Looking for a Breathe HR alternative?
Breathe HR is broad HR software with no free tier and day-based leave. Rotaleave focuses on leave and rota — free for 10 or fewer, hour-accurate booking, and your Breathe HR history imported in one click.
| Feature | Rotaleave | Breathe HR |
|---|---|---|
| Price — 10 people | £0 (free tier) | ~£18+/mo (smallest paid tiers) |
| Price — 15 people | £10/mo | More — per-employee tiered pricing |
| Free tier | Yes — up to 10 people, forever | No — paid from the first employee |
| Product focus | Leave + rota, done well | Broader HR suite (docs, reviews, more) |
| Holiday in hours | Yes — minute-accurate balances | Day-based leave |
| Rota / shift scheduling | Built in — same account, no extra tool | Add-on module |
| Approval rules | Configurable, multi-approver per department | Manager approval |
| Bradford factor | Built in | Available on some tiers |
| Department cover limits | Yes (max-off per department) | Limited |
| UK bank holidays | Built in, per person | Built in |
| Import your history | One-click Breathe HR import | — |
| Mobile apps | Web app today — iOS & Android apps coming soon | Yes — iOS/Android apps |
| Maturity | New (launched 2026) | Established HR platform |
Breathe HR figures are from breathehr.com as of July 2026 (per-employee tiered pricing, from ~£18+/mo for the smallest paid tiers) — check their site for current pricing. Comparison last reviewed July 2026.
Switching questions
Is switching from Breathe HR hard?
No. Export your data from Breathe HR, upload it to Rotaleave, and your people, departments, leave types, allowances and booking history come across in one import. Most teams are done in under 15 minutes.
Where is Rotaleave weaker than Breathe HR?
Breathe HR is a broader HR suite — documents, reviews, more integrations — and it has native mobile apps (ours are coming soon). Rotaleave deliberately focuses on leave and rota, so if you only need those, it is simpler and cheaper. We are honest about being new — that is why the free tier and 30-day trial exist.
Why is Rotaleave cheaper?
Different model: instead of per-employee tiered pricing, Rotaleave is free up to 10 people and then £5/month plus £1 per person over 10. A 15-person team pays £10/month.
Can I book holiday in hours, not just days?
Yes. Rotaleave tracks balances to the minute, which suits shift and part-time staff. Breathe HR leave is day-based.
Bring your Breathe HR history with you
One import. 30 days free. Free forever for 10 or fewer.
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