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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    SAP Ariba

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AWith advanced tools to automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers, SAP Ariba helps streamline source-to-pay processes across organizations.N/A
    Pricing
    NamelySAP Ariba
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NamelySAP Ariba
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredOptional
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    Community Pulse
    NamelySAP Ariba
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    Vensure Employer Services
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    66%
    Would buy again
    59 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    215 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    72%
    Delivers good value for the price
    51 Answers
    92%
    Delivers good value for the price
    172 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    70%
    Happy with the feature set
    62 Answers
    91%
    Happy with the feature set
    220 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    54%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    31 Answers
    76%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    99 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    62%
    Implementation went as expected
    37 Answers
    73%
    Implementation went as expected
    135 Answers
    Features
    NamelySAP Ariba
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    9.7
    144 Ratings
    17% above category average
    SAP Ariba
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    Ratings
    Employee demographic data8.0133 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employment history10.0139 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration10.031 Ratings00 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.10.0133 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organizational charting10.0135 Ratings00 Ratings
    Organization and location management10.0130 Ratings00 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)10.083 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    9.2
    128 Ratings
    12% above category average
    SAP Ariba
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    Ratings
    Pay calculation10.0112 Ratings00 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors10.054 Ratings00 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment10.058 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.0110 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files10.0114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management10.0101 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management6.657 Ratings00 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    10.0
    125 Ratings
    19% above category average
    SAP Ariba
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    Approval workflow10.0122 Ratings00 Ratings
    Balance details10.0117 Ratings00 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment10.096 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    7.2
    142 Ratings
    14% below category average
    SAP Ariba
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    View and generate pay and benefit information10.0130 Ratings00 Ratings
    Update personal information10.0141 Ratings00 Ratings
    View company policy documentation7.0128 Ratings00 Ratings
    Employee recognition2.1117 Ratings00 Ratings
    View job history7.0135 Ratings00 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    53 Ratings
    31% below category average
    SAP Ariba
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    Tracking of all physical assets5.953 Ratings00 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    7.8
    122 Ratings
    3% above category average
    SAP Ariba
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    Ratings
    Report builder8.0118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Pre-built reports8.0113 Ratings00 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data7.574 Ratings00 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    6.5
    117 Ratings
    21% below category average
    SAP Ariba
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    New hire portal8.0111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools5.086 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    6.3
    97 Ratings
    25% below category average
    SAP Ariba
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    Corporate goal setting5.087 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting3.194 Ratings00 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility10.073 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.090 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    6.3
    108 Ratings
    24% below category average
    SAP Ariba
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    Performance plans5.097 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans5.069 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking7.096 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review reminders7.099 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency7.485 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    5.9
    21 Ratings
    29% below category average
    SAP Ariba
    -
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    Candidate search5.921 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Namely and SAP Ariba
    Feature
    Namely
    8.8
    6 Ratings
    10% above category average
    SAP Ariba
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    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management8.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Company Website Posting8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting8.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.95 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.66 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    NamelySAP Ariba
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    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
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    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Precoro
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    GEP Quantum Intelligence
    Score9.1 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    NamelySAP Ariba
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.6
    (146 ratings)
    7.8
    (246 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (10 ratings)
    8.1
    (9 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (72 ratings)
    7.7
    (198 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (28 ratings)
    5.5
    (21 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.5
    (85 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NamelySAP Ariba
    Likelihood to Recommend
    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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    SAP
    If asked about SAP Ariba, I think I am likely to tell a colleague that A specific scenario would be to use SAP Ariba with an Agent to migrate the legacy contracts when a company has rolled out from scratch.
