Compare Namely and Gusto - Jan 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Namely or Gusto?

Namely is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Gusto, and Gusto is rated higher (99/100) than Namely (97/100). Namely offers users more features (10) than Gusto (9).

Looking for the right Human Resources 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:

Namely Vs. Gusto

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...

Gusto: Gusto was started in 2011 by best friends Josh, Tomer and Eddie to help every business in the world put people first. In 2015, we expanded our payroll service to all 50 states and opened a new office in Denver. We changed our name from ZenPayroll to Gusto to celebrate our customers' courage and passion. We also added health benefits and compliance ...

Who is more expensive? Namely or Gusto HR?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Human Resources 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 Namely and Gusto HR.

Namely price starts at $12 per employee/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 Namely is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of Human Resources software. Gusto HR price starts at $39 per month , When comparing Gusto HR to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Human Resources software cost.

Bottom line: Namely is more expensive than Gusto HR.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Namely Vs. Gusto based on some of the most important and required Human Resources features.

Namely: Dashboard, Talent Management, Payroll, Employee Scheduling, Absence Management, Employee Time Clock, FMLA Tracking, Overtime Tracking.

Gusto HR: Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration.

Target customer size

Namely's typical customers include: SMBs, and Gusto HR's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.