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edX vs Factorial

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edX

Software

Online courses from the world's top universities

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Factorial

Software

HR software that employees love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Factorial has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: edX individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view; 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: edX covers Video lectures, Factorial covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which edX and Factorial actually diverge.

Attributes where edX and Factorial differ
AttributeedXFactorial
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
Founded20122016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 edX

  • Video lectures
  • Interactive exercises
  • Discussion forums
  • Certificates
  • MicroMasters
  • Professional certificates
  • Degrees
  • Mobile learning

Only in Factorial

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

edX

  • Learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (MIT, Harvard, Cambridge)not Factorial
  • Career changers pursuing MicroMasters or professional certificatesnot Factorial
  • Individuals in regions with limited access to higher educationnot Factorial

Factorial

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

Where each one falls short

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

edX

  • Individual course costs not displayed; pricing requires enrollment to view

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

edX

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the edX review.

Factorial

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

Which should you pick?

Choose edX if

  • You need video lectures.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want interactive exercises.
edX review

Choose Factorial if

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

Questions people ask

Is edX or Factorial better?
Neither clearly leads. edX starts at On request and Factorial at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, edX or Factorial?
Factorial has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for edX and Free for Factorial.
Does edX or Factorial run on more platforms?
edX runs on Web, iOS, Android. Factorial runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Factorial for free?
Yes. Factorial has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. edX starts at On request.
What is edX best used for?
edX is most often used for learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge), career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates, individuals in regions with limited access to higher education. Of those, learners seeking university-level credentials from elite institutions (mit, harvard, cambridge) and career changers pursuing micromasters or professional certificates are not what Factorial is typically brought in for.
What can edX do that Factorial cannot?
edX covers Video lectures, Interactive exercises, Discussion forums, Certificates. Factorial covers HR Management, Time Off, Time Tracking, Documents. Both handle Web support, Android support.
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