NamelyvsWorkday

Saas

Score Comparison

Overall

Pricing

Usability

Performance

Support

Reliability

Onboarding

Mobile

Security

Integrations

NamelyWorkday

Signals Comparison

Support

Namely

Slow customer support response times(8/10)

Workday

No direct support channel and slow ticket response(8/10)

Reliability

Namely

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

Workday

Payroll errors including missed payments and 401K failures(10/10)
Regular maintenance downtime every weekend(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)

Workday

Confusing navigation and unintuitive interface(8/10)
Job application process is universally hated(7/10)
Password and authentication frustrations(6/10)
ATS module lacks modern recruiting features(7/10)

Mobile

Namely

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

Workday

Mobile app crashes and freezes during basic operations(7/10)

Customization

Namely

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

Workday

Limited report customization frustrates data-driven teams(7/10)

Integrations

Namely

Integration issues between modules(7/10)

Workday

Data migration is the biggest implementation challenge(8/10)

Pricing

Namely

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

Workday

Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually(9/10)
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility(8/10)

Onboarding

Namely

Poor implementation and onboarding support(7/10)

Workday

Implementation takes 6-24 months with frequent delays(9/10)

Performance

Namely

No signals

Workday

Slow system response and frequent load delays(7/10)

Security

Namely

No signals

Workday

August 2025 data breach exposed 70 million records(9/10)

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.

Workday

Small Enterprise (<500 employees)

$150000/yr

Users: Up to 500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, Standard support SLA, Some features require upgrades

Implementation fees (100-200% of annual), Partner consulting fees, Custom integrations, Training costs, Additional modules (Recruiting, Learning, Analytics)

Mid-Market (500-2,500 employees)

Popular

$400000/yr

Users: 500-2,500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 3-5 year contract commitment, Complex implementation timeline, May need dedicated admin resources

Implementation typically $400K-$800K, Ongoing consulting for optimization, Add-on modules for Planning and Analytics, Premium support upgrade

Enterprise (2,500+ employees)

$750000/yr

Users: 2,500+ employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 5-7 year contracts common, 12-24 month implementation typical, Requires significant internal resources

Implementation can exceed $1M+, Multi-year project teams, Extensive change management, Ongoing optimization consulting, Data migration specialists

Feature Comparison

Feature	Namely	Workday
HR
Core HR Management
HR Management
Core HCM Employee records, org charts, positions
Payroll
Payroll Processing Reliability issues reported
Payroll Global payroll included, but complex setup
Benefits
Benefits Administration Open enrollment, life events
Time
Time Tracking Add-on module
Talent
Performance Management Basic functionality
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/ATS Basic - lacks sourcing automation
Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS) Requires third-party integration
Access
Mobile App Limited functionality, poor reviews
Offline Mode Cloud-only, requires internet
Learning
Learning Management Add-on module, additional cost
Self-Service
Employee Self-Service Some limitations on what employees can update
Compensation
Compensation Planning Enterprise tier feature
Engagement
Social Newsfeed Company announcements, recognition
Planning
Workforce Planning Adaptive Planning add-on
Analytics
Reporting & Analytics Basic, cumbersome navigation
Analytics & Reporting Custom reports require consultants
Finance
Financial Management Enterprise tier, separate module
Integrations
API Access REST APIs, integration cloud
Services
PEO Option Namely Complete tier only
Compliance
Compliance Tools
Security
SSO Integration SAML, OAuth supported
Onboarding
Onboarding Workflows

Signals Comparison

Support

Namely

Slow customer support response times(8/10)

Workday

No direct support channel and slow ticket response(8/10)

Reliability

Namely

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

Workday

Payroll errors including missed payments and 401K failures(10/10)
Regular maintenance downtime every weekend(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)

Workday

Confusing navigation and unintuitive interface(8/10)
Job application process is universally hated(7/10)
Password and authentication frustrations(6/10)
ATS module lacks modern recruiting features(7/10)

Mobile

Namely

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

Workday

Mobile app crashes and freezes during basic operations(7/10)

Customization

Namely

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

Workday

Limited report customization frustrates data-driven teams(7/10)

Integrations

Namely

Integration issues between modules(7/10)

Workday

Data migration is the biggest implementation challenge(8/10)

Pricing

Namely

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

Workday

Enterprise pricing starts at $150K-$500K annually(9/10)
Rigid 3-7 year subscription agreements with no flexibility(8/10)

Onboarding

Namely

Poor implementation and onboarding support(7/10)

Workday

Implementation takes 6-24 months with frequent delays(9/10)

Performance

Namely

No signals

Workday

Slow system response and frequent load delays(7/10)

Security

Namely

No signals

Workday

August 2025 data breach exposed 70 million records(9/10)

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.

Workday

Small Enterprise (<500 employees)

$150000/yr

Users: Up to 500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: Limited customization, Basic reporting only, Standard support SLA, Some features require upgrades

Implementation fees (100-200% of annual), Partner consulting fees, Custom integrations, Training costs, Additional modules (Recruiting, Learning, Analytics)

Mid-Market (500-2,500 employees)

Popular

$400000/yr

Users: 500-2,500 employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 3-5 year contract commitment, Complex implementation timeline, May need dedicated admin resources

Implementation typically $400K-$800K, Ongoing consulting for optimization, Add-on modules for Planning and Analytics, Premium support upgrade

Enterprise (2,500+ employees)

$750000/yr

Users: 2,500+ employees

Storage: Based on contract

Limits: 5-7 year contracts common, 12-24 month implementation typical, Requires significant internal resources

Implementation can exceed $1M+, Multi-year project teams, Extensive change management, Ongoing optimization consulting, Data migration specialists

Feature Comparison

Feature	Namely	Workday
HR
Core HR Management
HR Management
Core HCM Employee records, org charts, positions
Payroll
Payroll Processing Reliability issues reported
Payroll Global payroll included, but complex setup
Benefits
Benefits Administration Open enrollment, life events
Time
Time Tracking Add-on module
Talent
Performance Management Basic functionality
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting/ATS Basic - lacks sourcing automation
Recruiting
Applicant Tracking (ATS) Requires third-party integration
Access
Mobile App Limited functionality, poor reviews
Offline Mode Cloud-only, requires internet
Learning
Learning Management Add-on module, additional cost
Self-Service
Employee Self-Service Some limitations on what employees can update
Compensation
Compensation Planning Enterprise tier feature
Engagement
Social Newsfeed Company announcements, recognition
Planning
Workforce Planning Adaptive Planning add-on
Analytics
Reporting & Analytics Basic, cumbersome navigation
Analytics & Reporting Custom reports require consultants
Finance
Financial Management Enterprise tier, separate module
Integrations
API Access REST APIs, integration cloud
Services
PEO Option Namely Complete tier only
Compliance
Compliance Tools
Security
SSO Integration SAML, OAuth supported
Onboarding
Onboarding Workflows