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Platform

Score Comparison

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

Signals Comparison

Support

Namely

  • Slow customer support response times(8/10)

Rippling

  • Customer support slow and email-only for most users(7/10)
  • Changes made without customer communication(6/10)
Reliability

Namely

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

Rippling

  • Frequent product bugs and broken processes reported(7/10)
  • PTO calendar exports as list instead of shared calendar(4/10)
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)

Rippling

  • Steep learning curve - overwhelming for non-technical users(7/10)
  • Confusing interface - icons don't indicate meaning until hover(5/10)
  • Cannot preview paycheck before receiving it(5/10)
  • Frequent session timeouts disrupt workflow(5/10)
Mobile

Namely

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

Rippling

  • Mobile app sluggish with bugs and crashes(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)

Rippling

No signals

Integrations

Namely

  • Integration issues between modules(7/10)

Rippling

  • Spend module integration issues with accounting software(6/10)
  • No equipment delivery to certain countries(5/10)
Pricing

Namely

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

Rippling

  • Opaque pricing - no public rates, surprise fees after signing(8/10)
  • Core HR runs $21-29 per employee - expensive vs alternatives(7/10)
Onboarding

Namely

  • Poor implementation and onboarding support(7/10)

Rippling

  • Buffer period between contract and actual onboarding(5/10)

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.

Rippling

Platform (Core)
$8/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Core platform alone is basic. Payroll, benefits, IT management, and spend management all require additional purchases.

$35 monthly base fee required. Each additional module (payroll, benefits, IT) has separate per-employee fees. Most businesses pay $21-29/employee for usable setup.
Core HR
Popular
$21/mo

Users: Per employee

Storage: N/A

Limits: Payroll processing requires separate module. Benefits administration separate. Advanced reporting may require Pro tier.

This is the realistic starting point for most companies. Payroll and benefits are still separate modules. Price can reach $29/employee with add-ons.
Full Platform
Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: N/A

Limits: Requires sales negotiation. Long procurement process. May require multi-year commitment for best rates.

Custom pricing only. Minimum contract commitments expected. Implementation fees may apply. True cost only revealed after sales call.
Enterprise
Free

Users: Unlimited

Storage: N/A

Limits: Only for large companies. Complex procurement. Requires significant onboarding investment.

Premium pricing for large organizations. Implementation and migration services may be extra. Custom contract negotiation required.

Feature Comparison

FeatureNamelyRippling
HR
Core HR Management
Automated Onboarding

Strength - triggers IT setup automatically

PTO Management

Calendar export has limitations

Platform
Unified HR/IT/Finance Platform

Core differentiator - all in one system

Payroll
Payroll Processing

Reliability issues reported

Multi-state Tax Compliance

Automatic tax filing

International Payroll

Growing capabilities, some limitations

Benefits
Benefits Administration

Separate module

Time
Time Tracking

Add-on module

Talent
Performance Management

Basic functionality

Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS)

Requires third-party integration

IT
Device Management (MDM)

IT module required

App Provisioning/Deprovisioning

500+ app integrations

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 integrations

Services
PEO Option

Namely Complete tier only

Compliance
Compliance Tools
Finance
Expense Management

Spend module - integration issues reported

Corporate Cards

Via Spend module

Onboarding
Onboarding Workflows
Security
SSO/SAML

Enterprise tier

Mobile
Mobile App (iOS)

4.1/5 rating

Mobile App (Android)

3.2/5 rating - bugs reported