Bonusly Review
by Smartly, Inc
Bonusly is a peer recognition and rewards platform with a free plan for up to 8 users, Team pricing from $3 per user per month and a custom-priced Organization plan.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1
- Pricing model
- Per user1
- Free trial
- Yes1
Best for
- Teams that want peer recognition inside Slack or Microsoft Teams
- Small teams wanting a free recognition plan before paying
- Employers with frontline or field staff who need a mobile recognition app
Not ideal for
- Buyers who need SAML SSO without a custom-priced plan
- Buyers who want reward costs included in the subscription price
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How we evaluated Bonusly
This review rests on the 24 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
Our verdict
It runs in Slack, Microsoft Teams and iOS and Android apps. Two costs sit outside the Team price: rewards paid at face value, and SAML SSO only on the custom-priced Organization plan. Shortlist it to start free and recognize people where they already chat.
Strengths
Free plan and public Team pricing
The Free plan covers up to 8 users, and Team costs $3 per user per month without Bizy or $5 with Bizy; a 30-day trial needs no payment information.
Evidence: Free plan: Yes2
Works in Slack, Teams and mobile
Recognition runs inside Slack and Microsoft Teams, and the iOS and Android apps support field, frontline and production staff.
Evidence: Notable integrations: Slack, Microsoft Teams1
Automated milestones and global rewards
Anniversary, birthday and milestone rewards can be automated, and the catalog includes country-specific gift cards.
Evidence
Key features: Peer-to-peer recognition, Rewards catalog, Automated anniversary, birthday and milestone rewards, Pulse check analytics, 1:1s with smart agendas, Performance recaps, Goals, Advice (peer feedback), Company announcements, Awards and Incentives1
SOC 2 Type 2 and GDPR
Bonusly's Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, GDPR and CCPA.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes3
Weaknesses
Free plan capped at 8 users
The Free plan is limited to up to 8 users and limited Team features.
Evidence: Free plan: Yes2
SSO only on Organization plan
SAML SSO is listed under the Organization plan, which is custom priced.
Evidence: Single sign-on: Yes1
Rewards cost extra; billing terms differ by page
Rewards are paid at face value on top of the subscription. Bonusly’s FAQ says all plans are billed annually, while its pricing page also shows monthly prices, so confirm the term in your quote.
Evidence
Extra costs: Rewards are paid at face value when redeemed (a $10 Amazon gift card costs $10), separate from the subscription, MCP tool calls beyond the 1,000 a month included in the Organization plan (price not published), No extra charge for integrations1
Price at a glance
Bonusly cost at 10 to 100 employees
- Team + Bizy$5/user/mo
- Team (without Bizy)$3/user/mo
| Employees | Team + Bizy | Team (without Bizy) |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50/mo | $30/mo |
| 25 | $125/mo | $75/mo |
| 50 | $250/mo | $150/mo |
| 100 | $500/mo | $300/mo |
Monthly list price before discounts, add-ons and taxes, from the published price model of each plan.
Quick answers
- How much does Bonusly cost?
- Bonusly is free for up to 8 users. Team is $5 per user per month with Bizy AI or $3 without ($50 or $30 per user per year); Organization is custom priced.Based on Starting price per employee: $3/user/mo1
- Is Bonusly free?
- There is a Free plan for up to 8 users, plus a 30-day Team or Organization trial that needs no payment information.Based on Free plan: Yes2
- Do rewards cost extra?
- Yes. Rewards are paid at face value when employees redeem them, separate from the subscription.Based on Extra costs: Rewards are paid at face value when redeemed (a $10 Amazon gift card costs $10), separate from the subscription, MCP tool calls beyond the 1,000 a month included in the Organization plan (price not published), No extra charge for integrations1
- Does Bonusly require an annual contract?
