Breathe ESG vs Sprih: Which ESG Platform Fits Your Team in 2026?
Breathe ESG supports all major global reporting frameworks, from BRSR and GRI to ISSB, CSRD, CDP and CBAM, all from one governed dataset.
Last reviewed: 28 September 2026. Breathe ESG publishes this page. Details about Sprih come from its public website and listings on that date. Products change, so if anything here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.
Sprih and Breathe ESG are both AI-native sustainability platforms with Indian roots and customers in manufacturing, pharma and logistics. Both cover carbon accounting, supplier engagement and reporting.
Sprih leans on AI agents for report generation and a large climate database for benchmarking. Breathe ESG leans on governed data workflows, with AI focused on data quality. Here is how that plays out.
Breathe ESG vs Sprih: the short answer
Choose Sprih if AI-drafted reports and peer benchmarking against a large company database are your top priorities, or you report under US rules like SB 253 and SB 261.
Choose Breathe ESG if you want one governed dataset covering ESG data, carbon, materiality, product footprints and decarbonisation, with AI that fixes data at the point of entry and a free plan to test it.
Breathe ESG vs Sprih at a glance
| Breathe ESG | Sprih | |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | End-to-end ESG data, carbon accounting and multi-framework reporting for enterprises | AI-native sustainability management and reporting |
| Main modules | ESG data management, carbon accounting (Scope 1 and 2), Scope 3, value chain, product carbon footprint, materiality assessment, decarbonisation planning, reporting, audit trail | Carbon accounting, sustainability reporting, audit and assurance, supplier engagement and data exchange, SustainSense benchmarking, ReportSense AI agents, climate database of 120,000+ companies |
| Frameworks supported | All major global reporting frameworks, including BRSR and BRSR Core, GRI, ISSB (IFRS S1 and S2), CSRD and ESRS, TCFD, CDP and CBAM | BRSR, CBAM, CSRD, SB 253, SB 261 |
| AI | INARA AI layer flags data errors, fills gaps, standardises units and links every recommendation to source data | ReportSense AI agents that generate reports from your data |
| Services | ESG consulting, fractional CSOs, training through Breathe Academy, implementation and dedicated support | Compliance support, strategic planning, supplier education |
| Free way to start | Yes. Free INARA plan with 100 AI credits | Not listed on homepage |
| Pricing | Quote based, by products, users, business units and implementation scope | Not published |
Where Sprih is strong
Sprih brings a few things to the table. From its website:
- ReportSense, a suite of AI agents that turns your data into draft reports.
- SustainSense peer benchmarking backed by a database of 120,000+ companies.
- Named customers across sectors, including Delta Air Lines, Skoda, Thermax and Delhivery.
- Coverage of US climate rules alongside BRSR, CBAM and CSRD.
How Breathe ESG is different
Good reports start with good data
AI drafting is only as strong as the data underneath it. Breathe ESG's INARA works upstream, catching errors, duplicates and unit mismatches before they reach a report, and linking every fix to its source.
Materiality and product footprints built in
Breathe ESG includes materiality assessment and product carbon footprints as dedicated workflows, alongside Scope 3.
Reduction planning, not just reporting
Decarbonisation planning lets you compare initiatives by impact and effort and track progress against targets.
Try before you buy
The free INARA plan gives your team 100 AI credits to test document analysis and summaries. See the pricing page.
More than software
Breathe ESG is a platform and a team. Use as much help as you need.
- ESG consulting and fractional CSOs. Senior sustainability leadership and hands-on advisory, without a full-time hire.
- Training through Breathe Academy. Upskill your team on ESG reporting, frameworks and carbon accounting.
- A community in Breathe Zero. Connect with CSOs, supply chain leads and climate operators working on the same problems.
- EHS tracking with Breathe SAFE. Keep environment, health and safety data next to your ESG data instead of in another tool.
Questions to ask in any ESG software demo
Whichever shortlist you end up with, these questions separate a good fit from a good pitch.
- Show me a BRSR Core indicator traced from the published number back to the source invoice or meter reading.
- How do you handle a reporting boundary change, like an acquisition, without breaking last year's numbers?
- Which emission factor libraries do you use, and how are factor updates versioned?
- How do suppliers submit data, and what does your average supplier response rate look like?
- What does implementation look like in weeks, and who from your side does the work?
For a wider view of the market, see our round-up of sustainability reporting software platforms and our guide to BRSR reporting in India.
See Breathe ESG on your own data
Comparing Sprih with Breathe ESG? Bring a messy dataset and watch INARA clean it. Book a demo, or start free with INARA from our pricing page.
FAQs
Is Sprih an Indian company?
Sprih was founded in India and raised seed funding led by Leo Capital. It serves customers in India and abroad.
Which platform is better for AI report writing?
Sprih markets ReportSense agents for report generation. Breathe ESG's AI focuses on data quality and next-best actions. Ask both to generate a BRSR section from your own data.
Do both support CBAM and CSRD?
Yes. Both name CBAM and CSRD. See our CSRD and CBAM software guides for what to test.