Pricing · HR and Payroll

Namely pricing

What Namely really costs across its plans, why most tiers are quoted, and the headcount, modules and rollout that decide your bill.

Namely sells a modern HRIS aimed at midmarket teams, broadly companies from about 50 to 350 employees. It offers an entry plan with a published starting price and three higher plans that are quote based. Namely Now is the lightweight tier with a published from price. Plus, Plus People and Complete add payroll, benefits administration, managed payroll and HR services, and their cost is quoted on headcount and the modules you select. Pricing is usually expressed per employee per month and billed quarterly or annually. Two things shape the real number beyond the per head fee: the modules and managed services you turn on, and a one time implementation fee reported as a share of annual software fees. Below we lay out the plan structure as reported, then the costs that decide real spend. Treat the figures as a guide and confirm with Namely.

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Reviewed by ·Updated JUNE 2026·How we vet

Plans and prices

Per employee per month; mostly quote based

Pricing as of June 2026. Namely Now is reported from about $9 per employee per month. The higher plans, Plus, Plus People and Complete, are quote based, with software fees reported roughly $19 to $26 per employee per month depending on modules and headcount, plus a one time implementation fee reported at about 10 to 25% of annual software fees. Namely fits best around 50 to 350 employees. Check the vendor for current pricing.

Now
$9
Per employee per month, from; lightweight HRIS
+Per employee per month, from
+Core HR system of record
+Onboarding, time off and self service
+Lightweight entry tier
★ Our pick
Plus
$19
Per employee per month, from; reported, quoted
+Per employee per month, from, reported
+Adds payroll and benefits admin
+People analytics and reporting
+Quote based on modules and size
Plus People
Quote
Adds talent and performance, quoted
+Quoted per employee
+Performance and talent tools
+Engagement and people workflows
+On top of the Plus platform
Complete
Quote
Managed payroll and HR services, quoted
+Quoted per employee
+Managed payroll service
+Managed HR and compliance support
+For teams wanting hands on help
What moves the real bill

Most plans are quoted, not listed.

Four things tend to separate Namely's reported per employee figure from what a team actually pays. Because most plans are quoted, budget for these before you commit.

Only the entry tier is published. Namely Now carries a published from price of about $9 per employee per month, but Plus, Plus People and Complete are quote based. The reported $19 to $26 per employee per month for higher plans is a third party guide, not a price you can lock from the site.
Modules and managed services add up. Moving from a core HRIS to payroll, benefits administration, talent, and managed payroll or HR services raises the per head fee. The plan and module mix you choose, not a single headline rate, drives your real number.
Implementation lands in year one. A one time implementation fee, reported at about 10 to 25% of annual software fees, is added in the first year for setup, data migration and configuration. Factor it into a year one budget rather than the steady state per head rate.
Headcount and fit. Namely is built for midmarket teams of roughly 50 to 350 employees, and pricing is shaped by headcount, contract length and integrations. Very small teams may find it priced above lighter tools, so model your real size before comparing.
Pricing questions

Namely pricing FAQ

How much does Namely cost?

Namely Now is reported from about $9 per employee per month. The higher plans, Plus, Plus People and Complete, are quote based, with software fees reported roughly $19 to $26 per employee per month depending on modules and headcount, plus a one time implementation fee reported at about 10 to 25% of annual software fees. Verified June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.

What are Namely's plans?

Namely offers four plans: Namely Now, the lightweight entry tier with a published from price; Plus, which adds payroll and benefits administration; Plus People, which adds talent and performance; and Complete, which adds managed payroll and HR services. Only Now publishes a starting price; the rest are quoted. Pricing as of June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.

Is Namely good value for a small team?

Namely is built for midmarket teams of roughly 50 to 350 employees, so very small teams may find it priced above lighter tools like Gusto or BambooHR. It tends to pay off for growing companies that want a modern HRIS plus payroll and benefits in one place. Verified June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.

Does Namely include payroll?

Payroll and benefits administration come with the Plus plan and above, and Complete adds a managed payroll service. Namely Now is a core HRIS without payroll. Because the payroll bearing plans are quoted, confirm the per head fee and any managed service cost with Namely. Pricing as of June 2026; check the vendor for current pricing.

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