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Namely

  • HR records and self-service
  • Onboarding
  • Recruiting
  • Performance management
  • Compliance
  • Time tracking

NamelyPlus People

  • All NamelyPlus features
  • Large group benefits (medical, dental, vision)
  • Workers' compensation plans
  • Risk and safety management
  • Managed benefits service
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Per-license list price across Namely's plans, annualized. Custom-priced tiers show a hatched bar.

Namely$108/yr
NamelyPlus PeopleCustom
Real-world benchmark

Buyers actually pay a median of $50K/yr for Namely contracts (Vendr deal flow, n=41). That's a contract total — the more seats, the more leverage to negotiate down.

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Namely Namely costs $9/user/mo. NamelyPlus People is quote-based. Plan: Namely at $9/user/month. Custom pricing is available on request. The median contract is $49,600/year based on 41 buyer-reported purchases (Vendr).

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

Namely offers 2 pricing tiers: Namely, NamelyPlus People. Paid plans include Namely at $9/user/month. The NamelyPlus People plan is companies wanting namely to manage benefits brokerage.

Compared to other hr/hris software, Namely is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

  • Median contract: $49,600/yr from 41 purchases Precise
  • Average negotiated discount: 13%
  • 3 documented hidden costs beyond list price
  • Contracts auto-renew — 30 to 60 days
Last verified: | Sources: 3 pricing pages and reviews

How much does Namely cost?

Namely Namely costs $9/user/mo. NamelyPlus People is quote-based. Plans include Namely at $9/user/month, NamelyPlus People (custom pricing).

Namely Pricing Overview

Namely has 2 pricing plans ranging from $9 to $9/employee/month. The Namely plan costs $9/user/month, best for companies needing core hr and onboarding (25–250 employees). The NamelyPlus People plan requires contacting sales for a custom quote and is designed for companies wanting namely to manage benefits brokerage.

Namely contracts auto-renew, with a month-to-month to up to 3 years minimum commitment, requiring 30 to 60 days notice to cancel.

The median Namely customer pays $49,600/year based on 41 buyer-reported purchases (Vendr), with an average 13% discount available through negotiation.

There are at least 3 documented hidden costs beyond Namely's list price, including implementation, training, and add-on fees.

This pricing was last verified in August 22, 2026 from 3 independent sources.

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How Namely Pricing Compares

Compare Namely pricing against top alternatives in HR/HRIS.

BambooHR $10-22/employee/month Compare → Rippling Custom pricing Compare → Gusto $49-202/month + per employee Compare →

Compare Namely vs Alternatives

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VSBambooHR
From $10/employee/month

Companies prioritizing ease of use and established market presence

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VSRippling
Custom

Growing companies wanting unified HR + IT management

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VSGusto
From $49/month + per employee

Small businesses under 100 employees prioritizing simplicity

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What Companies Actually Pay for Namely

The median Namely buyer pays $49,600/year based on 41 buyer-reported purchases (Vendr), with an average 13% savings through negotiation.

What companies actually pay $49,600/yr Median across 41 buyer-reported purchases (Vendr) Precise
13% avg. savings
with negotiation
Review scores
TrustRadius 8out of 10 (5)
Trustpilot 1out of 5 (1)
Third-party review aggregates, as of Oct 2026
Source: Vendr buyer data — median of 41 purchases reported to Vendr. Buyer-reported estimates, not verified by CostBench or the vendor; savings reflect discounts buyers reported.

Namely Cost by Company Size

Example costs for teams of different sizes. Each figure is labelled with the period it covers.

Enterprise (100+ users) Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote

A large enterprise deploying Namely across the organization

150-Employee Company - Complete Plan with Negotiated Discount $45,000 estimated cost

$39,150/year (150 employees × $25/month × 12 months = $45,000, minus 13% average savings) (Vendr deal flow, Oct 2026)

Mid-sized company using Complete plan with typical Vendr discount applied

Real-World Median Deployment $50,009 per year

$50,009/year (median across 40 purchases)

Typical deployment cost based on actual Vendr marketplace transactions

How Namely Pricing Compares

Software Starting Price Top Price
Namely $9/employee/month $9/employee/month
ADP Custom Custom
ADP Workforce Now Custom Custom
BambooHR $10/employee/month $25/employee/month
Darwinbox Custom Custom
Deel $14/employee/month $599/employee/month

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3 Namely Hidden Costs Beyond the List Price

Beyond the listed price, Namely has at least 3 documented hidden costs that can significantly increase total cost of ownership.

