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Breathe HR vs Darwinbox

Breathe HR logo

Breathe HR

HR

Simple HR software for SMEs

From
£13/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Darwinbox logo

Darwinbox

HR

Indian AI-native HCM platform for next-generation HR management

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Breathe HR pricing is banded by headcount, starting at £24 per month for 1 to 10 people, £44 per month for 11 to 20 and £99 per month for 21 to 50; Darwinbox no pricing information is published on the website.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breathe HR and Darwinbox actually diverge.

Attributes where Breathe HR and Darwinbox differ
AttributeBreathe HRDarwinbox
Starting price£13/monthOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Breathe HR

  • Employee Database
  • Absence Management
  • Document Storage
  • HR Reporting
  • Performance Management
  • Training
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

Only in Darwinbox

Nothing recorded that Breathe HR does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Breathe HR

  • Holiday, absence and sickness tracking for a UK small businessnot Darwinbox
  • Storing HR documents, contracts and e-signaturesnot Darwinbox
  • Performance reviews and onboarding workflows for small teamsnot Darwinbox

Darwinbox

  • Automating HR workflows with AI-powered talent managementnot Breathe HR
  • Improving employee experience through self-service HR portalsnot Breathe HR
  • Streamlining recruitment and onboarding processesnot Breathe HR
  • Managing payroll and leave administration centrallynot Breathe HR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Breathe HR

  • Pricing is banded by headcount, starting at £24 per month for 1 to 10 people, £44 per month for 11 to 20 and £99 per month for 21 to 50
  • Plans are capped by band up to 151 to 200 people, so it is not sold to organisations above that range on the published ladder
  • The free trial is 14 days
  • Health and safety, e-learning and other modules are sold as add-ons on top of the core HR plan
  • Pricing is quoted in pounds and the product is marketed to UK SMEs

Darwinbox

  • No pricing information is published on the website.
  • The main page is promotional only and directs users to request early access or explore the product rather than disclosing costs.

Pricing, plan by plan

Breathe HR

£13/month
  • Core$13/month
    • Employee Database
    • Absence Management
    • Documents
  • People Management$18/month
    • All Core features
    • Performance
    • Goals

Darwinbox

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Darwinbox review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Breathe HR if

  • You need employee database.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want absence management.
Breathe HR review

Choose Darwinbox if

Nothing in the data separates Darwinbox from Breathe HR on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Darwinbox review

Questions people ask

Is Breathe HR or Darwinbox better?
Neither clearly leads. Breathe HR starts at £13/month and Darwinbox at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breathe HR or Darwinbox?
Breathe HR starts at £13/month and Darwinbox at On request.
Does Breathe HR or Darwinbox run on more platforms?
Breathe HR runs on Web, Ios, Android. Darwinbox runs on Web.
What is Breathe HR best used for?
Breathe HR is most often used for holiday, absence and sickness tracking for a uk small business, storing hr documents, contracts and e-signatures, performance reviews and onboarding workflows for small teams. Of those, holiday, absence and sickness tracking for a uk small business and storing hr documents, contracts and e-signatures are not what Darwinbox is typically brought in for.
What can Breathe HR do that Darwinbox cannot?
Breathe HR covers Employee Database, Absence Management, Document Storage, HR Reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Breathe HR: Is there a free trial available?

Yes, Breathe HR offers a free trial with no credit card required to get started.

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Darwinbox: How much does Darwinbox cost?

Darwinbox does not publish pricing on its website. To obtain pricing information, users must request early access or contact the company directly through their website.

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Breathe HR: Are there long-term contracts required?

No. Breathe HR explicitly states there are no long-term contracts, no hidden costs, and you have the freedom to cancel anytime.

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Darwinbox: What is Darwinbox's pricing model?

Darwinbox's pricing model is not publicly disclosed. The company promotes Darwinbox Cortex as an AI-Native HCM solution but requires direct consultation to discuss pricing with potential customers.

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Breathe HR: What company sizes does Breathe HR support?

The software is designed to support businesses with up to 250 employees. Organization size options mentioned include 1-10, 11-50, and 51-250 employees.

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Breathe HR: Are there different features for different plans?

Yes, flexible subscription-based plans exist with some features like Polls & Surveys available only for regular and above plans. The page does not specify plan names or detailed feature breakdowns.

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Breathe HR: What happens if I want to cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime without worrying about hidden costs. Breathe HR emphasizes no long-term commitment and the freedom to leave whenever your needs change.

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