Leavely vs Breathe HR
Breathe is a UK HR platform for SMBs with leave management, performance tracking, and document storage.
Breathe is a broader HR platform that includes leave management alongside performance reviews, expense tracking, and more. If you only need leave management, Leavely offers a more focused solution with features like Bradford Factor monitoring and TOIL tracking that Breathe doesn't include in its core plans.
Leavely
£8/user/mo
All features included. No tiers.
Breathe HR
From £13/mo (up to 10)
Pricing at time of writing
Feature comparison
Based on publicly available information from Breathe's website as of March 2026. Breathe is a registered trademark of Breathe Technology Ltd. Features and pricing may have changed since publication. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
| Feature | Leavely | Breathe HR |
|---|---|---|
| Visual leave calendar | ||
| One-click approvals | ||
| Automatic balance tracking | ||
| Custom leave policies | ||
| Bradford Factor | ||
| TOIL tracking | Manual | |
| Return-to-work forms | ||
| Company-wide leave blocks | ||
| All features in one plan | ||
| No tiered pricing | ||
| Full audit trail | ||
| UK bank holidays | ||
| Employee directory | ||
| No credit card for trial | ||
| Role-based access (4 levels) |
Why teams choose Leavely over Breathe HR
Bradford Factor monitoring built in — automatically track absence patterns for every employee.
TOIL tracking included — Breathe requires manual workarounds for time off in lieu.
Return-to-work forms digitised — complete RTW interviews within the platform.
No tiered pricing — every customer gets every feature. Breathe charges more for advanced features.
Purpose-built for leave — focused and fast, without the complexity of a full HR suite.
Company-wide leave blocks — set Christmas shutdowns automatically for all employees.