Alternatives · HR
Ease alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Ease alternative for most people is BambooHR (2.4 GPA), second in our ranking of HR software.
Ease compared with 5 alternatives: Employee Navigator, Benefitfocus, PlanSource, Namely and BambooHR.
Ease's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| EaseThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Employee Navigator | Paid | No | Web |
| Benefitfocus | Paid | No | Web |
| PlanSource | Paid | No | Web |
| Namely | From $9/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| BambooHR | Free trial · from $250/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Ease
Employee Navigator
Benefits administration and HR platform sold through insurance brokers
Suits: Insurance brokers who administer benefits for many client employers
Benefitfocus
Benefits administration software for large employers and health plans
- Benefitfocus also covers chat assistant and dashboards.
- Benefitfocus does not cover time off, which Ease does.
Suits: Large US employers with complex benefits programs
PlanSource
Benefits administration platform with ACA and COBRA services
- PlanSource does not cover time off, which Ease does.
Suits: Employers and brokers that want benefits administration and compliance services from one vendor
Namely
US HR, payroll and benefits for mid-sized firms, with managed services
- Namely starts at $9 per employee / month and up, for Namely Now.
- Namely also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Namely also covers payroll, shift scheduling, time clock and applicant tracking.
Suits: US mid-sized companies wanting HR, payroll and benefits in one system
BambooHR
HR records, hiring, time off and reviews, with US payroll as an add-on
- BambooHR starts at $250 per month for up to 25 employees, then $10 per employee / month.
- BambooHR also lists iOS and Android apps.
- BambooHR also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
Suits: Small and mid-sized US companies replacing spreadsheets for HR
Limits worth knowing in Ease
- No subscription prices are published: three levels (Pro, Agency, Enterprise) are bought by brokers through a demo request.
- Pro covers up to 2,000 employees and 3 agency users, Agency has 6 agency users and Enterprise 10; single sign-on and custom reports are Enterprise only.
- HR add-ons are priced separately: $1 per employee per month for brokers to enable and $2 for employers, and ACA compliance is $6 per employee per form per year.
- Payroll integrations typically cost $0 to $1.50 per employee per month with partner-specific fees, and the site says Ease is now owned by Employee Navigator.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Ease?
The alternatives to Ease in this directory are Employee Navigator, Benefitfocus, PlanSource, Namely and BambooHR. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Ease.
Is there a free alternative to Ease?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. BambooHR offers a free trial.
Which Ease alternatives work on Android?
The Ease listing does not include an Android app. Namely and BambooHR list one.
Which Ease alternatives work on iOS?
The Ease listing does not include an iOS app. Namely and BambooHR list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.