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Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

BambooHRNamely

Signals Comparison

Pricing

BambooHR

No public pricing - forces sales calls(8/10)
Expensive add-ons inflate total cost(8/10)

Namely

Hidden fees and inconsistent pricing(6/10)
Three-year contract lock-in with no free trial(6/10)

Usability

BambooHR

Reporting engine lacks depth and flexibility(7/10)
Time tracking UI requires excessive scrolling(6/10)
Document organization is painful(5/10)

Namely

Portal navigation is not intuitive(6/10)
Performance review functionality is basic(5/10)
Reporting and analytics are cumbersome(6/10)
Terrible search functionality(5/10)

Integrations

BambooHR

ATS module too basic - lacks advanced features(7/10)
Benefits administration not competitive(6/10)

Namely

Integration issues between modules(7/10)

Support

BambooHR

Support quality drops dramatically after sales(8/10)

Namely

Slow customer support response times(8/10)

Customization

BambooHR

Rigid platform - limited customization options(7/10)

Namely

Employees cannot update their own information(6/10)
No applicant tracking system (ATS)(6/10)
Task management lacks automation(5/10)

Reliability

BambooHR

Payroll confusing error messages and tax ID limits(7/10)
Frequent bugs and slow load times(6/10)

Namely

Bugs and glitches disrupt daily workflows(7/10)
Payroll tax filing failures(9/10)

Mobile

BambooHR

Mobile app limited compared to desktop(6/10)

Namely

Mobile app is severely limited and buggy(7/10)

Security

BambooHR

Emails appear as external - phishing vulnerability(8/10)

Namely

No signals

Onboarding

BambooHR

Leave management setup overly complex(6/10)

Namely

Poor implementation and onboarding support(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

BambooHR

Core

$250/mo

Users: Flat rate under 25 employees, then per-employee

Storage: Standard

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, No performance management, No advanced workflows

Implementation fee required, Payroll/time tracking/performance are separate add-ons, Price increases to $12-22/employee/month after 25 employees

Pro

Popular

Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: Standard

Limits: No custom dashboards, No advanced compensation management, Still requires add-ons for full HR suite

Must contact sales for pricing, Add-ons still extra, Annual commitment often expected

Elite

Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: Enhanced

Limits: Still requires payroll/benefits add-ons for complete solution, Complex procurement process

Highest price tier - must negotiate with sales, Add-ons still separate, Implementation and training fees apply

Payroll Add-on

Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: One tax ID only - problematic for multi-location companies, US only, Complex compensation poorly supported

Additional per-employee cost on top of base plan, Setup fees, Limited to single tax ID per account

Time Tracking Add-on

Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Clunky interface with excessive scrolling, Limited for remote/hybrid teams, Desktop version better than mobile

Extra cost beyond base subscription, Poor UI requires workarounds

Namely

Namely Now

$9/mo

Users: Per employee

Limits: Basic plan without advanced talent management. No managed services. Limited customization options.

Additional modules (time tracking, performance management) cost extra. Implementation fees not included. No ATS included - requires third-party integration.

Namely Plus

Popular

Free

Users: Per employee

Limits: Self-service benefits and payroll - no managed services. Must manage compliance internally.

Custom pricing requires sales call. Implementation and training fees additional. Benefits administration may be extra module.

Namely Plus People

Free

Users: Per employee

Limits: Still not a full PEO solution. Complex compliance issues may need additional support. No ATS included.

Significant price increase over Plus for managed services. Custom pricing only. May require multi-year commitment.

Namely Complete

Free

Users: Per employee

Limits: Less control over HR processes. May not suit companies wanting hands-on HR management. Dependent on Namely's processes.

Premium pricing - significantly more expensive than other tiers. Long-term contract typically required. Exit fees may apply.

Feature Comparison

Feature	BambooHR	Namely
Core HR
Employee Records Database Centralized employee information
Employee Self-Service Employees update own info
Time-Off Tracking Included in base plans
Document Storage Limited folder organization
HR
Core HR Management
Onboarding
Onboarding Workflows Well-designed for new hires
Offboarding Workflows Standard offboarding tasks
Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS) Basic - lacks advanced features
Candidate Ranking/Scoring Not available
Resume Parsing Basic parsing only
Access
Mobile App Limited functionality, poor reviews
Offline Mode Cloud-only, requires internet
Engagement
Social Newsfeed Company announcements, recognition
Payroll
Payroll Processing Paid add-on, single tax ID only
Multi-State Payroll US only, one tax ID limitation
Analytics
Reporting & Analytics Basic, cumbersome navigation
Time
Time Tracking Paid add-on, poor UI
Services
PEO Option Namely Complete tier only
Performance
Performance Management Pro plan and above
Goal Tracking Pro plan and above
Compliance
Compliance Tools
Benefits
Benefits Administration Paid add-on, limited automation
Reporting
Standard Reports 30 pre-built reports
Custom Reports Limited, Advantage tier only
Platforms
Mobile App (iOS) Limited vs desktop
Mobile App (Android) Limited vs desktop
Integrations
API Access Available for custom integrations
Security
SSO/SAML Higher tiers only

