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Achievers vs Bonusly

The short answer

Achievers is built for organizations from about 500 employees, quotes every subscription and delivers rewards in about 190 countries. Bonusly publishes its prices: free for up to 8 users, then Team from $3 per user a month on annual billing. Both state SOC 2 Type II; Achievers also lists ISO 27001:2022.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated
Best for
Mid-sized and large employers that run recognition across several countries

Choose Achievers if

  • You have 500 or more employees across several countries.
  • You want ISO 27001 as well as SOC 2 Type II.
  • You want HRIS sync with Workday, UKG Pro or ADP.
Starting price
$3/user/mo
Best for
Teams that want peer recognition inside Slack or Microsoft Teams

Choose Bonusly if

  • You want to start free: Bonusly is free for up to 8 users.
  • You want a published price: Team from $3 per user a month.
  • You want a 30-day trial with no payment details.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Achievers wins 1Bonusly wins 2

Achievers vs Bonusly by dimension
DimensionAchieversBonusly
PricingBonusly is free for up to 8 users, then $3 per user a month without Bizy AI or $5 with it. Achievers quotes every subscription.Quote only$3/user/mo
SecurityAchievers lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 and GDPR. Bonusly states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. YesSOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, GDPR
Fit and supportBonusly sells to small, mid-sized and large teams. Achievers serves mid-market and enterprise organizations from about 500 employees, with 24/7 member support. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesMid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises

Key differences

Where Achievers and Bonusly differ (6)
AttributeAchieversBonusly
Pricing modelQuote onlyPer user
Price transparencyQuote onlyPartly published
Best forMid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
Mobile appsiOS, AndroidBonusly iOS app, Bonusly Android app
Support channelsPhone, live chat, emailChat, email
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario, CanadaBoulder, Colorado, US
Show 4 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (4)
AttributeAchieversBonusly
Open API
Single sign-on
SOC 2 Type II
GDPR program

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Bonusly is free for up to 8 users, then $3 per user a month without Bizy AI or $5 with it. Achievers quotes every subscription.

Security. Achievers lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022 and GDPR. Bonusly states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR.

Fit and support. Bonusly sells to small, mid-sized and large teams. Achievers serves mid-market and enterprise organizations from about 500 employees, with 24/7 member support.

Neither one?

Assembly

Assembly has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Recognition Software after excluding these two (8.6/10).

From $3/user/mo (Empower plan)

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonusly cheaper than Achievers?

Bonusly is the one with published prices: free for up to 8 users, then $3 per user a month on Team. Achievers quotes by company size and country, so a direct price comparison needs a quote.

How much does Bonusly cost per month?

Bonusly’s Team plan costs $3 per user a month without Bizy AI or $5 with it, billed annually; up to 8 users are free. Rewards cost their face value on top.

Which companies use Bonusly?

Bonusly sells to teams of every size, from small businesses to enterprises. Achievers focuses on organizations from about 500 employees.

Do Achievers and Bonusly have SOC 2 reports?

Yes, both state SOC 2 Type II. Achievers also lists ISO 27001:2022 and PIPEDA on its trust center.

Can Achievers and Bonusly deliver rewards outside the US?

Achievers delivers rewards in about 190 countries with free shipping. Bonusly pays rewards from its catalog at face value, separate from the subscription.

What are the competitors of Achievers and Bonusly?

Workhuman, Awardco and O.C. Tanner compete with Achievers in larger programs; Nectar, Assembly and Motivosity compete with Bonusly. Each is compared on the same verified facts.

Which is better for small businesses, Achievers or Bonusly?

Bonusly lists small businesses among the sizes it is built for; Achievers is built for mid-market companies and enterprises.

Achievers or Bonusly? Your answer in 3 questions

Your team size, what matters most and your role: see which one fits more of your answers, from verified facts and list prices. Then, if you like, ask to hear from both.

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