- Its FAQ says “All our plans are billed annually,” while its pricing page also lists monthly prices ($5 or $3 per user) beside annual ones ($50 or $30 per user per year). Confirm the minimum term in your quote.Based on Contract term: Annual1
Coverage of core employee recognition software capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Employee Recognition Software, checked against Bonusly’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
7 verified of 11 core capabilities
Employee Recognition Software
- Peer recognition4
- Manager and milestone awards1
- Points and rewards catalog1
- Budgets and approvals · not verified yet
- Chat and workplace integration1
- Mobile and frontline access1
- Payroll and tax handling · not verified yet
- Participation analytics · not verified yet
- HRIS integration1
- Company values tagging · not verified yet
- Global rewards1
Specifications
Bonusly integrations
Native integrations: A–O
Connected through Zapier
Bonusly integration coverage
The 10 apps that employee recognition software products document most often, and whether Bonusly documents each.
9 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Bonusly; median of the 9 products compared: 7
- Microsoft Teams · documented by 9 of 9
- Slack · documented by 9 of 9
- Workday · documented by 9 of 9
- ADP · documented by 7 of 9
- BambooHR · documented by 7 of 9
- Gusto · documented by 5 of 9
- Rippling · documented by 5 of 9
- UKG Pro · documented by 5 of 9
- HiBob · documented by 4 of 9
- Microsoft Outlook · documented by 4 of 9
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier, API or named by the vendor), 9 live employee recognition software products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #1 of 8 scoredEmployee Recognition Software
- #1 of 8 scoredEmployee Recognition Software for Enterprises
- #1 of 7 scoredEmployee Recognition Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #1 of 5 scoredEmployee Recognition Software for Small Business
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Security and compliance
Implementation and support
About Smartly, Inc
Official profiles
Frequently asked questions
Is Bonusly legit?
Bonusly is sold by Smartly, Inc, which is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, US and is privately held. Smartly, Inc states SOC 2 Type II compliance.
Does Bonusly integrate with Slack and Teams?
Yes. Slack and Microsoft Teams integrations are included, and the Free plan includes both.
Does Bonusly support SSO?
SAML SSO integrations are listed under the Organization plan.
How long does Bonusly take to implement?
Bonusly says implementation typically takes 4-6 weeks, and faster for smaller teams or simple setups.
What is Bonusly used for?
Bonusly is an employee recognition software product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Recognition, Rewards, Check Ins, Celebrations, Growth, and Insights.
What are the best alternatives to Bonusly?
In our employee recognition software ranking, the highest-scored products other than Bonusly are Assembly, Awardco, and Motivosity. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Bonusly alternatives.
Which is better, Bonusly or Achievers?
Our Bonusly vs Achievers comparison sets out when each one fits.
What are the pros and cons of Bonusly?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: free plan and public Team pricing, works in Slack, Teams and mobile, and automated milestones and global rewards. It is less suited to buyers who need SAML SSO without a custom-priced plan and buyers who want reward costs included in the subscription price.
Does Bonusly have an API?
Yes. Bonusly offers an API.
Does Bonusly have a mobile app?
Yes. Bonusly lists mobile apps: Bonusly iOS app, Bonusly Android app.
How this page was made
What it is built from
24 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Nov 3, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Passed our independent review on Nov 11, 2026. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested Bonusly hands-on: this page uses public information only.
Who made it
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Sources
The 7 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.
Quotes from the sources
- Bonusly bonusly.com/pricing“Team plan available without Bizy AI for $3/user/month or $30/user paid annually.” “No. Our plans are designed to scale, accommodating teams of all sizes without any user limits.”
- Bonusly help.bonus.ly/en/articles/13320193“Free Plan - Cost : $0/month - Users : Up to 8 team members”
- Bonusly trust.bonus.ly“ComplianceCCPAGDPRSOC 2 Type 2SOC 3” “SOC 2 Report”
- Bonusly bonusly.com
- Bonusly bonusly.com/features/integrations“Build your own apps, automations, and reports. REST API with full documentation.”
- Bonusly bonusly.com/company/contact“2755 Canyon Blvd”
- Bonusly bonusly.com/company/about-us“000+Recognition given$19.5MSeries B funding”
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