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Assembly

Best Assembly Recognition Alternatives

8 products that do the same job as Assembly, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 29 sources, most recently checked

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Assembly alternatives, closest first

  1. BonuslySimilarity 100
  2. AwardcoSimilarity 55
  3. MotivositySimilarity 55

Assembly alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with Assembly.

Built for the same job

  1. Bonusly

    vs Assembly: From $75 a month vs $75 billed annually at 25 employees (starting prices). Employee Recognition Software score 9.1 vs 8.6.

    Similarity100 of 100

    From $3/user/mo1

  2. Awardco

    vs Assembly: Awardco: prices published for other plans; Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually). Employee Recognition Software score 8.2 vs 8.6.

    Similarity55 of 100
  3. Motivosity

    vs Assembly: Motivosity: from $3,000/yr; Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually). Employee Recognition Software score 7.0 vs 8.6.

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $3,000/yr (Small Business bundle plan, up to 249 employees)2

  4. Nectar

    vs Assembly: Nectar: quote-only; Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually). Employee Recognition Software score 5.9 vs 8.6.

    Similarity50 of 100
  5. Achievers

    vs Assembly: Achievers: quote-only; Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually). Employee Recognition Software score 6.3 vs 8.6.

    Similarity45 of 100
  6. Workhuman

    vs Assembly: Workhuman: quote-only; Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually). Employee Recognition Software score 5.8 vs 8.6.

    Similarity45 of 100
  7. O.C. Tanner

    vs Assembly: O.C. Tanner: quote-only; Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually). Employee Recognition Software score 6.1 vs 8.6.

    Similarity35 of 100

Also cover what Assembly does

  1. Workleap Officevibe

    vs Assembly: Workleap Officevibe: from $4,999/yr + $32/manager/mo; Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually). Not scored yet in Employee Recognition Software; Assembly scores 8.6.

    Similarity45 of 100

    From $4,999/yr + $32/manager/mo (Standard plan)3

Why buyers look beyond Assembly

  1. Enterprise plan by quote

    Advanced security options, custom integrations and tailored implementation sit in the Enterprise plan, which is priced by quote.

  2. Yearly billing

    The published Empower price is billed yearly; no monthly option is listed.

Assembly vs its closest alternatives

Employee Recognition Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelAPISOC 2 Type IIMobile appsISO 27001
Assembly4,58.6Per userNot verifiedYesNot verifiedNot verified
Bonusly1,6,79.1Per userYesYesBonusly iOS app, Bonusly Android appNot verified
Awardco8–118.2Tiered plansYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Motivosity2,12,137.0Per employeeYesNot verifiediOS, AndroidNot verified
Nectar14–165.9Quote onlyNot verifiedYesYesNot verified
Achievers17–196.3Quote onlyYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Workhuman20–235.8Quote onlyYesNot verifiediOS, AndroidYes
O.C. Tanner24–276.1Quote onlyYesYesiOS, AndroidYes

Not verified = we have no sourced value for it yet.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Assembly?

Among products built for the same job in Employee Recognition Software, the closest to Assembly are Bonusly, Awardco (55% similar), and Motivosity (55% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Bonusly vs Assembly: From $75 a month vs $75 billed annually at 25 employees (starting prices). Employee Recognition Software score 9.1 vs 8.6.

Which Assembly alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to Assembly, Bonusly, Awardco, Motivosity, and Workleap Officevibe publish list prices for at least one plan. Assembly publishes part of its pricing.

Which Assembly alternative scores highest?

Bonusly scores highest at 9.1/10; Assembly scores 8.6.

Is there a free alternative to Assembly?

Among the alternatives to Assembly, Bonusly lists a free plan, with limits on users or features.

Why do teams look for Assembly alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Assembly: enterprise plan by quote and yearly billing. The “Why buyers look beyond Assembly” section explains each one from its source.

Which Assembly alternatives integrate with Slack?

Bonusly, Awardco, Motivosity, Nectar, and 4 more list Slack among their notable integrations, like Assembly.

Is Bonusly better than Assembly?

Bonusly scores 9.1/10 in Employee Recognition Software against 8.6 for Assembly; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: Assembly vs Bonusly.

