SkillProof

Comparison, checked 7 October 2026

SkillProof vs Breathe

SkillProof is built around training and staff compliance: a Training Matrix, courses on every plan, evidence, registrations and CPD. Breathe is HR software for small and medium businesses, with training records as part of it.

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Why teams choose SkillProof.

What SkillProof's plans include, for teams comparing it with Breathe.

Training and skills in one matrix

The Training Matrix is on every plan. Skill levels, targets and sign-off are on Professional and Enterprise.

Courses on every plan

Build short internal courses with questions, declarations and completion records, and keep external training beside them.

Registrations and CPD

Professional registration renewals and CPD records sit beside training from Growth.

Ready when you're asked

Export records on every plan, and build an Audit Pack from current records from Growth.

SkillProof and Breathe compared

SkillProof's plans beside what the supplier's public pages say, including where it is strong.

Available in the stated scopeModule or integration: a separate product or connectionNot listed publicly: we couldn't find this on Breathe's public website or help pages when we checked on 7 October 2026. It may still be available, so ask them.SkillProof answers give the plan. Plan and configuration limits apply.

TrainingSkillProofBreathe

  • Training or skills matrix

    SkillProof:
    AvailableTraining Matrix on all plans. Skills matrix on Professional and Enterprise.
    Breathe:
    Not listed publicly

  • Staff training records

    SkillProof:
    AvailableAll plans
    Breathe:
    AvailableTraining history, qualifications and expiry dates

  • Create and deliver courses

    SkillProof:
    AvailableNative courses, all plans
    Breathe:
    Module or integrationCustom courses through the ELMO Learning integration

  • Ready-made course library

    SkillProof:
    Not included
    Breathe:
    Module or integrationLearn add-on with bite-size courses

  • Certificates and evidence

    SkillProof:
    AvailableAll plans
    Breathe:
    AvailableDocuments on training records

  • Expiry and renewal reminders

    SkillProof:
    AvailableStandard on Starter. Configurable across modules from Growth.
    Breathe:
    AvailableReminder emails to HR before training expires

  • Training sessions and booking

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above
    Breathe:
    AvailableTraining booking and requests
ComplianceSkillProofBreathe

  • Policy acknowledgements

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above
    Breathe:
    AvailableRead tracking on documents

  • Documents and e-signatures

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above, with simple electronic signatures
    Breathe:
    AvailableDocuments with digital signatures

  • Professional registration records

    SkillProof:
    AvailableBasic checks on Starter. Full records from Growth.
    Breathe:
    AvailableQualifications with expiry dates and notifications

  • Forms and workflows

    SkillProof:
    AvailableForms from Growth. Workflows on Professional and Enterprise.
    Breathe:
    AvailableWorkflows
DevelopmentSkillProofBreathe

  • CPD records

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above
    Breathe:
    Module or integrationCPD plans through the ELMO Learning integration

  • Reviews, appraisals and development actions

    SkillProof:
    AvailableGrowth and above
    Breathe:
    AvailableAppraisals, check-ins and objectives

  • Competency assessment and sign-off

    SkillProof:
    AvailableProfessional and Enterprise
    Breathe:
    Not listed publicly

  • Shareable training passport

    SkillProof:
    AvailableAll plans
    Breathe:
    Not listed publicly
Reporting and setupSkillProofBreathe

  • Reports, exports and Audit Pack

    SkillProof:
    AvailableExports on all plans. Audit Pack from Growth.
    Breathe:
    AvailableReports

  • Import from a spreadsheet

    SkillProof:
    AvailableAtlas import, Growth and above
    Breathe:
    AvailablePeople import from a spreadsheet template

  • API and integrations

    SkillProof:
    AvailableRead-only API and signed webhooks, Growth and above
    Breathe:
    AvailableIntegrations marketplace

  • Mobile app

    SkillProof:
    Mobile-friendly web access, no app to install
    Breathe:
    AvailableMobile app
PlansSkillProofBreathe

  • Prices on the website

    SkillProof:
    AvailableStarter £49, Growth £129, Professional £299 a month. No VAT to add.
    Breathe:
    AvailableBy number of employees

  • Free trial or free plan

    SkillProof:
    Available14-day free trial with Growth features, no card required
    Breathe:
    AvailableFree trial, no card required
Where Breathe is strongSkillProofBreathe

  • Absence and holiday

    SkillProof:
    Not included
    Breathe:
    AvailableAbsence and holiday management

  • Payroll export

    SkillProof:
    Not included
    Breathe:
    AvailablePayroll-ready CSV export

Breathe pages we checked on : Features and prices, Training, Payroll export, Documents, Appraisals, Product, ELMO Learning, People import, Free trial

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Which fits your team?

Both products do some things well. Choose the one that matches the job you're buying for.

SkillProof

Choose SkillProof if training and staff compliance are the job: a Training Matrix, courses, evidence, registrations and CPD in one place.

Stated focus
Training, compliance and development on one staff record.
Pricing
Starter £49, Growth £129 and Professional £299 a month, with Enterprise scoped to your organisation. No VAT to add. Free 14-day trial, no card required.
Source
SkillProof's own Pricing and Features pages.

Breathe

Choose Breathe if you mainly need core HR, such as people records, absence, holiday and payroll export.

Stated focus
Breathe is HR software for small and medium businesses: people records, absence and holiday, payroll export, documents with digital signatures, appraisals and objectives, training records and a mobile app. Learn, Rota and Health & Safety are add-ons.
Pricing
Prices on its website by number of employees, from £24 a month for up to 10 employees on 7 October 2026. Learn and other add-ons cost extra. A free trial, no card required.
Source
The supplier's public pages, checked on . See the pages
Illustration: the SkillProof training matrix showing complete, due-soon, overdue and missing-evidence status by role. Fictional data.

See the record behind the table.

Training records, certificates, policy acknowledgements and CPD come together on one staff record.

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Your questions answered

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Why consider SkillProof as an alternative to Breathe?

Choose SkillProof if training and staff compliance are the job: a Training Matrix, courses, evidence, registrations and CPD in one place. Choose Breathe if you mainly need core HR, such as people records, absence, holiday and payroll export.

Can I create and deliver learning in SkillProof?

SkillProof includes a governed LMS for creating, assigning, completing and reviewing internal learning alongside workforce compliance records. Organisations can also retain completions, evidence and renewal dates from external training providers and learning systems. It is not an accredited training provider, an included course marketplace or a universal content-led LMS.

Which SkillProof plan includes the wider compliance workflows?

Starter includes native courses, training records, the Training Matrix and evidence storage. Growth adds policies, Document Management, CPD, professional registrations, reviews, development actions and Audit Packs. Professional adds the skills matrix, competency sign-off and workflows. Check Pricing for current limits and included features.

Can I try SkillProof before moving my records?

Yes. Explore the sample workspace or start a free 14-day trial with example records. No card required.

Try SkillProof with sample records.Then decide with your shortlist.

Try reminders, reports and the training matrix with test data first.

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