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Bonusly vs Workhuman

The short answer

Bonusly publishes its prices: free for up to 8 users, then Team from $3 per user a month on annual billing. Workhuman has no pricing page and sells to companies from about 500 employees up to global enterprises. Bonusly lists SOC 2 Type II; Workhuman is ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certified.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated
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 and a 30-day trial.
  • You have fewer than 500 employees.
Best for
Large and mid-sized employers that want recognition, service awards and life events in one program

Choose Workhuman if

  • You run recognition for thousands of employees in many countries.
  • You want a certified, bidirectional Workday integration.
  • You want ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certification.

LeadChange Score: editorial assessment based on public information.

Scorecard

Bonusly wins 2Workhuman wins 01 tie

Bonusly vs Workhuman by dimension
DimensionBonuslyWorkhuman
PricingBonusly is free for up to 8 users, then $3 per user a month without Bizy AI or $5 with it. Workhuman publishes no prices.$3/user/moQuote only
SecurityBonusly states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Workhuman states ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701 and GDPR. YesSOC 2, GDPRISO 27001, GDPR
Fit and supportBonusly sells to small, mid-sized and large teams with 24/7 chat support on paid plans. Workhuman serves mid-market and enterprise companies. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesMid-market companies, enterprises

Key differences

Where Bonusly and Workhuman differ (5)
AttributeBonuslyWorkhuman
Pricing modelPer userQuote only
Price transparencyPartly publishedQuote only
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesMid-market companies, enterprises
Mobile appsBonusly iOS app, Bonusly Android appiOS, Android
HeadquartersBoulder, Colorado, USDublin, Ireland and Framingham, Massachusetts
Show 3 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (3)
AttributeBonuslyWorkhuman
Open API
Single sign-on
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. Workhuman publishes no prices.

Security. Bonusly states SOC 2 Type II and GDPR. Workhuman states ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27701 and GDPR.

Fit and support. Bonusly sells to small, mid-sized and large teams with 24/7 chat support on paid plans. Workhuman serves mid-market and enterprise companies.

Integrations. Bonusly names Slack and Microsoft Teams. Workhuman names Teams, Outlook, Slack, Workday and Yammer.

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

How much does Workhuman cost compared with Bonusly?

Workhuman does not publish prices and quotes after a demo. Bonusly is free for up to 8 users; Team costs $3 per user a month without Bizy AI or $5 with it, billed annually.

How much does Bonusly cost per month for 50 people?

On Team without Bizy AI, 50 users at $3 each come to $150 a month on annual billing, before rewards. Rewards are paid at face value when redeemed.

Is Workhuman a good fit for a small company?

Workhuman’s offers start with companies of 500 to 2,500 employees, so it is less suited to small teams. Bonusly sells to teams of every size and has a free plan for up to 8 users.

What security certifications do Bonusly and Workhuman have?

Bonusly states a SOC 2 Type II report and GDPR compliance. Workhuman states ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27701 certification covering all its services.

What are some alternatives to Bonusly?

Assembly and Nectar compete closely with Bonusly; Motivosity and Awardco add larger reward networks. Against Workhuman, Bonusly’s case is a free plan and a published price.

Do Bonusly and Workhuman have mobile apps?

Yes. Bonusly has iOS and Android apps, and so does Workhuman.

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