Factorial HR

Factorial HR

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Workbase

Workbase

Factorial HR: Basic HR, Overpriced?

Factorial HR: Basic HR, Overpriced?

Upgrade to Workbase for a powerful employee portal with AI, advanced training features, and superior customization. Say goodbye to hidden fees and inflexible systems.

Quick Comparison

Quick Comparison

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

LEADING COMPANIES TRUST WORKBASE

Why are companies switching from Factorial HR to Workbase?

1

Advanced AI

Workbase's AI goes beyond basic Q&A, creating and managing content for you, while Factorial’s AI capabilities are limited.

1

Advanced AI

Workbase's AI goes beyond basic Q&A, creating and managing content for you, while Factorial’s AI capabilities are limited.

1

Advanced AI

Workbase's AI goes beyond basic Q&A, creating and managing content for you, while Factorial’s AI capabilities are limited.

2

Powerful Trainings

Workbase offers in-app recording and robust training features, unlike Factorial’s limited training modules.

2

Powerful Trainings

Workbase offers in-app recording and robust training features, unlike Factorial’s limited training modules.

2

Powerful Trainings

Workbase offers in-app recording and robust training features, unlike Factorial’s limited training modules.

3

Transparent Pricing

Workbase offers in-app recording and robust training features, unlike Factorial’s limited training modules.

3

Transparent Pricing

Workbase offers in-app recording and robust training features, unlike Factorial’s limited training modules.

3

Transparent Pricing

Workbase offers in-app recording and robust training features, unlike Factorial’s limited training modules.

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Quick Comparison

Features

Factorial HR

Employee Portal

Factorial HR – Employee Portal: No

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Employee Portal

Factorial HR – Employee Portal: No

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Employee Portal

Factorial HR – Employee Portal: No

Workbase – Employee Portal: Yes

Dashboards

Factorial HR – Dashboards: No

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Dashboards

Factorial HR – Dashboards: No

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Dashboards

Factorial HR – Dashboards: No

Workbase – Dashboards: Yes

Wiki

Factorial HR – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Wiki

Factorial HR – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Wiki

Factorial HR – Wiki: No

Workbase – Wiki: Yes

Pages

Factorial HR – Pages: No

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Pages

Factorial HR – Pages: No

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Pages

Factorial HR – Pages: No

Workbase – Pages: Yes

Whiteboards

Factorial HR – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Whiteboards

Factorial HR – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Whiteboards

Factorial HR – Whiteboards: No

Workbase – Whiteboards: Yes

Apps

Factorial HR – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Apps

Factorial HR – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Apps

Factorial HR – Apps: No

Workbase – Apps: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Factorial HR – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Factorial HR – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Personalized Newsfeed

Factorial HR – Personalized Newsfeed: No

Workbase – Personalized Newsfeed: Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Trainings – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Trainings – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Trainings – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

One-click to edit

Factorial HR – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

One-click to edit

Factorial HR – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

One-click to edit

Factorial HR – One-click to edit: No

Workbase – One-click to edit: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Factorial HR – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Factorial HR – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns

Factorial HR – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: No

Workbase – Drag-and-Drop with multiple columns: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Factorial HR – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Factorial HR – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Large and versatile component library

Factorial HR – Large and versatile component library: No

Workbase – Large and versatile component library: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Factorial HR – Advanced role-based permissions: No

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Factorial HR – Advanced role-based permissions: No

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Advanced role-based permissions

Factorial HR – Advanced role-based permissions: No

Workbase – Advanced role-based permissions: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Factorial HR – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: No

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Factorial HR – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: No

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking

Factorial HR – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: No

Workbase – Option to insert Trainingvideos with user-tracking: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Factorial HR – Create & edit content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Factorial HR – Create & edit content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Create & edit content with AI

Factorial HR – Create & edit content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit content with AI: Yes

Trainings

Factorial HR – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Trainings

Factorial HR – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Trainings

Factorial HR – Trainings: Yes

Workbase – Trainings: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Factorial HR – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Factorial HR – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Public Trainingcourses

Factorial HR – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Public Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Factorial HR – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Factorial HR – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Department / Role-based Trainingcourses

Factorial HR – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

Workbase – Department / Role-based Trainingcourses: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Factorial HR – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Factorial HR – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

One-click to edit Trainings

Factorial HR – One-click to edit Trainings: No

Workbase – One-click to edit Trainings: Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Factorial HR – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Factorial HR – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs)

