Sesame

Name: Sesame
Brand: Sesame HR

Software de Recursos humanos

Est 2015|Valuation $152.9M|Raised $94.1M|14 Ref Customers

LinkedIn 32K|Web traffic 19K|FTEs 350|HQ Valencia, Valencian Community, ES

MarketsHuman Resource Information Systems (HRIS)Time, Attendance, & Leave Management

01Competitive Landscape

Narrative analysis

- Sesame vs Factorial - Both target similar EU segments; Factorial offers a broader operational suite that includes finance-related modules. - On comparative review pages, both products show similar rating snapshots at times, with Factorial sometimes showing higher review volume. - Competitor materials include marketing perspectives, which should be interpreted cautiously and validated against independent reviews. - Sesame vs Personio - Personio generally competes upmarket in HRIS depth and ecosystem; Sesame competes on simplicity and price transparency in public materials. - Personio’s pricing approach is typically quote-based; Sesame publishes per-user tiers on its Spain site, which can simplify initial evaluation. - Sesame vs BambooHR (US/global SMB) - BambooHR has broader third-party coverage and integrations, particularly in North America, while Sesame may be more regionally focused for Spanish/EU time tracking needs. - Adoption trends - The vendor publishes adoption metrics across public materials; these are vendor statements and should be validated by buyers.

	Sesame HR	Factorial	Personio
Starting Price	Published per-user annual pricing on the Spain site with a small minimum monthly charge	Published starting ranges; often requires quote for final price	Pricing typically quote-based; annual subscription common
Best For	EU/Spain-centric teams needing time tracking + HR suite with transparent entry pricing	EU SMBs seeking modular HR capabilities and finance expansion	EU SMB/mid-market seeking deeper HRIS and recruiting ecosystem
Key Strength	Published pricing (Spain), orientation toward time tracking/attendance, multiple clock-in methods	Broad module set and market momentum in EU	Deeper HRIS features, broader integration marketplace
Key Weakness	Mixed support/billing feedback; uneven feature depth; limited public security detail	Pricing often tailored and can become costly as modules add up	Less transparent pricing; often annual commitments and implementation fees

01Competitive Landscape

Narrative analysis

Sesame vs Factorial
- Both target similar EU segments; Factorial offers a broader operational suite that includes finance-related modules.
- On comparative review pages, both products show similar rating snapshots at times, with Factorial sometimes showing higher review volume.
- Competitor materials include marketing perspectives, which should be interpreted cautiously and validated against independent reviews.
Sesame vs Personio
- Personio generally competes upmarket in HRIS depth and ecosystem; Sesame competes on simplicity and price transparency in public materials.
- Personio’s pricing approach is typically quote-based; Sesame publishes per-user tiers on its Spain site, which can simplify initial evaluation.
Sesame vs BambooHR (US/global SMB)
- BambooHR has broader third-party coverage and integrations, particularly in North America, while Sesame may be more regionally focused for Spanish/EU time tracking needs.
Adoption trends
- The vendor publishes adoption metrics across public materials; these are vendor statements and should be validated by buyers.

	Sesame HR	Factorial	Personio
Starting Price	Published per-user annual pricing on the Spain site with a small minimum monthly charge	Published starting ranges; often requires quote for final price	Pricing typically quote-based; annual subscription common
Best For	EU/Spain-centric teams needing time tracking + HR suite with transparent entry pricing	EU SMBs seeking modular HR capabilities and finance expansion	EU SMB/mid-market seeking deeper HRIS and recruiting ecosystem
Key Strength	Published pricing (Spain), orientation toward time tracking/attendance, multiple clock-in methods	Broad module set and market momentum in EU	Deeper HRIS features, broader integration marketplace
Key Weakness	Mixed support/billing feedback; uneven feature depth; limited public security detail	Pricing often tailored and can become costly as modules add up	Less transparent pricing; often annual commitments and implementation fees