Software · head to head
Namely vs Teamtailor
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; Teamtailor no price is published at any tier, so every purchase begins with a sales quote
- They diverge on capability: Namely covers HR Management, Teamtailor covers Career Site Builder.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Namely and Teamtailor actually diverge.
| Attribute | Namely | Teamtailor |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $18/employee/month | $99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
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
- HR Management
- Payroll
- Benefits Administration
- Time Off Management
- Performance Management
- Onboarding
- Greenhouse
Only in Teamtailor
- Career Site Builder
- Applicant Tracking
- Employer Branding
- Analytics
- Employee Referrals
- Automation
- Indeed
- Zapier
Both cover
- 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.
Namely
No use cases recorded yet. See the Namely review.
Teamtailor
- Applicant tracking with a branded careers sitenot Namely
- Managing candidate pipelines and recruitment marketing togethernot 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
Teamtailor
- No price is published at any tier, so every purchase begins with a sales quote
- The pricing page lists no feature comparison, so what a given budget buys is not visible before contact
Pricing, plan by plan
Namely
$18/employee/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Namely review.
Teamtailor
$99/month- Teamtailor$99/month
- Career Site
- ATS
- Analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Teamtailor if
- You need career site builder.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want applicant tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Namely or Teamtailor better?
- Neither clearly leads. Namely starts at $18/employee/month and Teamtailor at $99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Namely or Teamtailor?
- Namely starts at $18/employee/month and Teamtailor at $99/month.
- Does Namely or Teamtailor run on more platforms?
- Namely runs on Web. Teamtailor runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- What can Namely do that Teamtailor cannot?
- Namely covers HR Management, Payroll, Benefits Administration, Time Off Management. Teamtailor covers Career Site Builder, Applicant Tracking, Employer Branding, Analytics. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, LinkedIn.
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.
SourceNamely: 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.
SourceNamely: 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.
SourceNamely: 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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