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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (80.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
No pricing available
BambooHR
Star Rating
(2,830)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansNamely
Star Rating
(326)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NamelySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that BambooHR excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, making it a favorite for HR teams looking for a user-friendly interface. In contrast, Namely's ease of use score is lower at 8.4, which some reviewers mention can lead to a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers mention that BambooHR's organization management feature is highly rated at 8.7, providing robust tools for structuring employee data. Namely, while still competent at 8.0, does not offer the same level of depth in this area, leading some users to feel less organized.
- G2 users highlight BambooHR's superior quality of support, scoring 8.8, with many reviewers praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team. Conversely, Namely's support score of 7.7 has led some users to express frustration with slower response times.
- Users on G2 report that BambooHR's mobile access features, rated at 8.2, are particularly beneficial for employees needing to manage their HR tasks on the go. Namely's mobile features, rated at 7.7, are seen as less comprehensive, which some users find limiting.
- Reviewers say that BambooHR's automated onboarding workflows, scoring 8.6, streamline the onboarding process effectively, making it easier for HR teams to manage new hires. In contrast, Namely's onboarding features, rated at 8.1, are viewed as less intuitive, which can complicate the onboarding experience.
- Users report that BambooHR's performance review tools, with a score of 8.3, offer customizable forms that enhance the review process. Namely's performance review features, while rated slightly higher at 8.4, lack the same level of customization, which some users feel limits their effectiveness.
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
2,329
8.0
266
Ease of Use
9.2
2,437
8.3
266
Ease of Setup
8.8
1,493
7.2
136
Ease of Admin
9.0
1,494
7.7
146
Quality of Support
8.8
2,008
7.8
216
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
1,473
7.5
144
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
2,254
7.2
256
Features by Category
Core HR
8.7
1426
8.0
139
8.6
1416
8.2
149
5.5
749
6.5
64
7.4
1148
7.6
101
7.8
1168
7.6
97
7.3
1005
7.9
136
Generative AI
6.2
517
7.2
6
Platform
7.8
1466
7.4
112
7.3
1174
7.2
85
7.3
1155
7.2
66
8.7
1509
7.9
120
8.5
1422
7.7
119
8.4
1384
7.0
94
8.3
1449
7.3
116
8.5
1486
7.6
111
Employee Self Service
8.9
417
8.6
133
|
Verified
7.9
392
8.1
109
|
Verified
8.2
410
7.6
97
|
Verified
Administration
8.6
411
7.9
110
|
Verified
8.8
433
8.0
104
|
Verified
9.0
407
8.9
131
|
Verified
6.9
333
7.1
47
|
Verified
8.4
388
8.1
100
|
Verified
8.1
350
8.1
69
|
Verified
8.6
408
8.2
95
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.4
89
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
96
|
Verified
Taxes
8.2
389
7.9
93
|
Verified
8.1
380
7.6
83
|
Verified
8.2
372
7.8
79
|
Verified
Integration
7.6
339
7.5
59
|
Verified
8.0
379
7.6
59
|
Verified
7.0
322
7.1
49
|
Verified
8.2
361
7.8
73
|
Verified
Platform
8.6
405
7.8
108
|
Verified
8.8
404
8.0
109
|
Verified
8.9
400
8.3
114
|
Verified
8.6
388
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
1466
7.4
112
7.3
1174
7.2
85
7.3
1155
7.2
66
8.7
1509
7.9
120
8.5
1422
7.7
119
8.4
1384
7.0
94
8.3
1449
7.3
116
8.5
1486
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
338
Not enough data
8.7
380
Not enough data
8.5
380
Not enough data
Content
8.2
368
Not enough data
7.7
343
Not enough data
7.9
349
Not enough data
Logistics
7.6
318
Not enough data
8.7
403
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.7
513
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.4
112
7.3
1174
7.2
85
7.3
1155
7.2
66
8.7
1509
7.9
120
8.5
1422
7.7
119
8.4
1384
7.0
94
8.3
1449
7.3
116
8.5
1486
7.6
111
Basics
8.6
403
Not enough data
7.9
334
Not enough data
8.6
373
Not enough data
Additional Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
365
Not enough data
8.6
391
Not enough data
Content
8.4
375
Not enough data
8.5
385
Not enough data
Recruiting and Onboarding
8.3
491
Not enough data
7.6
936
7.3
16
8.7
536
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.4
112
7.3
1174
7.2
85
7.3
1155
7.2
66
8.7
1509
7.9
120
8.5
1422
7.7
119
8.4
1384
7.0
94
8.3
1449
7.3
116
8.5
1486
7.6
111
Performance reviews
8.0
552
|
Verified
7.9
30
|
Verified
8.0
577
|
Verified
8.0
29
|
Verified
8.3
582
|
Verified
8.1
33
|
Verified
Goals
8.1
597
|
Verified
7.8
32
|
Verified
7.4
528
|
Verified
8.0
27
|
Verified
Feedback
8.2
574
8.3
28
8.2
570
8.6
27
6.7
421
7.9
24
6.6
464
8.9
32
Data
8.3
596
|
Verified
8.6
36
|
Verified
8.4
594
|
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
731
Not enough data
7.8
730
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.1
42
Not enough data
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
8.3
780
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
41
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
41
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
1466
7.4
112
7.3
1174
7.2
85
7.3
1155
7.2
66
8.7
1509
7.9
120
8.5
1422
7.7
119
8.4
1384
7.0
94
8.3
1449
7.3
116
8.5
1486
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
6.1
52
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
1179
8.2
26
8.8
1233
8.3
28
6.2
667
7.7
20
8.4
1082
Feature Not Available
8.3
1075
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
8.8
1234
8.0
26
8.5
1112
Feature Not Available
7.1
761
7.4
18
8.7
1178
7.8
25
8.8
1226
8.1
26
Platform Data
7.2
773
Feature Not Available
8.2
1004
8.0
22
8.3
920
8.2
21
Platform
7.8
1466
7.4
112
7.3
1174
7.2
85
7.3
1155
7.2
66
8.7
1509
7.9
120
8.5
1422
7.7
119
8.4
1384
7.0
94
8.3
1449
7.3
116
8.5
1486
7.6
111
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.6
936
7.3
16
8.8
1200
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
1466
7.4
112
7.3
1174
7.2
85
7.3
1155
7.2
66
8.7
1509
7.9
120
8.5
1422
7.7
119
8.4
1384
7.0
94
8.3
1449
7.3
116
8.5
1486
7.6
111
Workforce Management Platform Features
7.1
534
Feature Not Available
6.1
411
9.0
21
8.2
681
8.9
50
8.9
796
8.9
61
7.4
466
8.1
36
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
8.2
633
7.9
42
8.8
744
8.8
59
6.4
405
8.6
22
7.6
508
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
Information Technology and Services
11.5%
Computer Software
11.5%
Construction
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Other
61.1%
Computer Software
20.2%
Information Technology and Services
9.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.5%
Internet
5.3%
Financial Services
4.7%
Other
53.0%
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
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