The one-line difference
factoHR is a capable SMB-to-enterprise platform with an impressive free-tool library and deep template and glossary content. AccoNova's difference is pricing clarity and an India-first start: current plans published up front, a free tier up to 15 employees, native EPFO ECR export and hardware-free GPS/kiosk attendance. If you want a broad free-tool library and do not mind a quote-based process, factoHR is worth evaluating; if you want to see the price and start free, AccoNova is easier to evaluate.
AccoNova vs factoHR at a glance
| Criteria | AccoNova HRMS | factoHR |
|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Current plans listed publicly | Contact-us; only add-ons shown |
| Free tier | Free up to 15 employees | Trial/demo; free-tier terms not published |
| Primary segment | Indian MSMEs & small teams | SMB through enterprise |
| Free calculators | CTC, EPF, Professional Tax (expanding) | Broad hub: EPF, HRA, gratuity, bonus, salary-hike and more |
| EPFO ECR text export | Native 1-click #~# export | Verify current plan with vendor |
| Multi-state Professional Tax | State-wise slab handling | Verify current plan with vendor |
| Attendance capture | GPS geofencing + tablet kiosk mode | Selfie punch, timesheet; verify plan |
| Templates & glossary content | Growing | Extensive letters, policies and glossary pages |
Vendor facts are compiled from public factoHR pages and reputable third-party sources, checked 20 October 2026. Vendors change plans and prices frequently — verify on the vendor's own site before you buy.
Where AccoNova is built differently
You can see the price before you talk to sales
AccoNova publishes current plans; factoHR asks you to contact the vendor.
India-first statutory payroll in the core product
EPF ECR, ESI and multi-state Professional Tax are handled during the payroll run.
Attendance evidence without buying biometric hardware
Geofenced mobile punch and a tablet kiosk replace scanners.
Where factoHR is genuinely stronger
factoHR has a much larger free-calculator hub (EPF, HRA, gratuity, bonus, salary-hike and more), an extensive set of templates, letters and HR-glossary pages, and a longer track record with SMB and enterprise buyers. On content surface area and free tools, factoHR is ahead of AccoNova today, and we are catching up. AccoNova's edge is narrower: published pricing, a free start for small teams, and statutory payroll tuned to Indian filings.
Frequently asked questions
Does factoHR publish its pricing?
factoHR does not publish plan prices on its pricing page, which asks buyers to contact the vendor; only some add-on prices are shown. AccoNova publishes current plans on its pricing page. Always confirm the current quote directly with the vendor.
Does factoHR have a free plan?
factoHR offers a trial/demo; its free-tier terms are not clearly published. AccoNova offers a free tier up to 15 employees. Confirm the current free-tier terms on the vendor’s own site.
How do AccoNova and factoHR compare on free tools?
factoHR runs a broad free-calculator hub (EPF, HRA, gratuity, bonus, salary-hike and more). AccoNova currently offers CTC, EPF and Professional Tax calculators and is expanding this set. For a small team, AccoNova’s free tier is the bigger practical difference.
Which is better for a small Indian business?
If transparent published pricing and a free start matter to you, AccoNova’s free tier up to 15 employees and published plans are easier to evaluate up front. If you want a broad free-tool library and are comfortable with a quote-based sales process, factoHR is worth a look. Compare against your headcount and required modules.
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Planning a move from factoHR
Switching away from factoHR is easier when you move the data, not just the people. Export the employee list, salary components, leave balances and any pending reimbursements. Confirm how each statutory head was calculated, so the new payroll reproduces the same treatment. Run one parallel cycle and compare the outputs before you go live. AccoNova publishes its plans and is free up to 15 employees, which makes a trial simple for a small team. Tell your accountant the switch date in advance, and keep the earlier filings and challans in one place.
About this page
Written and maintained by the AccoNova editorial and payroll team, and last reviewed on (first published ). Vendor facts are compiled from public vendor pages and reputable third-party sources and were checked on 20 October 2026; vendors change plans and prices frequently, so verify on the vendor's own site before you buy. AccoNova publishes product guidance and educational resources; no independent qualified statutory reviewer is claimed.
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