# Deputy, Namely vs BambooHR Comparison

| | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 665 | 331 | 5,051 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (80.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (66.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $5.00 1 User Per Month | No pricing available | Contact Us Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Deputy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (243 reviews)
- Scheduling (148 reviews)

Cons:
- Scheduling Issues (48 reviews)
- Shift Management (41 reviews)

### Namely

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Payroll (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (4 reviews)
- Limited Customization (3 reviews)

### BambooHR

Pros:
- Ease of Use (904 reviews)
- Simple (486 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (260 reviews)
- Limited Customization (182 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (550 reviews) | 8.0 (270 reviews) | 8.7 (3217 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (560 reviews) | 8.3 (270 reviews) | 9.2 (3358 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (466 reviews) | 7.2 (139 reviews) | 8.9 (2103 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (231 reviews) | 7.7 (148 reviews) | 9.0 (1849 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (485 reviews) | 7.7 (220 reviews) | 8.8 (2606 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (229 reviews) | 7.5 (146 reviews) | 9.0 (1821 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (553 reviews) | 7.1 (260 reviews) | 8.6 (3052 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Deputy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Lite

Price: $5.00 1 User Per Month

Description: Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking

Key Features:
- Basic Scheduling
- Basic Timesheets
- Basic Time Clocking

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Namely

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### BambooHR

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Core

Price: Contact Us Per Month

Description: Foundational HR automation and insights to move your business forward.

Key Features:
- HR Data
- HR Reporting
- Time-Off Tracking

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | 7.5/10 | 187 |
| **BambooHR** | 7.8/10 | 2494 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (139 reviews) | 8.8 (1595 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 8.2 (150 reviews) | 8.8 (1797 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | 6.5 (64 reviews) | 5.5 (766 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 7.6 (101 reviews) | 7.5 (1190 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (97 reviews) | 7.9 (1210 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (139 reviews) | 7.4 (1094 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | 6.2 (520 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 7.8 (1471 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 7.2 (85 reviews) | 7.3 (1181 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 7.2 (66 reviews) | 7.3 (1156 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 8.7 (1518 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (1391 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.3 (1457 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.5 (1495 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | 8.0/10 | 148 |
| **BambooHR** | 8.3/10 | 712 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | 8.6 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (503 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | 8.1 (109 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (425 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 7.6 (97 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (448 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | 7.9 (110 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (457 reviews) | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | 8.0 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (523 reviews) | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 8.9 (131 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.1 (447 reviews) | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | 7.1 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (340 reviews) | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | 8.1 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.5 (408 reviews) | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | 8.1 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (364 reviews) | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | 8.2 (95 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (436 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | 8.2 (96 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (93 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (402 reviews) | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | 7.6 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (391 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | 7.8 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (379 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (352 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | 7.6 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (398 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | 7.1 (49 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (327 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.3 (376 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.8 (108 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.7 (422 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (109 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (419 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.3 (114 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (428 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.0 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.6 (395 reviews) | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | 7.8/10 | 186 |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | 7.0 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 8.0 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | 8.4 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | 7.5 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | 7.8 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | 7.0 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | 7.8 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | 8.0 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | 8.4 (112 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | 7.4 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | Not enough data | 8.1 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | 7.5 (75 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | 7.6 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 7.8 (1471 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 7.2 (85 reviews) | 7.3 (1181 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 7.2 (66 reviews) | 7.3 (1156 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 8.7 (1518 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (1391 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.3 (1457 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.5 (1495 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.8/10 | 231 |
| **Namely** | 7.6/10 | 23 |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 8.7 (193 reviews) | 8.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.6 (198 reviews) | 8.0 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 8.6 (195 reviews) | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | 8.5 (188 reviews) | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 8.8 (201 reviews) | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule Management** | 9.0 (208 reviews) | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 8.8 (205 reviews) | 8.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access** | 9.1 (209 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.0 (204 reviews) | 8.5 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information** | 9.0 (203 reviews) | 8.1 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | 8.7 (196 reviews) | 7.1 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | 8.5 (187 reviews) | 7.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.6 (187 reviews) | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 8.6 (193 reviews) | 8.2 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Job Description Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.3/10 | 1887 |

