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Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (80.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(3,557)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (66.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansNamely
Star Rating
(327)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that BambooHR excels in user experience, with many praising its intuitive interface that simplifies managing employee details and tracking attendance. Users appreciate how it organizes data in one place, making HR tasks more efficient.
- According to verified reviews, Namely is recognized for its all-in-one HR platform, which is particularly beneficial for companies looking for a comprehensive solution. Users highlight its effectiveness in managing the entire employee lifecycle, including payroll and performance reviews.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR has a significantly smoother implementation process, with many users noting the quick setup and ease of use. This is contrasted with Namely, where some users have reported challenges during the initial setup phase.
- Users say that BambooHR provides excellent support, with a high quality of assistance noted in recent feedback. In comparison, while Namely's support is generally good, some users feel it could be more responsive, particularly during critical HR processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight BambooHR's strong performance in attendance tracking and time management features, which users find particularly helpful for confirming timesheets and managing leave. Namely also offers these features, but users have noted that BambooHR's implementation feels more seamless.
- According to recent feedback, both platforms are scalable, but Namely is often praised for its adaptability to various company sizes. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface that remains effective across different organizational structures, making it a solid choice for growing businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BambooHR
Elite
Contact Us
Per Month
Powerful insights and data benchmarks to inform smarter decisions for your business.
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Hiring
Namely
No pricing availableFree Trial
BambooHR
Free Trial is available
Namely
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
2,598
8.0
267
Ease of Use
9.2
2,714
8.3
267
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,680
7.2
137
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,555
7.7
146
Quality of Support
8.8
2,189
7.8
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,533
7.5
144
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,514
7.2
257
Features by Category
Core HR
8.8
1475
8.0
139
8.7
1532
8.2
150
5.5
754
6.5
64
7.4
1156
7.6
101
7.8
1182
7.6
97
7.3
1034
7.9
136
Generative AI
6.2
517
7.2
6
Platform
7.8
1469
7.4
112
7.3
1176
7.2
85
7.3
1156
7.2
66
8.7
1514
7.9
120
8.5
1429
7.7
119
8.4
1389
7.0
94
8.3
1452
7.3
116
8.5
1491
7.6
111
Employee Self Service
8.9
442
8.6
133
|
Verified
7.9
399
8.1
109
|
Verified
8.2
419
7.6
97
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
426
7.9
110
|
Verified
8.9
462
8.0
104
|
Verified
9.0
415
8.9
131
|
Verified
7.0
338
7.1
47
|
Verified
8.4
395
8.1
100
|
Verified
8.1
355
8.1
69
|
Verified
8.6
419
8.2
95
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
89
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
96
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
393
7.9
93
|
Verified
8.1
384
7.6
83
|
Verified
8.2
376
7.8
79
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
347
7.5
59
|
Verified
8.0
388
7.6
59
|
Verified
7.0
327
7.1
49
|
Verified
8.2
367
7.8
73
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
411
7.8
108
|
Verified
8.8
410
8.0
109
|
Verified
8.9
411
8.3
114
|
Verified
8.6
392
8.0
101
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
99
Not enough data
7.0
72
Not enough data
7.8
95
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
7.5
75
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
99
Not enough data
7.0
72
Not enough data
7.8
95
Not enough data
8.0
84
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
7.4
74
Not enough data
8.1
94
Not enough data
7.5
75
Not enough data
7.6
65
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
7.4
112
7.3
1176
7.2
85
7.3
1156
7.2
66
8.7
1514
7.9
120
8.5
1429
7.7
119
8.4
1389
7.0
94
8.3
1452
7.3
116
8.5
1491
7.6
111
Automation
Not enough data
8.1
15
Logistics
Not enough data
8.0
17
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
7.3
13
Management
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.5
18
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
7.1
16
Monitoring
Not enough data
7.4
12
Not enough data
7.8
15
Not enough data
8.2
18
Basics
7.8
342
Not enough data
8.7
385
Not enough data
8.5
