How Factorial's modular per-employee pricing works in 2026
Factorial moved from a single flat bundle to a modular "build-your-own-stack" PEPM model. Every active employee in your company is billed monthly across your chosen base tier plus each activated module:
- Core HR & Time Off (Base): ~$8/employee/month on Business (annual billing), covering employee directory, document storage, e-signatures, and PTO/absence tracking.
- Talent Acquisition (ATS Add-On): Adds ~$2.50 to $3.50 per employee per month—meaning a 150-person company pays $4,500 to $6,300/year just for the recruiting add-on, even if only 8 roles are open.
- Performance & Engagement Add-On: Adds another ~$2.50 to $3.50 PEPM for review cycles, 360 feedback, and goals.
- Minimum seat floor: Small teams under 15–20 employees still pay the minimum platform floor regardless of headcount.
Factorial 2026 estimated annual cost by company size (Core HR + ATS + Performance)
| Company Size | Factorial Business + ATS + Performance | Factorial Enterprise (All-In) | Treegarden ATS / Bundle Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 employees (8 active jobs) | ~$7,800 – $9,600/yr ($13–$16 PEPM) | ~$10,800 – $12,600/yr | $2,868/yr (ATS Startup annual) or $7,656/yr (ATS + 50-emp HR Bundle) |
| 100 employees (15 active jobs) | ~$15,600 – $19,200/yr | ~$21,600 – $25,200/yr | $4,308/yr (ATS) or $12,936/yr (Full ATS + 100-emp HR Bundle) |
| 200 employees (25 active jobs) | ~$31,200 – $38,400/yr | ~$43,200+/yr | $4,788/yr (Growth ATS flat rate for 25 jobs, unlimited users) |
Factorial's ATS module: what it covers and why recruiters outgrow it
Because Factorial is an HR-and-time-tracking company first, its Recruitment module is designed for occasional hiring rather than high-velocity talent acquisition. Verified reviewers on G2 highlight three recurring gaps:
- Shallow candidate evaluation & AI screening: While Factorial offers basic AI job description drafting and CV parsing, it lacks criterion-weighted candidate ranking like Treegarden's Edera AI, which scores both resumes and screening-question answers against your role rubric with human-in-the-loop explainability.
- Limited structured interview calibration: Teams running multi-stage panel interviews need anchored 1-to-5 scorecards, blind evaluation locks, and automated panel synthesis—features built into Treegarden on every plan.
- PEPM tax on non-hiring headcount: Because Factorial charges per total company employee for the ATS add-on, hiring 50 warehouse or retail workers automatically increases your ATS software bill every month.
Factorial vs. Personio vs. Treegarden
If you are comparing European and UK HR + ATS platforms, see how Factorial stacks up against Personio and Treegarden: where Factorial and Personio monetize total employee headcount across stacked modules, Treegarden gives you a dedicated, best-in-class ATS ($239–$719/mo annual) with an optional, transparently priced HR module—available in USD ($), EUR (€), and GBP (£) via our instant quote calculator.
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Startup $299/mo (10 jobs) · Growth $499/mo (25 jobs) · Scale $899/mo (50 jobs). Unlimited users, Edera AI candidate ranking, and structured interview scorecards included. Optional HR module sold separately or bundled.
Frequently asked questions
Is Factorial's ATS included in the base price?
No. Factorial prices its Recruitment (ATS) module as an add-on or higher-tier bundle upgrade on top of Core HR, billed per total company employee per month.
Does Factorial have a minimum user requirement?
Yes. Factorial typically enforces a minimum monthly platform commitment (usually equivalent to 15–20 employees), meaning micro-businesses pay the floor rate even with fewer staff.
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Sources cited in this article
- Factorial Official Pricing Page (factorialhr.com/pricing): verified October 2026.
- G2: Factorial Verified Buyer Reviews 2026: SMB and mid-market feedback on ATS depth and module billing.