Hubstaff
Namely
| Feature | Hubstaff | Namely |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $4.99/mo | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | remote-team-managers, field-service-companies, agencies, construction-teams | mid-size-companies, hr-teams, growing-businesses, people-operations |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gps Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✗ |
| Activity Levels | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Benefits Admin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Talent Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Compliance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Hubstaff Pros
- GPS and location tracking for field teams
- Automated payroll from tracked hours
- Activity level monitoring
- Geofencing for job sites
✗ Hubstaff Cons
- Can feel invasive to employees
- Screenshot feature raises privacy concerns
- No free plan available
✓ Namely Pros
- All-in-one HR solution
- Good for mid-size companies
- Employee self-service
- Compliance tools
✗ Namely Cons
- Customer support issues reported
- Interface can be slow
- Limited customization
The Verdict
Hubstaff is built for remote team managers and field service companies, with a focus on time-tracking and gps-tracking. Namely targets mid size companies and hr teams and leads with payroll and benefits-admin.
Namely uses custom enterprise pricing, while Hubstaff starts at $4.99/mo — a tangible advantage for teams with a fixed budget.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Hubstaff edges out on user ratings (4.3 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Hubstaff has a slight overall edge — but if all-in-one hr solution matters most to you, Namely may still be the right call.