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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ClayHR

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    ClayHR (formerly BizMerlin) is an HR Management Solution targeted at small and medium-sized teams, allowing them to hire, onboard, manage, allocate and retain their team members. The application is cloud based and available via web browsers and native iOS and Android mobile apps. The vendor also offers 100+ integrations with JIRA, Salesforce, QuickBooks and others. According to the vendor, key capabilities include: Centralized database of people:…N/A

    Namely

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ANamely is an end-to-end HR, benefits, and payroll solution for mid-sized businesses. The cloud-based platform can be used to manage the entire HR process.N/A
    Pricing
    ClayHRNamely
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ClayHRNamely
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    ClayHRNamely
    Considered Both Products
    ClayHR
    No answer on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    66%
    Would buy again
    59 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    72%
    Delivers good value for the price
    51 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    70%
    Happy with the feature set
    62 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    54%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    31 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    62%
    Implementation went as expected
    37 Answers
    Features
    ClayHRNamely
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Namely
    9.7
    144 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Employee demographic data9.03 Ratings8.0133 Ratings
    Employment history9.03 Ratings10.0139 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration9.03 Ratings10.031 Ratings
    Organizational charting9.03 Ratings10.0135 Ratings
    Organization and location management9.03 Ratings10.0130 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings10.0133 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings10.083 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Namely
    9.2
    128 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Support for external payroll vendors9.02 Ratings10.054 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration9.02 Ratings8.0110 Ratings
    Pay calculation00 Ratings10.0112 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings10.058 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings10.0114 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings10.0101 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings6.657 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Namely
    10.0
    125 Ratings
    19% above category average
    Balance details9.03 Ratings10.0117 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment9.03 Ratings10.096 Ratings
    Approval workflow00 Ratings10.0122 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Namely
    7.2
    142 Ratings
    14% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information9.03 Ratings10.0130 Ratings
    Update personal information9.03 Ratings10.0141 Ratings
    View company policy documentation9.03 Ratings7.0128 Ratings
    Employee recognition9.03 Ratings2.1117 Ratings
    View job history9.03 Ratings7.0135 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Namely
    7.8
    122 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Report builder9.03 Ratings8.0118 Ratings
    Pre-built reports9.03 Ratings8.0113 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data9.02 Ratings7.574 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Namely
    6.5
    117 Ratings
    21% below category average
    New hire portal9.02 Ratings8.0111 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools9.02 Ratings5.086 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Namely
    6.3
    97 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Corporate goal setting9.03 Ratings5.087 Ratings
    Individual goal setting9.03 Ratings3.194 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility9.03 Ratings10.073 Ratings
    Performance tracking9.03 Ratings7.090 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Namely
    6.3
    108 Ratings
    24% below category average
    Performance plans9.03 Ratings5.097 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans9.03 Ratings5.069 Ratings
    Review status tracking9.03 Ratings7.096 Ratings
    Review reminders9.03 Ratings7.099 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency9.02 Ratings7.485 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    2 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Namely
    5.9
    21 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate ranking9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate development9.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings5.921 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    9.0
    3 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Namely
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    Job Requisition Management9.03 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Company Website Posting9.03 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media9.03 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting9.03 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention9.02 Ratings8.85 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking9.03 Ratings8.95 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts9.03 Ratings8.66 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of ClayHR and Namely
    Feature
    ClayHR
    -
    Ratings
    Namely
    5.9
    53 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings5.953 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    ClayHRNamely
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    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ClayHRNamely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    7.6
    (146 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (72 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (28 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (85 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ClayHRNamely
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ClayHR
    We took the trial of 3 HR software before going with BizMerlinHR. We wanted to have a comprehensive HR solution to cover our Paperless employee records, employee onboarding, PTO, Timesheets and Employee Performance Management. We were not looking for an Applicant Tracking system and Retention management module, but when we saw the functionality and easy use we were completely sold to those modules as well. It was like add-on but the price of everything was more economical than the other software that we were reviewing
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    Vensure Employer Services
