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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Namely

    Score7.2 out of 10
    N/ANamely is an end-to-end HR, benefits, and payroll solution for mid-sized businesses. The cloud-based platform can be used to manage the entire HR process.N/A

    Rippling

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ARippling’s platform for HR, IT, payroll, and spend management automates the entire employee lifecycle, ensures compliance, supports device management, and provides real-time financial visibility from a central dashboard.

    $8

    per month per user

    Pricing
    NamelyRippling
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Recommended
    $8.00
    starting price per user, per month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NamelyRippling
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsFor additional pricing details visit the Rippling pricing page.
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    Community Pulse
    NamelyRippling
    Considered Both Products
    Namely
    Chose Namely
    We LOVE Rippling and prefer this tool. I would recommend.
    Incentivized
    Chose Namely
    Namely has a robust suite of offerings, and fallows for a la carte selection of add-ons (rather than a single bundled option). This has allowed our company to save money by not purchasing options / functionalities that we dont need, but may drive up the cost for other …
    Incentivized
    Chose Namely
    Namely was able to check all of the boxes in the most affordable way
    Incentivized
    Chose Namely
    I did not choose Namely, the previous head of HR selected it. I do not find Namely to be better in any area than the tools Ive used in the past. Specifically the user interface - some of my employees have limited experience with technology and this system is not intuitive.
    Incentivized
    Rippling
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    66%
    Would buy again
    58 Answers
    99%
    Would buy again
    1072 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    71%
    Delivers good value for the price
    50 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    712 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    69%
    Happy with the feature set
    61 Answers
    99%
    Happy with the feature set
    1073 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    54%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    30 Answers
    99%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    516 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    61%
    Implementation went as expected
    36 Answers
    96%
    Implementation went as expected
    532 Answers
    Features
    NamelyRippling
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    7.0
    143 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    826 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Employee demographic data7.7132 Ratings9.1573 Ratings
    Employment history7.9138 Ratings8.9589 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.130 Ratings9.3683 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.0132 Ratings9.2593 Ratings
    Organizational charting4.6134 Ratings9.3707 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.3129 Ratings9.2617 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.382 Ratings9.3479 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    6.9
    127 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    871 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Pay calculation9.0111 Ratings9.1774 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.553 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment6.057 Ratings9.1511 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.1109 Ratings8.8772 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.9113 Ratings9.4765 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management4.1100 Ratings9.2561 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.657 Ratings9.3480 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    7.4
    124 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    769 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Approval workflow6.5121 Ratings9.2742 Ratings
    Balance details7.1116 Ratings9.3693 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.595 Ratings9.1499 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    8.3
    141 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    916 Ratings
    14% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.5129 Ratings9.4869 Ratings
    Update personal information9.1140 Ratings9.3905 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.5127 Ratings9.5740 Ratings
    Employee recognition7.8116 Ratings9.1478 Ratings
    View job history8.4134 Ratings9.3632 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    53 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    368 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Tracking of all physical assets5.953 Ratings9.3368 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    8.2
    121 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    435 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Report builder8.5117 Ratings9.2421 Ratings
    Pre-built reports8.5112 Ratings9.1400 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.574 Ratings9.1352 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    6.7
    116 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    637 Ratings
    16% above category average
    New hire portal8.7110 Ratings9.5621 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools4.885 Ratings9.2466 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    4.1
    96 Ratings
    64% below category average
    Rippling
    9.2
    325 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Corporate goal setting6.086 Ratings9.2272 Ratings
    Individual goal setting3.194 Ratings9.2294 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility3.172 Ratings9.3273 Ratings
    Performance tracking4.189 Ratings9.3290 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    107 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Rippling
    9.3
    377 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Performance plans4.696 Ratings9.2328 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans2.268 Ratings9.2310 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.695 Ratings9.2330 Ratings
    Review reminders7.698 Ratings9.4355 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.485 Ratings9.4298 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    21 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Rippling
    9.1
    280 Ratings
    15% above category average
    Candidate search5.921 Ratings9.0247 Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings9.1227 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings9.0235 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Namely and Rippling
    Feature
    Namely
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Rippling
    9.4
    318 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Job Requisition Management8.95 Ratings9.2250 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.85 Ratings9.2240 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media8.85 Ratings9.4212 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.95 Ratings9.5218 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.85 Ratings9.5220 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.95 Ratings9.4233 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.66 Ratings9.4292 Ratings
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    Enterprises
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    User Ratings
    NamelyRippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (145 ratings)
    9.1
    (964 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (9 ratings)
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (71 ratings)
    9.2
    (961 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (27 ratings)
    9.3
    (771 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.5
    (85 ratings)
    8.4
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NamelyRippling
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Namely
    Namely is aesthetically very pleasing and navigates like other social media platforms which can be appealing to potentially a remote workforce who interacts more online than in person. Unfortunately, it did not serve our population well as we are primarily manufacturing where people are not as interested in utilizing the HRIS for interactions when they would rather connect in person.
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    Rippling
    Rippling has been fantastic for me as I work for two entities. I can easily alternate between the two for time-tracking purposes on Rippling, whereas I used to do it manually by hand. This has made submitting my hour totals for payroll so much easier. Rippling is probably less useful for those who are salary and don't need to track their hours as meticulously as I do
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Namely
    • Namely has helped with our COVID sick leave response. It has made a major difference both with the weekly payroll and the 941 tax filing
