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Factorial vs Breezy HR

Factorial logo

Factorial

Software

HR software that employees love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Breezy HR logo

Breezy HR

Software

End-to-end recruiting software

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 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; Breezy HR the free Bootstrap plan allows one active position or candidate pool at a time
  • They diverge on capability: Factorial covers HR Management, Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Factorial and Breezy HR differ
AttributeFactorialBreezy HR
Founded20162014

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 Factorial

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

Only in Breezy HR

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

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.

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

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

Where each one falls short

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

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

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Factorial

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

Breezy HR

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

Which should you pick?

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

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.
Breezy HR review

Questions people ask

Is Factorial or Breezy HR better?
Neither clearly leads. Factorial starts at Free and Breezy HR at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Factorial or Breezy HR?
Factorial starts at Free and Breezy HR at Free.
Does Factorial or Breezy HR run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Factorial for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Factorial best used for?
Factorial is most often used for managing employee records, onboarding and offboarding, tracking time off, attendance and shifts, running recruitment and performance reviews alongside hr data. Of those, managing employee records, onboarding and offboarding and tracking time off, attendance and shifts are not what Breezy HR is typically brought in for.
What can Factorial do that Breezy HR cannot?
Factorial covers HR Management, Time Off, Time Tracking, Documents. Breezy HR covers Applicant Tracking, Visual Pipeline, Video Interviews, Automated Scheduling. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, Zapier.
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