Compare Namely and When I Work 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2.50 1 user Per Month
Namely
Star Rating
(329)3.9 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (80.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about NamelyWhen I Work
Star Rating
(375)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2.50 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Namely excels in providing an all-in-one HR platform, with users appreciating its comprehensive features for attendance tracking, payroll, and performance reviews. One user highlighted its effectiveness in managing the employee lifecycle, making it a strong choice for mid-market companies.
- Users say When I Work stands out for its ease of use and aesthetic design, making it particularly appealing for small businesses. Reviewers have noted that the interface is clear and easy to navigate, which enhances the overall user experience.
- According to verified reviews, Namely's implementation process is praised for being intuitive and user-friendly, which is beneficial for companies of various sizes. Users have mentioned that it is highly scalable, providing good value for money.
- Reviewers mention that When I Work offers excellent customer support, with many users appreciating the quick response times and helpfulness of the support team. This aspect is crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance for operational issues.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Namely has strong features for HR management, it faces challenges in specific areas like workflow customization and integration capabilities, which some users found limiting compared to When I Work.
- Users report that When I Work integrates seamlessly with payroll systems, simplifying the import of hours and reducing manual entry. This feature has been particularly beneficial for businesses looking to streamline their time tracking processes.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Namely
No pricing availableWhen I Work
Single Location or Schedule
$2.50
1 user Per Month
Everything you need to effectively manage a single team or location. All plans include scheduling, time & attendance tracking, and team communication.
- One-click Auto Scheduling
- Unlimited schedule templates
- Time off & availability management
Free Trial
Namely
No trial information availableWhen I Work
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.0
269
8.8
313
Ease of Use
8.3
269
8.7
317
Ease of Setup
7.2
138
8.7
179
Ease of Admin
7.7
148
8.8
168
Quality of Support
7.7
219
8.4
250
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.5
146
8.7
159
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
259
8.9
299
Features by Category
Core HR
8.0
139
Not enough data
8.2
150
Not enough data
6.5
64
Not enough data
7.6
101
Not enough data
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.8
138
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.2
6
Not enough data
Platform
7.4
112
8.1
70
7.2
85
7.1
34
7.2
66
7.9
51
7.8
121
8.6
76
7.7
119
8.9
78
7.0
94
8.8
77
7.3
117
8.2
61
7.6
111
8.6
76
Employee Self Service
8.6
133
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
97
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
7.9
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
69
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
95
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
89
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
7.9
93
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
83
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.5
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
59
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.1
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
73
|
Verified
Not enough data
Platform
7.8
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
109
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
114
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
101
|
Verified
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Benefits Administration Platform Features
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
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.4
112
8.1
70
7.2
85
7.1
34
7.2
66
7.9
51
7.8
121
8.6
76
7.7
119
8.9
78
7.0
94
8.8
77
7.3
117
8.2
61
7.6
111
8.6
76
Automation
8.1
15
8.2
29
Logistics
8.0
17
7.8
30
8.0
14
7.8
29
7.3
13
8.0
29
Management
7.7
13
8.1
30
8.2
15
8.2
29
8.6
16
8.3
29
8.0
20
8.8
27
8.5
18
8.6
28
8.1
21
8.8
28
7.1
16
8.6
28
Monitoring
7.4
12
7.9
28
7.8
15
8.2
28
8.2
18
8.0
28
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.0
68
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.8
80
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
7.6
59
Not enough data
9.0
77
Not enough data
8.0
58
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
8.2
62
Performance reviews
7.9
30
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
Goals
7.8
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
27
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feedback
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
7.9
24
Not enough data
8.9
32
Not enough data
Data
8.6
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Performance Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
7.7
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.0
26
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.8
25
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
Platform Data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
Platform
7.4
112
8.1
70
7.2
85
7.1
34
7.2
66
7.9
51
7.8
121
8.6
76
7.7
119
8.9
78
7.0
94
8.8
77
7.3
117
8.2
61
7.6
111
8.6
76
Recruiting and Onboarding
7.3
16
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
Time Tracking
8.4
71
8.9
96
Feature Not Available
8.6
85
8.9
32
8.9
69
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
8.1
47
Feature Not Available
8.2
46
Feature Not Available
7.7
49
Mobile Time Tracking
8.7
45
9.0
89
Administration
7.7
39
8.3
65
8.1
51
8.8
83
8.4
45
8.9
91
8.4
38
8.7
63
8.5
52
8.8
84
Platform
8.3
55
8.5
68
7.8
36
8.2
57
Feature Not Available
8.4
59
8.4
50
8.9
90
7.9
39
8.9
84
Feature Not Available
7.7
61
Platform
7.4
112
8.1
70
7.2
85
7.1
34
7.2
66
7.9
51
7.8
121
8.6
76
7.7
119
8.9
78
7.0
94
8.8
77
7.3
117
8.2
61
7.6
111
8.6
76
Workforce Management Platform Features
Feature Not Available
8.4
76
9.0
21
9.2
120
8.9
50
8.9
107
8.9
61
8.9
100
8.1
36
8.0
71
Feature Not Available
8.0
71
7.9
42
8.1
69
8.8
59
8.7
89
8.6
22
8.7
104
Feature Not Available
8.3
102
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Namely and When I Work are categorized as Time Tracking, Workforce Management, and Time & Attendance
Unique Categories
Namely is categorized as Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Core HR, Payroll, Performance Management, and HCM Software
When I Work is categorized as Employee Scheduling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Namely
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
When I Work
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
20.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.4%
Internet
5.2%
Financial Services
4.6%
Other
52.8%
Hospital & Health Care
9.6%
Retail
7.9%
Hospitality
6.2%
Food & Beverages
5.6%
Consumer Services
4.8%
Other
66.0%
Discussions
Namely has no discussions with answers
How can I interface with my Scheduling Coordinator about requests other than time off?
3 Comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Matthew! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. We offer real time communication with your team through Workchat. Here is our guide that goes over...Read more
Can you integrate it with Tsheets?
2 Comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Melinda! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. We do not integrate with T-Sheets but I understand how this would be a beneficial option! We do...Read more
Airplane mode/Phone off
2 Comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Mandi! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. The app only captures an employee's location at the time of Clock In and Clock Out. It does not...Read more
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