Breathe ESG vs Updapt: 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 Updapt 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 Products change, so if anything here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.
Updapt and Breathe ESG are both Indian ESG software companies selling to mid-sized and large enterprises. On paper they overlap a lot: ESG data collection, emissions, dashboards and multi-framework reporting.
The differences show up in who each is built around and how much of the carbon and value chain work sits inside the product. Here is how they compare.
Breathe ESG vs Updapt: the short answer
Choose Updapt if you are a private equity fund or lender that needs to collect ESG and emissions data across portfolio companies, or you want a broad ESG data lifecycle tool with peer benchmarking.
Choose Breathe ESG if you are an enterprise that needs deep carbon work, including Scope 3 supplier data, product carbon footprints and decarbonisation planning, alongside BRSR and global reporting, with AI that cleans data at source.
Breathe ESG vs Updapt at a glance
| Breathe ESG | Updapt | |
|---|---|---|
| Core focus | End-to-end ESG data, carbon accounting and multi-framework reporting for enterprises | ESG data lifecycle management for enterprises and investment funds |
| 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 | ESG data management, Scope 3 recording, dashboards and reporting, peer benchmarking, net zero module, value chain assessment, risk management, portfolio tools for PE and lenders |
| 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 | GRI, SASB, CSRD, ESRS, BRSR, TCFD, CDP, DJSI |
| AI | INARA AI layer flags data errors, fills gaps, standardises units and links every recommendation to source data | AI and ML analytics referenced |
| Services | ESG consulting, fractional CSOs, training through Breathe Academy, implementation and dedicated support | Not a focus of public materials |
| Free way to start | Yes. Free INARA plan with 100 AI credits | Free plan and trial listed on GetApp |
| Pricing | Quote based, by products, users, business units and implementation scope | Not published |
Where Updapt is strong
Updapt covers a lot of ground. Public materials point to:
- Tools for private equity firms and lenders to track portfolio company ESG and emissions.
- ERP integration through API connectors, plus Excel upload options.
- Peer benchmarking and a net zero module.
- A wide framework list including DJSI and SASB.
How Breathe ESG is different
Carbon depth beyond a single module
Breathe ESG treats carbon as a core workflow, not an add-on. Carbon accounting, Scope 3, supplier engagement and product carbon footprints each have their own workflows.
Ready for CBAM questions from EU buyers
Indian exporters in steel, aluminium and cement need embedded emissions data their customers can trust. Our guide to CBAM-ready emissions tools explains what that data needs to look like.
INARA, AI built for data quality
INARA detects errors, merges duplicates, standardises units and suggests next actions linked to source data. It is available on a free plan, so your team can test it before any procurement cycle.
Materiality and reduction planning connected to reporting
Materiality and decarbonisation live in the same platform as your disclosures, so strategy and reporting stay in step.
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 Updapt and Breathe ESG for your next BRSR cycle? We will map your current data into Breathe ESG in the demo. Book a demo, or start free with INARA from our pricing page.
FAQs
Is Updapt or Breathe ESG better for private equity?
Updapt publicly markets portfolio tools for PE funds and lenders. Breathe ESG focuses on enterprise operations and value chains.
Do Updapt and Breathe ESG both offer a free option?
GetApp lists a free plan for Updapt. Breathe ESG offers a free INARA plan with 100 AI credits.
Which is better for Scope 3?
Both record Scope 3. Ask each vendor to show supplier response tracking and how estimates are replaced with primary data over time.