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Factorial vs Zenefits

Factorial logo

Factorial

Recruitment

HR software that employees love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Zenefits logo

Zenefits

Payroll

All-in-one HR platform for growing companies

From
$8/month
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 no published tier names or feature-based pricing breakdown; Zenefits product discontinued by parent company TriNet
  • They diverge on capability: Factorial covers HR Management, Zenefits covers HR Administration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Factorial and Zenefits actually diverge.

Attributes where Factorial and Zenefits differ
AttributeFactorialZenefits
Starting priceFree$8/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryRecruitmentPayroll
Founded20162013

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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

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

Only in Zenefits

  • HR Administration
  • Benefits Management
  • Time and Scheduling
  • Compliance
  • Performance Management
  • Xero

Both cover

  • Payroll
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • QuickBooks
  • 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 Zenefits
  • Tracking time off, attendance and shiftsnot Zenefits
  • Running recruitment and performance reviews alongside HR datanot Zenefits

Zenefits

No use cases recorded yet. See the Zenefits review.

Where each one falls short

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

Factorial

  • No published tier names or feature-based pricing breakdown
  • Pricing customization requires sales consultation

Zenefits

  • Product discontinued by parent company TriNet
  • Remaining customers forced to migrate to more expensive TriNet products

Pricing, plan by plan

Factorial

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

Zenefits

$8/month
  • Essentials$8/month
    • HR Administration
    • Time Off Tracking
    • Scheduling
  • Growth$16/month
    • All Essentials features
    • Compensation Management
    • Performance Management

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 Zenefits if

  • You need hr administration.
  • You also want benefits management.
Zenefits review

Questions people ask

Is Factorial or Zenefits better?
Neither clearly leads. Factorial starts at Free and Zenefits at $8/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Factorial or Zenefits?
Factorial has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Factorial and $8/month for Zenefits.
Does Factorial or Zenefits run on more platforms?
Factorial runs on Web, Ios, Android. Zenefits runs on Web.
Can I use Factorial for free?
Yes. Factorial has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zenefits starts at $8/month.
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 Zenefits is typically brought in for.
What can Factorial do that Zenefits cannot?
Factorial covers HR Management, Time Off, Time Tracking, Documents. Zenefits covers HR Administration, Benefits Management, Time and Scheduling, Compliance. Both handle Payroll, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Factorial: What is Factorial's starting price?

Factorial starts at $8 per month per user. The company offers modular pricing where customers select features across categories including time management, talent management, finance management, and IT management.

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Zenefits: Is Zenefits still available as a standalone product?

No. Zenefits was discontinued as a standalone product after TriNet's acquisition in 2022. Existing customers are being migrated to TriNet HR Plus (ASO) or TriNet PEO at higher costs.

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Factorial: Can I customize my Factorial plan?

Yes. Factorial offers customizable plans for all businesses and budgets. A specialist will design a plan based on specific business needs. All plans include the Factorial Core platform with employee directory, onboarding/offboarding, payslip distribution, legal e-signature, and custom notifications.

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Zenefits: What were Zenefits' main features before discontinuation?

Zenefits provided HR, benefits management, payroll as optional add-on, time and attendance tracking, and compliance tools for small to mid-sized businesses with 10-200 employees.

Source
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