Factorial HR vs. Iris HR Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Factorial HR
Score 7.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Factorial is an HR software company that was founded in 2016. Factorial was born with the goal of solving all the slow and repetitive HR processes through free software and a labor consultant service. The vendor reports that 80% of the day is spent on cumbersome and repetitive tasks and only 20% invests in building a robust business culture, and increasing productivity and employee satisfaction. The vendor aims to provide human resource managers with the tools they need to take…N/A
Iris HR Software
Score 6.9 out of 10
N/A
Iris HR Software (formerly Octopus HR, acquired by Iris Software Group April 2016) is an HR suite.
$1.50
Per User Per Month
Pricing
Factorial HRIris HR Software
Editions & Modules
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Basic
$1.50
Per User Per Month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Factorial HRIris HR Software
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Factorial HRIris HR Software
Considered Both Products
Factorial HR

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Iris HR Software
Chose Iris HR Software
I would say the pricing is good but it could be better. Also, the customer service is amazing they do such a great job and you can tell they know what they are doing. Visually it is very easy to use and looks very professional. It is a quick set up and they do their best to …
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Features
Factorial HRIris HR Software
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
7.8
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Employee demographic data9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Employment history9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Organizational charting7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Organization and location management7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
7.7
1 Ratings
5% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
2% below category average
Approval workflow9.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Balance details7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Annual carry-forward and encashment7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
5.0
1 Ratings
48% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.3
1 Ratings
2% above category average
View and generate pay and benefit information7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Update personal information5.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
View company policy documentation3.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Employee recognition2.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
View job history8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Asset Management
Comparison of Asset Management features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
6.0
1 Ratings
27% below category average
Iris HR Software
-
Ratings
Tracking of all physical assets6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
5.3
1 Ratings
36% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
5% above category average
Report builder6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Pre-built reports4.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
3.5
1 Ratings
79% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
New hire portal4.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Manager tracking tools3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
2.8
1 Ratings
97% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% below category average
Corporate goal setting1.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Individual goal setting4.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Performance tracking2.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
5.8
1 Ratings
32% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
0% above category average
Performance plans6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Performance improvement plans5.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Review status tracking7.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Review reminders6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Multiple review frequency5.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
5.7
1 Ratings
32% below category average
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
2% above category average
Job Requisition Management4.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Company Website Posting6.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Publish to Social Media6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Applicant Tracking5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts8.01 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
-
Ratings
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
0% below category average
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Factorial HR
-
Ratings
Iris HR Software
8.0
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
Factorial HRIris HR Software
Likelihood to Recommend
6.0
(1 ratings)
7.0
(2 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
Factorial HRIris HR Software
Likelihood to Recommend
Factorial
I am not fully convinced about factorial HR yet. We are about to transition to a new tool after using Recruitee for a long time. The bar was high when it came to recruitment ATS. and Factorial HR is multifaceted but not as well structured or functional. Support in other languages should also be improved, as those are the most common reviews I have seen online.
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IRIS Software Group
Our staff is kept updated with more company policies and we are able to track their holiday and sick days much better. The help and support of their contact support are super good. They reply super fast and are very kind. Also, their sales department isn't pushy like other services they are very knowledgeable and kind.
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Pros
Factorial
  • Recruitment ATS.
  • Keeping documents and employee records.
  • Talent performance management.
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IRIS Software Group
  • It's simple. I really appreciate that the layout of Octopus HR isn't something I have to question. I know where to look for something because it's clearly labeled, that's more than I can say for a lot of other HR systems I've seen.
  • Support. If I ever have a question about setting something up, or if something goes wrong, they're always on top of it. For instance, I had no idea how to set up employee photos on our accounts. I tweeted them and they responded right away, I'm based in LA and they're a UK company, I was impressed that they were able to respond right away. They make sure their customers are taken care of.
  • Great self guide. If there's ever an ordinary question I need answered their "Octopus Guide" is very thorough and walks you through everything.
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Cons
Factorial
  • i think the main area is time off requests.
  • also, customer service is not as responsive.
  • interface could be more user friendly.
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IRIS Software Group
  • It can take some effort to understand
  • Perhaps the price can go down a bit
  • Menu layout
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Likelihood to Renew
Factorial
No answers on this topic
IRIS Software Group
Employees don't complain about it! If anything they've commented on how nice of a tool it is to have.
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Alternatives Considered
Factorial
I does not stack up very well. It's best feature is that it is a 360 HR platform, but it needs to evolve and improve. Recruitee and Teamtailor seem way better options, in my opinion, for the Applicant tracking system. Time off tends to get confusing at times, and employees prefer tools like bamboo or Roots, which integrate well with other tools.
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IRIS Software Group
I would say the pricing is good but it could be better. Also, the customer service is amazing they do such a great job and you can tell they know what they are doing. Visually it is very easy to use and looks very professional. It is a quick set up and they do their best to give you what you want and need.
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Return on Investment
Factorial
  • It has not had any impact. we are testing the tool for a while now, but we do not think it will make it to the end of the process.
  • It seems good for ATS but all other functionalities seemed to have been left behind.
  • I like that it allows managing posts and other things like internal social media and communities.
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IRIS Software Group
  • Employee efficiency. There's never a question of who I request my time off with. The program sets up line managers who take in all the requests.
  • Less wasted time. Contact info and photo are very visible and easily accessed.
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