Frihet vs Factorial
Your entire business in one place — not just HR.
Key Differentiators
In 5 seconds, why Frihet is the best option.
Full ERP, not just HR
Invoicing, expenses, clients, taxes, payment integrations — all built in. Factorial excels at HR but has limited financial management.
AI-native with 55+ tools
AI copilot that creates invoices by text, scans expenses, calculates taxes, and answers business questions.
VeriFactu compliant
SHA-256 hash chain, XML submission to AEAT, digital certificate. Ready for 2026 regulations.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Frihet | Factorial |
|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | Complete: series, multi-currency, PDF | Basic, no series |
| HR management | Not included | Payroll, absences, shifts, reviews |
| AI copilot | 55+ tools, NL invoicing | Limited AI for HR only |
| Expense OCR | Smart OCR + categorization | Manual entry |
| VeriFactu | Full: hash, XML, certificate | Pending |
| Multi-currency | 170+ currencies, 123+ countries | EUR only |
| Employee portal | Not included | Complete: time tracking, absences, docs |
| Developer API | REST API + MCP server (55 tools) | Limited API |
| Price (freelancer/small biz) | Free or from $22/mo | From ~€6/employee/mo + modules |
| Accounting engine | Full accounting: P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance | Basic or add-on |
| Reports | 39+ financial and business reports | Limited or premium |
| Account security | Two-factor authentication + session management | No or premium only |
How to migrate from Factorial
Switching ERPs doesn't have to be painful. Follow these steps and you'll be up and running on Frihet in a day.
Export your Factorial data
Download clients and financial data as CSV from Factorial > Settings > Export.
Create your Frihet account
Sign up for free. The wizard configures your company, taxes, and invoice series in 2 minutes.
Import clients and products
Upload your client CSV. Frihet maps fields automatically and detects duplicates.
Configure your taxes
Frihet detects your tax regime and configures VAT, income tax, and surcharges automatically.
Connect payment integrations
Connect Stripe, PayPal, Shopify, or your favorite gateway. Invoices are generated automatically.
When Frihet is NOT for you
We're honest. Frihet isn't the best choice for every scenario.
You need full HR management (payroll, shifts, reviews)
Frihet focuses on financial management and invoicing. If HR with integrated payroll is your priority, Factorial is the better choice.
You manage 50+ employees and need a self-service portal
Factorial shines at people management with its employee portal. Frihet doesn't include HR features.
More frequently asked questions
Can I use Frihet and Factorial together?
Yes. Many companies use Factorial for HR and Frihet for invoicing and finances. They don't compete on the same features.
Does Frihet replace Factorial's finance module?
Yes, with advantages: complete invoicing with series, multi-currency, VeriFactu, expense OCR, and AI copilot — all included from the free plan.
Does Frihet have payroll?
No. Frihet focuses on invoicing, expenses, taxes, and financial intelligence. For payroll, Factorial or a specialized tool is more appropriate.
Does Frihet comply with Spanish tax regulations?
Yes. VAT, income tax withholding, equivalence surcharge, and full VeriFactu compliance with SHA-256 hash chain and XML submission to AEAT.
How much do I save switching to Frihet for invoicing?
If you pay Factorial for the finance module (add-on to HR), you can save that cost using Frihet free or from $22/mo with superior features.
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