Recruiting specialist vs HR platform with ATS add-on
Factorial is an affordable European HR platform ($8/user), but the ATS is a paid add-on. Yena is a dedicated recruiting specialist with autonomous LinkedIn extraction and AI matching included.
Factorial is a leading European HR platform. Factorial wins on entry-level affordability ($8/user) and comprehensive HR modules (payroll, expenses). Yena wins on recruiting specialization, autonomous LinkedIn extraction, and AI semantic matching (which Factorial lacks completely).
| Characteristic | Yena | Factorial |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Product Focus | Recruiting specialist: purpose-built ATS+CRM | HR platform: core HR ops with ATS add-on |
| Target Market | RecruitersExecutive search, agencies, consultants | HR DeptsEuropean SMBs managing HR lifecycle |
| ATS Pricing Model | IncludedFull ATS+CRM included in base price | Paid Add-On$39-119/mo extra on top of Core HR |
| LinkedIn Integration | AutonomousOne click → AI extracts profile + auto contact info | NoneNo integration; manual data entry |
| Contact Info Extraction | AutonomousInvisibly navigates to 'Contact Info', extracts email/phone | NoneManual entry or candidate provides |
| AI Candidate Matching | SemanticGemini semantic matching standard | NoneNo AI matching capability |
| Active Sourcing | Core FocusBuilt for outreach & pipeline management | Not SupportedDesigned for inbound applications only |
| Weekly Time Saved | 5-7 hoursAutonomous extraction + AI matching | MinimalBasic automation, no extraction/AI |
| Executive Search Workflows | Purpose-BuiltConfidential, passive nurturing, multi-client | NoneBasic job posting & pipeline only |
| Multi-Client Management | Agency-FocusedManage 10+ client searches simultaneously | Single EmployerBuilt for in-house HR hiring for one company |
| HR Suite Features | Not IncludedRecruiting specialist only | ComprehensivePayroll, Core HR, Expenses, Time tracking |
| Setup Speed | 24 HoursCloud-native: sign up → import → recruit | ImmediateCloud solution, no installation required |
| G2 Rating | New platform (launching Q1 2025) | N/A (Focused on European market) |
No, Factorial is an all-in-one HR platform for core operations (time, expenses, docs). The Applicant Tracking System (ATS) is an optional paid add-on ($39-119/mo).
Factorial does not have autonomous LinkedIn profile extraction. You must verify and enter candidate data manually. Yena automates this completely with one click.
No, Factorial relies on manual screening. Yena includes Google Gemini-powered semantic matching as standard to rank candidates by fit score.
Yena is purpose-built for agencies with multi-client workflows, confidential searches, and active sourcing. Factorial is built for single-company in-house HR.
Yena's pricing is all-inclusive for recruiting (€3K-€20K/year). Factorial charges per user for Core HR ($8/user/mo) plus an extra monthly fee for the ATS add-on ($39-119/mo).