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Breezy HR vs Factorial

Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

Software

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
Rated
-
Factorial logo

Factorial

Software

HR software that employees love

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time; Factorial beyond a $8 per user per month starting price the pricing page publishes no plan tiers and no rate card, directing buyers to request a tailored quote
  • They diverge on capability: Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Factorial covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Breezy HR and Factorial actually diverge.

Attributes where Breezy HR and Factorial differ
AttributeBreezy HRFactorial
Founded20142016

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Breezy HR

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Visual Pipeline
  • Video Interviews
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Assessments
  • Career Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Only in Factorial

  • HR Management
  • Time Off
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Payroll
  • Performance
  • Recruiting
  • Shift Management

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Zapier
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Breezy HR

  • Applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teamsnot Factorial
  • Posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipelinenot Factorial
  • Structured interviews with scorecards and guidesnot Factorial
  • Background screening and reference checking through integrationsnot Factorial
  • Employee referral programmesnot Factorial

Factorial

  • Managing employee records, onboarding and offboardingnot Breezy HR
  • Tracking time off, attendance and shiftsnot Breezy HR
  • Running recruitment and performance reviews alongside HR datanot Breezy HR

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Breezy HR

  • The free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • Unlimited positions, EEOC reporting and video interviews all require Startup at $157 a month
  • Scorecards, interview guides and e-signatures need Growth at $273 a month
  • HRIS integrations, offer management and custom roles are Business tier at $439 a month
  • API access and advanced reporting are only on Custom Pro, which is quote-based

Factorial

  • Beyond a $8 per user per month starting price the pricing page publishes no plan tiers and no rate card, directing buyers to request a tailored quote
  • Time management, talent management, finance and IT management are sold as separate modules rather than included in the base product

Pricing, plan by plan

Breezy HR

Free
  • BootstrapFree
    • 1 Position
    • Basic Features
    • Candidate Management
  • Startup$189/month
    • Unlimited Positions
    • Video Interviews
    • Assessments

Factorial

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic HR
    • Time Off
    • Documents
  • Business$5/month
    • All Free features
    • Payroll
    • Performance

Which should you pick?

Choose Breezy HR if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want visual pipeline.

Choose Factorial if

  • You need hr management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time off.

Questions people ask

Is Breezy HR or Factorial better?
Neither clearly leads. Breezy HR starts at Free and Factorial at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Breezy HR or Factorial?
Breezy HR starts at Free and Factorial at Free.
Does Breezy HR or Factorial run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Breezy HR for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Breezy HR best used for?
Breezy HR is most often used for applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams, posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline, structured interviews with scorecards and guides, background screening and reference checking through integrations. Of those, applicant tracking for small and mid-sized teams and posting to job boards and managing a candidate pipeline are not what Factorial is typically brought in for.
What can Breezy HR do that Factorial cannot?
Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling. Factorial covers HR Management, Time Off, Time Tracking, Documents. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zapier.

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