Compare Ascentis and Namely - Nov 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Nov 25, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Ascentis or Namely?

Namely is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Ascentis, and Namely is rated higher (97/100) than Ascentis (93/100). Ascentis offers users more features (15) than Namely (10).

Looking for the right Payroll solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Ascentis Software Corporation Vs. Namely

Ascentis Software Corporation: Ascentis offers a comprehensive suite of on-demand HRIS/HRMS HR software, employee self-service, online payroll, applicant tracking system, and time and attendance software solutions. Our HRIS software/ HR management software, online payroll services, recruiting software, and online timesheet products are easy to set up, use, and are fully backed b...

Namely : Namely is the leading HR platform for the world's most exciting companies. Based in New York, the company was founded in 2012 by Matt Straz, the serial entrepreneur and former media executive. Today, Namely is in use in over 20 countries and offers a full suite of HR tools including HRIS, payroll, benefits administration and performance management...

Who is more expensive? Ascentis or Namely?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Payroll software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Ascentis and Namely.

Ascentis price starts at $5.40 per user/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Ascentis HR is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Payroll software. Namely price starts at $12 per employee/month , When comparing Namely to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average Payroll software cost.

Bottom line: Namely is more expensive than Ascentis.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Ascentis Vs. Namely based on some of the most important and required Payroll features.

Ascentis: this software is considered "feature-rich" with more than 10 important features, here is a partial list: Benefits Administration, Employee Self-Service, HR Management, LMS, Payroll, Performance Record, Recruiting, Software Customization.

Namely: Dashboard, Talent Management, Payroll, Employee Scheduling, Absence Management.

Target customer size

Ascentis HR is intended for mid-sized companies counting between 100 to 2500 workers. and Namely's target customer size include: SMBs.



Ascentis

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

starts at $5.40 per user/month

Ascentist HR is a cloud-based software designed to help businesses in the USA to manage their operations. The software is designed to work well in small-sized businesses, medium-sized businesses, and large-size...

Categories: Applicant Sources & Marketplace, Applicant Tracking, Attendance Tracking, Benefits Administration.

Namely

ITQlick rating
(4.1/5)

starts at $12 per employee/month

Namely is a human capital management solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include workflow management, profile management, document management, calendar management, and others. The sof...

Categories: Human Resources, Attendance Tracking, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Employee Recognition.

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Ascentis: 15 Features

Benefits Administration
Employee Self-Service
HR Management
LMS
Payroll
Performance Record
Recruiting
Software Customization
Timesheet
Applicant Tracking
Email Integration
Email Notifications
Mobile Access
Recruiting Management
Resume Database

Namely: 10 Features

Dashboard
Talent Management
Payroll
Employee Scheduling
Absence Management
Employee Time Clock
FMLA Tracking
Overtime Tracking
Vacation Tracking
Customizable Questions
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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Ascentis
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
5.8/10
License pricing
$5.40 per user/month
Functionality
32
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Namely
ITQlick rating
4.1/5
Score
97/100
Pricing
6.8/10
License pricing
$12 per employee/month
Functionality
22
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ADP RUN
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
94/100
Pricing
2.6/10
License pricing
$59 per employee/month + $4 per employee
Functionality
18
SurePayroll
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
93/100
Pricing
2.8/10
License pricing
$29.99 per month
Functionality
5
Optimum ...
ITQlick rating
4.5/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
5/10
License pricing
$10,000 per license
Functionality
14

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