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Factorial is a cloud-based business management software built specifically to empower small and medium-sized businesses. It’s not just an HR tool—it’s a comprehensive employee management software that combines automation, data, and a people-first approach to help companies scale with confidence. Track employee working hours, manage shifts, approve time off, and visualize workloads. Our cloud business management software integrates time tracking directly with payroll and project management to eliminate manual entry and errors. From sick leave to unlimited PTO policies, Factorial simplifies leave tracking through automated approval workflows, custom policy creation, and team-wide calendar visibility. It’s no surprise we were ranked the #1 PTO Tracker of 2025. From applicant tracking to onboarding, from performance reviews to training plans—Factorial supports the full employee lifecycle. Build strong, engaged teams and scale faster without needing multiple disconnected tools.

About

Folks is a complete HR platform built for Canadian SMBs, combining four seamlessly integrated products to help you hire, manage, develop, and pay your team — all in one place. With Folks HRIS, centralize employee records, onboarding, time tracking, and compliance. Folks ATS streamlines recruitment with smart sourcing, job board integrations, and applicant tracking. Folks Performance supports growth through continuous performance management, evaluations, and career development. Folks Payroll ensures smooth, compliant payroll processing directly within the same system. Together, these solutions create a unified, people-first HR experience that boosts productivity and simplifies your daily operations.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Factorial is designed for small and midsize businesses—specifically HR professionals, team managers, finance leaders, and business owners—who need an all-in-one solution to manage people, time, and money efficiently.

Audience

Companies that need an HR management system and applicant tracking solution

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$8/month/user
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$6 per employee per month
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

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ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.7 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.8 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Factorial
Founded: 2016
Spain
factorialhr.com

Company Information

Folks
Founded: 2010
Canada
folkshr.com

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Categories

Categories

Empower your employees to grow with a complete view of their performance. Folks Performance makes it easy to set up and manage 360-degree feedback processes, gathering insights from managers, peers, and direct reports in a structured, confidential way. The platform centralizes all feedback, highlights strengths, and identifies development opportunities, helping leaders and employees build stronger skills and improve collaboration. With customizable evaluation forms and simple reporting, you can turn feedback into actionable growth while fostering a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

Streamline your hiring with Folks ATS. Post jobs to top platforms like LinkedIn, Indeed, Jobillico, Isarta, and Talent.com directly from one place, while centralizing every application in a single, organized pipeline. The intuitive kanban view lets you track candidates effortlessly through each stage, and built-in collaboration tools make it easy to assign tasks, gather feedback, and keep hiring managers aligned. With automated workflows, customizable stages, and integrated communication features, Folks ATS helps growing teams save time, attract top talent, and make smarter hiring decisions — without the hassle of juggling multiple tools.

Manage all your people operations in one place with Folks HR. From employee files to contracts, vacation requests, performance records, and compliance, everything is centralized, secure, and easy to access. No more scattered spreadsheets or lost documents—Folks HR gives you a clear, organized view of your workforce. Designed for small and medium-sized businesses, the platform simplifies daily HR tasks, saves time, and ensures accuracy, so you can focus on building stronger teams and a healthier workplace culture.

Simplify payroll management with Folks Payroll, built for Canadian businesses. Automate calculations, deductions, and government remittances to stay compliant while reducing errors. Employee data, worked hours, and absences flow seamlessly into payroll, ensuring accuracy and efficiency every cycle. With direct deposit, electronic pay stubs, and secure record-keeping, employees get paid on time and with confidence. Folks HR makes payroll stress-free and efficient, so you can focus on what matters most—your people.

Drive employee growth and align individual goals with company objectives through Folks Performance. Set clear goals, track progress, and schedule regular reviews—all in one platform. Managers can provide continuous feedback, employees can document achievements, and HR teams can access a centralized record of performance history. With customizable evaluation templates, reminders, and visual dashboards, Folks HR makes performance reviews simple, structured, and fair. The result: stronger engagement, better conversations, and a culture of continuous improvement that helps both people and businesses thrive.

360 Degree Feedback Features

Dashboard
Feedback / Surveys
Progress Tracking
Question Library
Rater Selection
Self Service Portal
Supports External Reviewers

Human Resources Features

360 Degree Feedback
Applicant Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruiting Management
Self Service Portal
Succession Planning
Time & Attendance Management
Time Off Management
Timesheets
Training Management

Payroll Features

401(k) Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Check Printing
Compensation Management
Deductions Management
Direct Deposit
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Tax Compliance
Vacation / Leave Tracking
W-2 and 1099 Preparation
Wage Garnishment

Performance Management Features

360 Degree Feedback
Compensation Management
Custom Rating Scales
Customizable Templates
Individual Development Plans
On-going Performance Tracking
Peer Appraisals
Review Cycle Tracking
Self Service Portal
Self-Appraisals
Skills Assessments
Weighted Performance Measures

Absence Management Features

Analytics/Reporting
Approval Process Control
Attendance Tracking
Calendar Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Scheduling
Leave Policy Management
Notifications/Alerts
Overtime Management
Role-Based Permissions
Time Off Management
Timesheet Management

