Comparison

Namely vs JumpCloud Protect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Namely

This all-in-one HR platform allows employees to easily access paystubs, manage time off, and view benefits. It also features a social news feed for company updates and direct communication tools to connect with colleagues.

Highlights
  • View paystubs, benefits, and tax documents
  • Request and manage time off
  • View and approve timesheets
  • Company social news feed
  • Contact coworkers directly
Features
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Ranked No. 1 HR Software for 2019 by Newsweek! Namely is the first all-in-one HR platform that employees actually love to use. FEATURES INCLUDE: View your Paystubs, Benefits, and Tax Documents. Request and manage time off. View and approve time sheets. Post updates, share photos, and see the latest work happenings in your company's social news feed. Look up coworkers to instantly call, text, or email colleagues. ... and much more! --- "Namely nailed it, making an HR platform that's functional and easy to use." —Heather Neisen, Director of Operations & HR, TechnologyAdvice "Namely allows us to seamlessly grow without dropping any data between the cracks. Plus, Namely is just an awesome partner!" —Christine Noonan, HR Manager, The Motley Fool "Having all of your HR information in one place is incredibly powerful." —Scott Heydt, CFO at VaynerMedia --- Getting started: To get the app, your company must be a Namely client and you must have a Namely login. About Namely: Namely is the leading HR, payroll, and benefits platform for mid-sized companies. Simplify everything HR with powerful technology and an intuitive employee experience. Coupled with dedicated account support, every Namely client gets the software and service they need to deliver great human resources and a strong, engaged company culture.

About

JumpCloud Protect

Securely access your work accounts with multi-factor authentication. This app provides an extra layer of security through push notifications or time-based one-time passwords, offering a more robust and user-friendly alternative to SMS codes.

Highlights
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Push notification verification
  • Time-based one-time password (TOTP)
  • Enhanced security over SMS codes
  • Offline TOTP functionality
Features
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Sign into your work resources simply and securely with the JumpCloud Protect® mobile application, proud winner of the Globee Cybersecurity Award. JumpCloud Protect enables multi-factor authentication (MFA) which ensures user verification. MFA provides an extra layer of security beyond traditional username and password authentication through either a push notification or a verification code through TOTP (time-based one-time password). Both methods are easier to use and provide more security than user-created passcodes or authentication codes sent via SMS. In addition, TOTP does not require your mobile device to be connected to Wi-Fi or a cellular network.

Screenshots

Namely4 screens
JumpCloud Protect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Namely at 4.7 against JumpCloud Protect's 4.3. Namely also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 32) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Namely holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Namely has 2.6K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Namely's written reviews are positive against 44% of JumpCloud Protect's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Namely ships an update every 3 weeks, JumpCloud Protect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Namely versus JumpCloud Protect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNamelyJumpCloud Protect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.6K ratings) — better4.3 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews42.5% of reviews44.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.6K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNamely Inc.JumpCloud

Customer experience

Namely

All ratings2,551 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive42.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative50.0%

JumpCloud Protect

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative38.9%

Bugs and requests

Namely

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to update W4 information
  • Profile picture changes not working
  • Automatic logout issues
  • Connectivity problems and dead links

Requested features

4 requests
  • Timesheet and time tracking functionality
  • Ability to view paystubs and tax documents
  • Improved syncing and offline capabilities
  • Landscape mode and iPad support

JumpCloud Protect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Namely

No in-app purchases

None

JumpCloud Protect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Namely free?
Namely is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JumpCloud Protect free?
JumpCloud Protect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Namely or JumpCloud Protect?
Namely is rated higher. Namely averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while JumpCloud Protect averages 4.3 from 32 ratings.
Do Namely or JumpCloud Protect have ads?
Neither Namely nor JumpCloud Protect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Namely or JumpCloud Protect?
Namely ships an update every 3 weeks, and JumpCloud Protect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Namely was updated on October 29, 2026 and JumpCloud Protect on October 24, 2026.

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