SAP SuccessFactors vs Namely Pricing (2026)
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SAP SuccessFactors vs Namely

HR pricing comparison · 2026

SAP SuccessFactors pricing ranges from $18–$38/user/month, while Namely ranges from $9–$9/user/month. Namely is typically 68% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.

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SAP SuccessFactors
SAP SuccessFactors is an enterprise-grade Human Capital Management (HCM) cloud solution de
verified 15d ago
$8.4K $50K
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Namely
Namely pricing starts at $12/employee/month for the Now plan, with the Plus plan at $18/em
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$8.4K $50K
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Verdict · list-price math · year 1
Namely saves $5.7K vs SAP · 25 seats
Cheapest $2.7K
Spread 68%
Estimated license cost
at 25 seats
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Performance & Goals Edition
$8.4K/yr
year 1 license · $28/seat
NamelyNow
$2.7K/yr
year 1 license · $9/seat
What buyers actually pay
median, annual
Vendr deal-flow data. The real benchmark, not list price.
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Median annual
$50K/yr
Vendr · n=40 avg 13% negotiated
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Sources & confidence

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Where this data comes from
Vendr · TrustRadius · Reddit · BBB · official docs
Sources 2 sourced facts
2 review platforms
Last verified 2w ago
Confidence High confidence
Sources 6 sourced facts
3 hidden-cost · Vendr median · 2 review platforms
Last verified 3w ago
Confidence Medium confidence
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Hidden costs

Each cost is severity-ranked, with the dollar range quoted from its source (Vendr, Reddit, TrustRadius, BBB, official docs) — never our estimate.

Beyond the sticker
Severity-ranked, sourced
No hidden costs documented
3 documented
  • Implementation and Setup Complexity
    5-10% of license costs
    1 source
  • ACA Compliance Support Inefficiencies
    $2,000-$5,000
    1 source
  • Tax Filing and Compliance Issues
    Variable - potential penalties and fines
    1 source
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What users say

Aggregated, with sample sizes. We use whichever review platform has data.

User reviews
TrustRadius · Trustpilot · G2
Trustpilot
1.1/5 (8)
Best for
Large organizations needing core HR functionality
Watch out
Complicated and non-intuitive interface frustrates end users
TrustRadius
8/5 (5)
Trustpilot
1/5 (1)
Best for
Companies needing core HR and onboarding (25–250 employees)
Watch out
Poor customer service responsiveness for urgent tax matters
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HR

SAP SuccessFactors

$18–$38
/user/month
3 plans
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HR

Namely

$9–$9
/user/month
4 plans
Full pricing breakdown →

SAP SuccessFactors and Namely both operate in the hr category. This page compares their list pricing.

Plan-by-Plan Pricing

Plan SAP SuccessFactors Namely
Professional Edition $18 /user/month $9 /employee/month
Performance & Goals Edition $28 /user/month Custom
Full HCM Suite $38 /user/month Custom
NamelyComplete Custom

Cost at Scale

Total cost of ownership — licenses, implementation, and hidden costs included.

SAP SuccessFactors

3 scenarios
$27,000/month
Mid-size Enterprise (1,500 employees)
+ $324,000 implementation
$140,000/month
Large Corporation (5,000 employees)
+ $1.68M implementation
$570,000
Global Enterprise (15,000+ employees)
+/month + Custom implementation

Namely

6 scenarios
Custom pricing — typically negotiated annually, contact sales for quote
Enterprise (100+ users)
Around $18/user/month on the most popular plan
Typical Usage
Around $18/user/month on the most popular plan
Typical Usage
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What Users Say

SAP SuccessFactors

Trustpilot
1.1/5 (8)
Top complaints
  • Complicated and non-intuitive interface frustrates end users
  • Technical failures and errors after system updates
  • Poor CV parsing and ATS functionality rejects qualified candidates

Namely

Trustpilot
1/5 (1)
TrustRadius
8/10 (5)
Top complaints
  • Poor customer service responsiveness for urgent tax matters
  • Platform lacks new features and adequate ongoing support
  • ACA compliance support requires multiple intermediaries

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