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  3. Namely vs Remote

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Score Comparison

52
Overall
55
55
Pricing
45
62
Usability
70
50
Performance
55
45
Support
40
52
Reliability
50
48
Onboarding
65
35
Mobile
60
70
Security
75
55
Integrations
60
NamelyRemote

Signals Comparison

Support

Namely

  • Slow customer support response times(8/10)

Remote

  • Support tickets take days to resolve(8/10)
  • Local HR expertise is lacking - costly compliance mistakes(9/10)
  • No phone support - chat only with long resolution times(6/10)
Reliability

Namely

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

Remote

  • Payroll processing delays affect employee salaries(9/10)
  • Billing errors and double deductions reported(8/10)
  • Visa and social security enrollment mistakes(9/10)
  • Tax document and payslip errors(7/10)
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)

Remote

  • Onboarding delays and document issues(7/10)
  • Employee termination process is difficult and slow(7/10)
  • HR functionality is an afterthought(5/10)
Mobile

Namely

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

Remote

No signals

Customization

Namely

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

Remote

No signals

Integrations

Namely

  • Integration issues between modules(7/10)

Remote

  • Limited bank account support in some countries(6/10)
Pricing

Namely

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

Remote

  • Expensive EOR fees - $599-699 per employee monthly(8/10)
  • FX markup fees add unexpected costs(6/10)
Onboarding

Namely

  • Poor implementation and onboarding support(7/10)

Remote

No signals

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.

Remote

Contractor Management
$29/mo

Users: Per contractor

Storage: N/A

Limits: Contractors only - no employee benefits, No health insurance management, Limited HR features

Payment processing fees may apply, FX markup on currency conversion, Correspondent bank fees ($20-50) for international transfers
Employer of Record
Popular
$599/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Expensive for small teams, Support response times vary, Complex terminations take time

$699/month if paid month-to-month, FX markup fees, Local benefits may add costs, Country-specific statutory requirements
Global Payroll
$50/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Need your own legal entity, Less hand-holding than full EOR

Requires existing entities, Setup fees may apply for complex configurations
Enterprise
Free

Users: Custom

Storage: N/A

Limits: Must negotiate with sales, Complex procurement process

Requires sales negotiation, Long-term commitment typically required, Minimum annual spend thresholds

Feature Comparison

FeatureNamelyRemote
HR
Core HR Management
Core Services
Employer of Record (EOR)

180+ countries

Contractor Management

$29/month per contractor

Global Payroll

$50/month per employee

Payroll
Payroll Processing

Reliability issues reported

Benefits
Benefits Administration

Country-specific benefits

Time
Time Tracking

Add-on module

Talent
Performance Management

Basic functionality

HR Features
PTO Management

Basic tracking

Document Management

Upload and storage

Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS)

Requires third-party integration

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

Compensation
Equity Management

Stock option support

Engagement
Social Newsfeed

Company announcements, recognition

Compliance
IP Protection

Owned-entity model

Local Tax Compliance

Varies by quality

Compliance Tools
Analytics
Reporting & Analytics

Basic, cumbersome navigation

Integrations
API Access

Available on paid plans

HRIS Integrations

Major platforms supported

Support
Phone Support

Chat/email only for most users

Dedicated Account Manager

Enterprise only

Services
PEO Option

Namely Complete tier only

Onboarding
Onboarding Workflows
Payments
Multi-currency Payments

FX fees apply

Immigration
Visa Support

Quality varies by region