The short answer
Bonusly publishes per-user prices: free for up to 8 users, then Team from $3 per user a month. Awardco publishes only its starter packages from $3,000 and quotes larger plans by the recognition types you run. Both list SOC 2 Type II.
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Awardco wins 2Bonusly wins 1
| Dimension | Awardco | Bonusly |
|---|---|---|
| PricingBonusly is free for up to 8 users, then $3 per user a month without Bizy AI. Awardco’s starter packages start at $3,000; other plans are quoted. | Partly published | $3/user/mo |
| CapabilitiesAwardco documents more of our recognition checklist, including incentive programs with approvals, external recognition, points cards for offline workers and tax buffer settings. Bonusly adds check-ins, 1:1s with smart agendas and performance recaps. Recognition Types: automated, spot, nominations, earn incentives and external recognition, Reward network of 300M options in 135 countries and 163 currencies, Amazon Business partnership with zero markups, AwardCodes points cards for offline workers, Bulk recognition tool, Tax buffer and tax-advantaged service award settings | 11 of 11 core capabilities | 7 of 11 core capabilities |
| SecurityAwardco lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA and GDPR. Bonusly states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Attribute | Awardco | Bonusly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Tiered plans | Per user |
| Mobile apps | iOS, Android | Bonusly iOS app, Bonusly Android app |
| Support channels | Chat, email, phone | Chat, email |
| Headquarters | Lindon, Utah | Boulder, Colorado, US |
| Attribute | Awardco | Bonusly |
|---|---|---|
| Price transparency | Partly published | Partly published |
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises |
| Open API | ||
| Single sign-on | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| GDPR program |
Pricing. Bonusly is free for up to 8 users, then $3 per user a month without Bizy AI. Awardco’s starter packages start at $3,000; other plans are quoted.
Capabilities. Awardco documents more of our recognition checklist, including incentive programs with approvals, external recognition, points cards for offline workers and tax buffer settings. Bonusly adds check-ins, 1:1s with smart agendas and performance recaps.
Security. Awardco lists SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001:2022, HIPAA and GDPR. Bonusly states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR.
Fit and support. Both serve small, mid-sized and large companies. Awardco adds 24/5 phone support to 24/7 chat and email.
Assembly has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Recognition Software after excluding these two (8.6/10).
From $3/user/mo (Empower plan)
For small teams, Bonusly’s published prices are lower: free for up to 8 users, then $3 per user a month on Team. Awardco’s starter packages for 100 employees or fewer start at $3,000.
Awardco does not publish a point value on the pages we read. Its reward network spans 135 countries and 163 currencies, so ask for the conversion rate in your quote.
Awardco names more: HRIS sync with Workday, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, HiBob, Deel, Gusto, Justworks and Paycom. Bonusly names Slack and Microsoft Teams and connects to HRIS systems at no extra charge.
Both state SOC 2 Type II. Awardco also lists ISO 27001:2022 and HIPAA.
Bonusly charges rewards at face value when redeemed, separate from the subscription. Awardco funds rewards outside the plan and partners with Amazon Business with zero markups.
Motivosity, Nectar and Assembly compete with both; Achievers, Workhuman and O.C. Tanner meet Awardco in larger programs. We compare each on the same verified facts.
Awardco ranks #3 of 8 in our employee recognition software ranking. Besides Bonusly, the highest-scored are Assembly, Motivosity, and Achievers. Every alternative, matched to the reason you might switch: Awardco alternatives.
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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