The short answer
Bonusly publishes its prices: free for up to 8 users, then Team at $3 per user a month without Bizy AI or $5 with it, billed annually. Nectar sells quoted bundles that join recognition with engagement surveys and internal communications. Both pay rewards from a catalog and state SOC 2 Type II.
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Bonusly wins 2Nectar wins 11 tie
| Dimension | Bonusly | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| PricingBonusly is free for up to 8 users, then $3 per user a month without Bizy AI or $5 with it. Nectar publishes no prices; its bundles are quoted. With both, rewards cost their face value on top. Rewards are paid at face value when redeemed (a $10 Amazon gift card costs $10), separate from the subscription, Bizy AI $2 per user per month on Team and Organization plans, Organization plan includes 1,000 MCP tool calls per month; more can be added, No extra charge for integrations | $3/user/mo | Quote only |
| CapabilitiesNectar documents more of our recognition checklist, including nomination programs and a swag store. Bonusly adds check-ins, 1:1s with smart agendas and performance recaps. Peer-to-peer and manager recognition, Points-based rewards with flexible budgets, Global reward catalog (gift cards, Amazon, swag, custom rewards), Company values-based recognition, Automated birthdays and work anniversaries, Custom awards and nomination programs, Recognition analytics and engagement reporting | 7 of 11 core capabilities | 10 of 11 core capabilities |
| SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Nectar describes its GDPR compliance as self-assessed. Yes | SOC 2, GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Fit and supportBonusly sells to teams of every size with no user limits and offers 24/7 chat support on Team plans. Nectar lists 24/7 support on its Nectar One bundle and publishes no target company size. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Not stated |
| Attribute | Bonusly | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per user | Quote only |
| Price transparency | Partly published | Quote only |
| Attribute | Bonusly | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile apps | Bonusly iOS app, Bonusly Android app | |
| 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 or $5 with it. Nectar publishes no prices; its bundles are quoted. With both, rewards cost their face value on top.
Capabilities. Nectar documents more of our recognition checklist, including nomination programs and a swag store. Bonusly adds check-ins, 1:1s with smart agendas and performance recaps.
Integrations. Nectar names Slack, Microsoft Teams, UKG, ADP, Rippling, Paycor, Workday and Okta. Bonusly names Slack and Microsoft Teams and says it connects to HRIS systems at no extra charge.
Security. Both state SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Nectar describes its GDPR compliance as self-assessed.
Fit and support. Bonusly sells to teams of every size with no user limits and offers 24/7 chat support on Team plans. Nectar lists 24/7 support on its Nectar One bundle and publishes no target company size.
Assembly has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Recognition Software after excluding these two (8.6/10).
From $3/user/mo (Empower plan)
Bonusly is free for up to 8 users. Team costs $3 per user a month without Bizy AI or $5 with it, $30 or $50 per user a year on annual billing. Rewards are paid at face value when redeemed. For 100 users, Team without Bizy comes to $3,000 a year before rewards.
Employees earn points that managers fund from flexible budgets and redeem them in a global catalog of gift cards, Amazon items, swag and custom rewards. Bonusly works the same way through its Reward Catalog, where a $10 gift card costs you $10.
In employee recognition, Nectar and Assembly compete directly, and Workleap Officevibe includes peer recognition in its engagement plans. Against Nectar, Bonusly’s case is a free plan and a published price; Nectar’s is surveys and communications in one bundle.
Nectar names more: UKG, ADP, Rippling, Paycor and Workday, plus Slack, Teams and Okta. Bonusly names Slack and Microsoft Teams and HRIS integrations without naming them, at no extra charge.
Bonusly has both a free plan for up to 8 users and a 30-day trial of its paid plans with no payment details. Nectar sells through pricing requests and demos.
Nectar Engage adds engagement, eNPS and custom surveys, and Nectar Comms adds an email builder, multi-channel delivery and texting. Nectar One bundles all three with 24/7 support and Clara AI.
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