#### Basics

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (343 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (395 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (386 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (372 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (343 reviews) | 
| **Distribution Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (349 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (322 reviews) | 
| **User, Role and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (411 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (518 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 7.8 (1471 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 7.2 (85 reviews) | 7.3 (1181 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 7.2 (66 reviews) | 7.3 (1156 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 8.7 (1518 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (1391 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.3 (1457 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.5 (1495 reviews) | 

### Candidate Relationship Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.4/10 | 1916 |

#### Basics

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (409 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (336 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (385 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (368 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (398 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (382 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (389 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sourcing and Candidate Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (496 reviews) | 
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.3 (16 reviews) | 7.6 (949 reviews) | 
| **Applicant Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (543 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 7.8 (1471 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 7.2 (85 reviews) | 7.3 (1181 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 7.2 (66 reviews) | 7.3 (1156 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 8.7 (1518 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (1391 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.3 (1457 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.5 (1495 reviews) | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.6/10 | 186 |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.0 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.7 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.2 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.4 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Forecasting** | 8.4 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Management** | 8.5 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | 8.3/10 | 47 |
| **BambooHR** | 7.9/10 | 1003 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | 7.9 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (590 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | 8.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (609 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.1 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (611 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | 7.8 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (659 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | 8.0 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (536 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 8.2 (600 reviews) | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 8.3 (593 reviews) | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | 7.9 (24 reviews) | 6.8 (451 reviews) | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 6.7 (476 reviews) | 

#### Data

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | 8.6 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (686 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 8.6 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (634 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.2/10 | 1842 |

#### Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Sourcing

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (749 reviews) | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (734 reviews) | 
| **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (61 reviews) | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (789 reviews) | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (51 reviews) | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (62 reviews) | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.1 (44 reviews) | 
| **Candidate-Facing Statuses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workflow Building** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 7.8 (1471 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 7.2 (85 reviews) | 7.3 (1181 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 7.2 (66 reviews) | 7.3 (1156 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 8.7 (1518 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (1391 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.3 (1457 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.5 (1495 reviews) | 

#### AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **AI Job Description** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Chatbot** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **Namely** | 7.7/10 | 133 |
| **BambooHR** | 8.2/10 | 2066 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | Not enough data | 8.1 (25 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **E-Forms** | Not enough data | 8.2 (26 reviews) | 8.6 (1214 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | Not enough data | 8.3 (28 reviews) | 8.9 (1283 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | Not enough data | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 6.2 (673 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (1105 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.3 (1086 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | 8.0 (26 reviews) | 8.9 (1263 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.5 (1122 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | Not enough data | 7.4 (18 reviews) | 7.1 (774 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | Not enough data | 7.8 (25 reviews) | 8.7 (1199 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.1 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (1251 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (774 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 8.2 (1015 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (927 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 7.8 (1471 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 7.2 (85 reviews) | 7.3 (1181 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 7.2 (66 reviews) | 7.3 (1156 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 8.7 (1518 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (1391 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.3 (1457 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.5 (1495 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | Not enough data | 7.3 (16 reviews) | 7.6 (949 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | Not enough data | 8.3 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (1260 reviews) | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.6/10 | 247 |
| **Namely** | 8.3/10 | 87 |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 9.4 (228 reviews) | 8.4 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 9.0 (196 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | 8.8 (182 reviews) | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | 7.9 (142 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | 7.9 (136 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 9.3 (191 reviews) | 8.7 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 8.5 (172 reviews) | 7.7 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | 8.8 (174 reviews) | 8.1 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.8 (175 reviews) | 8.4 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Feature Not Available | 8.4 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (189 reviews) | 8.5 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (183 reviews) | 8.3 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 8.3 (150 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.0 (187 reviews) | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 8.9 (178 reviews) | 7.9 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | 7.8 (133 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.7/10 | 246 |
| **Namely** | 8.3/10 | 165 |
| **BambooHR** | 7.9/10 | 2138 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 7.8 (1471 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 7.2 (85 reviews) | 7.3 (1181 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 7.2 (66 reviews) | 7.3 (1156 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 8.7 (1518 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 8.4 (1391 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.3 (1457 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.5 (1495 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | 8.4 (189 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.1 (541 reviews) | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 9.3 (219 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 6.2 (429 reviews) | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | 9.3 (212 reviews) | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 8.3 (745 reviews) | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | 8.8 (204 reviews) | 8.9 (61 reviews) | 9.0 (958 reviews) | 
| **Skills Management** | 8.3 (177 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | 7.5 (485 reviews) | 
| **Succession Planning** | 7.9 (167 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | 8.4 (173 reviews) | 7.9 (42 reviews) | 8.2 (651 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | 8.8 (185 reviews) | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 8.9 (798 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | 8.9 (200 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 6.4 (413 reviews) | 
| **Team Communication** | 8.8 (198 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.7 (537 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (3):** [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to Deputy (4):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)

