How to Build Your Own Breathe
Replace Breathe with a custom build. Software That Puts People First
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 20 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 20 features
Compliance(3 features)
Comprehensive audit trails for compliance and security tracking
Manage risk assessments, log incidents, and keep safety tasks on track in one clear place
Free tool to calculate holiday entitlement for part-time employees and those who joined mid-year
Data Management(3 features)
Store everything from contracts to performance notes in one secure, accessible location
Purpose-built secure employee database with unlimited GDPR-compliant storage for all HR documents and records
Export data in payroll-ready format for seamless integration with payroll systems
Absence Tracking(1 features)
Monitor sickness trends and keep all absences in one convenient and secure place with pattern tracking
Automation(1 features)
Built-in workflows and automated notifications for efficient HR case management
Configuration(1 features)
Fully configurable workflows and permissions to fit internal HR processes
Expense Management(1 features)
Input and track claims, upload receipts, and submit for approval with ease
Integration(1 features)
Breathe API ensures all employee data is kept up to date across multiple applications
Learning & Development(1 features)
Engaging training courses designed to build soft-skills with progress tracking and completion rate monitoring
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 20 features at very easy complexity.