Breathe vs. Deel Comparison


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About Breathe (also known as Breathe HR/BreatheHR) is a UK HR platform, founded in 2012, for small and medium-sized businesses. It brings people records, leave, documents, performance, reporting and compliance into one place, replacing scattered spreadsheets and disconnected tools. What's included Core HR: secure central employee records and documents, holiday and leave requests, sickness and absence tracking, self-service, e-signatures, performance management (goals, feedback, one-to-ones, reviews), reporting and analytics. Optional modules: - e-Learning: training management, UK-specific courses, completion tracking - Health and Safety: risk assessments, incident reports, certifications, compliance evidence - Recruitment: hiring workflows, job ads, candidate tracking - Expenses: claims, receipts, manager approval, spend tracking - Rota, Time and Attendance: shifts, availability, hours, attendance In development: an AI Assistant answering HR and policy questions from company information. Payroll planned for late 2026. Problems solved - Scattered data → one accurate central record - Chasing approvals → self-service, e-signatures, shared workflows - Lean HR teams → start with Core HR, add modules as needs grow Result: less duplicate entry and chasing, clearer visibility, more manager and employee involvement. Who it's for Best fit: UK SMEs with up to 200 employees moving HR off spreadsheets, e.g. start-ups, charities, healthcare, retail, education and professional services, especially with lean or shared HR roles. Evaluate carefully: 200+ employees, or needs for multinational payroll, complex global compliance, extensive custom workflows or enterprise workforce planning. Not a global enterprise HCM suite. Why Breathe - 17,000+ businesses; 1,000+ UK HR consultancies - From £24/month per organisation, no long-term contracts or hidden fees - Free 14-day trial, no obligation - UK-based support from setup onwards - ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 accredited; GDPR-conscious; UK data centres, encryption, access controls Bottom line: a flexible, self-service way for UK SMEs to organise HR and cut admin, with room to grow into recruitment, learning, safety, expenses, rotas and payroll (late 2026).		About Deel is the global HR platform for onboarding, hiring, and paying your international workforce. Manage global hires, contracts, payroll, compliance, and team engagement from one central dashboard. • Hire contractors and employees in over 150 countries • Generate and sign e-contracts tailored to local labor laws and reviewed by Deel's network of legal partners • Automatically collect documents, permits, and ID verification • Offer full payment flexibility for your team across 120+ currencies and 10+ payment methods • Track and approve time off and expense requests • Simplify accounting with automatic invoicing and API integrations with top accounting software • Access 24/7 support for your team in 10 different languages
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported		Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Supported iPad Supported Android Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience UK Only SMEs 1-200 employees		Audience Companies that want a payroll solution for remote teams
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Supported		API Offers API Supported
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Pricing £24.00/business/month Unlike our competition Breathe pricing is per organisation and not per-employee billing. Micro - 1-10 employees £24 per month per business Starter - 11-20 employees £44 per month per business Regular - 21-50 employees £99 per month per business Pro - 51-100 employees £175 per month per business Premium - 101-150 employees £419 per month per business Plus - 151-200 employees £579 per month per business Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Supported		Pricing $49 per contractor/month Simple, monthly billing. Start growing with Deel's HRIS features to manage your team in one place—entirely free for teams up to 200 people. Hire contractors in 150+ countries without worrying about payroll or compliance from $49 USD per contract per month. Hire full-time employees without having to set up a legal entity in a new country starting from $499 USD per month. Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Reviews/Ratings Read all reviews		Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.9 / 5 ease 4.6 / 5 features 4.6 / 5 design 4.8 / 5 support 4.5 / 5 Read all reviews
		Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Deel provides a good user experience thanks to its user-friendly interface, which allows users to easily create and manage contracts, invoices, and payments. This makes it a great option for businesses of all sizes, whether you're a sole proprietor or a large corporation. In addition to its intuitive interface, Deel also offers employer of record (EoR) services. This means that the platform takes care of legal and tax compliance for hiring employees in different countries. By using Deel's EoR services, companies can save time and money creating local entities or dealing with complex regulations. This is especially important for companies that are expanding globally and need to hire employees in different regions. Another advantage of using Deel is their responsive and helpful customer support team. Available 24/7 via chat, email or phone, the Deel team is always ready to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Additionally, Deel assigns you a dedicated account manager who can guide you through the onboarding process and provide ongoing support. Deel also has a large network of partners and integrations that allow companies to access various benefits, advantages and tools for their global team. For example, users can offer health insurance, 401k plans, stock options, learning platforms, and more. This means that companies can provide their employees with a comprehensive benefits package, even if they are based in different