Software · head to head
SAP SuccessFactors vs Factorial
The short version
- Only Factorial has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: SAP SuccessFactors complex configuration and customization required; 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: SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Factorial covers HR Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which SAP SuccessFactors and Factorial actually diverge.
| Attribute | SAP SuccessFactors | Factorial |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | On request | Free |
| Pricing model | quote | subscription |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Cloud | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2001 | 2016 |
Identical on both: 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 SAP SuccessFactors
- Core HR
- Talent Management
- Learning
- Succession Planning
- Analytics
- SAP ERP
- Salesforce
- ServiceNow
Only in Factorial
- HR Management
- Time Off
- Time Tracking
- Documents
- Shift Management
- Slack
- Google Workspace
- QuickBooks
Both cover
- Payroll
- Recruiting
- Performance
- Microsoft 365
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
SAP SuccessFactors
No use cases recorded yet. See the SAP SuccessFactors review.
Factorial
- Managing employee records, onboarding and offboardingnot SAP SuccessFactors
- Tracking time off, attendance and shiftsnot SAP SuccessFactors
- Running recruitment and performance reviews alongside HR datanot SAP SuccessFactors
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
SAP SuccessFactors
- Complex configuration and customization required
- Steep pricing for enterprise implementations
- Implementation requires extensive project timelines
Factorial
- Beyond a $8 per user per month starting price the pricing page publishes no plan tiers and no rate card, directing buyers to request a tailored quote
- Time management, talent management, finance and IT management are sold as separate modules rather than included in the base product
Pricing, plan by plan
SAP SuccessFactors
On request- SuccessFactors HXM$undefined/month
- Core HR
- Payroll
- Talent Management
Factorial
Free- FreeFree
- Basic HR
- Time Off
- Documents
- Business$5/month
- All Free features
- Payroll
- Performance
Which should you pick?
Choose SAP SuccessFactors if
- You need core hr.
- You work on Web, Cloud.
- You also want talent management.
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 SAP SuccessFactors or Factorial better?
- Neither clearly leads. SAP SuccessFactors 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, SAP SuccessFactors or Factorial?
- Factorial has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for SAP SuccessFactors and Free for Factorial.
- Does SAP SuccessFactors or Factorial run on more platforms?
- SAP SuccessFactors runs on Web, Cloud. 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. SAP SuccessFactors starts at On request.
- What can SAP SuccessFactors do that Factorial cannot?
- SAP SuccessFactors covers Core HR, Talent Management, Learning, Succession Planning. Factorial covers HR Management, Time Off, Time Tracking, Documents. Both handle Payroll, Recruiting, Performance, Microsoft 365.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
SAP SuccessFactors: What is SAP SuccessFactors used for?
SAP SuccessFactors is a cloud-based HCM solution for talent management, recruitment, learning, and onboarding. It helps organizations manage employee data, recruiting workflows, performance management, learning programs, and succession planning.
SourceSAP SuccessFactors: Can SAP SuccessFactors integrate with other systems?
Yes. SAP SuccessFactors can integrate with SAP HCM S/4HANA, other SAP ERP systems, and third-party HRIS, background check providers, and sourcing tools through APIs and integration adapters.
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