Comparison
Looking for a Factorial alternative?
Factorial is an SMB HR admin tool: performance is an add-on on top of the Core. TalentRewards is built for performance, with native-language AI.
€4 vs ~€16
MBO & Compensation add-on
No vs mandatory
Core to buy first
Included vs marginal
native-language AI
Performance sits behind the mandatory Core.
Real all-in cost / user / month
- Core (mandatory) — €8
- Talent Management — €8
- ATS / add-ons — €4
MBO module alone: €4 vs ~€16 (add-on: requires the Core)
Factorial's hidden costs
- Performance behind the mandatory Core (~€8)
- Add-ons stack up (Talent Management, ATS, Finance…)
- Frequent price increases reported by users
- Module prices not published: quote-only
- Limited performance depth vs a dedicated tool
Feature comparison
| TalentRewards | Factorial | |
|---|---|---|
| Native-language AI included | ✓ | ✕ |
| Performance without a mandatory Core | ✓ | ✕ |
| MBO & Compensation add-on (+€4) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Performance/MBO depth | ✓ | ~ |
| On-premise / self-hosted | ✓ | ✕ |
| Transparent public pricing | ✓ | ✕ |
| EU hosting + GDPR by design | ✓ | ✓ |
Table updated June 2026, based on public price lists.
AI: focus vs marginal
TalentRewards
TalentRewards puts native-language AI at the core: it drafts feedback and summaries, included in the plan price.
Factorial
In Factorial AI is marginal and generic: not tuned to performance nor to your language.
When Factorial is the right choice
- You are an SMB that wants one affordable admin tool for attendance, leave, documents and shifts, and basic performance is enough.
- You want to start from HR administration and add performance later, inside the same tool.
When to choose TalentRewards
- Real performance, not a secondary feature of an admin tool.
- €10/user for real performance — no mandatory Core to buy first.
- Native-language AI included and transparent pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Factorial cost?
Quote-only. Public estimates point to ~€8/user/month for the mandatory Core plus ~€8 for Talent Management; other add-ons (ATS, Finance…) stack on top. Users report frequent price increases.
How much does TalentRewards cost?
TalentRewards is free for up to 10 users, then €10/user/month (Professional) or €12 (Enterprise) — native-language AI included in every plan. The MBO & Compensation add-on is +€4/user/month. Public price list, billed in euros, no setup fees. No mandatory Core.
Can I use TalentRewards alongside Factorial?
Yes: you can keep Factorial for HR administration and use TalentRewards for performance. Users and org structure import via CSV.
Where is the data hosted?
In data centers within the European Union, GDPR by design. On-premise / self-hosted deployment is also available for regulated sectors.
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Indicative prices collected from public price lists and third-party aggregators in June 2026; quote-only prices are marked with "~". All trademarks belong to their respective owners. TalentRewards is not affiliated with the vendors mentioned.