NamelyvsBambooHR

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Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

NamelyBambooHR

Signals Comparison

Support

Namely

Slow customer support response times(8/10)

BambooHR

Support quality drops dramatically after sales(8/10)

Reliability

Namely

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

BambooHR

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

Usability

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)

BambooHR

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

Mobile

Namely

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

BambooHR

Mobile app limited compared to desktop(6/10)

Customization

Namely

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

BambooHR

Rigid platform - limited customization options(7/10)

Integrations

Namely

Integration issues between modules(7/10)

BambooHR

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

Pricing

Namely

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

BambooHR

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

Onboarding

Namely

Poor implementation and onboarding support(7/10)

BambooHR

Leave management setup overly complex(6/10)

Security

Namely

No signals

BambooHR

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

Pricing Comparison

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.

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

Feature Comparison

Feature	Namely	BambooHR
HR
Core HR Management
Core HR
Employee Records Database Centralized employee information
Time-Off Tracking Included in base plans
Document Storage Limited folder organization
Payroll
Payroll Processing Reliability issues reported
Multi-State Payroll US only, one tax ID limitation
Benefits
Benefits Administration Paid add-on, limited automation
Time
Time Tracking Add-on module
Talent
Performance Management Basic functionality
Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS) Requires third-party integration
Candidate Ranking/Scoring Not available
Resume Parsing Basic parsing only
Onboarding
Offboarding Workflows Standard offboarding tasks
Onboarding Workflows Well-designed for new hires
Access
Mobile App Limited functionality, poor reviews
Offline Mode Cloud-only, requires internet
Self-Service
Employee Self-Service Some limitations on what employees can update
Engagement
Social Newsfeed Company announcements, recognition
Analytics
Reporting & Analytics Basic, cumbersome navigation
Integrations
API Access Available for custom integrations
Services
PEO Option Namely Complete tier only
Compliance
Compliance Tools
Performance
Goal Tracking Pro plan and above
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
Security
SSO/SAML Higher tiers only

Signals Comparison

Support

Namely

Slow customer support response times(8/10)

BambooHR

Support quality drops dramatically after sales(8/10)

Reliability

Namely

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

BambooHR

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

Usability

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)

BambooHR

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

Mobile

Namely

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

BambooHR

Mobile app limited compared to desktop(6/10)

Customization

Namely

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

BambooHR

Rigid platform - limited customization options(7/10)

Integrations

Namely

Integration issues between modules(7/10)

BambooHR

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

Pricing

Namely

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

BambooHR

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

Onboarding

Namely

Poor implementation and onboarding support(7/10)

BambooHR

Leave management setup overly complex(6/10)

Security

Namely

No signals

BambooHR

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

Pricing Comparison

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.

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

Feature Comparison

Feature	Namely	BambooHR
HR
Core HR Management
Core HR
Employee Records Database Centralized employee information
Time-Off Tracking Included in base plans
Document Storage Limited folder organization
Payroll
Payroll Processing Reliability issues reported
Multi-State Payroll US only, one tax ID limitation
Benefits
Benefits Administration Paid add-on, limited automation
Time
Time Tracking Add-on module
Talent
Performance Management Basic functionality
Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS) Requires third-party integration
Candidate Ranking/Scoring Not available
Resume Parsing Basic parsing only
Onboarding
Offboarding Workflows Standard offboarding tasks
Onboarding Workflows Well-designed for new hires
Access
Mobile App Limited functionality, poor reviews
Offline Mode Cloud-only, requires internet
Self-Service
Employee Self-Service Some limitations on what employees can update
Engagement
Social Newsfeed Company announcements, recognition
Analytics
Reporting & Analytics Basic, cumbersome navigation
Integrations
API Access Available for custom integrations
Services
PEO Option Namely Complete tier only
Compliance
Compliance Tools
Performance
Goal Tracking Pro plan and above
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
Security
SSO/SAML Higher tiers only