Factorial
All-in-one HRIS plus ATS.
From $8/user/mo API
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Bottom line
European small-business HR platform with an ATS, time tracking and documents, from $8 per user/month.
Stands out for: HR, hiring and time tracking on one small-business bill.
Watch out for: Hiring is a module inside an HR platform rather than a dedicated recruiting tool.
Overview
Factorial is a European small-business HR platform with an applicant tracker, time tracking and document management in one product. There is an API but no MCP.
Teams pick Factorial when people operations is the buyer and hiring is one module rather than a standalone function. Pricing starts at $8 per user per month.
Who it's for
Best for
- European small businesses buying HR plus hiring
- Teams that want time tracking next to the ATS
- People teams that do not want a separate tracker
- Buyers comparing all-in-one HR suites
Not ideal for
- Staffing agencies
- Enterprise HCM selections
Key features
HRIS. HRIS that often doubles as the first light ATS.
ATS. Applicant tracking for jobs, candidates, and stages.
Time. Time tracking next to HR and hiring modules.
Screenshots
Core HR
Automatic shift scheduling
Admin automation
Mobile app
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Pricing
Factorial starts at $8 per user per month, and plans are tailored on request rather than sold as fixed tiers. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 21 Sep 2026. Vendors change prices without notice.
Is Factorial expensive?
Factorial starts at $8/user/mo. We list 190 ATS tools in total. 21 have a free tier, and those with a public price typically start around $83 a month.
- 97 quote-based
- 21 free tier
- 76 public price
Worked out automatically from every ATS listing, so it updates as the directory changes.
Pros and cons
Pros
- HR, hiring and time in one suite
- Public API
- Low published per-user price
Cons
- No MCP
- Hiring is a module, not the focus
- Not an agency tool
Integrations
Slack Google Workspace Microsoft 365
See all 14 tools that integrate with Factorial, grouped by category with a source link for each, or check one tool.
What's new at Factorial
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How Factorial compares
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| Tool | Free tier | From | MCP | API | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | – | $8/user/mo | – | ✓ | |
| | – | $250/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | Sales-quoted | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | $299/mo | ✓ | ✓ | Compare |
| | – | Sales-quoted | – | ✓ | Compare |
$250/mo MCP API
Small-business HRIS that often doubles as the first ATS.
Sales-quoted MCP API
HR, IT and finance suite if devices and payroll are on the same bill.
$299/mo MCP API
Mid-market ATS if you want a tracker rather than an HR module.
Sales-quoted API
European HR platform with hiring if people operations is the buyer.
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