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COBRA Administration Manager vs Employee Navigator

Both stand on benefits administration software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

COBRA Administration Manager

Free trial Windows

COBRA Administration Manager brings event tracking, documents, billing and reporting together for COBRA administrators. Choose the edition matching single-company or multi-company work and observe the trial restriction.

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Employee Navigator

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Employee Navigator if your organization needs benefits enrollment alongside HR, onboarding, and compliance tools. Its plans and pricing require a closer look, and it is not a fit for buyers seeking a free plan.

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The facts

	COBRA Administration Manager	Employee Navigator
Free plan	A free trial	No
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Windows	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Single Company Silver Edition: $690, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	4	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cobrasolutions.com	employeenavigator.com
On benefits administration software	#9 of 48	#13 of 48

COBRA Administration Manager: what it does well

Tracks more than 27 COBRA events
Creates and edits required notices
Includes billing and payment tracking
Multi-Company supports 9,999 groups
Routine backup procedure is listed

What to know first

Windows-based platform
Trial cannot be used in production
Network support is limited to five users
One-time plan prices apply

Employee Navigator: what it does well

Employees can compare plans and self-enroll online.
Includes onboarding tools and ACA reporting.
Connects with 600+ partners.
Lists 83 payroll partners.
Available on Android, iOS, and web.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
Pricing is available on request.
834 EDI feeds carry an additional fee on some plans.

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