**Unique to Namely (6):** [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance)

**Unique to BambooHR (6):** [Candidate Relationship Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/candidate-relationship-management), [Job Description Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/job-description-management), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/applicant-tracking-systems-ats), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Deputy | Namely | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.1% | 15.3% | 28.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.4% | 80.1% | 66.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.6% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Deputy

- **Hospitality:** 15.0%
- **Retail:** 11.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.4%
- **Food & Beverages:** 7.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.5%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.0%
- **Restaurants:** 2.7%
- **Veterinary:** 2.5%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.5%
- **Construction:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 40.4%

#### Namely

- **Computer Software:** 20.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.4%
- **Internet:** 5.2%
- **Financial Services:** 4.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Human Resources:** 3.1%
- **Retail:** 2.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 37.8%

#### BambooHR

- **Computer Software:** 12.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.1%
- **Construction:** 5.4%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1%
- **Financial Services:** 3.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Human Resources:** 2.3%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 48.2%

---
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## Top Discussions

### Deputy

- Title: [Can Deputy track your location?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-deputy-track-your-location) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is Deputy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deputy-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Deputy’s workforce management platform includes best-in-class employee scheduling, streamlined hiring and onboarding, time and attendance tracking, team..."

### Namely

No discussions available for this product.

### BambooHR

- Title: [Does anyone else use the Original Hire Date and Hire Date field to show FT and PT hire dates?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50727-does-anyone-else-use-the-original-hire-date-and-hire-date-field-to-show-ft-and-pt-hire-dates) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I but I am never going to figure"
- Title: [Am I locked into a contract when working with BambooHR?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pricing-c42bb15b-f9c9-4c23-85cc-7cbd4116723a) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. Every BambooHR customer is on a month-to-month service. We want to earn your business back each and every month."
- Title: [What's the scoop on the 7-day free trial?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-scoop-on-the-7-day-free-trial) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Recommendation: Get a 1 hr demo first! Then once you understand the basics take the 7 days to go through the system. Make sure to go through the webinars in..."
- Title: [How can I effectively use BambooHR for comprehensive employee performance management and HR analytics?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-effectively-use-bamboohr-for-comprehensive-employee-performance-management-and-hr-analytics) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "
Use BambooHR's performance management tools for goal tracking, feedback, and reviews, while leveraging its reporting features for real-time HR analytics..."
- Title: [What is BambooHR used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/bamboohr-what-is-bamboohr-used-for) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "BambooHR is a over all package for Human Resource management "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/deputy-vs-namely-vs-bamboohr)