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    Pros
    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.
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    SAP
    • Complete Procurement of Inventory step easy through GUI-Ariba integration once Purchase order is created and it is sent to the SAP Ariba Supplier Network. Vendor confirms the order and sends notification of Inbound Delivery to the warehouse through ASN and the Inbound process, Goods Receipt Process, Unloading, Put away process easy.
    • SAP Ariba integrates the different SAP Sourcing platforms, services and their tools in order to optimize operations, saves cost and meeting customer requirements through its easy to use tools. Such as integration with SAP S/4 HANA, SAP EWM using Idocs for End to End sourcing and Procurement coverage.
    • As a part of the SAP Direct Sourcing suite, it helps allow customer manage their direct materials in the single dashboard and helping customer to have view of the comprehensive info about BoM and the structure. Based on requirements, buyers can run materials and/or entire Bill of Materials. When these are sent from ERP to SAP Ariba, managers can manage them in the direct spend dashboard. Can search for desired items in the dashboard and view details of BoM or deeper view of information of the material. Buyers can run sourcing, run details for materials, create material quotes, and create pricing using book quotes.
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    Cons
    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)
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    SAP
    • While SAP Ariba offers workflow capabilities, users have suggested more advanced customization options for workflows
    • SAP Ariba has a mobile app, users have suggested improvements in terms of functionality and responsiveness. Enhancements to the mobile app could provide a more seamless and efficient experience for users on the go
    • SAP Ariba integrates well with various enterprise systems, users have reported that the initial setup and integration processes can be complex. Improvements in integration tools and documentation could facilitate a smoother onboarding experience
    • AP Ariba provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities, some users desire greater flexibility in creating and customizing reports. Improvements in the ability to generate ad-hoc reports and customize dashboards could enhance analytics capabilities
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    Likelihood to Renew
    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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    SAP
    User Satisfaction: The end user are at times not very happy with the solution. Return on Investment (ROI): SAP Ariba delivered measurable benefits in terms of cost savings, efficiency. Integration Capabilities: The system is easy to integrate with backend SAP ERP system. Support from Ariba team is a bit sluggish in terms of Service Requests
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    Usability
    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.
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    SAP
    Feel that over the years, there has been good improvement, and it seems like going in the right direction. All procurement activities — sourcing, contracting, invoicing — are managed in one place, reducing the need to switch between multiple systems. Users can easily track purchase orders, supplier responses, and invoice status, which adds clarity and accountability. The supplier-facing side is well-structured, allowing vendors to upload documents, view transactions, and communicate within the same interface.
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    Support Rating
    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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    SAP
    Customer support has always been top notch. From small configuration changes to overall process changes, support has the teammates in place with excellent knowledge and is able to provide solutions based on business challenges quickly. Their customer support through their Account teams continues to be hands on and very responsive to needs in a timely fashion.
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    Implementation Rating
    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.
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    SAP
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    Alternatives Considered
    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.
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    SAP
    It improves over all vendor management system of an organization by providing less costly ways of procurement and making business simple. AribaSAP Ariba digitally transforms your supply chain, procurement and contract management process. acts as supply chain, procurement service to do business globally In today’s world, there is a need to control your supply chain and to collaborate with your suppliers in an efficient way. To enable healthy supply chain, you need to have suppliers with visibility to every part of procurement process so that they can maintain an efficient supply chain and help organizations to grow their and own business..
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    Return on Investment
    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.
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    SAP
    • We saved nearly 10% of planned costs due to the large database of vendors we created within the company as a whole.
    • Saving in time due to shortening of procurement cycles. Procurement activities were never on the critical path and were accomplished with less Supply Chain resources than originally planned.
    • In the process we created a huge database of Vendors and Pricing which well be beneficial in our future projects.
    • It is an excellent tool and just what are business required and could afford.
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    ScreenShots

    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.

    SAP Ariba Screenshots

    Screenshot of the advanced tools that automate manual processes and support close collaboration with suppliers. The SAP Ariba Buying and Invoicing solution help streamline procure-to-pay processes across organizations.Screenshot of SAP Ariba's digitalization, which covers processes from contract requests, authoring, and workflows to negotiation, approval, and execution for lower costs and improved relationships.Screenshot of an instance of SAP Ariba's support for industry-specific processes and systems. This helps process manufacturers, retailers, and discrete manufacturers that rely on external manufacturers to capture more savings by improving source-to-contract processes and supplier collaboration.Screenshot of the digitalizing and automating of invoice management over a global business network, in SAP Ariba. This delivers visibility and efficiency to capture more early-payment discounts and optimize working capital.