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Namely vs Workable: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Namely and Workable. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Namely starts at $9/mo, making it $290/mo cheaper than Workable ($299/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Namely vs Workable: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureNamelyWorkable
Starting Price$9/mo$299/mo
Number of Plans43
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelper-seatper-seat
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Namely is the more affordable option, starting at $9/mo compared to Workable's $299/mo. Both are HR & People tools with 7 combined pricing plans and 84 features compared.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your HR & People needs.

Pricing Plans
Workable
Workable
Try it free
Tier 1
Namely
$9/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • Payroll
  • HR
  • Onboarding
  • Recruiting
  • Performance
  • Compliance
Start with Namely
Standard
$299/month
Includes
  • Candidate sourcing suite
  • Applicant tracking system
  • Unlimited active jobs Subject to fair usage limits
  • Texting + $79/mo
  • Video interviews + $99/mo
  • Assessments + $59/mo
  • HR information system
  • Employee onboarding
  • Time off management
  • Time tracking
  • E-signatures for company files
  • Payroll preparation
  • Performance reviews + $39/mo
  • Self-service employee profiles
  • Searchable company files
  • Employee directory
  • Org chart
Start with Standard
Tier 2
Namely Plus
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Benefits Admin Module
  • Time
  • Managed Payroll Service
  • Managed Benefits Service
Start with Namely Plus
Premier
$599/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Candidate sourcing suite
  • Applicant tracking system
  • Unlimited active jobs Subject to fair usage limits
  • Hiring plan
  • 5 native language options
  • Texting
  • Video interviews
  • Assessments
  • Referrals
  • HR information system
  • Employee onboarding
  • Time off management
  • Time tracking
  • E-signatures for company files
  • Payroll preparation
  • Payroll integrations
  • Performance reviews
  • Self-service employee profiles
  • Searchable company files
  • Employee directory
  • Org chart
  • Single sign-on support
  • Priority support
Start with Premier
Tier 3
Namely Plus People
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Large Group Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Workers’ Comp Plans
Start with Namely Plus People
Enterprise
$719/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Candidate sourcing suite
  • Applicant tracking system
  • Unlimited active jobs Subject to fair usage limits
  • Hiring plan
  • 5 native language options
  • Custom report builder
  • Additional permission sets
  • Texting
  • Video interviews
  • Assessments
  • Referrals
  • HR information system
  • Employee onboarding
  • Time off management
  • Time tracking
  • E-signatures for company files
  • Payroll preparation
  • Payroll integrations
  • Custom report builder
  • Additional permission sets
  • Performance reviews
  • Self-service employee profiles
  • Searchable company files
  • Employee directory
  • Org chart
  • Single sign-on support
  • Priority support
Start with Enterprise
Tier 4
Namely Complete
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Risk & Safety Management
  • Shared Liability Compliance
Start with Namely Complete

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Namely

HR platform for mid-sized companies with payroll and benefits

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Workable

Recruiting software with AI-powered sourcing tools

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Our Pick

Namely

Namely starts at $290/mo lower ($9/mo vs $299/mo), offers 4 tiers vs 3.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Namely

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Namely if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Namely starts at $9/mo, saving $290/mo compared to Workable at $299/mo
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Namely offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Choose Workable if:

  • You want more features built-in—Workable offers 50 additional features across its plans
  • Workable's 3-tier per-seat structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • Workable bundles more capabilities per tier, reducing the need for third-party add-ons

Namely is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $9/mo compared to Workable's $299/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Namely saving approximately $14500/month. Namely offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Workable's 3, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Namely provides 17 total features versus 67 for Workable, offering a more focused toolset depending on your specific needs. If controlling SaaS spend is a priority, Namely offers the better cost-to-value ratio. Consider Workable only if its unique capabilities directly address a gap Namely cannot fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Namely vs Workable

Which is cheaper, Namely or Workable?
As of March 2026, Namely starts at a lower price point. Namely starts at $9/mo while Workable starts at $299/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Namely have vs Workable?
Namely offers 4 pricing plans, while Workable offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Can I save money by paying annually for Namely or Workable?
Both Namely and Workable offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
Does Namely or Workable offer custom enterprise pricing?
Namely offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Workable lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Namely and Workable compare for HR & People?
Both Namely and Workable are HR & People tools. Namely offers 4 plans starting at $9/mo, while Workable offers 3 plans starting at $299/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your HR & People needs.

Sources

  1. Namely Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Workable Official PricingVendor pricing page

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