# Namely, PurelyHR vs BambooHR Comparison

| | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 331 | 286 | 5,589 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (80.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (55.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available |  Starting at $25/Month | Contact Us Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Namely

Pros:
- Response Time (5 reviews)
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Lack of Knowledge (5 reviews)
- Feature Absence (4 reviews)

### PurelyHR

**Not enough data**

### BambooHR

Pros:
- Ease of Use (906 reviews)
- Simple (487 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (261 reviews)
- Limited Customization (183 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.0 (270 reviews) | 9.1 (177 reviews) | 8.7 (3510 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.3 (270 reviews) | 9.3 (181 reviews) | 9.2 (3659 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.2 (139 reviews) | 8.1 (74 reviews) | 8.9 (2313 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (148 reviews) | 8.7 (75 reviews) | 9.0 (1981 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (220 reviews) | 9.3 (137 reviews) | 8.8 (2821 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.5 (146 reviews) | 9.5 (73 reviews) | 9.0 (1948 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (260 reviews) | 8.0 (160 reviews) | 8.6 (3294 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Namely

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### PurelyHR

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Time-Off 

Price:  Starting at $25 /Month

Description: Say goodbye to tedious leave management with Time-Off. An industry-leading solution for tracking PTO and other leave types plus automated accruals, policy renewals, and simple requests and approvals.

Key Features:
- Request and approve time-off requests in a few clicks
- Shared leave calendar
- Highly customizable time-off policies

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

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | 7.5/10 | 187 |
| **PurelyHR** | 8.7/10 | 60 |
| **BambooHR** | 7.8/10 | 2675 |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.0 (139 reviews) | 9.0 (29 reviews) | 8.8 (1648 reviews) | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 8.2 (150 reviews) | 9.5 (36 reviews) | 8.9 (1916 reviews) | 
| **Expense Management** | 6.5 (64 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 5.5 (769 reviews) | 
| **Salary Structures** | 7.6 (101 reviews) | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 7.5 (1211 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | 7.6 (97 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.9 (1229 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 7.8 (139 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.5 (1126 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 6.2 (523 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.2 (85 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1180 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.2 (66 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1155 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (1517 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (1392 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (1456 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (1496 reviews) | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | 8.0/10 | 148 |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.4/10 | 777 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 8.6 (133 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.0 (520 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.1 (109 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.1 (432 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | 7.6 (97 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (464 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 7.9 (110 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.7 (469 reviews) | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 8.0 (104 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.0 (549 reviews) | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 8.9 (131 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.1 (464 reviews) | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 7.1 (47 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.0 (341 reviews) | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 8.1 (100 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.5 (413 reviews) | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.1 (69 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.1 (366 reviews) | 
| **Approvals** | 8.2 (95 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.7 (439 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 8.4 (89 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 8.2 (96 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 7.9 (93 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.2 (403 reviews) | 
| **Tax Filing** | 7.6 (83 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.1 (393 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | 7.8 (79 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.2 (380 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 7.5 (60 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.6 (353 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 7.6 (59 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.1 (402 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 7.1 (49 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.1 (329 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 7.8 (73 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.3 (379 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 7.8 (108 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.7 (427 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.0 (109 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.9 (424 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.3 (114 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 9.0 (434 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 8.0 (101 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.6 (397 reviews) | 

### Benefits Administration

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

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

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

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

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

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.2 (85 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1180 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.2 (66 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1155 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (1517 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (1392 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (1456 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (1496 reviews) | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | 7.6/10 | 23 |
| **PurelyHR** | 9.2/10 | 54 |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.0 (17 reviews) | 9.2 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | 9.0 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule Management** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | 9.5 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 8.6 (16 reviews) | 9.5 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access** | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 9.3 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Role Access** | 8.5 (18 reviews) | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information** | 8.1 (21 reviews) | 9.2 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | 7.1 (16 reviews) | 9.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | 7.4 (12 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Job Description Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.3/10 | 1903 |

#### Basics

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (344 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (401 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (389 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (373 reviews) | 
| **Content Creation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (344 reviews) | 
| **Distribution Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (349 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations & APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (322 reviews) | 
| **User, Role and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (415 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (520 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.2 (85 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1180 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.2 (66 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1155 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (1517 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (1392 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (1456 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (1496 reviews) | 

### Absence Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **PurelyHR** | 8.9/10 | 54 |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customizability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.7 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Search** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Candidate Relationship Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.4/10 | 1930 |

#### Basics

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 (386 reviews) | 

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (367 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (397 reviews) | 

#### Content

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (381 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (389 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sourcing and Candidate Identification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (495 reviews) | 
| **Interview Scheduling** | 7.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (955 reviews) | 
| **Applicant Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (542 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.2 (85 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1180 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.2 (66 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1155 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (1517 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (1392 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (1456 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (1496 reviews) | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | 8.3/10 | 47 |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 7.9/10 | 1173 |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | 7.9 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.1 (605 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Customizable Forms** | 8.0 (29 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.1 (625 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | 8.1 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (626 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | 7.8 (32 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.2 (686 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | 8.0 (27 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 7.4 (542 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (617 reviews) | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | 8.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (598 reviews) | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | 7.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.9 (463 reviews) | 
| **Public Praise** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.7 (482 reviews) | 

