Namely
Workable
| Feature | Namely | Workable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Contact sales | From $149/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 3.9 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | mid-size-companies, hr-teams, growing-businesses, people-operations | growing-companies, hr-teams, recruiters, startups |
| Founded | 2012 | 2012 |
| Payroll | ✓ | ✗ |
| Benefits Admin | ✓ | ✗ |
| Talent Management | ✓ | ✗ |
| Time Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Compliance | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Sourcing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Job Posting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Interview Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Offer Management | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reporting | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ Workable Pros
- Great job board reach
- AI candidate sourcing
- Easy to use
- Good reporting
✗ Workable Cons
- Expensive
- Limited HR beyond recruiting
- Video interview extra
The Verdict
Namely is built for mid size companies and hr teams, with a focus on payroll and benefits-admin. Workable targets growing companies and hr teams and leads with ats and ai-sourcing.
Namely uses custom enterprise pricing, while Workable starts at $149/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.
Workable 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.
Both tools are a solid fit for hr teams — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
Bottom line: Workable has a slight overall edge — but if all-in-one hr solution matters most to you, Namely may still be the right call.