factoHR Review (2026): HRMS, Payroll, Attendance, Leave, Onboarding, And Employee Self-Service Platform

HRMS, payroll, attendance, leave, onboarding, and employee self-service platform

Updated June 19, 2026

By James Han · How we review

4.4 MAQTOOB rating

Our Verdict

factoHR is useful when your company wants HRMS, payroll, attendance, leave, onboarding, and employee self-service in one platform. It is practical for teams that need HR operations to move out of spreadsheets and manual payroll files.

During the trial, pick the correct region and plan. The official plans page shows public pricing, but modules, employee count, add-ons, and billing terms can change the real monthly cost. If your team does not need payroll or attendance should compare lighter HR tools before buying.

A good fit if you

  • HR teams running payroll, attendance, and leave together
  • Companies needing employee self-service and mobile HR
  • Teams that want public plan pricing before a demo

Look elsewhere if you

  • Companies outside supported payroll regions without confirmation
  • Teams that need only a simple leave tracker
  • Enterprises with very unusual HR workflows
Next step: compare the pricing details below, then test factoHR with a real workflow before committing.

What Is factoHR?

factoHR is an HRMS platform covering core HR, payroll, attendance, leave, onboarding, helpdesk, travel, expense, performance, assets, and employee self-service.

It fits companies that want HR administration and payroll-related workflows in one system, especially where factoHR’s regional pricing and payroll features match the market.

factoHR Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Core HR — Helps teams manage core hr inside the main workflow, instead of leaving that job in disconnected tools.
  • Payroll — Helps teams manage payroll inside the main workflow, instead of leaving that job in disconnected tools.
  • Attendance and leave — Helps teams manage attendance and leave inside the main workflow, instead of leaving that job in disconnected tools.
  • HR teams combining payroll and attendance — Works well when payroll, leave, and attendance data need to stay connected.

Cons

  • Supported payroll regions without confirmation — Poor fit for companies outside supported payroll regions without confirmation; those teams should choose a workflow built around that need.
  • Need only a simple leave tracker — Poor fit for teams that need only a simple leave tracker; those teams should choose a workflow built around that need.
  • Enterprises with very unusual HR workflows — Poor fit for enterprises with very unusual hr workflows; those teams should choose a workflow built around that need.

Key Features

Feature What it does Plan fit
Core HR Manages employee data, documents, onboarding, and HR records. Core
Payroll Handles payroll workflows and payslip-related administration. Core and above
Attendance and leave Tracks attendance, shifts, leave, and approvals. Core and above
Expense and travel Adds reimbursement and travel workflows. Premium and above
Performance and assets Adds performance review and asset tracking modules. Ultimate

Who Uses factoHR — and For What

HR teams combining payroll and attendance

Use factoHR when payroll, leave, and attendance data need to stay connected.

Core or Premium.

Companies adding employee self-service

Use it when employees need mobile access to payslips, leave, helpdesk, and HR details.

Core and above.

Growing HR departments adding expense and performance modules

Use it when HR wants to add reimbursement, performance, assets, and admin workflows over time.

Premium or Ultimate.

Pricing

Plan Price Use case / notes
US/global Core $125/month up to 50 employees $2 per additional employee/month on the official plans page.
US/global Premium $175/month up to 50 employees $3 per additional employee/month.
US/global Ultimate $225/month up to 50 employees $4 per additional employee/month.
India Starter Free up to 20 employees official page also shows India regional plans and a free starter option.
Trial Free trial option shown official page includes free-trial language; confirm region and terms.

Source: Official pricing page.

factoHR's official plans page publishes plan pricing, including US/global plans up to 50 employees and regional India pricing. Users should confirm region, billing terms, modules, and additional employee costs before subscribing. A free-trial option is shown on the official page.

Prices checked 2026-06-17 against official product sources.

Integrations

factoHR integration checks should cover payroll data, biometric or attendance systems, accounting, banks, identity, employee documents, mobile access, performance tools, and statutory reporting needs by region. Confirm country-specific payroll behavior before rollout.

Getting Started: What Implementation Actually Takes

Start with real payroll and attendance data for one pay period. Test employee records, leave, attendance, payslips, approvals, helpdesk, and reports.

Before buying, confirm region-specific payroll, employee-count pricing, modules, support, data migration, statutory reports, mobile access, and cancellation terms.

What Users Say

G2 4.6/5 · 167 reviews Capterra 4.7/5 · 10 reviews GetApp 4.7/5 · 10 reviews Gartner Peer Insights 4.0/5 · 3 reviews

Common praise

  • Users praise factoHR for Ease of Use, Time-Saving, Efficiency, Payroll Management.
  • The useful positive pattern is whether the product makes the day-to-day workflow easier for the team that will use it.

Common complaints

  • Users complain about Slow Loading, Reporting Issues, Time-Consuming, Limited Customization.
  • The main buying risk is choosing the product before testing the exact workflow, support path, and reporting needs.
MAQTOOB take: Use the review scores as a starting point for factoHR, then run a real trial or demo. Confirm the daily workflow, setup effort, support access, integrations, reporting, and export path before rollout.

Top factoHR Alternatives

  • Choose Zoho People if Zoho People may fit teams already using Zoho apps.
  • Choose Keka if Keka is another HR/payroll comparison for India-focused companies.
  • Choose Sage HR if Sage HR may fit lighter HR and leave-management needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does factoHR cost?

The official plans page lists US/global Core at $125/month up to 50 employees, Premium at $175/month, and Ultimate at $225/month, with additional employee fees.

Does factoHR have a free plan or trial?

The official plans page shows a free Starter option in India pricing and a free-trial option. Users should confirm regional terms.

Who should use factoHR?

Companies that need HRMS, payroll, attendance, leave, onboarding, and employee self-service in one platform should consider factoHR.

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