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15Five vs Namely

An independent, side-by-side comparison of two HR Software providers — scores, pricing, company-size fit, and strengths — to help you pick the right one.

15Five vs Namely at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

15FiveNamely
Overall score80/10088/100
TierPremiumElite
Capability (editorial)8086
Ease of use (editorial)7987
Value (editorial)8188
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Namely is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (88/100 vs 80/100), but both are credible HR Software options. 15Five fits small business, mid-market, enterprise; Namely fits small business, mid-market, enterprise. Match the shortlist to your size and must-have features, and trial before committing.

Where each one stands out

15Five

15Five handles hiring, payroll, and people operations.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read 15Five review

Namely

Namely handles hiring, payroll, and people operations.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Namely review

15Five vs Namely — FAQ

Is 15Five better than Namely?

On RankedVendors, Namely scores 88/100 versus 15Five's 80/100, so Namely ranks higher overall in HR Software. The right choice still depends on your size, budget, and must-have features — see the breakdown above.

What is the difference between 15Five and Namely?

15Five handles hiring, payroll, and people operations. Namely handles hiring, payroll, and people operations. Both compete in HR Software; compare their strengths and best-fit company sizes above.

Which is better value, 15Five or Namely?

Our editorial value scores put 15Five at 81/100 and Namely at 88/100. 15Five is Quote-based; Namely is Quote-based. Request quotes from both to compare against your scale.