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Paylocity 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.

Paylocity vs Namely at a glance

Editorial sub-scores are RankedVendors estimates.

PaylocityNamely
Overall score89/10088/100
TierEliteElite
Capability (editorial)8786
Ease of use (editorial)8787
Value (editorial)8888
Best forSmall business, Mid-market, EnterpriseSmall business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Pricing modelQuote-basedQuote-based
Headquarters
Founded

Verdict

Paylocity is the higher-ranked of the two on RankedVendors (89/100 vs 88/100), but both are credible HR Software options. Paylocity 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

Paylocity

Paylocity handles hiring, payroll, and people operations.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Paylocity review

Namely

Namely handles hiring, payroll, and people operations.

Best for: Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise

Read Namely review

Paylocity vs Namely — FAQ

Is Paylocity better than Namely?

On RankedVendors, Paylocity scores 89/100 versus Namely's 88/100, so Paylocity 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 Paylocity and Namely?

Paylocity 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, Paylocity or Namely?

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