Breezy HR vs Namely
Features, use cases, pros and cons, and pricing side by side — and which one to pick.
Best for: Small and midsize teams that hire regularly without a dedicated recruiter, Companies that want one-click job distribution across 50+ boards
Read the full Breezy HR reviewBest for: Midsized companies that want HR, payroll, and time in one platform, Teams juggling compliance across multiple states
Read the full Namely reviewCommission may apply at no extra cost
Breezy HR vs Namely: features compared
Compare key features side by side
Feature Comparison Summary
Which should you choose?
Choose Breezy HR if
- Your core need is recruiting: job ads, screening, and scheduling
Choose Namely if
- You want HR, payroll, and time tracking in one system
- You'd rather outsource payroll, benefits, or HR admin
- You're a midsized company adding modules as you grow
Breezy HR vs Namely: pros and cons
Breezy HR posts jobs to 50+ boards with one click, automates screening, emails, and interview scheduling, and gives every plan unlimited users — even the free-forever Bootstrap tier. Overall, it's a solid pick for small and midsize teams that hire regularly, though usage-based add-ons and a quote-only Pro plan can push costs past the advertised tiers.
Pros
- Advertises open positions to 50+ job boards with a single click and includes a branded, mobile-friendly career site, so visibility doesn't require extra tools
- Automates the repetitive parts of hiring — pre-screening questionnaires, candidate emails, interview self-scheduling, one-way video screening, and structured team feedback collection
- Every plan, including the free Bootstrap tier, includes unlimited users and candidates, so the whole team can collaborate without per-seat fees
Cons
- The free Bootstrap plan is tightly capped — only 1 active position or candidate pool at a time, with full candidate access limited to candidates added in the last 30 days
- Usage-based add-ons stack on top of plan pricing — Breezy Intelligence (from $30 per 100,000 credits), SMS (from $41/mo), and Onboard (from $49/mo) — so real costs can exceed the advertised tier price
- No refund policy is advertised and contract terms aren't published upfront, so buyers must rely on the 14-day trial to de-risk the purchase
Namely pulls HR, payroll, and time into one platform, with managed services and compliance support for lean midsized teams. Entry pricing starts at $9 per employee, and setup can go live in three weeks. Still, three of four tiers are quote-only and there's no trial. Overall, it's a solid pick for midsized teams ready for a sales call.
Pros
- HR, payroll, and time tracking live in one integrated system, which customers say speeds up payroll processing, reduces errors, and makes reporting and decision-making faster
- Implementation includes free data migration assistance with real human support, one-to-one live training on your own instance, and can go live in as little as three weeks on the Namely Now plan
- The Comply module tracks state-by-state compliance laws automatically — one reviewer reported it saved 8 hours per week of manual research
Cons
- There is no free trial or sandbox — the only way to evaluate the product before buying is a guided demo, and no money-back guarantee is mentioned
- Pricing for the three higher tiers (Namely Plus, Plus People, and Complete) is custom-quoted only, so you can't budget or compare plans without a sales conversation
- The exact feature split between the four plans isn't published, making it hard to know which capabilities require upgrading
Breezy HR and Namely in detail
Breezy HR
Breezy HR is a modern applicant tracking system (ATS) for growing companies. It covers the full hiring journey - advertising jobs, screening candidates, running interviews, sending offers, and onboarding new hires. A companion product, Breezy Perform, adds performance reviews, goals, and 1:1 feedback. More than 17,000 companies use it, including Duolingo and Tonal, according to the company's website.
Standout features
- Advertise & Attract
- Automate & Qualify
- Hire & Measure
- Collaborative Hiring, Anywhere
- Support, Templates & Security
Use cases
- Fill your first role without a recruiter
- Escape the screening busywork
- Hire together as a team
- Close offers and scale with confidence
Namely
Namely is an all-in-one HCM platform aimed at midsized companies. The core system covers HR, payroll, and time tracking, with add-on modules for benefits, scheduling, talent, and compliance. If you'd rather hand off the work, Namely also offers managed payroll, benefits, and HR services, including a dedicated HR Business Partner. It's built to grow with your team and changing needs.
Standout features
- One connected system for HR, payroll, and time
- Employee self-service on any device, 24/7
- Enhanced Modules that extend as you grow
- Managed services that take work off your plate
- Reporting that turns data into decisions
Use cases
- HR Department of One
- Payroll Day, Without the Panic
- Welcoming New Hires
- Growing Without Switching Systems
Pricing compared
List prices from each vendor's pricing page, before taxes and add-ons. Costs are per month.
| Pricing compared | Breezy HR | Namely |
|---|---|---|
| From (cheapest paid plan) | $189/mo Startup | $9/mo Namely Now · per user |
| Free plan | Yes Only 1 active position or candidate pool at a time; full candidate access limited to candidates added in the last 30 days | No |
| Free trial | 14 days | Not stated |
| Money-back guarantee | Not stated | Not stated |
| Annual billing savings | Up to 17% | — |
| Pricing model | Flat price | Per user |
| Cost for 1 user | FreeCheaper Bootstrap plan, billed monthly | $9/mo Namely Now plan, billed monthly |
| Cost for 5 users | $189/mo Startup plan, billed monthly · price per account (user limit not stated) | $45/mo Namely Now plan, billed monthly |
| Cost for 10 users | $189/mo Startup plan, billed monthly · price per account (user limit not stated) | $90/mo Namely Now plan, billed monthly |
| Cost for 25 users | $189/mo Startup plan, billed monthly · price per account (user limit not stated) | $225/mo Namely Now plan, billed monthly |
| Plans | 5 | 4 |
| Prices checked | Prices not verified yet — see the vendor page. | Checked Oct 13, 2026 |
| Price history | No tracked prices yet | Tracking prices since Oct 9, 2026. No price change detected yet. |
- Cheapest plan that fits each team size. Per-user plans are multiplied by the number of users (respecting stated minimums and seat packs). Plans that include some users cost their base price plus the extra-user price for each user beyond those included. Flat-priced plans with no stated user limit are counted as one licence per user.
Cheaper for your team size
For 1 user (billed monthly), Breezy HR costs $0/mo vs Namely at $9/mo.
- Only Breezy HR has a free plan.
Computed from published list prices on the dates shown. Excludes taxes, add-ons and promotions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do either offer a free trial?
Breezy HR offers a full-feature 14-day trial with no credit card. Namely has no trial or sandbox; you get a guided tour and demo materials instead.
Can Breezy HR replace payroll software?
No. Breezy focuses on hiring and performance, connecting to payroll through HRIS integrations. Namely includes payroll natively, with managed payroll and benefits services available.