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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Factorial

    Score7.1 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

    Sympa

    Score9 out of 10
    N/ASympa is an HR system for growing, global businesses, offering one system for people data and processes, with local flexibility and global alignment.

    $9.50

    per month per user

    Pricing
    FactorialSympa
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FactorialSympa
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalRequired
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    Features
    FactorialSympa
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    7.8
    1 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Sympa
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employment history9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Organization and location management7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Approval workflow9.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Balance details7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    5.0
    1 Ratings
    49% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    19% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Update personal information5.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    View company policy documentation3.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Employee recognition2.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history8.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets6.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    36% below category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    3.5
    1 Ratings
    79% below category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    2.8
    1 Ratings
    97% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Corporate goal setting1.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Individual goal setting4.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking2.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    5.8
    1 Ratings
    32% below category average
    Sympa
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Performance plans6.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans5.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.01 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Review reminders6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Factorial and Sympa
    Feature
    Factorial
    5.7
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    Sympa
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting6.01 Ratings00 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 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    FactorialSympa
    Small Businesses
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    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
    FactorialSympa
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FactorialSympa
    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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    Sympa
    In my usage of Sympa, I find that it's very useful for onboarding, goal management, and organizational structure lookups. I haven't yet experienced any areas where it doesn't work well or isn't appropriate. We have many other software systems that work in tandem with Sympa.
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    Pros
    Factorial
    • Recruitment ATS.
    • Keeping documents and employee records.
    • Talent performance management.
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    Sympa
    • Customized interface.
    • Global Org Chart/Employee lookup.
    • Onboarding tasks.
    • Updating and reviewing personal goals, quotas, and PDP.
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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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    Sympa
    • Loading speeds have been a bit slow at points.
    • Our customized interface is easy to use but beginning to feel a bit dated (could use a refresh).
    • Minor user-interface features could be added to take it to the next level.
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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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    Sympa
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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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    Sympa
    • Provides visibility to all things HR.
    • On demand access so you don't need to wait on replies from HR.
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    ScreenShots

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    Sympa Screenshots

    Screenshot of Focus AI: Turn everyday HR requests into actionable results with Focus AI.Screenshot of Mobile app: Sympa's mobile app gives employees and managers secure access to key HR tasks and information wherever they are.Screenshot of Pay Transparency: Comply with the EU Pay Transparency Directive by identifying pay gaps within Sympa.Screenshot of Scenarios: Model organisational changes, compare different structures and plan with confidence in your HR system with Scenarios.Screenshot of 9-grid: Map employee performance and potential to support talent reviews, succession planning and development decisions with 9-grid.