BreatheHR vs BambooHR
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to BambooHR? Here's how BreatheHR compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: BreatheHR. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
UK HR software for SMEs with GDPR compliance
Cloud-based HR software for employee records, payroll, and reporting.
Headquarters
🇬🇧 GB
🇺🇸 US · 2008
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for an additional fee.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
£24/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
No
Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Zoom, QuickBooks +6
Where each one wins
BreatheHR
Strengths
- +No long-term commitment, cancel anytime
- +Intuitive and easy to navigate interface
- +Fast implementation and onboarding
- +Customizable with additional modules
- +Strong data security measures
- +Employee self-service portal reduces HR admin workload
- +Efficient annual leave management
Limitations
- −Limited advanced reporting features
- −Occasional performance slowdowns
BambooHR
Strengths
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- +Strong reporting and analytics capabilities
- +Excellent customer support
- +Seamless integrations with other tools
Limitations
- −Limited customization for complex workflows
- −Pricing can be high for small businesses
- −No built-in payroll for all regions
- −Learning curve for advanced features
Data residency & compliance
BreatheHR
BambooHR
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for an additional fee.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
No
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
BreatheHR
- Starter £24 per month per businessFlat pricing for 1-10 employees · All core features included · 14-day free trial
- Growth £579 per month for 200 employeesScalable for larger teams · Same core features as Starter · Cost-effective for SMEs
Pricing varies by team size; example for 200 employees shown.
BambooHR
- Essentials On request per employee per monthEmployee records · Basic reporting · Self-service portal
- Advantage On request per employee per monthAll Essentials features · Advanced reporting · Onboarding & offboarding
Pricing is customized based on company size and needs. Contact sales for a quote.
Features
BreatheHR
- Core HR
- Absence management, Holiday planner, Document storage, Performance management
- Compliance & automation
- Compliance tools, Workflow automation, HR process automation
- Integrations & scaling
- Integration capabilities, Scalability for growing teams, Add-on options
BambooHR
- Employee Management
- Centralized employee database, Onboarding and offboarding workflows, Time-off tracking, Employee self-service portal
- Reporting & Analytics
- Pre-built and custom reports, Real-time analytics dashboard, Exportable data, Compliance reporting tools
- Payroll & Benefits
- Payroll processing integration, Benefits administration, Tax filing support, Direct deposit management
- Security & Compliance
- Role-based access control, Audit logs, GDPR compliance tools, Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Integrations
- Pre-built integrations with 100+ apps, API access for custom integrations, Single sign-on (SSO) support, Webhooks for real-time updates