Project administration
Both solutions let you create and manage projects and break them down into sub-tasks. Teams with specific roles and work locations can be assigned, while automatic project analyses provide insights into progress and results.
Client management
Unlike factorial, ZEP Track offers extensive management of client master data. Contact persons and key account managers can be assigned to steer projects in a targeted way.
Cost management
Both providers support hourly and daily rates as well as storing surcharges, ZEP from ZEP Control. ZEP Control also applies internal cost rates for detailed project controlling.
Absences & Overtime
Factorial and ZEP Track let you view and manage absences and leave periods. An integrated calendar makes it easier to keep track of team absences.
Extensions
ZEP Track can be extended with add-ons such as Resource Planning. Document Management is available in ZEP Business, Travel Expense Management from ZEP Operations, each in the same system. ZEP also offers detailed options for integrating freelancers and booking project-related hours. Factorial also offers extensions, but they can be customized less granularly.
Time tracking and breaks
Both solutions let you record working and break times and assign them to specific tasks. ZEP Track extends this with detailed overtime and break rules as well as real-time overviews.
Locations & Departments
ZEP Track lets you map complex company structures, including locations, departments and roles. Factorial is limited to basic hierarchies.
Ticketing System
With the Ticketing System add-on, ZEP Track offers extensive features for managing project tickets and to-dos, which is not possible in factorial.
Travel Expense Management
Both providers support the settlement of travel expenses, ZEP from ZEP Operations, including receipts and country-specific regulations.
Support
Factorial and ZEP Track offer support by email and phone, ensuring fast and targeted assistance.
Summary
ZEP Track is a flexible solution for Project Time Tracking that is also suitable for agile ways of working. Resource Planning and Ticketing System can be added as add-ons. Factorial, on the other hand, focuses more on companies' HR needs. The decision therefore depends on your company's specific requirements.
