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Namely vs Paylocity

Namely logo

Namely

Software

The HR platform that employees love

From
$18/employee/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Paylocity logo

Paylocity

Software

HR and payroll solutions to drive employee engagement

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Namely limited customization for complex HR processes: workflows and customization options are limited compared to enterprise solutions; Paylocity the Internet Archive's capture of Paylocity's homepage on 3 January 2021 named a wide suite of modules, including Payroll, On Demand Payment, HR Edge, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation Management and a Learning Management System, all sold via 'Request a Demo' with no price figures published.
  • They diverge on capability: Namely covers Time Off Management, Paylocity covers Time and Labor.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Namely and Paylocity actually diverge.

Attributes where Namely and Paylocity differ
AttributeNamelyPaylocity
Starting price$18/employee/monthOn request
Pricing modelUnknownquote
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20121997

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Namely

  • Time Off Management
  • Performance Management
  • Onboarding
  • Microsoft 365
  • Greenhouse
  • LinkedIn

Only in Paylocity

  • Time and Labor
  • Talent Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Microsoft Teams
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite

Both cover

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

Where each one falls short

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

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

Paylocity

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Paylocity's homepage on 3 January 2021 named a wide suite of modules, including Payroll, On Demand Payment, HR Edge, Recruiting, Performance Management, Compensation Management and a Learning Management System, all sold via 'Request a Demo' with no price figures published.

Pricing, plan by plan

Namely

$18/employee/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Namely review.

Paylocity

On request
  • Core Payroll$undefined/month
    • Payroll Processing
    • Tax Services
    • Direct Deposit
  • Complete HCM$undefined/month
    • All Core features
    • HR
    • Benefits

Which should you pick?

Choose Namely if

  • You need time off management.
  • You also want performance management.
Namely review

Choose Paylocity if

  • You need time and labor.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want talent management.
Paylocity review

Questions people ask

Is Namely or Paylocity better?
Neither clearly leads. Namely starts at $18/employee/month and Paylocity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Namely or Paylocity?
Namely starts at $18/employee/month and Paylocity at On request.
Does Namely or Paylocity run on more platforms?
Namely runs on Web. Paylocity runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What can Namely do that Paylocity cannot?
Namely covers Time Off Management, Performance Management, Onboarding, Microsoft 365. Paylocity covers Time and Labor, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Microsoft Teams. Both handle HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Slack.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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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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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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