382
Not enough data
Content
8.2
369
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
321
Not enough data
8.7
406
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
514
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
7.4
112
7.3
1176
7.2
85
7.3
1156
7.2
66
8.7
1514
7.9
120
8.5
1429
7.7
119
8.4
1389
7.0
94
8.3
1452
7.3
116
8.5
1491
7.6
111
Basics
8.6
405
Not enough data
7.8
336
Not enough data
8.6
377
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
367
Not enough data
8.6
394
Not enough data
Content
8.4
378
Not enough data
8.4
387
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
492
Not enough data
7.6
938
7.3
16
8.7
538
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
7.4
112
7.3
1176
7.2
85
7.3
1156
7.2
66
8.7
1514
7.9
120
8.5
1429
7.7
119
8.4
1389
7.0
94
8.3
1452
7.3
116
8.5
1491
7.6
111
Performance reviews
8.0
559
|
Verified
7.9
30
|
Verified
8.0
583
|
Verified
8.0
29
|
Verified
8.4
594
|
Verified
8.1
33
|
Verified
Goals
8.1
620
|
Verified
7.8
32
|
Verified
7.4
530
|
Verified
8.0
27
|
Verified
Feedback
8.2
579
8.3
28
8.2
575
8.6
27
6.7
424
7.9
24
6.7
467
8.9
32
Data
8.3
606
|
Verified
8.6
36
|
Verified
8.4
599
|
Verified
8.6
38
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
6.4
38
Not enough data
6.8
37
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.3
44
Not enough data
6.0
44
Not enough data
6.1
44
Not enough data
Sourcing
7.8
733
Not enough data
7.8
731
Not enough data
8.0
42
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.1
43
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
781
Not enough data
8.7
47
Not enough data
9.0
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
42
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
42
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1469
7.4
112
7.3
1176
7.2
85
7.3
1156
7.2
66
8.7
1514
7.9
120
8.5
1429
7.7
119
8.4
1389
7.0
94
8.3
1452
7.3
116
8.5
1491
7.6
111
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
6.0
35
Not enough data
5.9
35
Not enough data
5.8
36
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
6.2
53
Not enough data
6.2
53
Not enough data
6.4
53
Not enough data
6.6
53
Not enough data
6.8
55
Not enough data
Platform Content
Feature Not Available
8.1
25
8.6
1187
8.2
26
8.8
1250
8.3
28
6.2
668
7.7
20
8.4
1088
Feature Not Available
8.3
1077
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
1244
8.0
26
8.5
1115
Feature Not Available
7.1
765
7.4
18
8.7
1187
7.8
25
8.8
1233
8.1
26
Platform Data
7.2
774
Feature Not Available
8.2
1010
8.0
22
8.3
922
8.2
21
Platform
7.8
1469
7.4
112
7.3
1176
7.2
85
7.3
1156
7.2
66
8.7
1514
7.9
120
8.5
1429
7.7
119
8.4
1389
7.0
94
8.3
1452
7.3
116
8.5
1491
7.6
111
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
938
7.3
16
8.8
1235
8.3
27
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.4
71
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
32
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
45
Administration
Not enough data
7.7
39
Not enough data
8.1
51
Not enough data
8.4
45
Not enough data
8.4
38
Not enough data
8.5
52
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
7.8
1469
7.4
112
7.3
1176
7.2
85
7.3
1156
7.2
66
8.7
1514
7.9
120
8.5
1429
7.7
119
8.4
1389
7.0
94
8.3
1452
7.3
116
8.5
1491
7.6
111
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
537
Feature Not Available
6.1
419
9.0
21
8.2
703
8.9
50
8.9
843
8.9
61
7.4
471
8.1
36
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
637
7.9
42
8.8
765
8.8
59
6.4
408
8.6
22
7.6
516
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BambooHR and Namely are categorized as Onboarding, Core HR, Workforce Management, Performance Management, HCM Software, and Payroll
Unique Categories
BambooHR is categorized as Candidate Relationship Management, Job Description Management, and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BambooHR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Namely
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
11.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Construction
5.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Other
61.0%
Computer Software
20.2%
Information Technology and Services
9.6%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Internet
5.3%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
52.8%
Discussions
Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?
3 Comments
EM
I would love to do that for a current client project but can’t even find where the original hire date option is or how to add it on the advantage package Read more
What's the scoop on the 7-day free trial?
2 Comments
TI
The system worked for us on the trial but they couldn't deliver during implementation.Read more
Am I locked into a contract when working with BambooHR?
2 Comments
TI
No contracts only month to monthRead more
Namely has no discussions with answers
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