Signals Comparison

Pricing

BambooHR

No public pricing - forces sales calls(8/10)
Expensive add-ons inflate total cost(8/10)

Namely

Hidden fees and inconsistent pricing(6/10)
Three-year contract lock-in with no free trial(6/10)

Usability

BambooHR

Reporting engine lacks depth and flexibility(7/10)
Time tracking UI requires excessive scrolling(6/10)
Document organization is painful(5/10)

Namely

Portal navigation is not intuitive(6/10)
Performance review functionality is basic(5/10)
Reporting and analytics are cumbersome(6/10)
Terrible search functionality(5/10)

Integrations

BambooHR

ATS module too basic - lacks advanced features(7/10)
Benefits administration not competitive(6/10)

Namely

Integration issues between modules(7/10)

Support

BambooHR

Support quality drops dramatically after sales(8/10)

Namely

Slow customer support response times(8/10)

Customization

BambooHR

Rigid platform - limited customization options(7/10)

Namely

Employees cannot update their own information(6/10)
No applicant tracking system (ATS)(6/10)
Task management lacks automation(5/10)

Reliability

BambooHR

Payroll confusing error messages and tax ID limits(7/10)
Frequent bugs and slow load times(6/10)

Namely

Bugs and glitches disrupt daily workflows(7/10)
Payroll tax filing failures(9/10)

Mobile

BambooHR

Mobile app limited compared to desktop(6/10)

Namely

Mobile app is severely limited and buggy(7/10)

Security

BambooHR

Emails appear as external - phishing vulnerability(8/10)

Namely

No signals

Onboarding

BambooHR

Leave management setup overly complex(6/10)

Namely

Poor implementation and onboarding support(7/10)

Pricing Comparison

BambooHR

Core

$250/mo

Users: Flat rate under 25 employees, then per-employee

Storage: Standard

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, No performance management, No advanced workflows

Implementation fee required, Payroll/time tracking/performance are separate add-ons, Price increases to $12-22/employee/month after 25 employees

Pro

Popular

Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: Standard

Limits: No custom dashboards, No advanced compensation management, Still requires add-ons for full HR suite

Must contact sales for pricing, Add-ons still extra, Annual commitment often expected

Elite

Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: Enhanced

Limits: Still requires payroll/benefits add-ons for complete solution, Complex procurement process

Highest price tier - must negotiate with sales, Add-ons still separate, Implementation and training fees apply

Payroll Add-on

Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: One tax ID only - problematic for multi-location companies, US only, Complex compensation poorly supported

Additional per-employee cost on top of base plan, Setup fees, Limited to single tax ID per account

Time Tracking Add-on

Free

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Clunky interface with excessive scrolling, Limited for remote/hybrid teams, Desktop version better than mobile

Extra cost beyond base subscription, Poor UI requires workarounds

Namely

Namely Now

$9/mo

Users: Per employee

Limits: Basic plan without advanced talent management. No managed services. Limited customization options.

Additional modules (time tracking, performance management) cost extra. Implementation fees not included. No ATS included - requires third-party integration.

Namely Plus

Popular

Free

Users: Per employee

Limits: Self-service benefits and payroll - no managed services. Must manage compliance internally.

Custom pricing requires sales call. Implementation and training fees additional. Benefits administration may be extra module.

Namely Plus People

Free

Users: Per employee

Limits: Still not a full PEO solution. Complex compliance issues may need additional support. No ATS included.

Significant price increase over Plus for managed services. Custom pricing only. May require multi-year commitment.

Namely Complete

Free

Users: Per employee

Limits: Less control over HR processes. May not suit companies wanting hands-on HR management. Dependent on Namely's processes.

Premium pricing - significantly more expensive than other tiers. Long-term contract typically required. Exit fees may apply.

Feature Comparison

Feature	BambooHR	Namely
Core HR
Employee Records Database Centralized employee information
Employee Self-Service Employees update own info
Time-Off Tracking Included in base plans
Document Storage Limited folder organization
HR
Core HR Management
Onboarding
Onboarding Workflows Well-designed for new hires
Offboarding Workflows Standard offboarding tasks
Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS) Basic - lacks advanced features
Candidate Ranking/Scoring Not available
Resume Parsing Basic parsing only
Access
Mobile App Limited functionality, poor reviews
Offline Mode Cloud-only, requires internet
Engagement
Social Newsfeed Company announcements, recognition
Payroll
Payroll Processing Paid add-on, single tax ID only
Multi-State Payroll US only, one tax ID limitation
Analytics
Reporting & Analytics Basic, cumbersome navigation
Time
Time Tracking Paid add-on, poor UI
Services
PEO Option Namely Complete tier only
Performance
Performance Management Pro plan and above
Goal Tracking Pro plan and above
Compliance
Compliance Tools
Benefits
Benefits Administration Paid add-on, limited automation
Reporting
Standard Reports 30 pre-built reports
Custom Reports Limited, Advantage tier only
Platforms
Mobile App (iOS) Limited vs desktop
Mobile App (Android) Limited vs desktop
Integrations
API Access Available for custom integrations
Security
SSO/SAML Higher tiers only