Factorial vs Workday
Last updated August 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Workday? 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.
not established
Headquarters
🇪🇸 ES
No
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
not established
Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2017
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Price from
$8/user/mo
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Free plan
No
not established
Open Source
No
not established
Integrations
a3innuva Nómina, DATEV LODAS, Sage 200 & Sage Despachos, Payflow, Gmail +7
not established
We have not yet completed our own research on Workday; rows above show only what we can evidence. Check the vendor for specifics.
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
Workday
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Data residency & compliance
Factorial
Workday
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
not established
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Sub-processors
not established
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Certifications
ISO/IEC 27001:2017
No
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.
Workday
No published pricing we could verify.
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
Workday
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.