countries. Deel's transparent and fair pricing model is another great benefit. Depending on how many contractors or employees you hire, Deel's pricing is easy to understand and flexible enough to meet your needs. You can also choose between different payment methods and currencies to suit your preferences. Overall, Deel is a great platform that offers businesses a wide range of benefits and features to help them manage their global team with ease. Simple user experience. Deel is very intuitive and clear. The learning curve was really soft, it was very easy getting to know what steps I had to do. Really simple and easy to use the platform. Love the fact you guys offer multiple withdraw options. Fast payouts. Love Deel! Full details incoming. Many contracts in the same platform. Deel virtual/physical card to make buying easier. Cons The EoR service of this platform is not available in all countries. This means that companies operating in certain regions may still need another solution to recruit employees and manage payroll. To check if Deel supports a particular country, users can visit their website for the latest list of supported locations. Deel may experience bugs or glitches from time to time. While these issues are usually resolved quickly, they can impact the user experience or cause payment or document delays. However, Deel's customer support team is responsive and helpful, and they are usually quick to communicate with their customers and provide updates on any issues that arise. Deel's payroll deadlines are strict and may not align with your internal processes or cash flow. To avoid late fees or penalties, users must deposit funds in advance and approve payroll before the deadline. This can be a challenge for businesses that have cash flow restrictions or that operate with a different payroll program. However, it's worth noting that Deel's pricing is transparent and fair, and its payment methods and currencies are flexible enough to meet the needs of most users. I asked for a Deel card to make a transfer. I payed 5 dollars for it. Once I had it, I tried to make the transaction (to activate my Wise account) and wasn't allowed. I would have preferred to know that information before. Can't transfer directly to avenue, or to other investments platform. Can't leave the money more then 30 days. Worldwide deposits take a little longer. No cons, nothing bad to say. Keep up your great services. No compatibility with AirTM and others withdraw options.
Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported		Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
Company Information Breathe HR Founded: 2012 United Kingdom www.breathehr.com/en-gb/		Company Information Deel Founded: 2019 United States www.deel.com
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Categories Absence Management Supported HR Analytics Supported HR Compliance Supported Human Resources Supported Onboarding Supported Performance Management Supported Recruiting Supported Time & Attendance Supported Time Clock Supported Time Tracking Supported		Categories Agent of Record (AOR) Supported AI Agents for HR Supported Contract Management Supported Contractor Management Supported Contractor of Record (COR) Supported Contractor Payment Supported Employer of Record Supported Global Employment Platforms Supported HR Analytics Supported HR Compliance Supported Human Resources Supported Onboarding Supported Pay Stub Generators Supported Payroll Supported PEO Supported Remote Work Supported Workforce Management Supported
HR Analytics Features Compensation Plan Modeling Not Supported Dashboard Supported HR Metrics Library Not Supported Leave & Absence Reporting Supported Predictive Modeling Not Supported Recruiting Management Not Supported Succession Planning Not Supported Talent Management Not Supported Trend Analysis Not Supported Turnover Tracking Not Supported HR Compliance Features Alerts / Notifications Supported Certifications Management Supported Communication Tools Supported Customizable HR Documents Not Supported Document Management Supported Records Management Supported Regulations Monitoring Not Supported Reporting / Analytics Supported Roles / Permissions Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow Management Supported Human Resources Features 360 Degree Feedback Not Supported Applicant Tracking Supported Attendance Management Supported Benefits Management Supported Career Development Planning Not Supported Compensation Management Supported Compliance Management Supported Employee Database Supported Employee Lifecycle Management Supported Onboarding Supported Payroll Management Supported Performance Management Supported Recruiting Management Supported Self Service Portal Supported Succession Planning Not Supported Time & Attendance Management Supported Time Off Management Supported Timesheets Supported Training Management Supported Onboarding Features Course Management Supported Document Management Supported E-Verify / I-9 Forms Not Supported Electronic Forms Not Supported Electronic Signature Supported Employee Handbook Supported Employee Portal Supported File Management Supported Job Description Management Supported Orientation Management Not Supported Self Service Portal Supported Task Management Supported Tax Forms Not Supported Training Management Not Supported Show More Features Absence Management Features Analytics/Reporting Supported Approval Process Control Supported Attendance Tracking Supported Calendar Management Supported Compliance Management Supported Employee Database Supported Employee Scheduling Supported Leave Policy Management Not Supported Notifications/Alerts Supported Overtime Management Not Supported Role-Based Permissions Supported Time Off Management Supported Timesheet Management Supported Performance Management Features 360 Degree Feedback Not Supported Compensation Management Not Supported Custom Rating Scales Not Supported Customizable Templates Not Supported Individual Development Plans Supported On-going Performance Tracking Not Supported Peer Appraisals Supported Review Cycle Tracking Supported Self Service