Factorial HR – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): No

Workbase – Real-time collaboration (like Google Docs): Yes

In-App Videorecording

Factorial HR – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

In-App Videorecording

Factorial HR – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

In-App Videorecording

Factorial HR – In-App Videorecording: No

Workbase – In-App Videorecording: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Factorial HR – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: No

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Factorial HR – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: No

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Advanced Statistics for Trainings

Factorial HR – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: No

Workbase – Advanced Statistics for Trainings: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Factorial HR – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Factorial HR – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched

Factorial HR – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: No

Workbase – Easily enforce new videos / courses to be watched: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Factorial HR – Create & edit Trainings with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Factorial HR – Create & edit Trainings with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

Create & edit Trainings with AI

Factorial HR – Create & edit Trainings with AI: No

Workbase – Create & edit Trainings with AI: Yes

„Switching to Workbase was a game-changer for our business. Not only is now everything in one place, but the trainings alone have elevated our onboarding and team development to a whole new level.”

Simon Grünewald

CEO Invate-Media

„Switching to Workbase was a game-changer for our business. Not only is now everything in one place, but the trainings alone have elevated our onboarding and team development to a whole new level.”

Simon Grünewald

CEO Invate-Media

„Switching to Workbase was a game-changer for our business. Not only is now everything in one place, but the trainings alone have elevated our onboarding and team development to a whole new level.”

Simon Grünewald

CEO Invate-Media

Drive

Factorial HR – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Drive

Factorial HR – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Drive

Factorial HR – Drive: No

Workbase – Drive: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Factorial HR – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Factorial HR – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Organize, store, and access any files

Factorial HR – Organize, store, and access any files: No

Workbase – Organize, store, and access any files: Yes

Find files instantly

Factorial HR – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Find files instantly

Factorial HR – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Find files instantly

Factorial HR – Find files instantly: No

Workbase – Find files instantly: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Factorial HR – Detailed permission controls: No

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Factorial HR – Detailed permission controls: No

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

Detailed permission controls

Factorial HR – Detailed permission controls: No

Workbase – Detailed permission controls: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Factorial HR – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Factorial HR – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI that answers employees using data from Drive files

Factorial HR – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: No

Workbase – AI that answers employees using data from Drive files: Yes

AI Assistant

Factorial HR – AI Assistant: No

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

AI Assistant

Factorial HR – AI Assistant: No

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

AI Assistant

Factorial HR – AI Assistant: No

Workbase – AI Assistant: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Factorial HR – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: No

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Factorial HR – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: No

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees

Factorial HR – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: No

Workbase – Easily accessible AI Assistant for employees: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has access to Drive

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to Drive: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to Drive: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Factorial HR – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: No

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Factorial HR – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: No

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal

Factorial HR – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: No

Workbase – The Assistant has full access to the Employee Portal: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to all Trainings

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to all Trainings: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to employee data: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to employee data: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant has access to employee data

Factorial HR – The Assistant has access to employee data: No

Workbase – The Assistant has access to employee data: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Factorial HR – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Factorial HR – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions

Factorial HR – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: No

Workbase – The Assistant answers ≈ 80% of common employee questions: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Factorial HR – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Factorial HR – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Accurate answers in under 2 seconds

Factorial HR – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: No

Workbase – Accurate answers in under 2 seconds: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Factorial HR – Create & manage content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Factorial HR – Create & manage content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

Create & manage content with AI

Factorial HR – Create & manage content with AI: No

Workbase – Create & manage content with AI: Yes

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

„Integrating Workbase AI has been like hiring an extra manager who works 24/7. My team gets their questions answered instantly, and I can focus on strategic decisions instead of day-to-day queries. It's streamlined our operations in ways I couldn't have imagined.”

