Factorial is a broad HRIS platform from Barcelona, built for the EU market at ~$5-8/employee/month. It covers document management, performance reviews, and payroll — but you may end up paying for HR modules you don't need. TimeTally is purpose-built for UK businesses, combining timesheets, holiday management, and UK compliance in one focused tool for just £2/employee/month.
| Feature | TimeTally | Factorial |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing per employee/month | £2 | ~$5-8 USD |
| UK focus | UK-built | EU-wide |
| Timesheet tracking | ||
| Holiday management | ||
| UK statutory entitlement | Automatic | Configurable |
| Payroll export | Xero/QuickBooks/CSV | Own payroll |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
Factorial is a comprehensive HRIS headquartered in Barcelona, designed for the broader EU market. It includes document management, performance reviews, shift management, and its own payroll module — but that breadth comes at a higher price and you may pay for features you never use. TimeTally is purpose-built for UK businesses: automatic UK statutory entitlements, timesheet approval workflows, and direct payroll export to Xero, QuickBooks, or CSV. See our comparison matrix for a full side-by-side view.
Hours tracking
Employee timesheets
Holiday tracking
UK entitlements built-in
Approval workflow
Managers review & approve
Payroll export
Xero, QuickBooks, CSV
TimeTally gives you everything you need for UK leave management — without paying for a full HRIS you may not need.
Auto-calculated based on working pattern and start date
Sick leave, TOIL, compassionate leave, and more
Factorial offers time tracking as one module within a large HR suite. TimeTally is built from the ground up for employee time tracking and leave management — with overtime calculations, manager approvals, and direct payroll export. No unused modules, no hidden costs.
Employees log start/end times or total hours per day
Managers approve or reject with one tap
£2
per employee/month
~$5-8
per employee/month (USD)
Example: For 20 employees, Factorial at ~$6/user = ~$120/month (approx. £95/month). TimeTally for the same 20 employees = £40/month with all features included.
Timesheets, overtime, and holiday data all flow from one system — ensuring consistency and accuracy. One click sends approved hours to your payroll software. Factorial has its own payroll module, but if you already use Xero or QuickBooks, TimeTally integrates directly. Explore how it works or use our ROI calculator to see the savings.
Need a full HR suite for EU operations → Factorial
Need focused UK timesheets + leave→ TimeTally
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