HR Software (HRIS)
Namely review
HR, payroll and benefits platform for mid sized companies, now part of a merged group with Vensure and PrismHR.
Namely at a glance
- Category
- HR Software (HRIS)
- Starting price
- Contact sales
- Pricing model
- per user
- Public pricing
- No
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- No
- Contract
- annual (not verified)
- G2 rating
- 3.9 (331 reviews)
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- New York, US
- Employees
- 201-500 (Wikipedia, dated)
- Funding or owner
- Raised over $157.8M equity through 2018; merged 2022
Buying Namely: security, admin and contract
- Contract
- Quote based.
Questions to ask Namely before you sign
- Which plan includes SAML SSO, and what does it cost for our seat count?
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Questions are listed where Namely's public pages leave the answer open.
Who Namely is for
Choose Namely if
- Mid sized companies (about 100 to 1,000 employees) wanting HR, payroll and benefits in one platform.
- Firms wanting managed HR, payroll or benefits services.
Look elsewhere if
- Very small businesses (positioned at midsize)
- Buyers wanting transparent public pricing.
Namely pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NamelyNow | $9 (PricingSaaS, May 2026) | per employee per month | CostBench lists $12; sources disagree |
| NamelyPlus | Contact sales | ||
| NamelyComplete | Contact sales |
Capterra lists quote only. CostBench (citing Vendr deal data) gives list $12/$18/$25 per user and median contract about $50,009/year from 40 purchases (costbench.com/software/hr/namely, checked 2026-10-24).
Namely features by buying criteria
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Core HR and employee records | Core platform with HR and reporting. |
| Payroll integration or built-in payroll | Built in payroll. |
| Onboarding and offboarding workflows | Onboarding in core platform. |
| Time off and attendance | Time module in core platform. |
| Benefits administration | Benefits Administration enhanced module. |
| Performance and engagement | Performance Management and Talent Management modules. |
| Integrations | Partner program and developer API. |
| Pricing model and transparency | Quote based; modular. |
| Target company size | Midsize companies. |
What reviewers say about Namely
Praised for
- Single platform for HR, payroll and benefits.
Common complaints
- Not verified from reviews in this pass.
Themes paraphrased from public reviews on G2 and similar sites, not quotes.
What most Namely reviews leave out
- Merged with Vensure Employer Services and PrismHR on 2022-09-06 (GlobeNewswire)
- Modules sold separately: ATS, performance, compliance, workforce management.
- Managed HR, payroll and benefits services offered.
- Entry price reports conflict: $9 vs $12 per employee per month.
Namely alternatives
BambooHRSmall and mid-size US companies that want HRIS first and light recruiting in the same system.$250/mo flat (Core, 25 or fewer employees); $10 to $10.25 per employee per month above that
PaycorUS employers with roughly 10 to 1,000 staff that want payroll and HR from one vendor.Contact sales
PaylocityMid-size US employers that want payroll, HR, time and benefits in one platform.Contact sales
ADP Workforce NowMid-market employers (roughly 50 to 1,000 staff) that want one vendor for payroll, HR and compliance.Contact sales
GustoSmall US businesses of 1 to a few dozen people wanting simple setup.$49/month plus $6 per person (Simple)
HiBobMid-size, multi-country companies that want a modern HRIS.Contact sales
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Namely's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.