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Namely vs SalaryFits

Namely logo

Namely

Payroll

The HR platform that employees love

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

SalaryFits

Payroll

Brazilian employee benefits and earned wage access app, owned by Serasa Experian since 2024

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only SalaryFits has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Namely limited customization for complex HR processes: workflows and customization options are limited compared to enterprise solutions; SalaryFits it only operates in Brazil, tied to Brazilian payroll and labour law, so it is not an option for any multinational benefits programme outside that market.
  • They diverge on capability: Namely covers HR Management, SalaryFits covers Discount club.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Namely and SalaryFits actually diverge.

Attributes where Namely and SalaryFits differ
AttributeNamelySalaryFits
Starting price$18/employee/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownFree for employers, fees apply to advances and loans
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
Founded2012Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Payroll).

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

  • HR Management
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Time Off Management
  • Performance Management
  • Onboarding
  • Slack
  • Google Workspace

Only in SalaryFits

  • Discount club
  • Earned wage access
  • Payroll-deduction loans
  • Financial marketplace
  • Zero employer cost
  • Serasa credit integration

What people use each for

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

Namely

  • Processing payroll for employees across multiple states with different tax rulesnot SalaryFits
  • Collecting 360-degree feedback and managing performance reviewsnot SalaryFits
  • Automating onboarding workflows and document e-signature collectionnot SalaryFits
  • Managing benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment periodsnot SalaryFits

SalaryFits

  • A Brazilian employer wanting a zero-cost benefit to add discount and advance access for staffnot Namely
  • An HR team wanting earned wage access without building payroll advance infrastructure in housenot Namely
  • A company wanting to offer payroll-deduction credit access underwritten with bureau-grade datanot Namely
  • An employer consolidating several point benefits into one branded app for staffnot Namely

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

SalaryFits

  • It only operates in Brazil, tied to Brazilian payroll and labour law, so it is not an option for any multinational benefits programme outside that market.
  • Ownership by Serasa Experian, a credit bureau, puts consumer credit data and workplace financial wellness in the hands of the same company, which some employees and employers may view as a conflict of interest.
  • Salary advances and payroll loans carry real fees and interest even though the base app is free to the employer, so the actual cost to employees is not zero despite the marketing framing.
  • As with any earned wage access product, heavy reliance on advances can mask underlying pay adequacy problems rather than solve them, and repeated use signals financial distress that a purely additive benefit narrative does not capture.
  • Independent, English-language documentation and support are thin, since the product and its support model are built around Brazilian Portuguese speaking employers and employees.

Pricing, plan by plan

Namely

$18/employee/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Namely review.

SalaryFits

Free
  • SalaryFitsFree
    • No employer subscription cost
    • Discount club free to employees
    • Salary advance and consigned loan fees apply per transaction

Which should you pick?

Choose Namely if

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

Choose SalaryFits if

  • You need discount club.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want earned wage access.
SalaryFits review

Questions people ask

Is Namely or SalaryFits better?
Neither clearly leads. Namely starts at $18/employee/month and SalaryFits at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Namely or SalaryFits?
SalaryFits has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $18/employee/month for Namely and Free for SalaryFits.
Does Namely or SalaryFits run on more platforms?
Namely runs on Web. SalaryFits runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use SalaryFits for free?
Yes. SalaryFits has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Namely starts at $18/employee/month.
What is Namely best used for?
Namely is most often used for processing payroll for employees across multiple states with different tax rules, collecting 360-degree feedback and managing performance reviews, automating onboarding workflows and document e-signature collection, managing benefits enrollment and annual open enrollment periods. Of those, processing payroll for employees across multiple states with different tax rules and collecting 360-degree feedback and managing performance reviews are not what SalaryFits is typically brought in for.
What can Namely do that SalaryFits cannot?
Namely covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Time Off Management. SalaryFits covers Discount club, Earned wage access, Payroll-deduction loans, Financial marketplace.

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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SalaryFits: Is SalaryFits still an independent company?

No. It was acquired by Serasa Experian, with the deal approved by Brazil's CADE antitrust authority in 2024, and now operates as part of that group.

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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SalaryFits: Does it cost the employer anything?

The base discount club and app access are free to employers; advances and payroll loans carry fees and interest paid by employees.

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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SalaryFits: Does it operate outside Brazil?

No, it is built specifically for the Brazilian market.

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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