- OfficePortal vs Namely in one line: both cover the core of HR, but OfficePortal publishes its prices and lets you start free, while Namely is sold by quote.
- OfficePortal Premium costs $4 per user per month billed yearly and covers attendance, shifts, leave, performance reviews and payroll.
- Namely doesn't publish prices or list a free trial, and third-party estimates of its cost vary widely.
- Namely is built for mid-sized US companies and has been part of the Vensure Employer Solutions and PrismHR group since a 2022 merger.
- Namely files US payroll taxes; OfficePortal doesn't. OfficePortal works for teams in any location.
What is Namely?
Namely describes itself as an HCM solution for midsized companies. Its platform covers an HR system of record, US payroll with tax filing, benefits administration, time and attendance (including kiosks, geofencing and physical clocks), performance reviews with 360 feedback, recruiting and onboarding. In September 2022, Namely merged into the group formed by Vensure Employer Solutions and PrismHR, at which point it cited more than 1,100 mid-sized clients.
When is OfficePortal the better fit?
- You want to see the price first. Every OfficePortal plan is on our pricing page, with no quote or sales call needed.
- You want to try before you commit. The Standard plan is free for up to five users, so you can test with a real team.
- You need strong attendance and shifts: attendance tracking with biometric check-in, and full shift scheduling with automatic overtime.
- Your team works across countries: attendance, leave and performance reviews work for people wherever they are.
- You're a small or growing company rather than an established mid-market employer.
How much does Namely cost?
Namely doesn't publish its prices. You request pricing or a demo, and third-party estimates range widely depending on modules and headcount, so we haven't quoted a figure here. Some guides also report implementation fees on top. OfficePortal Premium costs $4 per user per month billed yearly, or $5 monthly, and you can check every plan before talking to anyone.
Namely disadvantages: why do companies look for alternatives?
- No published pricing. You can't compare costs without a sales conversation.
- No free trial listed. You see the product through a demo rather than your own account.
- Built for mid-sized US companies. Smaller teams and teams outside the US aren't its focus.
- Support complaints. Some reviewers describe being transferred between teams and getting unclear answers.
- Reporting. Some reviewers find reporting complex.
- Cost for smaller teams. Some reviewers say it's expensive for smaller organisations.
- Scheduling is limited. Namely mentions schedules and shift swaps, but we didn't find a full shift-scheduling module described.
What does Namely do well?
Namely puts HR records, payroll, benefits and time in one platform, which suits a US mid-sized employer that wants a single vendor. Reviewers often praise its approachable interface and payroll. It supports physical time clocks and kiosks, and being part of a large PEO and HR-technology group gives it backing and service capacity.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Namely if you're a mid-sized US employer that wants payroll tax filing, benefits administration and HR in one vendor relationship.
- Choose OfficePortal if you want published prices, a free way to start, strong attendance and shift tools, and support for teams in different countries.
How do you switch from Namely to OfficePortal?
- Export employee records, pay history, deductions, time-off balances and review history before your contract ends.
- Book a demo. The OfficePortal onboarding team helps with setup, data migration and training, and maps your salary structures.
- Switch at the start of a pay period or quarter, and run one payroll in parallel first.
Comparing more HR platforms? See how OfficePortal compares with Paycor, Paylocity, Dayforce and others on our HR software alternatives page.