Namely Review
by Namely, Inc.
Namely is an HCM platform for midsized companies with HR, payroll, time, benefits, talent and compliance modules plus managed payroll, benefits and HR services. Namely Now starts at $9 per employee per month.
- Company size
- Mid-market companies
- Pricing model
- Per employee
- Deployment
- Cloud
Best for
- Midsized US companies that want HR, payroll and benefits in one platform
- Companies that want managed payroll, benefits or HR services alongside the software
- Buyers who want contract terms from month to month up to 3 years
Not ideal for
- Buyers who want every package price published (only Namely Now is)
- Teams that want a self-serve free trial (a guided tour is offered)
How we evaluated Namely
This review rests on 20 facts checked against Namely’s official pricing pages and documentation, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score and the pros and cons use only those verified facts, as our methodology explains, and third-party ratings are quoted, never scored.
Our verdict
Namely is an HCM platform for midsized companies, founded in 2012 in New York and part of the Vensure Employer Solutions + PrismHR group since 2022, covering HR, payroll, time, benefits, talent and compliance plus managed payroll, benefits and HR services. Namely Now starts at $9 per employee a month; other packages are quoted.
Strengths
Payroll with tax filing
Tax compliance and filing, unlimited on- and off-cycle payrolls, garnishment support, GL export and W-2s and 1099s.
Evidence: Automatic tax filing: Yes
Flexible terms
Contracts from month to month up to 3 years.
Evidence: Contract term: Monthly
Fast entry package
Namely Now has been implemented in as little as 3 weeks.
Evidence: Typical implementation: As little as 3 weeks for Namely Now
Benefits administration
Plan setup with rates and eligibility, electronic carrier connections, payroll deductions and ACA reporting.
Evidence: Carrier connectivity: Yes
Weaknesses
Most packages are quoted
Only the Namely Now starting price of $9 per employee a month is published; other packages are priced after a needs diagnostic.
Evidence: Price transparency: Partly published
No published security certifications
Namely publishes no SOC 2 or ISO 27001 statement on its privacy and compliance pages.
Evidence: GDPR program: Yes
Price at a glance
Starting price per employee
$9/employee/mo
Pricing model
Per employee
Price transparency
Partly published
Contract term
Monthly
Namely cost at 10 to 100 employees
- Namely Now$9/employee/mo
| Employees | Namely Now |
|---|---|
| 10 | $90/mo |
| 25 | $225/mo |
| 50 | $450/mo |
| 100 | $900/mo |
Monthly list price before discounts, add-ons and taxes, from the published price model of each plan.
Quick answers
- How much does Namely cost?
- Namely Now starts at $9 per employee per month; Namely Plus, Plus People and Complete are priced after a needs diagnostic.Based on Starting price per employee: $9/employee/mo
- Does Namely require a long-term contract?
- No. Namely offers contract terms from month to month up to 3 years.Based on Contract term: Monthly
- Is Namely a payroll provider?
- Yes. Namely runs payroll with tax compliance and filing and unlimited on- and off-cycle payrolls, and it also sells managed payroll as a service.Based on Automatic tax filing: Yes
- Who owns Namely?
- Namely merged in 2022 with the company formed by Vensure Employer Solutions and PrismHR.Based on Ownership: Subsidiary
Coverage of core HRIS software capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in HRIS Software, checked against Namely’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
9 verified of 11 core capabilities
HRIS Software
- Employee records
- Job and org structure · not verified yet
- Payroll integration
- Onboarding and documents
- Time off and absence rules · not verified yet
- Benefits administration
- Reporting
- API and integrations
- Permissions and privacy
- Self-service
- Workflows
Specifications
Fit
- Industry focus
- Finance, Nonprofits, Technology, Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Professional Services
Product
- Modules
- HR, Payroll, Time, Onboarding, Reporting, Applicant tracking, Performance management, Benefits administration, Workforce management, Compliance, Managed payroll, Managed benefits, Managed HR
- Mobile apps
- Yes
Integrations
- Open API
- Yes
- API type
- REST
Where it ranks
- #4 of 19 scoredHRIS Software
- #3 of 6 scoredHRIS Software for Construction
- #3 of 11 scoredHRIS Software for Healthcare
- #1 of 8 scoredHRIS Software for Hospitality
- #3 of 11 scoredHRIS Software for Manufacturing
- #4 of 16 scoredHRIS Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #2 of 8 scoredHRIS Software for Nonprofits
- #2 of 11 scoredHRIS Software for Retail
Namely alternatives
Implementation and support
- Typical implementation
- As little as 3 weeks for Namely Now
- Support channels
- Dedicated support team, Help Community with support cases, One-to-one implementation training
About Namely, Inc.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- New York, New York, USA
- Ownership
- Subsidiary
- Parent company
- Vensure Employer Solutions + PrismHR
Official profiles
Namely: frequently asked questions
Is Namely still in business?
Yes. Namely still sells its HCM platform for midsized companies, now as part of the Vensure Employer Solutions + PrismHR family.
How long does Namely implementation take?
It depends on the configuration; Namely Now has been implemented in as little as 3 weeks.
Does Namely have an API?
Yes. The Namely API is REST-based and returns JSON.
What is Namely used for?
Namely is a HRIS software product built for mid-market companies. Its modules include HR, Payroll, Time, Onboarding, and 9 more.
What are the best alternatives to Namely?
In our HRIS software ranking, the highest-scored products other than Namely are Rippling, BambooHR, and Zoho People. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Namely alternatives.
What are the pros and cons of Namely?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: payroll with tax filing, flexible terms, and fast entry package. It is less suited to buyers who want every package price published (only Namely Now is) and teams that want a self-serve free trial (a guided tour is offered).
Does Namely have a mobile app?
Yes. Namely confirms a mobile app for employees and admins.
Is Namely good for small businesses?
Namely is built for mid-market companies, not specifically for small businesses; for 10 employees its lowest published plan comes to $90 a month. Ranked for that size: HRIS software for small businesses.
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