Factorial vs Greenhouse
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Greenhouse? Here's how Factorial compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Factorial. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
All-in-one HR software from Barcelona, EU-hosted with ISO 27001 and SOC 2 for SMEs.
Applicant tracking and hiring software for companies.
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
🇺🇸 US · 2012
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2017
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$8/user/mo
No
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
a3innuva Nómina, DATEV LODAS, Sage 200 & Sage Despachos, Payflow, Gmail +7
HRIS, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers
Where each one wins
Factorial
Strengths
- +Intuitive, user-friendly interface with high ease-of-use ratings (9.2/10 on G2, 4.5/5 on Capterra)
- +Comprehensive HR feature set covering time tracking, document management, leave requests, recruitment workflows, performance management, and ATS capabilities
- +AI-driven automation layer streamlines repetitive HR tasks
- +Global reach with localized compliance support across 95+ countries
- +Transparent, modular pricing starting at $8/user/month, offering more functionality than competitors at $10–$15/user/month
- +Free trial available, allowing risk-free evaluation
- +Particularly well-suited for SMEs with diverse HR needs
Limitations
- −Inconsistent and unresponsive customer support, particularly after onboarding, with delayed responses and unresolved tickets
- −Integration limitations with complex enterprise systems, posing challenges for companies with 200+ employees
- −Occasional performance issues and perceived feature bloat for simpler organizations
Greenhouse
Strengths
- +Strong compliance framework with multiple ISO certifications
- +Customizable workflows for hiring teams
- +Robust reporting and analytics tools
Limitations
- −No public pricing transparency
- −EU data residency not default
- −Limited export format options documented
Data residency & compliance
Factorial
Greenhouse
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2017
ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 42001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Factorial
- Factorial Core (Starting Plan) $8 per user / monthEmployee directory and onboarding/offboarding · Payslip distribution and bulk document sending · Legal electronic signature for documents
Pricing beyond the starting plan is customized based on selected modules (e.g., Time Management, Talent Management). A tailored quote is required.
Greenhouse
No published pricing we could verify.
Pricing available on request for enterprise customers.
Features
Factorial
- Time Management
- Automated time-off requests with customizable absence reasons, Centralized calendar for holidays and absences, Time tracking with mobile QR code clock-in/out and geolocation, Custom reports for hours worked and attendance
- Talent Management
- 360-degree performance reviews and competency tracking, AI-powered CV filtering and customizable job advertisements, Centralized candidate database with response templates, Onboarding and offboarding workflows
- Payroll & Documents
- Centralized payroll management with open API for provider integration, Payslip creation and distribution, Payroll reports and analytics, Electronic signature for secure document signing
- IT & Device Management
- Automated device, app, and access management from onboarding to offboarding, Mobile Device Management (MDM) for multi-OS security and control, IT inventory for purchase and lifecycle management, SaaS management for software license visibility and optimization
- Finance & Expenses
- Expense management with OCR-based smart document reading, Approval workflows for expenses and purchase requests, Real-time expense tracking and reporting, Procurement centralization with vendor management
Greenhouse
- Recruiting workflows
- Customizable job postings, Interview scheduling, Candidate scorecards, Offer management
- Reporting & analytics
- Hiring metrics dashboards, EEO compliance reporting, Custom reports
- Integrations
- HRIS sync, Calendar tools, Assessment platforms, Background check providers
- Compliance & security
- GDPR compliance, Role-based permissions, Audit logs, Data retention policies