Compare Access PeopleHR and Breathe 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (69.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
£18.00 Per Month
Access PeopleHR
Star Rating
(189)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£3.00
Browse all 4 pricing plansBreathe
Star Rating
(584)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
£18.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 12 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Access PeopleHR excels in its entry-level pricing, starting at just £3.00, making it a more accessible option for mid-market businesses compared to Breathe's entry-level price of £18.00.
- Reviewers mention that Breathe has a slight edge in ease of use with a score of 8.8 compared to Access PeopleHR's 8.4, indicating that users find Breathe's interface more intuitive and user-friendly.
- G2 users highlight that Access PeopleHR's organization management feature scored 7.8, while Breathe outperformed with a score of 8.4, suggesting that Breathe offers more robust tools for managing organizational structures.
- Users on G2 report that both products have similar scores for time, attendance, and PTO management at 7.9, but Breathe's overall functionality in this area is perceived as slightly more comprehensive.
- Reviewers mention that Access PeopleHR's automation capabilities scored 7.7, which is competitive, but Breathe's overall performance in automation features is noted to be more effective, particularly in streamlining HR processes.
- Users say that Breathe's employee leave management feature stands out with a score of 8.9, compared to Access PeopleHR's 8.7, indicating that Breathe provides a more efficient system for tracking and managing employee absences.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Access PeopleHR
Starter
£3.00
All of your essential people management needs packaged to make your small business more efficient
- Digitise employee records
- Copilot – gen AI to speed up everyday HR tasks (Core AI)
- Document management and e-signatures
Breathe
Core HR Micro (1-10 employees)
£18.00
Per Month
Discount available on an annual subscription. Price per organisation not per user.
- Core HR
Free Trial
Access PeopleHR
Free Trial is available
Breathe
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
167
8.5
507
Ease of Use
8.2
169
8.8
511
Ease of Setup
8.3
107
8.5
384
Ease of Admin
8.3
65
8.7
399
Quality of Support
7.9
138
8.5
404
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
57
8.7
362
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
166
9.0
485
Features by Category
Core HR
7.5
85
8.4
327
7.8
84
8.0
275
5.7
58
6.5
212
6.8
66
Feature Not Available
7.4
70
7.6
251
6.3
62
7.2
218
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Platform
6.7
115
Feature Not Available
6.4
106
6.4
204
6.8
102
Feature Not Available
7.4
115
8.1
324
7.8
115
8.2
305
7.6
108
7.6
260
7.3
117
7.6
303
7.5
117
8.3
331
Automation
Not enough data
7.8
86
Logistics
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
7.9
103
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Management
Not enough data
7.3
83
Not enough data
7.6
90
Not enough data
8.8
114
Not enough data
8.5
113
Not enough data
8.4
111
Not enough data
8.6
116
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
84
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
279
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
263
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
231
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.9
258
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
251
Not enough data
8.1
265
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.1
70
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.5
80
Platform Content
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.4
54
Not enough data
8.0
63
Not enough data
7.5
53
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
70
Performance reviews
7.6
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
7.4
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
7.4
40
Not enough data
7.1
41
Not enough data
7.4
41
Not enough data
6.7
40
Not enough data
Data
7.5
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.4
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
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
Sourcing
6.1
25
Not enough data
7.2
29
Not enough data
6.9
25
Not enough data
6.8
25
Not enough data
6.5
25
Not enough data
Candidate Management
7.1
29
Not enough data
7.3
29
Not enough data
7.8
30
Not enough data
7.3
28
Not enough data
7.9
30
Not enough data
7.3
27
Not enough data
6.1
28
Not enough data
6.9
26
Not enough data
Platform
6.7
115
Feature Not Available
6.4
106
6.4
204
6.8
102
Feature Not Available
7.4
115
8.1
324
7.8
115
8.2
305
7.6
108
7.6
260
7.3
117
7.6
303
7.5
117
8.3
331
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.0
31
Not enough data
7.8
26
Not enough data
7.5
23
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
7.9
28
Administration
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
39
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
6.7
115
Feature Not Available
6.4
106
6.4
204
6.8
102
Feature Not Available
7.4
115
8.1
324
7.8
115
8.2
305
7.6
108
7.6
260
7.3
117
7.6
303
7.5
117
8.3
331
Workforce Management Platform Features
6.5
72
Feature Not Available
6.5
73
6.8
87
7.3
82
7.6
107
8.4
87
8.9
152
6.9
80
7.5
114
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
7.0
77
Feature Not Available
7.4
81
8.2
121
6.4
74
6.8
84
6.8
78
7.4
114
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Access PeopleHR and Breathe are categorized as Core HR, Workforce Management, and HCM Software
Unique Categories
Access PeopleHR is categorized as Performance Management and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Breathe is categorized as Absence Management, Time & Attendance, Employee Scheduling, and Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Access PeopleHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Breathe
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
Information Technology and Services
10.9%
Financial Services
7.7%
Computer Software
4.9%
Retail
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
67.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.8%
Construction
5.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.0%
Human Resources
4.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
71.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Access PeopleHR
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Writing and Editing
The system feels modern and fun, and is super easy to use (even for somebody who knows very little about HR). You can tell that this system is being maintained by a team of professionals who are genuinely passionate about keeping things very straightforward...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Media Production
Most of it. The interface online looks like it comes from windows 97. It takes SO long to load. The onboarding process was painful, with many excel sheets and data entries that had to be in such a specific way that made no sense at all, and that's where it...
Breathe
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Education Management
BREATHE HAS BEEN VERY EASY TO SET UP AND IS VERY USER FIRENDLY IT HELPS WITH KEEPING EVERYTHING IN PLACE AND COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF also very cost effective compared to competitors
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
The lack of transparency regarding pricing, and the difficulty of getting an invoice before signing up - most charities would surely have robust financial governance in place and the Breathe systems are inflexible and do not allow for charity governance...
Verified User in Writing and Editing
The system feels modern and fun, and is super easy to use (even for somebody who knows very little about HR). You can tell that this system is being maintained by a team of professionals who are genuinely passionate about keeping things very straightforward...
Verified User in Education Management
BREATHE HAS BEEN VERY EASY TO SET UP AND IS VERY USER FIRENDLY IT HELPS WITH KEEPING EVERYTHING IN PLACE AND COMMUNICATING WITH STAFF also very cost effective compared to competitors
Verified User in Media Production
Most of it. The interface online looks like it comes from windows 97. It takes SO long to load. The onboarding process was painful, with many excel sheets and data entries that had to be in such a specific way that made no sense at all, and that's where it...
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
The lack of transparency regarding pricing, and the difficulty of getting an invoice before signing up - most charities would surely have robust financial governance in place and the Breathe systems are inflexible and do not allow for charity governance...
Discussions
What makes a good HR system?
1 comment
DH
HR DuoRead more
Access PeopleHR has no more discussions with answers
Is there a BreatheHR app?
2 comments
LG
Yes, there is a mobile app for BreatheHR
Apple app store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/breathe-people-portal/id1577351838
Android Google Play store:...Read more
How do i update the company branding in the top left of the platform?
1 comment
CS
Hi Ryan, Only admins in the account can update company records if you are an admin then simply go to Configure > Settings > Details > Edit (pencil icon)....Read more
Admin Resetting user's Passwords
1 comment
Official Response from Breathe
Hi Ed,
As the Admin you can reset a user's password by heading to the employee's profile > user access > reset. You can also do this from the 'Reset...Read more
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