Watch for 3 hidden costs
  • Implementation and Setup Complexity 5-10% of license costs
    medium 1 source
    TrustRadius “At the conclusion of onboarding sessions, they always ask, 'do you have any questions' but the sessions are scheduled with a 'hard out' so it can sometimes feel like questions would take too long.”
  • ACA Compliance Support Inefficiencies $2,000-$5,000 (source dated Apr 2023)
    medium 1 source
    TrustRadius “Their ACA support is not the best. You call in and talk to someone about your issue and then they talk to Namely's ACA specialist and then they relay the answer to you.”
  • Tax Filing and Compliance Issues Variable - potential penalties and fines
    critical 1 source
    Trustpilot “I've had trouble tickets open for months where no one will work on them until I follow-up. These are for urgent tax matters. If you want to get in trouble with tax authorities, then I would recommend choosing Namely.”
Tip

Ask your Namely sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Intelligence sourced from 4 independent sources
TrustRadius Enterprise reviews Trustpilot Consumer reviews grounded summary Vendr Verified buyer transactions
Key claims include inline source attribution. Data verified against multiple independent sources. 9 source citations total.

Namely Contract Terms

Namely contracts auto-renew. Changes require 30 to 60 days. These terms are sourced from verified buyer experiences.

Contract Terms
Auto-Renewal Yes
Cancellation Notice 30 to 60 days
Minimum Commitment month-to-month to up to 3 years
Based on 2 verified sources

How to Negotiate Namely Pricing

Namely contracts are negotiable — buyers save an average of 13% off list price. These 3 tactics are sourced from real buyer experiences and procurement specialists.

Negotiation Playbook 3 tactics
Leverage Market Benchmarks high success

Vendr data shows buyers achieve 13% average savings. Since only the NamelyNow tier ($9/employee/month) lists public pricing while higher tiers are custom-quoted, gather competitive quotes to use as a negotiation anchor and push for at least 10-15% off list pricing by demonstrating alternative vendor offers.

Vendr marketplace data showing 13% average savings across 40 purchases
Bundle Services to Increase Leverage medium success

If you're planning to use multiple modules (HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking), negotiate for bundled pricing rather than adding modules incrementally. Reviews show the platform is most valuable when fully integrated.

TrustRadius reviews highlighting comprehensive platform usage across HR, payroll, benefits, and time tracking
Benchmark against Vendr deal data medium success

Vendr data from 41 transactions shows buyers save an average of 13% off list price. Enter negotiations with this benchmark in hand and request a discount in that range from your account executive, especially when comparing against competing mid-market HRIS platforms.

Vendr (deal flow, 41 purchases)
High success Medium Low / difficult

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Namely Price History

Pricing changes CostBench has tracked for Namely, verified across 3 snapshots going back to 2026Q1.

  1. Namely price decrease

    Highest tier decreased from $25 to $9/month

    -64%

  2. Namely tier restructure

    Changed from 3 to 4 pricing tiers

View Namely's full price history →

Namely Pricing FAQ

01 Does Namely have a free plan?

No, Namely does not offer a free plan. It targets mid-sized companies with 25-1,000 employees.

02 Can I negotiate Namely pricing?

Yes, Namely pricing is negotiable, especially for multi-year contracts and larger employee counts.

03 Is annual billing cheaper?

Namely typically requires annual contracts. Ask about multi-year discounts during negotiation.

04 Namely vs BambooHR: Which is cheaper?

BambooHR is generally cheaper for core HR. Namely includes more features in base pricing (payroll, benefits) which may be cheaper total.

05 What is included in Namely Plus?

Plus includes payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance management, and all core HR features.

06 Does Namely offer startup discounts?

Namely focuses on mid-sized companies. Smaller startups may find better value with BambooHR or Gusto.

07 What company size is Namely best suited for?

According to TrustRadius reviews, Namely is particularly well-suited for companies with 50-250 employees and 1-2 HR administrators. The platform works best for lean HR teams managing both hourly and salaried employees, as it automates many compliance, onboarding, and payroll functions across the platform.

08 What are the main pain points with Namely?

Key concerns include: slow resolution of tax-related support tickets (sometimes taking months), ACA compliance support requiring intermediaries rather than direct specialist access, limited customization in Performance Management, and basic employee record keeping functionalities. One Trustpilot reviewer warned about potential tax compliance issues due to inadequate support responsiveness.

09 What modules does Namely include?

Namely is an all-in-one platform covering HR, payroll, benefits administration, time tracking, compliance, and performance management. Reviews consistently highlight the value of having everything integrated in one platform, though some note that Managed Payroll UI and Performance Management customization could be improved.

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