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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Factorial

    Score9 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    Factorial is a business management software designed to streamline HR processes, including time and attendance tracking, talent development, payroll, and finance management.

    $80

    per month

    Meta4 PeopleNet

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AMeta4 PeopleNet is an all-in-one integrated HR Solution providing Core HR with personnel administration, total talent management, compensation management with payroll, as well as workforce management (time and attendance, analytics). Meta4 is a Cegid company (acquired late 2019).N/A
    Pricing
    FactorialMeta4 PeopleNet
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FactorialMeta4 PeopleNet
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    Features
    FactorialMeta4 PeopleNet
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    7.8
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Employee demographic data9.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Employment history9.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.3
    1 Ratings
    27% below category average
    Approval workflow9.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Balance details7.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment7.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    49% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.2
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information7.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Update personal information5.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    View company policy documentation3.01 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Employee recognition2.01 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    View job history8.01 Ratings8.02 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    7.0
    2 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Report builder6.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Pre-built reports4.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.01 Ratings7.02 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    3.5
    1 Ratings
    79% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    11% above category average
    New hire portal4.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools3.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    2.8
    1 Ratings
    97% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Corporate goal setting1.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting4.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility4.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Performance tracking2.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    5.8
    1 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Performance plans6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans5.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Review reminders6.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency5.01 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    5.7
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Job Requisition Management4.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Company Website Posting6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media6.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting4.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention7.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking5.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.01 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    6.2
    1 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings5.01 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.01 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Factorial and Meta4 PeopleNet
    Feature
    Factorial
    -
    Ratings
    Meta4 PeopleNet
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
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    Score9.3 out of 10
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    Score9.3 out of 10
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    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FactorialMeta4 PeopleNet
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FactorialMeta4 PeopleNet
    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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    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR is a very powerful HR tool with abundant features that could fulfill pretty much all the HR needs of a small to medium sized organization. It might be an overkill for very small businesses with less than 20 employees as its really geared towards larger organizations. It offers powerful tools to performance reviews as well as employee HR management tasks. One interesting feature is the ability for employees to perform self administrative tasks through the software which allows some automation of tasks. On the other hand, the program can be so feature rich that require an advanced user with data analytic skills to fully utility. Companies that use the software will need to have at least one manager procure training before utilizing its full range of features.
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    Pros
    Factorial
    • Recruitment ATS.
    • Keeping documents and employee records.
    • Talent performance management.
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    Cegid
    • Clean and easy navigation: it is very user-friendly and compared to other solutions I have utilized, there is a clear difference on how information is displayed and also ease of navigation and speed of response of the platform.
    • All modules are really integrated and it is so much power when there is a correlation between say the data displayed in Talent Management and the info seen on the C&B module for example from a performance and compensation perspective, visualizing info and being able to analyze it easier for decision making.
    • Customizable, in our case, we use the solution and enjoy the multiple benefits and efficiencies due to how data is organized and presented and the same time we have the advantage that the user interface is all customized to our own corporate brand/look and feel, color palette and graphical line.
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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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    Cegid
    • Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR can be a bit overwhelming for light users with limited experience.
    • The performance review features are extensive and require a highly skilled manager that work with data analytics
    • The program is not quite as strong in its recruitment features as other software offerings.
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    Support Rating
    Factorial
    No answers on this topic
    Cegid
    It is excellent support so far, during implementation and also while live, the only reason why I am giving a 9 is because in some cases we could have had a quicker response or solution, but so far this doesn't look like an issue at all, and the vendor has been making sure we have what we need.
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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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    Cegid
    Meta4 PeopleNet Core HR really shines as a flexible product capable of evolving with an organization's changing needs. Its robust features, cloud based architecture, and performance analysis help push the product ahead of some of its competitors. While not perfect, the software offers in-depth performance review functions and data analysis tools that show performance trends. With its self administrative tools, employees can help manage their own information, reducing workload for HR managers
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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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    Cegid
    • We now have a tool which is a single solution and connects our employee information for 5 countries and 30K + employees, a single source, talk about efficiency.
    • This is a big step in Digital Transformation, reducing times to complete several processes and also the use of paper forms.
    • Definitely, savings related to the number of solutions software wise that is now integrated and scalable with meta4 PeopleNet Talent Management.
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