Portal Supported Self-Appraisals Supported Skills Assessments Not Supported Weighted Performance Measures Not Supported Recruiting Features Assessments Not Supported Background Screening Not Supported CRM Not Supported Interaction Tracking Not Supported Internal HR Not Supported Interview Management Not Supported Job Board Posting Not Supported Job Requisition Not Supported Onboarding Not Supported Recruiting Firms Not Supported Reference Checking Not Supported Resume Parsing Not Supported Self Service Portal Supported Time Clock Features Biometric Recognition Not Supported Hourly Employee Tracking Not Supported Messaging Not Supported Mobile Access Supported Online Punch Card Not Supported Payroll Management Not Supported Punch card Not Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Salaried Employee Tracking Not Supported Sick Leave Tracking Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Not Supported Workstation Tracking Not Supported Time Tracking Features Automatic Time Capture Not Supported Billable & Non-Billable Hours Not Supported Billing & Invoicing Not Supported Employee Database Supported Expense Tracking Supported Mobile Time Tracking Not Supported Multiple Billing Rates Not Supported Offline Time Tracking Not Supported Online Time Tracking Not Supported Overtime Calculation Not Supported Time per Project Reporting Not Supported Timesheet Management Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported		HR Analytics Features Compensation Plan Modeling Supported Dashboard Supported HR Metrics Library Supported Leave & Absence Reporting Supported Predictive Modeling Supported Recruiting Management Supported Succession Planning Supported Talent Management Supported Trend Analysis Supported Turnover Tracking Supported HR Compliance Features Alerts / Notifications Supported Certifications Management Not Supported Communication Tools Not Supported Customizable HR Documents Supported Document Management Supported Records Management Supported Regulations Monitoring Supported Reporting / Analytics Supported Roles / Permissions Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow Management Not Supported Human Resources Features 360 Degree Feedback Supported Applicant Tracking Not Supported Attendance Management Supported Benefits Management Supported Career Development Planning Supported Compensation Management Supported Compliance Management Supported Employee Database Supported Employee Lifecycle Management Supported Onboarding Supported Payroll Management Supported Performance Management Supported Recruiting Management Supported Self Service Portal Supported Succession Planning Supported Time & Attendance Management Supported Time Off Management Supported Timesheets Supported Training Management Not Supported Onboarding Features Course Management Supported Document Management Supported E-Verify / I-9 Forms Not Supported Electronic Forms Supported Electronic Signature Supported Employee Handbook Not Supported Employee Portal Supported File Management Supported Job Description Management Not Supported Orientation Management Not Supported Self Service Portal Supported Task Management Not Supported Tax Forms Supported Training Management Not Supported Show More Features Contract Management Features Buy Side (Suppliers) Not Supported Completion Tracking Not Supported Compliance Tracking Supported Contract Lifecycle Management Supported Electronic Signature Supported Full Text Search Not Supported Government Contracts Not Supported Pre-built Templates Supported Sell Side (Customers) Not Supported Specialty Contracts Not Supported Version Control Not Supported Workflow Management Supported Contractor Management Features Contractor Database Supported Insurance Tracking Supported License Tracking Supported Permit Tracking Supported Skills & Competencies Supported Task Management Supported Work Hour Tracking Supported Payroll Features 401(k) Tracking Not Supported Attendance Management Supported Benefits Management Supported Check Printing Not Supported Compensation Management Supported Deductions Management Supported Direct Deposit Supported Multi-Country Supported Multi-State Supported Reporting/Analytics Supported Self Service Portal Supported Tax Compliance Supported Vacation / Leave Tracking Supported W-2 and 1099 Preparation Supported Wage Garnishment Not Supported Remote Work Features Collaboration Not Supported Credential Management Not Supported Electronic Signature Supported Employee Monitoring Not Supported Live Chat Not Supported Meeting Management Supported Project Management Not Supported Remote Access Supported Remote Support Supported Screen Sharing Not Supported Softphone Not Supported Task Management Not Supported Time Zone Tracking Not Supported Video Chat Not Supported Web Conferencing Not Supported Workforce Management Features Budgeting & Forecasting Supported Contractor Management Supported Employee Lifecycle Management Supported Labor Projection Not Supported Performance Appraisal Supported Recruiting Management Not Supported Scheduling Supported Skills Tracking Supported Time & Attendance Supported Variable Workforce Not Supported
Integrations WorkTango Supported Xero Supported Apiday Not Supported Beamible Not Supported Cal ID Not Supported CandorIQ Not Supported Coinbase Not Supported Disco.dev Not Supported Everyminute Not Supported FloCareer Not Supported Greenhouse Not Supported Jibble Not Supported Okta Not Supported Pivot Not Supported Pleo Supported Quanta Not Supported RandomCoffee Not Supported Secfix Not Supported Setyl Not Supported Xoxoday Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 12 Integrations		Integrations WorkTango Supported Xero Supported Apiday Supported Beamible Supported Cal ID Supported CandorIQ Supported Coinbase Supported Disco.dev Supported Everyminute Supported FloCareer Supported Greenhouse Supported Jibble Supported Okta Supported Pivot Supported Pleo Not Supported Quanta Supported RandomCoffee Supported Secfix Supported Setyl Supported Xoxoday Supported Show More Integrations View All 96 Integrations
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