Evalu-8 vs. Breathe

Evalu-8 provides an intuitive, comprehensive, and budget-friendly employee management system designed specifically for busy managers, focusing on maximizing time, resources, and financial efficiency. Developed by specialists in human resources, health and safety, and training, this software is suitable for organizations of all sizes, industries, and locations, offering a suite of vital features to support both managers and their teams effectively. All necessary tools for improving employee assistance are conveniently located within a single platform. Users can customize their experience by enabling or disabling specific features, ensuring that they have access only to the tools that meet their unique requirements. Unlike other HR solutions, Evalu-8 consolidates productivity-enhancing functions into one fixed-price package, eliminating the complications of additional modules, redundant data entry, or unexpected fees. By moving away from inefficient spreadsheets and manual processes, organizations can drastically cut down on the time dedicated to HR activities. Important information is readily accessible at any time and from any location, which significantly boosts operational efficiency. This streamlined method not only improves productivity but also cultivates a more orderly workplace atmosphere, ultimately benefiting the entire organization. Moreover, with Evalu-8’s tailored approach, managers can feel empowered to make informed decisions that drive their teams forward.

If your employee details are spread across spreadsheets, emails and disconnected apps, Breathe brings them together. It's a UK HR platform launched in 2012 for small and medium-sized businesses. More than 17,000 of them use it, along with over 1,000 UK HR consultancies. Three everyday HR problems Breathe fixes Information everywhere: one central, accurate record for every employee. Endless chasing: staff book leave, sign documents electronically and follow shared workflows. A small HR team: start with the essentials and add more as you grow. The essentials: Core HR Store records and documents securely, manage holiday and leave, track sickness and absence, and let staff update their own details. Collect e-signatures, set goals, run one-to-ones and reviews, and spot trends with built-in reports. Optional extras Rota, Time and Attendance: plan shifts and track hours Expenses: claims, receipts and manager sign-off Recruitment: advertise roles and follow each candidate Health and Safety: risk assessments, incidents and compliance evidence e-Learning: assign UK-specific courses and see who's completed what Breathe is also building an AI Assistant to answer HR and policy questions, and plans to launch payroll in late 2026. Who gets the most from it UK organisations with up to 200 people, particularly charities, schools, healthcare, retail, start-ups and professional services firms with lean HR. If you need multinational payroll, global compliance or enterprise workforce planning, weigh it up first. Pricing, support and security Plans start from £24 a month for your whole organisation, with no long-term contracts or hidden fees. Try it free for 14 days, with UK-based support from setup onwards. Breathe holds ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 accreditation and keeps your data in UK data centres, protected by encryption and access controls.