Attendance Tracking Features

Absence Management
Calendar Management
Employee Scheduling
Employee Time Clock
FMLA Tracking
Overtime Tracking
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Time Tracking
Timesheets
Vacation / Leave Tracking

Employee Scheduling Features

Appointment Management
Automated Scheduling
Calendar Management
Employee Database
Group Scheduling
Messaging
Mobile Access
Payroll Management
Reporting/Analytics
Resource Management
Schedule Distribution
Scheduling
Shift Scheduling
Shift Swapping
Time Clock
Time Tracking
Vacation / Leave Tracking

Expense Report Features

Approval Process Control
Invoice Management
Multi-Currency
Receipt Management
Reimbursement Management
Spend Control
Time Tracking
Workflow Management

HR Analytics Features

Compensation Plan Modeling
Dashboard
HR Metrics Library
Leave & Absence Reporting
Predictive Modeling
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Talent Management
Trend Analysis
Turnover Tracking

HR Employee File Management Features

Access Controls
Centralized Employee Files
Dashboard
Email Notifications
Paper & Digital
Regulatory Compliance
Retention Settings
Search
Sharing Spaces
Signature

Leave Management Features

Approval Process Control
Calendar Management
Employee Scheduling
FMLA Tracking
Leave & Absence Reporting
Leave Policy Management
Self Service Portal

Onboarding Features

Course Management
Document Management
E-Verify / I-9 Forms
Electronic Forms
Electronic Signature
Employee Handbook
Employee Portal
File Management
Job Description Management
Orientation Management
Self Service Portal
Task Management
Tax Forms
Training Management

Recruiting Features

Assessments
Background Screening
CRM
Interaction Tracking
Internal HR
Interview Management
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Self Service Portal

Talent Management Features

Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Competency Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Goal Setting / Tracking
Job Description Management
Onboarding
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Succession Planning
Training Management

Time Clock Features

Biometric Recognition
Hourly Employee Tracking
Messaging
Mobile Access
Online Punch Card
Payroll Management
Punch card
Reporting/Analytics
Salaried Employee Tracking
Sick Leave Tracking
Vacation / Leave Tracking
Workstation Tracking

Time Tracking Features

Automatic Time Capture
Billable & Non-Billable Hours
Billing & Invoicing
Employee Database
Expense Tracking
Mobile Time Tracking
Multiple Billing Rates
Offline Time Tracking
Online Time Tracking
Overtime Calculation
Time per Project Reporting
Timesheet Management
Vacation / Leave Tracking

Time and Expense Features

Activity Tracking
Billable Hours Tracking
Billing Rate Management
Expense Tracking
Invoice Processing
Multiple Billing Rates
Project Tracking
Reimbursement Management
Time Tracking by Client
Time Tracking by Project

Training Features

Academic / Education
Asynchronous Learning
Blended Learning
Built-In Course Authoring
Built-in LMS
Certification Management
Corporate / Business
eCommerce
Learner Portal
Mobile Learning
Simulation
Synchronous Learning
Training Companies

Workforce Management Features

Budgeting & Forecasting
Contractor Management
Employee Lifecycle Management
Labor Projection
Performance Appraisal
Recruiting Management
Scheduling
Skills Tracking
Time & Attendance
Variable Workforce

360 Degree Feedback Features

Dashboard
Feedback / Surveys
Progress Tracking
Question Library
Rater Selection
Self Service Portal
Supports External Reviewers

Human Resources Features

360 Degree Feedback
Applicant Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Career Development Planning
Compensation Management
Compliance Management
Employee Database
Employee Lifecycle Management
Onboarding
Payroll Management
Performance Management
Recruiting Management
Self Service Portal
Succession Planning
Time & Attendance Management
Time Off Management
Timesheets
Training Management

Payroll Features

401(k) Tracking
Attendance Management
Benefits Management
Check Printing
Compensation Management
Deductions Management
Direct Deposit
Multi-Country
Multi-State
Reporting/Analytics
Self Service Portal
Tax Compliance
Vacation / Leave Tracking
W-2 and 1099 Preparation
Wage Garnishment

Performance Management Features

360 Degree Feedback
Compensation Management
Custom Rating Scales
Customizable Templates
Individual Development Plans
On-going Performance Tracking
Peer Appraisals
Review Cycle Tracking
Self Service Portal
Self-Appraisals
Skills Assessments
Weighted Performance Measures

Applicant Tracking Features

Assessments
Background Screening
Candidate Management
Collaboration Tools
Internal HR
Interview Management
Interview Scheduling
Job Board Posting
Job Requisition
Onboarding
Recruiting Firms
Reference Checking
Resume Parsing
Resume Search
Self Service Portal
Workflow Management

Integrations

ChangeEngine
Complete
Desktop.com
Disclo
Ema
Indeed
LinkedIn Job Search
Nethris
Optio
Payflow
PerkUp
Qobra
Quickwork
Rambox
Secfix
Setyl
Stackreaction
TravelPerk
Vite
Wufoo

Integrations

ChangeEngine
Complete
Desktop.com
Disclo
Ema
Indeed
LinkedIn Job Search
Nethris
Optio
Payflow
PerkUp
Qobra
Quickwork
Rambox
Secfix
Setyl
Stackreaction
TravelPerk
Vite
Wufoo
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