Florian Egger

CEO Conversion Studio

General

General

General

Completly customize the look of the platform

Factorial HR – Completly customize the look of the platform: No

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Completly customize the look of the platform

Factorial HR – Completly customize the look of the platform: No

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Completly customize the look of the platform

Factorial HR – Completly customize the look of the platform: No

Workbase – Completly customize the look of the platform: Yes

Multi-Language

Factorial HR – Multi-Language: Yes

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Multi-Language

Factorial HR – Multi-Language: Yes

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Multi-Language

Factorial HR – Multi-Language: Yes

Workbase – Multi-Language: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Factorial HR – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Factorial HR – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Easy user-management with roles / department structure

Factorial HR – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Workbase – Easy user-management with roles / department structure: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Factorial HR – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Factorial HR – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Data stored solely within European-Union

Factorial HR – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Workbase – Data stored solely within European-Union: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Factorial HR – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Factorial HR – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI

Factorial HR – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: No

Workbase – Premium support with human chat, hotline and trained AI: Yes

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

AI Assistant, personalized Dashboards, Pages, Whiteboards, Wiki, News and internal Surveys.

Never explain something twice again. Create Trainings with Tests, Quizzes and interactive Elements. Training? Done.

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

AI Assistant, personalized Dashboards, Pages, Whiteboards, Wiki, News and internal Surveys.

Never explain something twice again. Create Trainings with Tests, Quizzes and interactive Elements. Training? Done.

Ready to Switch?
Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

Ready to Switch?

Book a free consultation today.

In a free demo call, we present our platform in detail and customize the demonstration to your specific needs. We are also available to answer any questions you may have.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Does Factorial HR offer personalized dashboards like Workbase?

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Factorial HR does not offer the same level of dashboard personalization as Workbase. Workbase provides dynamic, role-based dashboards that adapt to each employee's needs, while Factorial’s employee portal lacks this feature.

How does Factorial HR's training platform compare to Workbase?

More

Workbase provides a more robust training platform with features like in-app video recording and advanced progress tracking. Factorial’s training modules are less developed and lack these capabilities.

Why are some Factorial HR reviews negative about customer support?

More

Several Factorial HR user reviews cite slow response times and difficulty resolving issues. Workbase prioritizes customer success and offers dedicated support, ensuring a smoother experience.

Can I customize the look and feel of Factorial HR to match my brand?

More

Factorial HR offers limited customization options. Workbase allows you to fully brand your platform, including custom colors, logos, and styling, giving you greater control over your company’s online presence.

How does Factorial HR handle billing and pricing?

More

Some user reviews report hidden fees and overcharging issues with Factorial HR. Workbase’s pricing is transparent and per-user based, providing predictable costs and avoiding billing surprises.

Does Factorial HR offer personalized dashboards like Workbase?

Factorial HR does not offer the same level of dashboard personalization as Workbase. Workbase provides dynamic, role-based dashboards that adapt to each employee's needs, while Factorial’s employee portal lacks this feature.

More

How does Factorial HR's training platform compare to Workbase?

Workbase provides a more robust training platform with features like in-app video recording and advanced progress tracking. Factorial’s training modules are less developed and lack these capabilities.

More

Why are some Factorial HR reviews negative about customer support?

Several Factorial HR user reviews cite slow response times and difficulty resolving issues. Workbase prioritizes customer success and offers dedicated support, ensuring a smoother experience.

More

Can I customize the look and feel of Factorial HR to match my brand?

Factorial HR offers limited customization options. Workbase allows you to fully brand your platform, including custom colors, logos, and styling, giving you greater control over your company’s online presence.

More

How does Factorial HR handle billing and pricing?

Some user reviews report hidden fees and overcharging issues with Factorial HR. Workbase’s pricing is transparent and per-user based, providing predictable costs and avoiding billing surprises.

More

Does Factorial HR offer personalized dashboards like Workbase?

More

Factorial HR does not offer the same level of dashboard personalization as Workbase. Workbase provides dynamic, role-based dashboards that adapt to each employee's needs, while Factorial’s employee portal lacks this feature.

How does Factorial HR's training platform compare to Workbase?

More

Workbase provides a more robust training platform with features like in-app video recording and advanced progress tracking. Factorial’s training modules are less developed and lack these capabilities.

Why are some Factorial HR reviews negative about customer support?

More

Several Factorial HR user reviews cite slow response times and difficulty resolving issues. Workbase prioritizes customer success and offers dedicated support, ensuring a smoother experience.

Can I customize the look and feel of Factorial HR to match my brand?

More

Factorial HR offers limited customization options. Workbase allows you to fully brand your platform, including custom colors, logos, and styling, giving you greater control over your company’s online presence.

How does Factorial HR handle billing and pricing?

More

Some user reviews report hidden fees and overcharging issues with Factorial HR. Workbase’s pricing is transparent and per-user based, providing predictable costs and avoiding billing surprises.