    Namely is aesthetically very pleasing and navigates like other social media platforms which can be appealing to potentially a remote workforce who interacts more online than in person. Unfortunately, it did not serve our population well as we are primarily manufacturing where people are not as interested in utilizing the HRIS for interactions when they would rather connect in person.
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    Pros
    ClayHR
    • Multiple integrations including LinkedIn for Business, Okta, and QuickBooks Online Advanced.
    • Payroll management.
    Incentivized
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    Vensure Employer Services
    • Namely has helped with our COVID sick leave response. It has made a major difference both with the weekly payroll and the 941 tax filing
    • Keeping track of our multiple PTO plans. Thank goodness for Namely, I have shredded my old PTO spreadsheets.
    • Employees like the convenience of the cell phone app. As a payroll administrator, I like the Geo Tracking tool where I can see where some are when the clock is in or out.
    • The flexibility inside of the payroll system both as you are finalizing an employee profile and when you are processing payroll is a major advantage.
    • The reports I get out of Namely in Excel format work well for me.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    ClayHR
    • Wall of fame or the feedback given to the users cannot be controlled. The users cannot choose or control who can view their wall of fame.
    • The dashboard is customizable at organization and geography level but cannot be customized at the individual level.
    • The filter on archived goals does not work properly using text search.
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    Vensure Employer Services
    • Limits to custom reporting
    • No direct feed for Ohio Workers Comp (now a manual process on our end)
    • No option to place an employee on Leave of Absence and exclude them from payroll while they are "inactive"
    • No option to suppress certain deductions for certain pay types (i.e. allow 401K for commissions but block remaining deductions - also now a manual process to uncheck the suppress box for 401K for each commission check)
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
    Administrators and employees love Namely. It is very easy to use and streamlined. Employees stay engaged with news feed updates and enjoy all the self service options. The time cards are very easy to access and clocking in and out for non-exempt employees is a breeze. Namely is part of our family.
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    Usability
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
    It is very simple to use for myself, the HR team, and our employees. I find the payroll process very user-friendly. Reporting is simple to navigate and produce the required information requested. I know our employees enjoy the self-service feature and use it on a regular basis, which saves me time.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
    Namely platform has pretty good support: knowledgeable and relatively fast response times. Namely Payroll and Namely Benefits are very much depending on the quality of the support agent or CSM: we have had knowledgeable and attentive ones, but also ones that have provided erroneous information or failed to respond to urgent asks in a timely manner
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    Implementation Rating
    ClayHR
    No answers on this topic
    Vensure Employer Services
    Implementation was a bit complicated and our company had to carry most of the weight. It often felt like our implementation manager was giving us extra work that she did not want to do herself. It also took much longer than expected - I believe almost 2 months. I believe our company carried a bit too much of the weight.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    ClayHR
    We took the trial of 3 HR software before going with BizMerlinHR. We wanted to have a comprehensive HR solution to cover our Paperless employee records, employee onboarding, PTO, Timesheets and Employee Performance Management. We were not looking for an Applicant Tracking system and Retention management module, but when we saw the functionality and easy use we were completely sold to those modules as well. It was like add-on but the price of everything was more economical than the other software that we were reviewing. Also, they really mean when they say "No setup fees" - because they helped us move all of our legacy data into the new system at no extra charge and helped us integrate with QuickBooks online. They definitely provide the best value of money when comparing the same set of features.
    We have been using BizMerlinHR since 2018, and both our HR managers and users are very happy.
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    Vensure Employer Services
    The reason I continued to choose Namely at multiple employers is due to the continuity of employee experience. And the features have continued to grow since I initially onboarded in 2014. Also, through the years, I have had terrific benefits teams. The customer service has been the worst part of the experience outside of the benefits team.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    ClayHR
    • In terms of costs, it is a very accessible platform, it is flexible and very easy to process the payroll, we also synchronize it directly with Linkedin for job announcements.
    Incentivized
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    Vensure Employer Services
    • We were able to transition to a fully digital onboarding process which saved us hours in time per new hire and made the process smoother for the new hire.
    • Namely is our first HRIS and has helped the HR department to find data and information quickly.
    • Namely helped us digitize our performance management process which the company undergoes on an annual basis.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    ClayHR Screenshots

    Screenshot of the centralized People databaseScreenshot of feedbackScreenshot of where to publish positions openlyScreenshot of the Skill MatrixScreenshot of resource forecastingScreenshot of the project team interface

    Namely Screenshots

    Screenshot of the Namely employee dashboard. This creates a central hub to access payroll and benefits info, share announcements, celebrate milestones, and navigate everything HR, from a desk or on the go.Screenshot of Namely Payroll, which is backed by automation and built-in compliance.Screenshot of the Onboarding interface, for new hires.Screenshot of the Applicant Tracking interface, which supports processes from job posting to onboarding with tools for hiring teams and candidates.Screenshot of the Benefits Administration interface, which supports open enrollment, plan changes, and employee elections.Screenshot of the Workforce Management interface. From here, viewers can track time, manage schedules, and handle complex workforce needs.