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Factorial vs Ficha.Work

A Factorial alternative for time tracking

Factorial is a modular HR platform with custom pricing. Ficha.Work does time tracking only, with a public price of €1/user/month and every feature included.

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Summary: Factorial or Ficha.Work

Factorial is HR software founded in Spain that, according to its website, is used by more than 15,500 companies in 65 countries. It is built as a base platform (Core) plus modules: time tracking, time off, payroll, recruitment, expenses, training, IT management and others.

Ficha.Work is specialised time-tracking and working-time registration software for companies and consultancies in Spain. It includes clock-in (app, NFC, GPS or automatic by schedule), schedules, calendars, vacations, corrections and working-time reports, all in a single plan.

The practical difference is pricing: Factorial advertises a starting price of €5.5 per person per month and quotes the final price based on modules and company. Ficha.Work publishes a single price of €1/user/month + VAT, with no add-on modules.

Factorial vs Ficha.Work: comparison

Only facts we could check in each vendor's public information.

Factorial vs Ficha.Work: comparison
Pricing modelFactorialBase platform (Core) plus modules (time tracking, payroll, expenses…), custom-priced to your needs.Ficha.WorkA single per-user monthly plan with every feature included. No lock-in.
Price per userFactorialFrom €5.5 per person per month according to its pricing page; the final price is quoted by its sales team. Does not state whether VAT is included.Ficha.Work€1/user/month + VAT. Consultancies: €0.80/user/month (50-user minimum).
Free trialFactorialOffers a free trial; its pricing page does not state the length.Ficha.Work14-day free trial. Payment method required, nothing charged until day 15. Cancel anytime before.
AppsFactorialiOS, Android and web.Ficha.WorkAndroid, iOS and web.
NFC clock-inFactorialNot among its documented clock-in methods (desktop, mobile with geolocation, QR code and ID clock-in on a shared device).Ficha.WorkYes: our own NFC bases (€35 each, one-time payment), read with the phone.
GeolocationFactorialYes: geofence per workplace (50 m to 1 km radius), with an option to block clock-ins outside the location.Ficha.WorkGPS location on every clock-in; the company can require location to clock in.
Consultancies / multi-companyFactorialPartner programme for consultancies with incentives and a consultancy–client portal (Factorial Professionals).Ficha.WorkDedicated consultancy plan: multi-company dashboard and centralised billing.
Spanish-law focusFactorialSpanish company; its website covers Spain's new digital clock-in rules and reports for the Labour Inspectorate.Ficha.WorkSpecialised in Spanish working-time registration. RDL 8/2019 compliant; inspection-ready reports.

Data verified as of September 2026. Factorial prices and features taken from its official website on that date; they may change, so always check the vendor's website. Where something was not published, we say so instead of guessing.

Sources: factorial.es/plan-de-precios · factorial.es/app-movil-rrhh · help.factorialhr.com/es_ES/control-horario/sobre-los-sistemas-de-control-horario · help.factorialhr.com/es_ES/control-horario/como-utilizar-la-geolocalizacion-en-el-control-horario · factorial.es/asesorias · factorial.es/control-horario-fichaje-gartner

Factorial is a trademark of its respective owner. Ficha.Work is not affiliated with or endorsed by Factorial.

Which one fits your company?

Factorial may be the better choice if…

  • You want HR and part of finance in one tool: payroll, recruitment, expenses, training, IT management…
  • You need per-site geofences that automatically block clock-ins outside the location.
  • Your HR department prefers a guided rollout with a demo and a negotiated price.
  • Your consultancy wants a consultancy–client communication portal (Factorial Professionals).

Ficha.Work is the better fit if…

  • You want a public, fixed price: €1/user/month + VAT, with no modules or custom quotes.
  • You prefer to sign up yourself and start clocking in today, without a sales demo.
  • You need NFC clock-in: our own €35 bases (one-time) that employees read with their phone.
  • You are a consultancy managing time tracking for client companies from a multi-company dashboard, at €0.80/user/month.

Why companies looking at Factorial choose Ficha.Work

Every time-tracking feature included in one price: no modules to switch on separately.

Self-service signup in minutes, no mandatory demo.

Clock-in by app, NFC, GPS or automatically by schedule, even offline.

Monthly inspection-ready working-time reports. RDL 8/2019 compliant.

Want to see how your employees clock in day to day? Here's how our clock-in app works on Android, iOS and web.

FAQ: Factorial vs Ficha.Work

What is the main difference between Factorial and Ficha.Work?

Factorial is a modular HR platform (Core plus modules such as payroll, recruitment or expenses) with custom pricing. Ficha.Work is specialised time-tracking software with a single public price and every feature included. If you want a full suite, Factorial covers more areas; if you want to meet working-time registration simply, Ficha.Work is more direct.

How much does Factorial cost compared with Ficha.Work?

According to its pricing page (September 2026), Factorial starts at €5.5 per person per month and the final price depends on the modules you choose. Ficha.Work costs €1/user/month + VAT with every feature included (€0.80 for consultancies, with a 50-user minimum).

Does Ficha.Work meet the working-time registration law like Factorial?

Yes. Ficha.Work is RDL 8/2019 compliant: daily clock-in/clock-out record for each worker, 4-year record retention and monthly inspection-ready reports. As with any tool, the company must use it correctly (review corrections, keep the reports available).

How do I switch from Factorial to Ficha.Work?

Signup is self-service: create the company account, set up schedules and calendars and invite your team, who clock in from the mobile app or the web. Before cancelling Factorial, download its working-time reports: Spanish law requires keeping records for 4 years.

Does Ficha.Work have a free trial?

14-day free trial. Payment method required, nothing charged until day 15. Cancel anytime before.

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