HR Software (HRIS)
Namely: features, pricing and who it fits
Midsize firms of about 100 to 1,000 employees are Namely's audience, with payroll, benefits and HR on one platform and optional managed services. It is quoted modularly. The company is now part of a merged group that includes Vensure and PrismHR.
Who Namely is for
Best for
- Mid sized companies (about 100 to 1,000 employees) wanting HR, payroll and benefits in one platform
- Firms wanting managed HR, payroll or benefits services
Look elsewhere if
- Very small businesses (positioned at midsize)
- Buyers wanting transparent public pricing
Fit by company size
| Category | 1-10 people | 11-50 people | 51-500 people | 500+ people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR Software (HRIS) | Poor fit | Poor fit | Strong fit | No data |
Strong fitWorkablePoor fitNo data from the vendor
Namely features
- Core HR and employee records
- Core platform with HR and reporting
- Payroll integration or built-in payroll
- Built in payroll
- Onboarding and offboarding workflows
- Onboarding in core platform
- Time off and attendance
- Time module in core platform
- Benefits administration
- Benefits Administration enhanced module
- Performance and engagement
- Performance Management and Talent Management modules
- Integrations
- Partner program and developer API
- Pricing model and transparency
- Quote based; modular
- Target company size
- Midsize companies
Namely pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NamelyNow | $9 (PricingSaaS, May 2026) | per employee per month | CostBench lists $12; sources disagree |
| NamelyPlus | Contact sales | ||
| NamelyComplete | Contact sales |
Capterra lists quote only. CostBench (citing Vendr deal data) gives list $12/$18/$25 per user and median contract about $50,009/year from 40 purchases (costbench.com/software/hr/namely, checked 2026-10-24).
Prices as published by Namely on the date above. Quotes for larger teams often differ, which is what a request on SaaSBid surfaces.
Pros and cons
What users like
- Single platform for HR, payroll and benefits
Common complaints
- not confirmed by the vendor from reviews in this pass
Worth knowing before you buy
- Merged with Vensure Employer Services and PrismHR on 2022-09-06 (GlobeNewswire)
- Modules sold separately: ATS, performance, compliance, workforce management
- Managed HR, payroll and benefits services offered
- Entry price reports conflict: $9 vs $12 per employee per month
