Compare/Head to head
Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.
Starting price
$8/user/mo
European small-business HR platform with an ATS, time tracking and documents, from $8 per user/month.
Where Factorial fits
€7.60/employee/mo
HR platform for small and mid-sized companies, mainly in Europe, with HRIS, recruiting and payroll prep. Plans start from €7.60 per employee per month.
Where Personio fits
| Detail | Factorial | Personio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $8/user/mo | €7.60/employee/mo |
| Free tier | –No | –No |
| MCP server | –No | –No |
| Public API | ✓Yes | ✓Yes |
| Listed under | ATS, HRIS, Payroll, Time & attendance | ATS, HRIS, Payroll |
| Capterra | 4.3 from 320 reviews | Not enough reviews |
Factorial
Stands out: HR, hiring and time tracking on one small-business bill.
Watch out: Hiring is a module inside an HR platform rather than a dedicated recruiting tool.
Not the right fit for
Personio
Stands out: Core HR, time tracking, recruiting and payroll prep in one system, with over 200 marketplace integrations.
Watch out: Prices are published in euros only. Every active user counts as a license, and API access for custom integrations is on the Core Pro plan, not Core.
Not the right fit for
Factorial
Personio
Factorial
$8/user/mo
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 4 Nov 2026
Personio
€7.60/employee/mo
Personio's pricing page lists plans starting from €7.60 per employee a month; the page shows euro pricing only. Plans are Core and Core Pro, and the yearly subscription has a 12-month minimum term. Custom quotes come through a demo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.
Checked 4 Nov 2026
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