Compare Breathe vs. PayDay

Breathe’s award-winning HR software helps over 13,000 SMEs to streamline their everyday people-tasks and covers everything from holiday, sickness & document management to expenses, rotas and performance. The software is GDPR-compliant & ISO27001-accredited, offering the highest level of data security. The system is also 100% cloud-based, making it easy to access from anywhere.  Breathe have been part of the ELMO Software group since 2020.

PayDay is a comprehensive payroll and human resources management platform built to simplify payroll processing, employee administration, attendance tracking, and compliance management for businesses of all sizes. The platform automates key HR and payroll functions including salary calculations, overtime management, benefits administration, tax filing, leave tracking, digital payslip generation, and expense reimbursement workflows. PayDay provides integrated modules for payroll processing, attendance management, employee self-service, analytics, reporting, and compliance monitoring, allowing organizations to manage workforce operations from a centralized cloud-based system. The platform supports multi-jurisdiction tax automation, direct deposit payments, multi-currency payroll processing, and regulatory reporting to help businesses maintain accuracy and compliance across different regions. Employees can access self-service portals to view payslips, tax forms, attendance records, leave balances, and personal information while HR teams gain access to customizable dashboards, approval workflows, and workforce analytics. PayDay also integrates with HR systems, accounting software, time tracking tools, and external business applications to streamline data management and reduce manual administrative work. The platform is designed to support growing organizations by offering scalable payroll automation, configurable workflows, and flexible customization options for different business needs. Real-time reporting, audit trails, compliance alerts, and automated approvals help businesses improve transparency, reduce payroll errors, and maintain operational efficiency.