JazzHR
Namely
| Feature | JazzHR | Namely |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $75/mo | Contact sales |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Best For | small-businesses, growing-companies, hr-generalists, startup-hiring | mid-size-companies, hr-teams, growing-businesses, people-operations |
| Founded | 2009 | 2012 |
| Applicant Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Job Posting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Interview Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Offer Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Reporting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll | ✗ | ✓ |
| Benefits Admin | ✗ | ✓ |
| Talent Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Tracking | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ JazzHR Pros
- Very affordable ATS
- Easy to set up and use
- Good job board integrations
- Customizable hiring workflows
✗ JazzHR Cons
- Limited reporting
- Basic onboarding features
- Not suitable for enterprise
✓ 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
JazzHR is built for small businesses and growing companies, with a focus on applicant-tracking and job-posting. Namely targets mid size companies and hr teams and leads with payroll and benefits-admin.
Namely uses custom enterprise pricing, while JazzHR starts at $75/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.
JazzHR edges out on user ratings (4.2 vs 3.9). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: JazzHR has a slight overall edge — but if all-in-one hr solution matters most to you, Namely may still be the right call.