    • Keeping track of our multiple PTO plans. Thank goodness for Namely, I have shredded my old PTO spreadsheets.
    • Employees like the convenience of the cell phone app. As a payroll administrator, I like the Geo Tracking tool where I can see where some are when the clock is in or out.
    • The flexibility inside of the payroll system both as you are finalizing an employee profile and when you are processing payroll is a major advantage.
    • The reports I get out of Namely in Excel format work well for me.
    Incentivized
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    Rippling
    • I did not expect Live Chat Support and Email Support when we moved to Rippling. Their Support team is quick and very knowledgeable. I have had multiple instances where we have gone back and forth on a situation to come to the correct conclusion, never feeling they were trying to just close the case unsolved.
    • Being able to manage employees from application to separation is huge. Having a built in ATS that we can hire candidates from directly, and immediately have their payroll, benefits and employee profile setup has saved me countless hours for each hire.
    • Rippling allows us to manage retirement plans across the US, Canada and UK with automation and file feeds. Before Rippling I manually managed these in multiple portals, now Rippling does it for me automatically.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Namely
    • Limits to custom reporting
    • No direct feed for Ohio Workers Comp (now a manual process on our end)
    • No option to place an employee on Leave of Absence and exclude them from payroll while they are "inactive"
    • No option to suppress certain deductions for certain pay types (i.e. allow 401K for commissions but block remaining deductions - also now a manual process to uncheck the suppress box for 401K for each commission check)
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    Rippling
    • Could clarify what is being asked when creating expense reports.
    • It could make 2FA more intuitive on mobile, such as allowing iPhone users to use Face ID as an alternative if the device is locked.
    • Overall avoid using too much jargon when asking questions.
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Namely
    Administrators and employees love Namely. It is very easy to use and streamlined. Employees stay engaged with news feed updates and enjoy all the self service options. The time cards are very easy to access and clocking in and out for non-exempt employees is a breeze. Namely is part of our family.
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    Rippling
    Rippling continues to innovate and amaze me with their new innovations and features. Product feedback is taken seriously so I always give it whenever I can and end up seeing results. Rippling is the new wave of HRIS that cannot compare against others in the industry just due to the fact they are super user friendly!
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    Usability
    Namely
    It is very simple to use for myself, the HR team, and our employees. I find the payroll process very user-friendly. Reporting is simple to navigate and produce the required information requested. I know our employees enjoy the self-service feature and use it on a regular basis, which saves me time.
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    Rippling
    Rippling is a great product that has streamlined our payroll and leave management processes. The interface is intuitive, and it’s very convenient to manage everything in one place. While the initial setup was a bit lengthy and the mobile experience can sometimes be a little slow, overall, it’s been a reliable and effective solution for our needs.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Namely
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    I like that the availability in using Rippling at any given time is useful to me. Getting on the site freely when I need gives me security of knowing that I can be in control of viewing health insurance and hours information. I have yet to get any errors in using the Rippling app.
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    Performance
    Namely
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    Rippling's performance has been great, no errors or glitches yet so far. I am confident that Going from one page to the next and all its complexity usage does not lag or times out, it works effectively and efficiently. While using Rippling and other apps it does not tend to slow it down, works great. No complaints.
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    Support Rating
    Namely
    Namely platform has pretty good support: knowledgeable and relatively fast response times. Namely Payroll and Namely Benefits are very much depending on the quality of the support agent or CSM: we have had knowledgeable and attentive ones, but also ones that have provided erroneous information or failed to respond to urgent asks in a timely manner
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    Rippling
    When I did have to reach out to Rippling for assistance I was able to get quick help and my problem resolved in a time efficient manner with out any type of hick up. The customer support team is professional, kind and always available. This makes Rippling more welcoming to use on a daily basis.
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    In-Person Training
    Namely
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    The trainer went slow and and answered our questions.
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    Implementation Rating
    Namely
    Implementation was a bit complicated and our company had to carry most of the weight. It often felt like our implementation manager was giving us extra work that she did not want to do herself. It also took much longer than expected - I believe almost 2 months. I believe our company carried a bit too much of the weight.
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    Rippling
    It's really easy to implement in comparison to other tools or applications. Different key points are easily configured and implemented as per need, having different configurations in systems. Implementation is something which binds the different parameters of an organization in a single row. Implementation of rippling is much easier, quicker, and error free than any other software. I recommend it strongly!
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    Alternatives Considered
    Namely
    The reason I continued to choose Namely at multiple employers is due to the continuity of employee experience. And the features have continued to grow since I initially onboarded in 2014. Also, through the years, I have had terrific benefits teams. The customer service has been the worst part of the experience outside of the benefits team.
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    Rippling
    Rippling has a better user experience, is more easy to use and more comprehensive. This is more related to feelings but with Employee Navigator I felf my data was not being protected because the platform looked very old and outdated. With Rippling the feeling is the opposite because I think is more up to date. Also, the gifs they send when is pay day are super nice and fun lol
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    Scalability
    Namely
    No answers on this topic
    Rippling
    I can go on here and see all my hours and pto plus health benefits. I like to have the work handbook handy to refer to legal things. How to work my role within it's limits. Being able to put in my hours and view when they are approved is a huge benefit for me.
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    Return on Investment
    Namely
    • We were able to transition to a fully digital onboarding process which saved us hours in time per new hire and made the process smoother for the new hire.
    • Namely is our first HRIS and has helped the HR department to find data and information quickly.
    • Namely helped us digitize our performance management process which the company undergoes on an annual basis.
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    Rippling
    • Routine things like PTO requests and document uploads now take a few clicks instead of hours of email back‑and‑forth. I’d estimate I spend at least half the time on those tasks compared to before, which frees me up to actually help employees.
    • What used to drag on for days now gets done in a morning - I've just asked them this now. New hires can log in, set up their tools, and start training almost immediately, so they’re productive much sooner.
    • Payroll and benefits errors used to pop up regularly, but now I almost never have to fix things or follow up on missing info. That means less stress for me and for everyone involved.
    • Having everything in one platform cuts out the “where did you send that?” and “who approves this?” questions. It feels like we’ve reduced our back‑and‑forth by at least a third.
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    ScreenShots

