Factorial
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What is Factorial
Factorial is a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) platform designed to centralize core HR processes for small and mid-sized organizations. It supports employee records, time off, time tracking, recruiting and onboarding workflows, and performance-related processes in a single system. The product also includes adjacent administrative modules such as expense management and workplace/space management, aiming to reduce reliance on separate point tools. Factorial is typically used by HR teams and people managers to standardize HR operations and reporting across the employee lifecycle.
Broad HR suite coverage
Factorial combines core HR, absence management, time & attendance, recruiting/ATS, onboarding, and performance-related workflows in one platform. This can reduce the number of separate systems needed for common HR operations compared with using multiple specialized tools. Centralized employee data supports consistent approvals, audit trails, and reporting across modules.
Integrated expense workflows
Factorial includes expense management capabilities alongside HR processes, which can simplify employee reimbursements and approvals. For organizations that want HR and expenses in one place, this reduces handoffs between HR and finance operations. It can be a practical fit when expense needs are straightforward and closely tied to employee policies and approvals.
Employee self-service features
The platform supports employee-facing actions such as requesting time off, submitting expenses, and completing onboarding tasks. Self-service reduces administrative workload for HR teams and creates a consistent process for employees. Manager approvals and status visibility help standardize day-to-day people operations.
Depth varies by module
Because Factorial spans many HR and admin areas, some modules may be less feature-deep than specialized point solutions in the same categories. Organizations with complex global expense controls, advanced travel spend requirements, or highly customized recruiting processes may need additional tools. Fit often depends on how much configuration and policy complexity is required.
Accounting ecosystem considerations
Expense and finance-adjacent workflows typically require integrations to accounting systems for posting, reconciliation, and approvals. If required integrations are not available out of the box, implementation may involve middleware or custom work. Finance teams may also require specific export formats and controls that vary by region and accounting practice.
Global compliance may require review
HR, whistleblowing, time tracking, and data retention requirements differ by country and industry. Buyers should validate whether Factorial’s compliance features (e.g., reporting channels, retention rules, and audit requirements) meet their specific regulatory obligations. Multi-country deployments may require additional process design and governance.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Item | Price (official site) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Factorial (modular / tailored plans — Factorial Core included) | Starts at $8.00 per user/month (PEPM) | All plans include "Factorial Core" (employee directory, onboarding/offboarding, payslip distribution, bulk documents, e-signature, etc.). Pricing is modular and Factorial states plans are tailored — contact sales for full quote. |
| Performance (hub) | Starts at $7.30 per user/month | Performance management hub (360 reviews, competencies, analytics). Listed as a hub price on the Performance product page. |
| Projects — Sales Invoicing (Freemium tier) | Freemium: up to 3 invoices free; upgrade required for unlimited | Help Center notes a "Freemium tier" limitation: create up to 3 invoices in Projects; upgrade (paid add‑on) needed for unlimited invoicing. |
| Add-on: Factorial Cards (corporate cards) | Business: €12 per card · Enterprise: €8 per card (first 3 or 5 cards included respectively) | Help Center lists per‑card pricing and notes first 3 (Business) / 5 (Enterprise) included at no extra cost. |
Notes: detailed, itemized/tiered subscription pricing (e.g., named Basic/Pro/Enterprise per-module price grid) is not published on the public pricing page; Factorial emphasizes modular, tailored quotes and asks customers to request a tailored quote or contact sales.
Seller details
Factorial HR
Barcelona, Spain
2016
Private
https://factorialhr.com
https://x.com/factorialhr
https://www.linkedin.com/company/factorialhr/
