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Breathe HR vs Multiplier

Breathe HR logo

Breathe HR

HR

Simple HR software for SMEs

From
£13/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Multiplier logo

Multiplier

HR

Employ anyone, anywhere

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Breathe HR covers Employee Database, Multiplier covers Global Employment.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Breathe HR and Multiplier differ
AttributeBreathe HRMultiplier
Starting price£13/month$40/month
Founded20122020

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), 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
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365

Only in Multiplier

  • Global Employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Multi-currency Payments
  • BambooHR
  • Workday

Both cover

  • Slack
  • QuickBooks
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

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 Multiplier
  • Storing HR documents, contracts and e-signaturesnot Multiplier
  • Performance reviews and onboarding workflows for small teamsnot Multiplier

Multiplier

No use cases recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

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

Multiplier

Nothing recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

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

Multiplier

$40/month
  • Contractor$40/month
    • Contractor Management
    • Payments
    • Compliance
  • Employer of Record$400/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

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 Multiplier if

  • You need global employment.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payroll.
Multiplier review

Questions people ask

Is Breathe HR or Multiplier better?
Neither clearly leads. Breathe HR starts at £13/month and Multiplier at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breathe HR or Multiplier?
Breathe HR starts at £13/month and Multiplier at $40/month.
Does Breathe HR or Multiplier run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
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 Multiplier is typically brought in for.
What can Breathe HR do that Multiplier cannot?
Breathe HR covers Employee Database, Absence Management, Document Storage, HR Reporting. Multiplier covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance. Both handle Slack, QuickBooks, Web support, Ios support.

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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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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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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