    Namely Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Namely employee dashboard. This creates a central hub to access payroll and benefits info, share announcements, celebrate milestones, and navigate everything HR, from a desk or on the go.Screenshot of Namely Payroll, which is backed by automation and built-in compliance.Screenshot of the Onboarding interface, for new hires.Screenshot of the Applicant Tracking interface, which supports processes from job posting to onboarding with tools for hiring teams and candidates.Screenshot of the Benefits Administration interface, which supports open enrollment, plan changes, and employee elections.Screenshot of the Workforce Management interface. From here, viewers can track time, manage schedules, and handle complex workforce needs.

    Rippling Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Rippling Dashboard: Employees' home for their payroll, benefits, documents, devices, expenses, and apps.Screenshot of Rippling Payroll: Runs payroll in 90 seconds. Pays employees and contractors around the world. Automatic tax filing.Screenshot of Rippling Benefits Administration: For the management of employees' Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, FSA, HSA, and commuter benefits.Screenshot of Rippling Single Sign-On: Employees can access all of their SaaS apps in one click from their Rippling dashboard.Screenshot of Rippling’s Time & Attendance platform. This integrates with the rest of the product suite so that when employees clock in, their approved hours automatically synced with payroll and accounting systems.Screenshot of Rippling Mobile Device Management: To manage employees' computers and devices 100% remotely.