OCTIS vs Sesame HR vs Factorial for Spanish companies
Two Spanish-founded HR platforms. Both cover the daily time record that Spanish employers must keep.
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Otty's short answer
Sesame HR publishes its prices: from €4.75 per employee per month on annual billing, with a minimum of €71.25 for 15 employees. Factorial does not publish prices on the pages we could read and sells through a demo. Both cover time tracking, absences and payroll preparation. Pick Sesame if you want to compare costs up front, and Factorial if you want its wider module set and will request a quote.
Side by side
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| What matters | OCTISHong Kong company + OCTIS global plan | Sesame HR | Factorial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published prices | Not published; 10–30% below your current bill | Yes | No, demo-led |
| Entry plan, annual billing | 10–30% below your current bill | €4.75 per employee (Essential) | Quote-based |
| Mid plans per employee | Prices not published | €5.50 and €6.25 | Quote-based |
| Top plan per employee | Prices not published | €8.00 (Scale) | Quote-based |
| Monthly minimum, entry plan | 10–30% below your current bill | €71.25 | Quote-based |
| Annual billing discount | Lowest Price Guarantee and 30-day money-back, terms apply | Page says 20%; listed prices differ 7% to 11% | Not published |
| Payroll preparation | Handled by OCTIS accountants | Yes, module | Yes, prep and review |
| Accountant portal | Bookkeeping by OCTIS accountants | Not published here | Yes (Professionals) |
If you have staff, premises or local sales in this country, its own registration and tax rules still apply. OCTIS can help you arrange them.
Data sources & disclaimer: Comparison data was compiled from publicly available sources — including the competitors' own published pricing and feature pages — captured on 9 November 2026. Figures reflect the typical or advertised pricing at that time and may have changed since; plans, inclusions and prices vary by provider, region and promotion. OCTIS is independent and not affiliated with the named companies; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. This comparison is provided in good faith for general information only and is not professional, legal or financial advice — please verify current details with each provider before deciding.
Which one fits you
OCTIS · Hong Kong company + OCTIS global plan
Choose OCTIS if you want team, documents, compliance and CRM in one workspace and your people are spread across countries.
Sesame HR
Choose Sesame HR if you want published per-employee prices and to start with time tracking and absences only.
Factorial
Choose Factorial if you want an accountant portal and a broad module set, and are happy to get a quote after a demo.
What the table does not show
Why Spanish employers buy this
Article 34.9 of the Estatuto de los Trabajadores, added by Real Decreto-ley 8/2019, says the company must guarantee a daily record of working hours, with exact start and end times for each worker. Employers must keep the records for four years and keep them available to workers, their representatives and the labour inspectorate. Both platforms sell clocking from the phone or computer, which is the usual reason small companies adopt one.
Sesame HR prices
Sesame lists four plans per employee per month, excluding VAT, on annual billing: Essential at €4.75, Connect at €5.50, Growth at €6.25 and Scale at €8.00. Minimums run from €71.25 to €120 per month, which is 15 employees at each price. Monthly billing is €5.25, €6.00, €6.75 and €9.00 for the same plans. Sesame says annual billing saves 20%, but the listed prices differ by 7% to 11%. Essential covers clocking, holidays and absences, and shifts. Connect adds tasks, recruitment and internal communication. Growth adds culture and performance. Scale adds single sign-on and API access.
What Factorial shows
Factorial's pages list time tracking, absences, shift planning, talent, payroll preparation and review, benefits, IT management, electronic signature and an accountant-client portal. The pricing pages we tried returned an error, and the site points to a demo, so we do not state a Factorial price. Ask for a written quote that names the modules and the minimum number of employees.
Where OCTIS fits
OCTIS includes a built-in CRM and business workspace for Malaysian and Hong Kong companies, and does not sell Spanish HR software. If your company hires in Spain, one of these tools handles the clocking record. OCTIS bookkeeping can keep the home company's books alongside, and you may get 10–30% off your current bill.
Frequently asked questions
Is a digital time record required in Spain?
The law requires a daily record of working hours and four years of retention. It does not name a product. Digital tools make the record easier to keep and to show to inspectors.
How much does Sesame HR cost per employee?
On annual billing, Essential is €4.75 per employee per month, with a €71.25 minimum. Connect is €5.50, Growth €6.25 and Scale €8.00, all excluding VAT. Sesame's page says annual billing saves 20%, although its listed monthly and annual prices differ by 7% to 11%. The minimum headcount is 15 employees, and smaller companies are asked to contact sales.
Does Factorial publish its prices?
Not on the pages we could read. Its site points to a demo request and a pricing page that returned an error when we tried it. Ask for a quote naming the modules, employee minimum and contract term, then compare it with Sesame's grid.
Can these tools run payroll?
Both describe preparing and reviewing payroll from time and absence data. Sesame lists a payroll module and payroll incidents. Factorial lists payroll preparation and review. Neither page we read promises a finished Spanish payslip, so ask whether your gestoría still produces it.
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