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Factorial Review (2026): Pricing, Pros and Cons

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Short answer

Factorial ranks #2 of 6 in our HRIS tools ranking (82/100). Best for small teams that want time off, time tracking and documents in one tool. Paid plans start at $8/employee/mo (Business plan, up to 100 employees; Starter and Enterprise quoted).

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Factorial

Best for small teams that want time off, time tracking and documents in one tool
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Starting priceFrom $8/employee/moBusiness plan, up to 100 employees; Starter and Enterprise quoted
Free trial / planFree trial offered; demo-led sign-up
Vettlo score82/100
G2 user rating4.4/5109 reviews

What is Factorial?

Factorial is an all-in-one HR platform covering employee records, document management, time off with a shared leave calendar, time tracking, shift scheduling, onboarding, recruiting, performance management and payroll reporting. Its Business plan is listed at $8 per employee per month for companies up to 100 employees; a Starter plan for up to 10 employees and an Enterprise plan are priced by quote.

Who it's best for

Small and midsize companies that want time tracking and shift scheduling in the same tool as their employee records.

Why we rank it

It includes time tracking and scheduling alongside core HR at a published $8 per employee, which BambooHR sells separately.

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • $8 per employee on the Business plan, about $160 a month for 20 employees
  • Time off, time tracking and shift scheduling in one platform
  • Recruiting and onboarding built in

Watch-outs

  • Only the Business plan has a published price; Enterprise is quoted
  • Few G2 reviews (109) compared with BambooHR or Rippling
  • No published price for the Starter plan (up to 10 employees)

Skip it if: You want every plan price published before you talk to sales.

Factorial pricing

Paid plans start at $8/employee/mo (Business plan, up to 100 employees; Starter and Enterprise quoted). Free plan or trial: Free trial offered; demo-led sign-up.

From Factorial's pricing page, checked on the date at the top of this review. See how it compares on price in our HRIS tools pricing overview.

How we scored Factorial

HRIS score: 82/100

Core HR & records (20%)4.5/5
Time off & onboarding (20%)4.5/5
Performance & engagement (15%)4/5
Payroll & integrations (15%)4/5
Ease of use (10%)4/5
Price & transparency (20%)3.5/5

Each criterion is rated 0 to 5 and weighted for the category. See our methodology.

How Factorial compares

#ToolBest forStarting priceScore
1BambooHRSmall and midsize companies that want a complete, easy HRIS$250/mo85/100
2FactorialSmall teams that want time off, time tracking and documents in one toolFrom $8/employee/mo82/100
3Zoho PeopleBest low-cost HRIS, with a free plan for up to 5 usersFrom $3/user/mo81/100
4RipplingGrowing companies that want HR, payroll and IT on one employee recordFrom $8/employee/mo80/100
5HiBobMid-size and international companies focused on culture and engagementPricing on request78/100
6ConnecteamDeskless and frontline teams that run HR from their phones$29/mo for 30 users77/100

Alternatives and comparisons

Factorial FAQ

How much does Factorial cost?

Paid plans start at $8/employee/mo (Business plan, up to 100 employees; Starter and Enterprise quoted). Free plan or trial: Free trial offered; demo-led sign-up.

Is Factorial worth it?

Factorial scores 82/100 in our HRIS tools ranking, where it is best for small teams that want time off, time tracking and documents in one tool. It's a weaker fit if: you want every plan price published before you talk to sales.

Does Factorial have a free plan or trial?

Free trial offered; demo-led sign-up.

What are the best Factorial alternatives?

In our HRIS tools ranking, the closest alternatives are BambooHR, Zoho People and Rippling.

Vettlo Editorial Team

Researched and written by the Vettlo editorial team using our methodology. Prices and plan details come from each vendor's public pricing page.