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Users: Per employee
Limits: Basic plan without advanced talent management. No managed services. Limited customization options.
Users: Per employee
Limits: Self-service benefits and payroll - no managed services. Must manage compliance internally.
Users: Per employee
Limits: Still not a full PEO solution. Complex compliance issues may need additional support. No ATS included.
Users: Per employee
Limits: Less control over HR processes. May not suit companies wanting hands-on HR management. Dependent on Namely's processes.
Users: Per employee
Limits: No performance management, No compensation management, No employee engagement tools
Users: Per employee
Limits: No performance management, No compensation management, No employee engagement tools
Users: Per employee
Limits: No employee engagement surveys, No well-being features, No People Hub
Users: Per employee
Limits: No employee engagement surveys, No well-being features, No People Hub
Users: Per employee
Limits: Advanced reporting limited, Custom integrations may require additional setup fees
Users: Per employee
Limits: Advanced reporting limited, Custom integrations may require setup fees
| Feature | Namely | Zenefits |
|---|---|---|
| HR | ||
| Core HR Management | ||
| Core HR | ||
| Employee onboarding Automated workflows | ||
| Employee self-service | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Payroll Processing Reliability issues reported | ||
| Payroll processing Add-on on lower tiers | ||
| Global payroll US only | ||
| Benefits | ||
| Benefits Administration | ||
| Benefits administration Broker fees apply | ||
| Time | ||
| Time Tracking Add-on module | ||
| Time Tracking | ||
| Time & attendance Can be clunky | ||
| PTO management | ||
| Scheduling Built-in functionality | ||
| Talent | ||
| Performance Management Basic functionality | ||
| Performance management Growth plan and above | ||
| Recruiting | ||
| Applicant Tracking (ATS) Requires third-party integration | ||
| Access | ||
| Mobile App Limited functionality, poor reviews | ||
| Offline Mode Cloud-only, requires internet | ||
| Usability | ||
| Mobile app Some device crashes reported | ||
| Self-Service | ||
| Employee Self-Service Some limitations on what employees can update | ||
| Engagement | ||
| Social Newsfeed Company announcements, recognition | ||
| Compliance | ||
| Compliance tools State-specific issues reported | ||
| Compliance Tools | ||
| Analytics | ||
| Reporting & Analytics Basic, cumbersome navigation | ||
| Integrations | ||
| API Access | ||
| QuickBooks Desktop integration Users report claim is false | ||
| API access Limited partner integrations | ||
| Support | ||
| Phone support Email tickets only | ||
| Services | ||
| PEO Option Namely Complete tier only | ||
| Onboarding | ||
| Onboarding Workflows | ||
| Reporting | ||
| Custom reporting Limited pre-built reports only | ||