#### Data

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | 8.6 (36 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.4 (738 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Historical Data** | 8.6 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 8.5 (653 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

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

### Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | N/A | N/A |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.3/10 | 1853 |

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

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (750 reviews) | 
| **Career Page Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.8 (734 reviews) | 
| **Social Sourcing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (47 reviews) | 
| **Job Posting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (64 reviews) | 
| **Candidate Sourcing Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 

#### Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Evaluations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (790 reviews) | 
| **Applicant Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (52 reviews) | 
| **Hiring Processes Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (64 reviews) | 
| **Automated Resume Parsing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (47 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 | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.2 (85 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1180 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.2 (66 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1155 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (1517 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (1392 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (1456 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (1496 reviews) | 

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

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | 7.7/10 | 133 |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.2/10 | 2117 |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | 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 | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **E-Forms** | 8.2 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (1229 reviews) | 
| **E-Signature** | 8.3 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1301 reviews) | 
| **Background Checks** | 7.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (673 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.4 (1114 reviews) | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.3 (1088 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | 8.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1270 reviews) | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.5 (1127 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Training** | 7.4 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.1 (778 reviews) | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | 7.8 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (1205 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | 8.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (1260 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.2 (774 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | 8.0 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (1021 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (929 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.2 (85 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1180 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.2 (66 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1155 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (1517 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (1392 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (1456 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (1496 reviews) | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | 7.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (955 reviews) | 
| **Onboarding** | 8.3 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (1276 reviews) | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | 8.3/10 | 87 |
| **PurelyHR** | 8.9/10 | 70 |
| **BambooHR** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 8.4 (71 reviews) | 9.3 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | Feature Not Available | 9.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | Feature Not Available | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 8.7 (45 reviews) | 9.4 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 7.7 (39 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | 8.1 (51 reviews) | 9.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.4 (45 reviews) | 9.3 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | 8.4 (38 reviews) | 8.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.5 (52 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (55 reviews) | 8.6 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 8.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 9.3 (47 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 7.9 (39 reviews) | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Namely** | 8.3/10 | 165 |
| **PurelyHR** | N/A | N/A |
| **BambooHR** | 8.0/10 | 2199 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 7.4 (112 reviews) | 8.0 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (1470 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 7.2 (85 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1180 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 7.2 (66 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 7.3 (1155 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 7.8 (121 reviews) | 9.0 (34 reviews) | 8.7 (1517 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 7.7 (120 reviews) | 9.0 (33 reviews) | 8.5 (1433 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 7.0 (94 reviews) | 7.8 (16 reviews) | 8.4 (1392 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 7.3 (117 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 8.3 (1456 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 7.6 (111 reviews) | 8.8 (30 reviews) | 8.5 (1496 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.1 (546 reviews) | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.3 (439 reviews) | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (765 reviews) | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | 8.9 (61 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (993 reviews) | 
| **Skills Management** | 8.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (491 reviews) | 
| **Succession Planning** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | 7.9 (42 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (657 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (810 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.5 (416 reviews) | 
| **Team Communication** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.7 (542 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr)

**Unique to Namely (8):** [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), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll), [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 PurelyHR (3):** [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Absence Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/absence-management-software)

**Unique to BambooHR (8):** [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), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Namely | PurelyHR | BambooHR | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 15.3% | 55.7% | 27.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 80.1% | 37.9% | 66.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.6% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### PurelyHR

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 11.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.2%
- **Education Management:** 6.4%
- **Computer Software:** 5.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.6%
- **Accounting:** 3.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.9%
- **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 50.4%

#### BambooHR

- **Computer Software:** 12.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.9%
- **Construction:** 5.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.2%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Human Resources:** 2.3%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Accounting:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 48.2%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Namely

- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6538 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5547 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1715 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12939 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11131 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4231 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2204 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1686 reviews)
- [HR Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/trinet-hr-plus/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (466 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1345 reviews)

### Alternatives to PurelyHR

- [HR Plus](https://www.g2.com/products/trinet-hr-plus/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (466 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12939 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (11131 reviews)
- [SAP SuccessFactors HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sap-successfactors-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1656 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5547 reviews)
- [Breathe](https://www.g2.com/products/centurion-management-systems-breathe/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (604 reviews)
- [HROne](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2101 reviews)
- [Zoho People](https://www.g2.com/products/zoho-people/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (416 reviews)
- [HiBob HRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/hibob-hris/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2340 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1686 reviews)

### Alternatives to BambooHR

- [isolved](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1311 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4231 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1715 reviews)
- [SAP SuccessFactors HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sap-successfactors-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1656 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1345 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12939 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6538 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5547 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2204 reviews)
- [Personio](https://www.g2.com/products/personio/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (860 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Namely

No discussions available for this product.

### PurelyHR

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 "

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