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Sources

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Quotes from the sources
  1. Bonusly bonusly.com/pricing“Team plan available without Bizy AI for $3/user/month or $30/user paid annually.” “Up to 8 users Peer recognition and guidance Slack and Teams integrations iOS and Android apps”
  2. Motivosity motivosity.com/pricing“Motivosity pricing is 100% custom. For inspiration, here are the most popular customer bundles.” “Customers pay a platform fee of approximately $0–$2 per employee per month (PEPM).”
  3. Workleap workleap.com/pricing/officevibe“Billed annually Standard End-to-end performance management” “If your organization has more than 250 employees, reach out to our team.”
  4. Assembly joinassembly.com/pricing“$3 per user / month (billed yearly)” “Enterprise Let teams with unique needs build exactly what they want.”
  5. Assembly joinassembly.com“SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant”
  6. Bonusly bonusly.com/features/integrations“Build your own apps, automations, and reports. REST API with full documentation.”
  7. Bonusly trust.bonus.ly“ComplianceCCPAGDPRSOC 2 Type 2SOC 3”
  8. Awardco awardco.com/plans“The primary difference is the number of Recognition Types available for the organization’s programs” “New startups and small businesses with 100 employees or less can reach out to our sales team for details on flexible packages starting at $3,000.”
  9. Awardco awardco.com/platform/integrations“Open API integrations for ultimate data flexibility.” “Easily integrate with Slack, Teams, HRIS platforms, Outlook, and more to make recognition a natural part of the workday.”
  10. Awardco trust.awardco.com“SOC 2 Type II ISO 27001:2022 HIPAA GDPR CCPA”
  11. Awardco (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/awardco/id6657991179“Recognize, reward, and redeem points any time, anywhere with mobile employee rewards and recognition at your fingertips.”
  12. Motivosity motivosity.com/integrations“With our list of A+ integrations and our open API, you'll be able to bring the Motivosity magic to almost every part of your business.”
  13. Motivosity (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/motivosity/id958642059“Motivosity helps you feel recognized and connected at work. Share appreciation, stay in the loop, and redeem rewards anywhere.”
  14. Nectar nectarhr.com/pricing“Get pricing Peer-to-peer & manager recognition”
  15. Nectar nectarhr.com/security“SOC 2 (Type II as of Nov 30 2024)”
  16. Nectar nectarhr.com“Recognition, announcements, and surveys reach people by text, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or the mobile app” “Integrations Slack Microsoft Teams UKG ADP Rippling Paycor Workday Okta”
  17. Achievers achievers.com/pricing“We tailor your quote to fit your people, priorities, and goals – so you can see exactly how your investment supports engagement and long-term impact.”
  18. Achievers trust.achievers.com“Has an API available” “SOC 2 Type II GDPR CCPA CSA PIPEDA ISO 27001:2022”
  19. Achievers (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/achievers/id945779451“The Achievers app puts the power of recognition in your hands.”
  20. Workhuman workhuman.com/employee-recognition-software-mid-market-companies“Complete the form to schedule your tour of the world’s #1-rated platform.”
  21. Workhuman workhuman.com/capabilities/integrations“With our open API, Workhuman can fit seamlessly into your workflow and enable real-time recognition.” “Integrations enable Workhuman to be wherever you are, integrating with your critical workplace applications like Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Slack, Workday, and more.”
  22. Workhuman (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/workhuman/id388132078“The Workhuman mobile app puts the power of the world’s #1 employee recognition platform in the palm of your hand.”
  23. Workhuman workhuman.com/why-workhuman/security-and-privacy“We are an ISO27001:2022 and ISO27701:2019 (Privacy extension to ISO27001) certified organization, and this certification covers the full scope of the services provided.”
  24. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/contact-us/choose“Ready to put appreciation to work for your organization? Fill out this form to be connected to your local O.C. Tanner representative.”
  25. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/products/integrations“Our developer tools make it easy to integrate recognition wherever your employees work.” “Our limitless integrations and flexible APIs increase recognition access for everyone, everywhere.”
  26. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/products/culture-cloud-security-and-privacy“ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 certification SOC 2 Type II Report SOC 3 Public-use Assurance Report PCI DSS compliance”
  27. O.C. Tanner (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/culture-cloud-by-o-c-tanner/id1434330259“The Culture Cloud App from O.C. Tanner makes it easy to give and receive recognition on-the-go.”
  28. Achievers achievers.com/integrations“Maintain data consistency between your HRIS and Achievers with integrations to top HRIS providers like Workday, UKG Pro, and ADP.”
  29. Workleap Officevibe workleap.com/integrations“Access employee records, time off, and HR data from your BambooHR account.”

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