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Ashby vs Namely

Ashby logo

Ashby

Recruitment & ATS

All-in-one recruiting software

From
$400/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Namely logo

Namely

Payroll & Benefits

The HR platform that employees love

From
$18/employee/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Ashby no native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality; Namely limited customization for complex HR processes: workflows and customization options are limited compared to enterprise solutions
  • They diverge on capability: Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, Namely covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ashby and Namely actually diverge.

Attributes where Ashby and Namely differ
AttributeAshbyNamely
Starting price$400/month$18/employee/month
CategoryRecruitment & ATSPayroll & Benefits
Founded20182012

Identical on both: pricing model (Unknown), free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Ashby

  • Applicant Tracking
  • CRM
  • Scheduling
  • Analytics
  • Sourcing
  • Offer Management
  • Reporting
  • Zapier

Only in Namely

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Time Off Management
  • Performance Management
  • Onboarding
  • Greenhouse

Both cover

  • LinkedIn
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Microsoft 365
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ashby

  • End to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprisenot Namely
  • Sourcing and candidate relationship managementnot Namely
  • Interview scheduling and coordinationnot Namely
  • Recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ATSnot Namely
  • Structured hiring and consistent candidate assessmentnot Namely

Namely

No use cases recorded yet. See the Namely review.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ashby

  • No native iOS or Android mobile app; only mobile web access with limited functionality
  • Email lookup quotas and limited bulk actions for high-volume sourcing workflows
  • Advanced workflow branching and custom fields system are less flexible than competitors

Namely

  • Limited customization for complex HR processes: workflows and customization options are limited compared to enterprise solutions
  • Payroll limitations: better served for less complex organizations and struggles with complex time-and-attendance or multi-FEIN scenarios
  • Missing ATS and surveys: lacks built-in applicant tracking system and pulse survey capabilities
  • Slow support response times: pod-based support model has led to slow response times for customers
  • Designed for specific market segment: best fit is mid-sized companies with 50-350 employees

Pricing, plan by plan

Ashby

$400/month
  • Foundations$400/month
    • Core ATS
    • Scheduling
    • Basic reporting

Namely

$18/employee/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Namely review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Ashby if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want crm.
Ashby review

Choose Namely if

  • You need hr management.
  • You also want payroll.
Namely review

Questions people ask

Is Ashby or Namely better?
Neither clearly leads. Ashby starts at $400/month and Namely at $18/employee/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ashby or Namely?
Ashby starts at $400/month and Namely at $18/employee/month.
Does Ashby or Namely run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Ashby best used for?
Ashby is most often used for end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise, sourcing and candidate relationship management, interview scheduling and coordination, recruiting analytics, including as a standalone module alongside an existing ats. Of those, end to end applicant tracking for startups through to enterprise and sourcing and candidate relationship management are not what Namely is typically brought in for.
What can Ashby do that Namely cannot?
Ashby covers Applicant Tracking, CRM, Scheduling, Analytics. Namely covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Time Off Management. Both handle LinkedIn, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Ashby: What integrations does Ashby support?

Ashby integrates with Slack for recruiting notifications, Zapier for automation with 9,000+ apps, and has an open API for custom workflows. It also supports 250+ marketplace integrations.

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Namely: Does Namely support global payroll?

Namely primarily focuses on mid-sized US-based companies with 50-350 employees. While it can handle complex payroll scenarios, it is better served for less complex organizations and does not have extensive global payroll capabilities compared to enterprise platforms.

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Ashby: Does Ashby have a mobile app?

Ashby does not have native iOS or Android apps. The platform is cloud-based accessible via mobile web, but mobile functionality is limited compared to desktop.

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Namely: What is included in Namely's Premium pricing?

Premium plans cost $18-24 per employee per month plus implementation fees of 10-25% of annual software costs. Plans include payroll, HR, benefits administration, time management, and talent management features.

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Ashby: What is the minimum price for Ashby?

The Foundations plan starts at $400 per month for companies up to 100 employees. Plus and Enterprise plans are custom quoted based on company size.

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Namely: Does Namely include performance management features?

Yes, Namely offers customizable performance review modules enabling dynamic, ongoing feedback rather than traditional annual-only reviews. This is one of Namely's standout features.

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Ashby: Can Ashby create and update jobs across multiple job boards?

Yes, Ashby integrates with job boards and allows you to manage candidate pipeline, scheduling, and analytics in one platform.

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Namely: How long does Namely implementation typically take?

Namely is designed for mid-sized companies and implementation timelines vary based on complexity. The platform includes implementation fees of 10-25% of annual software costs in addition to monthly per-employee pricing.

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