Compare Factorial and 15Five on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both HR tools, Freemium / Modular Subscription vs Subscription (per user/month,…
At a Glance
Factorial
15Five
Primary category
HR
HR
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Freemium / Modular Subscription
Subscription (per user/month, billed annually)
Starting price
Free plan available; paid plans start from around $8 per user per month
$4/user/month (Engage plan, billed annually)
Free plan
Yes
Not documented
Free trial
Yes
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web, iOS, Android
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Yes
Yes
Public API
Yes
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Factorial
Free — $0 Monthly
Core — From $8 per user per month Monthly or annual
Business Hubs (Time, Talent, Finance, IT add-ons) — Custom, priced per hub selected Monthly or annual
Enterprise Hubs — Custom quote Annual
15Five
Engage — $4 per user/month, billed annually
Perform — $11 per user/month, billed annually
Total Platform — $16 per user/month, billed annually
Pros & Cons
Factorial
Pros
Modular hub structure lets small teams start free and only pay for the HR, finance or IT functionality they actually need.
Strong fit for European SMBs, with built-in support for EU labor compliance, multiple legal entities and multi-language payslips.
Broad functional coverage in one platform, spanning core HR, payroll, recruitment, performance and IT asset management.
Native iOS and Android apps give employees self-service access to time off, payslips and schedules from their phones.
Cons
No fixed public pricing list for most hubs, so buyers must request a custom quote to know their real cost.
The free plan is narrow, limited to document management and e-signature rather than core HRIS functionality.
As a modular system, total cost can climb quickly once several hubs are added for a growing headcount.
North American presence has been scaled back, with the Miami office closed in late 2024, which may affect support depth for US-based customers.
15Five
Pros
Combines performance, engagement, and compensation in one platform
AI-assisted review writing and dedicated manager coaching (Kona)
Strong analytics and benchmarking for HR leaders
Modular pricing lets teams start with just Engage or Perform
Cons
Total Platform plus add-ons (Kona, Compensation) can add up in cost for larger organizations
Feature depth is oriented toward mid-market/enterprise HR teams, which may be more than very small teams need
Some capabilities (Kona Coach, Manager Content) are priced as separate add-ons rather than included
Use Cases
Factorial
Centralizing HR records for a growing SMB — A company outgrowing spreadsheets uses Factorial Core to build a single employee directory, digitize onboarding paperwork and manage e-signatures for contracts and policies.
Running time off, time tracking and shift scheduling — Operations and office managers use the Time hub to approve absence requests, track clock-in and clock-out data, and publish shift schedules that staff can view on mobile.
Hiring and onboarding new employees — Talent teams use the AI-assisted applicant tracking system to post jobs, screen CVs and automate candidate updates, then hand off hired candidates directly into Factorial onboarding workflows.
15Five
Performance review cycles — AI-assisted reviews, 360-degree feedback, and calibration for mid-market and enterprise HR teams.
Employee engagement measurement — Engagement surveys, benchmarking, and action planning to track and improve engagement.
Manager coaching and development — AI coaching via Kona plus manager-training content to build stronger managers.
Compensation benchmarking — Pay-range management and salary benchmarking as part of total-rewards planning.