehensive HR system. I like the dashboard with the actions and reminders of work anniversaries and borthdays. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? The reporting could be better. The holiday system is rather complicated regarding the work patterns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? Keeping all our HR re3cords in a cloud based system which is easier and more secure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Response from Frankie Harvey of Breathe [Editedit](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/breathe-review-9856321/official_response/edit) Hi Alex, thank you for your review. We understand the importance of a comprehensive HR system and are committed to continuously enhancing our reporting and holiday features for a better user experience. Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ![Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management") AN Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 10/15/2024 "Great product for managing HR matters" 4.5/5 What do you like best about Breathe? Contains a lot of key personnel info and is easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Breathe? Trainign modules aren't worth paying for. Too short and not enough depth Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Breathe solving and how is that benefiting you? Recording and tracking of annual leave, sickness absence, new starters and leavers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: Seller invite ## Questions about Breathe? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about Breathe ](https://www.g2.com/products/centurion-management-systems-breathe/discussions/new) RH Ryan Hollingshead • Last activity almost 4 years ago How do i update the company branding in the top left of the platform? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-update-the-company-branding-in-the-top-left-of-the-platform) ![Olivia T.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Olivia T.") OT Olivia Thompson • Last activity almost 4 years ago File uploading. 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