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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

    Zoho People

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AZoho People is an efficient Human Resources Management System that automates daily tasks. It also offers Performance Management and Learning Management resources.

    $1.25

    per month

    Pricing
    NamelyZoho People
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Essential HR
    $1.50 ($1.25)
    monthly (annually)
    Professional
    $2.50 ($2.00)
    monthly (annually)
    Premium
    $3.50 ($3.00)
    monthly (annually)
    Enterprise
    $5.00 ($4.50)
    monthly (annually)
    People Plus
    $10.00 ($9.00)
    monthly (annually)
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NamelyZoho People
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Features
    NamelyZoho People
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    7.0
    143 Ratings
    11% below category average
    Zoho People
    9.0
    10 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Employee demographic data7.7132 Ratings9.010 Ratings
    Employment history7.9138 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration7.130 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.7.0132 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting4.6134 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management6.3129 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)8.382 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    6.9
    127 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Zoho People
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.0111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors5.553 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment6.057 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.1109 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.9113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management4.1100 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.657 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    7.4
    124 Ratings
    8% below category average
    Zoho People
    10.0
    10 Ratings
    22% above category average
    Approval workflow6.5121 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    Balance details7.1116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment8.595 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    8.3
    141 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Zoho People
    10.0
    10 Ratings
    21% above category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information8.5129 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information9.1140 Ratings10.010 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.5127 Ratings10.09 Ratings
    Employee recognition7.8116 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history8.4134 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    53 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Zoho People
    -
    Ratings
    Tracking of all physical assets5.953 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    8.2
    121 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Zoho People
    -
    Ratings
    Report builder8.5117 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports8.5112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.574 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    6.7
    116 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Zoho People
    9.0
    10 Ratings
    13% above category average
    New hire portal8.7110 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools4.885 Ratings9.09 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    4.1
    96 Ratings
    64% below category average
    Zoho People
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting6.086 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting3.194 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility3.172 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking4.189 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    107 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Zoho People
    8.0
    10 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Performance plans4.696 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans2.268 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.695 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders7.698 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.485 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    21 Ratings
    28% below category average
    Zoho People
    -
    Ratings
    Candidate search5.921 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Namely and Zoho People
    Feature
    Namely
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Zoho People
    7.4
    9 Ratings
    4% below category average
    Job Requisition Management8.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.95 Ratings7.49 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    NamelyZoho People
    Small Businesses
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    BambooHR®
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Epicor HCM (discontinued)
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NamelyZoho People
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (145 ratings)
    8.5
    (11 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.9
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.4
    (71 ratings)
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (27 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.5
    (85 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NamelyZoho People
    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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    Zoho
    Zoho People is well suited for organizations where they need a self service HR tool for tasks like attendance, leave management and time tracking. It is perfect for offices where employees like to work independently and benefit from easily accessing and managing their own HR records. But it is less suitable where internet is an issue or GPS is unavailable which makes the process of check-in/check-out frustrating.
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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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    Zoho
    • Data Management- It's useful to have all data related to HR in one space, especially using the cloud. Separating data into relevant categories also makes administrative work a breeze.
    • Employee Resources- Having a central place for employees to reach out to HR is ideal.
    • Customization- Creation of forms is especially useful for a growing business.
    • Integration- Integrates well with other systems.
    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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    Zoho
    • Check in and GPS issues - The app sometimes struggles with location detection during check-in which delays logging in
    • Limited offline access - Zoho People should have had an offline functionality making it difficult for employees to check in or log hours when internet connection is an issue
    • Clunky user interface - I personally find the interface bit too cluttered which makes navigation difficult
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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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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Because it is one of the best HRM software i have ever used and literally my experience with Zoho People is amazing and we are still using this software in our company to track employee records. Zoho People is perfectly fits on our organisation where employees is mandatory to run a health business. Thanks Zoho
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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
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    Because Zoho is perfect in all aspects.
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    No answers on this topic
    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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    One of the innovative CRM software products on the market is Zoho People. Compared to Salesforce and SugarCRM, Zoho People comes up to their standards. Zoho People is an integrated suite of CRM tools that allows small businesses to work more efficiently. Zoho People is a better platform for managing HR and other human resource management. And it's a cost-effective solution for start-ups.
    Incentivized
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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.
    Incentivized
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    Zoho
    • For us, the time/attendance tracking function of Zoho People has done a lot to increase accountability for scheduling and attendance. Since we are a volunteer staff, scheduling can be difficult, and this has made it so much easier to quantify and track everyone's weekly time commitments.
    Incentivized
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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.

    Zoho People Screenshots

    Screenshot of Zoho People allows employees to manage their own records