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Overview

What Namely does

Namely is a modern HR platform built for mid-sized companies. It combines HR, payroll, benefits, and talent management in one intuitive platform with a consumer-grade user experience.

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The honest half

Where it falls short

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  • 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

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What people choose instead of Namely

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    Gusto

    Gusto: User-friendly payroll and HR platform with strong benefits administration and affordable pricing for small to mid-sized companies

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    Rippling

    Rippling: Modern all-in-one HR, payroll, and benefits platform with extensive integrations and comprehensive employee management

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    BambooHR

    BambooHR: Dedicated HR software focused on employee lifecycle management with strong performance review and talent management capabilities

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    Zenefits

    Zenefits: HR and benefits platform with integrated payroll, benefits enrollment, and compliance management for mid-market companies

Capabilities

Features

  • HR Management

    HR Management capability

  • Payroll

    Payroll capability

  • Benefits Administration

    Benefits Administration capability

  • Time Off Management

    Time Off Management capability

  • Performance Management

    Performance Management capability

  • Onboarding

    Onboarding capability

  • Slack

    Integration with Slack

  • Google Workspace

    Integration with Google Workspace

  • Microsoft 365

    Integration with Microsoft 365

  • Greenhouse

    Integration with Greenhouse

  • LinkedIn

    Integration with LinkedIn

  • Web support

    Available on web

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Questions people ask

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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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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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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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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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Behind it

Who makes Namely

Company
Namely Inc
Based in
New York, New York
Founders
Matt Straz

Timeline

Namely over time

  1. Milestone2022-01-01

    Namely joined Vensure Employer Services and PrismHR family expanding service capabilities

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  2. Milestone2018-08-01

    Elisa Steele appointed CEO after $60M funding round led by GGV Capital

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