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Factorial vs UKG Pro

Factorial logo

Factorial

Recruitment & ATS

HR software that employees love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
UKG Pro logo

UKG Pro

Payroll & Benefits

Our purpose is people

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Factorial has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • 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; UKG Pro no access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • They diverge on capability: Factorial covers Time Off, UKG Pro covers Benefits Administration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Factorial and UKG Pro actually diverge.

Attributes where Factorial and UKG Pro differ
AttributeFactorialUKG Pro
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted)
CategoryRecruitment & ATSPayroll & Benefits
Founded20162020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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

  • Time Off
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Performance
  • Recruiting
  • Shift Management
  • Slack
  • QuickBooks

Only in UKG Pro

  • Benefits Administration
  • Talent Management
  • Workforce Management
  • Analytics
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow
  • Workday

Both cover

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • 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 UKG Pro
  • Tracking time off, attendance and shiftsnot UKG Pro
  • Running recruitment and performance reviews alongside HR datanot UKG Pro

UKG Pro

No use cases recorded yet. See the UKG Pro review.

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

UKG Pro

  • No access to super-user privileges or advanced database customization
  • Limited system procedure access for advanced administrative functions
  • No direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or remote desktop connectivity
  • Requires paid technical support subscription for assistance beyond standard support

Pricing, plan by plan

Factorial

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

UKG Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the UKG Pro review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Factorial if

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

Choose UKG Pro if

  • You need benefits administration.
  • You work on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
  • You also want talent management.
UKG Pro review

Questions people ask

Is Factorial or UKG Pro better?
Neither clearly leads. Factorial starts at Free and UKG Pro at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Factorial or UKG Pro?
Factorial has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Factorial and On request for UKG Pro.
Does Factorial or UKG Pro run on more platforms?
Factorial runs on Web, Ios, Android. UKG Pro runs on Web, Mobile (iOS/Android), Cloud (Hosted).
Can I use Factorial for free?
Yes. Factorial has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. UKG Pro starts at On request.
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 UKG Pro is typically brought in for.
What can Factorial do that UKG Pro cannot?
Factorial covers Time Off, Time Tracking, Documents, Performance. UKG Pro covers Benefits Administration, Talent Management, Workforce Management, Analytics. Both handle HR Management, Payroll, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

UKG Pro: What databases does UKG Pro support?

UKG Pro is a cloud-based HCM platform that manages payroll, benefits, and HR across 160+ countries in a single integrated system.

Source
UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro handle multi-country payroll?

Yes. UKG Pro can manage global payroll complexity and ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing across 160+ countries, all in one seamless experience.

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UKG Pro: What features are included in time and attendance tracking?

Time and Attendance module monitors employee working hours, attendance, and related data to drive accurate payroll processing and compliance.

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UKG Pro: Does UKG Pro offer reporting and analytics?

Yes. UKG Pro provides customizable reporting and analytics for actionable workforce insights, enabling data-driven human capital decisions.

Source
UKG Pro: What is UKG Talk?

UKG Talk is a built-in collaboration platform within UKG Pro that enables real-time team communication and engagement features.

Source
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