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Alternatives · Reviewed September 15, 2026

The best Factorial alternatives in 2026

Factorial is a broad HR platform, covering time, talent, finance and IT management through modules on top of a core. That breadth suits HR-led companies. Shift-based operators sometimes find they're paying for an HR suite when their daily problem is the rota, check-in and wages.

GetUp is our product. It appears on this list where it fits, with its limits spelled out. Every price was read from the vendor's own pricing page on September 15, 2026.

At a glance

Factorial alternatives at a glance
ToolBest forStarting price
1. PersonioEuropean companies wanting a full HR suiteQuote only
2. BambooHRUS-based HR teams$10 per employee / month
3. GetUpShift-based teams across several locations$108 / €99 a month
4. ShiftbaseEuropean scheduling on a budgetFree for up to 15 employees
5. DeputyHourly workforce scheduling$5 per user / month
6. PlandayUK and European shift teams£2.99 per user / month

Why people look for Factorial alternatives

Pricing is mostly quote-based
Only the $8 per user starting price is published; the rest depends on the modules you add.
An HR suite first
Scheduling and time tracking are one area among many, so shift-heavy teams may not need the rest.
Per-user costs grow with headcount
Every hire adds to the monthly bill.

How to choose

  1. 01

    Separate HR needs from shift needs

    Recruiting, reviews and onboarding point to an HR suite. Rotas, clock-in and hourly wages point to a scheduling tool.

  2. 02

    Ask for a full quote

    Get prices for the exact modules you'd use before comparing.

  3. 03

    Check each country you employ in

    HR compliance differs by country, so confirm coverage for every place you have staff.

The alternatives, in detail

  1. 01

    Personio

    Best for: European companies wanting a full HR suite

    Recruiting, records and time off in one system, with plans sized from small businesses up.

    Where it's strong

    • Recruiting, employee records and time off in one system
    • Plans sized from small businesses to large organizations
    • Built for European companies

    Watch out for

    • No published prices
    • An HR system rather than a shift scheduling tool

    Quote only

    Essential, Professional and Enterprise plans, priced per employee on request.

    Source: personio.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

  2. 02

    BambooHR

    Best for: US-based HR teams

    Core HR from $10 per employee a month, with payroll and benefits for US employees.

    Where it's strong

    • Employee records, workflows, hiring and time off in Core
    • Performance management on Pro
    • Payroll and benefits add-ons for US teams

    Watch out for

    • Payroll and benefits are for US employees only
    • Not a shift scheduling tool
    • A flat minimum for companies under 25 employees

    $10 per employee / month

    Core $10, Pro $17 and Elite $25 per employee a month for companies with 25 or more employees; smaller companies pay a flat rate from $250 a month. Payroll and Benefits add-ons cover US employees only.

    Source: bamboohr.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

  3. 03

    GetUp

    Our product

    Best for: Shift-based teams across several locations

    If what you need most is the rota, check-in at each site and wages from real hours, GetUp covers that with an invoice archive and accountant logins on a flat plan. It isn't a full HR suite.

    Where it's strong

    • Several brands and locations under one account and one login
    • Wages calculated from each person's real check-in and check-out times
    • An invoice and receipt archive with the original files, plus sales invoices in the Stock module on Scale
    • Accountants get their own login with per-feature access, without taking an employee seat
    • An AI assistant that answers from your own shifts, wages and invoices

    Watch out for

    • It doesn't withhold or file payroll taxes, so US and UK teams still finish payroll with a provider or accountant
    • One account is one company: separate legal entities need separate accounts
    • No free plan, and no billing in GBP
    • Staff check in by entering a code shown on the location's tablet, so everyone needs their own login

    $108 / €99 a month

    Flat monthly plans. Core is $108 for up to 25 employees, 3 locations and 2 brands; Growth is $173 (60 employees, 6 locations); Scale is $282 (100 employees, 10 locations). Extra employees on Core cost $7 each a month. Billed in USD, EUR or PLN.

    Source: getup.dev pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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  4. 04

    Shiftbase

    Best for: European scheduling on a budget

    Free up to 15 employees, with absence management from Basic.

    Where it's strong

    • A free plan for up to 15 employees
    • Clock-in and absence management from Basic
    • Labour cost insights and AI forecasting on Premium

    Watch out for

    • Per-employee fees above each plan's included headcount
    • Compliance tools sit on the €336 Enterprise plan
    • No invoicing features

    Free for up to 15 employees

    Free up to 15 employees. Basic is €30 a month including 6 employees, then €4 each; Premium €72 including 12, then €5 each; Enterprise €336 including 48, then €6 each. 10% off yearly billing and a 14-day trial with no card.

    Source: shiftbase.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Shiftbase, side by side
  5. 05

    Deputy

    Best for: Hourly workforce scheduling

    Demand forecasting and biometric clocking on Core.

    Where it's strong

    • Demand forecasting and advanced scheduling on the Core plan
    • Biometric time clocking and automatic timesheet approval on Core
    • Labor law compliance tools from the entry plan
    • Deputy AI included on every plan

    Watch out for

    • Every plan is priced per user, so cost rises with each hire
    • Payroll and HR are paid add-ons on top of scheduling
    • No customer invoicing

    $5 per user / month

    Per user a month: Lite $5, Core $6.50, Pro $9, with 10% off annual billing and a $30 monthly minimum (£20 in the UK). Deputy Payroll is $8 per user plus a $49 monthly base fee; HR is $2 per user.

    Source: deputy.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Deputy, side by side
  6. 06

    Planday

    Best for: UK and European shift teams

    Per-user pricing from £2.99 in the UK.

    Where it's strong

    • A low per-user price on Starter in the UK
    • A 30-day free trial without a card
    • A natural fit if you already use Xero

    Watch out for

    • User minimums on Starter and Plus
    • Pro pricing is only available on request
    • No invoicing features

    £2.99 per user / month

    UK pricing: Starter £2.99 per user a month (5-user minimum), Plus £4.49 per user (10-user minimum) plus a £15 monthly fee, Pro on custom pricing. 30-day free trial with no card.

    Source: planday.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Planday, side by side

Questions people ask

How much does Factorial cost?

Factorial publishes a starting price of $8 per user a month; the full price depends on the modules you add and is quoted per company.

What's a cheaper alternative to Factorial?

For HR, BambooHR publishes per-employee prices from $10. For shift scheduling, Shiftbase is free up to 15 employees and Planday starts at £2.99 per user in the UK.

Which Factorial alternative is best for shift workers?

Scheduling-first tools like Deputy, Shiftbase or Planday, or GetUp if you also want wages and paperwork across several locations.

Is Personio or BambooHR closer to Factorial?

Both are HR suites. Personio is built for European companies; BambooHR suits US teams best, where its payroll and benefits add-ons apply.

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