Factorial is a modern HR platform founded in Barcelona in 2016. It has grown rapidly to serve over 60,000 companies worldwide. Factorial offers a comprehensive suite of HR tools including time tracking, absence management, document management, and performance reviews. The platform is known for its modern interface and user-friendly design. It's particularly popular with startups and growing companies looking for a scalable HR solution.
| Feature | ZeitPal | Factorial |
|---|---|---|
| Leave Management | Full leave request and approval system with one-click approvals | Complete leave management with custom policies |
| Sick Leave | Digital sick leave with automatic certificate reminders after 3 days | Sick leave tracking with document management |
| Team Calendar | Shared team calendar with absence overview and conflict detection | Team calendar with absence visibility |
| Approval Workflows | Flexible approval chains, multi-level approvals, delegation | Multi-level approval workflows |
| Reports & Analytics | Absence reports, sick rate analytics, leave balance overview | HR analytics and custom dashboards |
| Mobile App | Responsive web app, works on any device | Native iOS and Android apps |
| Integrations | Slack, Google Calendar, Microsoft 365 (coming soon) | Slack, Google, Microsoft, payroll integrations |
ZeitPal offers a generous free tier for small teams, with affordable paid plans for growing companies. No hidden costs, transparent pricing.
Factorial offers a limited free tier for very small teams. Paid plans start at around €4-6 per employee per month depending on features. Custom pricing for enterprise.
Factorial is designed for SMEs and startups looking for a modern, scalable HR platform. It's particularly popular in Spain and Latin America but has strong presence across Europe. Best suited for companies wanting more than just leave management.
Factorial is GDPR compliant with EU data centers. They offer standard data protection features and privacy controls. However, they're not specifically focused on German data protection requirements.
Factorial provides chat and email support. They have a help center with documentation and video tutorials. Support available in English, Spanish, and other European languages.
Factorial is a strong choice for companies wanting a comprehensive, modern HR platform. However, for German companies focused specifically on leave management, ZeitPal offers better value with its generous free tier and German labor law compliance. Choose Factorial for full HR suite, choose ZeitPal for focused leave management in Germany.
Factorial supports multiple languages including German. However, their primary focus is on Spanish and English-speaking markets, while ZeitPal is specifically built for German companies.
For German companies up to 20 employees, ZeitPal is likely the better choice due to its free tier, German labor law support, and GDPR-focused approach. Factorial is better if you need a full HR platform.
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