Data Methodology: Adoption data is based on public tech stack disclosures, job postings, case studies, and verified enterprise reports analyzed by UsedBy.ai. Showing 7 verified enterprise adoptions. More data being indexed continuously.
Decision Guide
Which One Should You Choose?
Based on real enterprise adoption patterns
Choose Factory if...
- You're in Data & Analytics (33% of users are)
- Developer productivity matters most
Choose Cognition if...
- You're in IT Services & System Integration (33% of users are)
- Developer productivity matters most
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Industry Adoption Patterns
See which industries prefer each tool based on real adoption data
Factory by Industry
Factory is the go-to choice for Data & Analytics (33% of adopters)
Data & Analytics33%
Marketing Tech33%
Artificial Intelligence33%
Cognition by Industry
Cognition is the go-to choice for IT Services & System Integration (33% of adopters)
IT Services & System Integration33%
HealthTech & Digital Health33%
Artificial Intelligence33%
Factory vs Cognition: Your Questions Answered
Cognition leads in enterprise adoption with 4 companies, versus 3 for Factory. This indicates broader market acceptance for Cognition.
While our data doesn't show companies currently using both tools together, they serve similar purposes and could potentially complement each other.
Factory is particularly strong in Data & Analytics (33% of adopters), while Cognition dominates in IT Services & System Integration (33%). Choose based on your industry's prevailing stack.
For startups, consider: Factory offers freemium pricing, while Cognition uses freemium pricing. Both are validated by enterprise use, ensuring scalability as you grow.