Factorial vs ELMO Software

Factorial5.1Visit ELMO Software4.3Visit

Higher score Factorial #41 in HR Software 5.1/10 Paid ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Factorial

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ELMO Software #48 in HR Software 4.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ELMO Software

• Factorial fits best

  Teams wanting affordable all-round HR software

• ELMO Software fits best

  Organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning

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Side by side

Feature	Factorial 5.1/10 Visit ↗	ELMO Software 4.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	5.1	4.3
Ranking	#41 in HR Software	#48 in HR Software
Best for	Teams wanting affordable all-round HR software	Organizations needing HR, rostering, and learning
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$8/user/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	—	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Phone, Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Tickets, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA	ISO 27001
Integrations	8 integrations	12 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market
Features Factorial 6/6 · ELMO Software 6/6
Employee records	✓	✓
Time-off management	✓	✓
Employee onboarding	✓	✓
Performance management	✓	✓
Time tracking	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Covers employee records, onboarding, time, performance, documents, and analytics Includes web, iOS, Android, and API access Connects with payroll, productivity, finance, and workplace tools	Combines employee records, onboarding, performance, payroll, and learning Supports rostering, timesheets, clock-in/out, and attendance reporting Offers web, iOS, Android, and integrations with Xero, MYOB, and more
Cons	No free plan is offered Payroll functionality centers on process management and provider integrations Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of teams seeking one focused tool	Pricing is customized and requires contact with sales The broad module set may require careful product selection Feature availability can vary by organization and enabled modules
Our verdict	Factorial is cloud-based HR and business management software for small and medium-sized businesses. It brings employee information, onboarding and offboarding, time-off management, time tracking, documents, performance reviews, payroll… Read the review →	ELMO Software is a cloud-based HR platform for organizations, particularly mid-market employers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It brings together centralized employee records, onboarding workflows, performance… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Factorial — where it wins

  • Covers employee records, onboarding, time, performance, documents, and analytics
  • Includes web, iOS, Android, and API access
  • Connects with payroll, productivity, finance, and workplace tools

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is offered
  • Payroll functionality centers on process management and provider integrations
  • Broad feature coverage may exceed the needs of teams seeking one focused tool

• ELMO Software — where it wins

  • Combines employee records, onboarding, performance, payroll, and learning
  • Supports rostering, timesheets, clock-in/out, and attendance reporting
  • Offers web, iOS, Android, and integrations with Xero, MYOB, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is customized and requires contact with sales
  • The broad module set may require careful product selection
  • Feature availability can vary by organization and enabled modules

• Factorial5.1/10 · Paid

  Broad HR coverage at $8 per user monthly, with payroll-provider integrations and mobile workflows.

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• ELMO Software4.3/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad HR suite for organizations combining people operations, rostering, payroll, and learning.

  Visit ELMO SoftwareFull verdict →