Factorial vs Sage HR
A detailed comparison of Factorial and Sage HR. See how they stack up on features, pricing, and user ratings.
At a Glance
| Factorial | Sage HR | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Starting Price | $5/mo | $6/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes |
| Free Plan | No | No |
| Features | 9 | 9 |
| Best For | SMB | SMB |
Factorial
European HR platform for SMBs covering time tracking, leave management, payroll preparation, document management, and performance reviews.
Rating
4.5/5
Best for
SMB
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Sage HR
Cloud HR management solution from Sage offering leave management, shift scheduling, timesheets, performance reviews, and recruitment in a modular, pick-and-choose system.
Rating
4.1/5
Best for
SMB
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Factorial | Sage HR |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow Automation | ||
| Reporting Dashboard | ||
| EEO/OFCCP Compliance | ||
| GDPR Compliance | ||
| API Access | ||
| HRIS Integration | ||
| Slack Integration | ||
| Zapier Integration | ||
| Mobile App |
Pricing Comparison
Factorial
Essential
$5/mo
Business
$7/mo
Enterprise
Custom
Sage HR
Core HR
$6/mo
Modules
Custom
Integrations
Both tools integrate with
Gmail
Google Workspace
Microsoft 365
Outlook
Slack
Zapier
Only Factorial
A3Nom
DocuSign
Only Sage HR
ADP
Azure AD
Google Calendar
Gusto
Microsoft Teams
Okta
OneLogin
Outlook Calendar
Pros & Cons
Factorial
Pros
- +Good coverage of European markets (Spain, Germany, France, UK, LatAm)
- +Clean interface with fast implementation (typically under a week)
- +Competitive pricing for European SMBs
- +Solid time tracking, leave management, and document handling
Cons
- -No native payroll processing — provides payroll preparation only
- -Less mature than Personio or BambooHR in overall feature depth
- -English-language support can be inconsistent outside core markets
- -API capabilities are more limited than larger platforms
Sage HR
Pros
- +Very affordable per-employee pricing
- +Clean interface with core HR essentials
- +Modular — pay only for what you need
- +Good shift scheduling and leave management
Cons
- -Payroll not included — need Sage Payroll separately
- -Less feature-rich than BambooHR or Personio
- -Limited recruitment functionality
- -Part of large Sage ecosystem — not always cohesive
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Factorial if:
- • Your company is SMB size
- • Higher user ratings matter to you (4.5 vs 4.1)
- • Budget is a priority (starts from $5/mo vs $6/mo)
- • Good coverage of European markets (Spain, Germany, France, UK, LatAm)
Choose Sage HR if:
- • Your company is SMB size
- • Very affordable per-employee pricing
How we evaluate tools
Our ratings combine verified user reviews from G2 and Capterra with hands-on feature analysis. Pricing is checked against official sources. We may earn a commission through affiliate links, but this never influences our rankings or recommendations. Read our full methodology.