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As of 30 August 2026, Factorial is free to use. Factorial is an all-in-one HR software that helps companies manage time off, documents, payroll, and more. Softwr lists it under Recruitment. Factorial is made by Factorial HR, launched in 2016, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
Factorial is an all-in-one HR software that helps companies manage time off, documents, payroll, and more. It is designed for small and medium businesses looking for an easy-to-use HR solution.
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Pricing
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Free
Free
Business
$5 /mo
Capabilities
HR Management
Time Off
Time Tracking
Documents
Payroll
Performance
Recruiting
Shift Management
Slack
Integration with Slack
Google Workspace
Integration with Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Integration with Microsoft 365
QuickBooks
Integration with QuickBooks
Answered, with sources
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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.
SourceYes. 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.
SourceBehind it
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Recruiting CRM and AI sourcing tool that layers onto an existing ATS or replaces it
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Per user per month, tiered by lead volume and sourcer supportBackground check platform priced per report, with third-party court fees passed through separately
Per report, plus pass-through court and database fees