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Bonusly

Bonusly Pricing

Bonusly pricing from the vendor’s own pricing page: 4 plans, cost by headcount, and the extra fees to budget for.

starting price
$3/user/mo1
Bonusly review
By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 4 sources, facts checked

Bonusly plans

  • Free$0/user/mo1
  • Team + Bizy$5/user/mo1
  • Team (without Bizy)$3/user/mo1
  • Organization + BizyQuote only1

Bonusly plans

  1. Free

    $0/user/mo1

    Free

    • Up to 8 users
    • Peer recognition and guidance
    • Slack and Teams integrations
  2. Team + Bizy

    $5/user/mo1

    Monthly or annual ($50 per user per year)

    • Unlimited seats
    • Advanced pulse check analytics
    • Automated milestone celebrations
  3. Team (without Bizy)

    $3/user/mo1

    Monthly or annual ($30 per user per year)

    • Team plan features without Bizy AI
  4. Organization + Bizy

    Quote only1

    Custom

    • Everything in Team
    • Company announcements
    • Awards and Incentives

Price at a glance

  • Starting price per employee

    $3/user/mo1

  • Pricing model

    Per user1

  • Price transparency

    Partly published1

  • Free trial

    Yes1

  • Free plan

    Yes1

  • Contract term

    Annual1

Bonusly cost by company size

  • Team + Bizy$5/user/mo
  • Team (without Bizy)$3/user/mo
Estimated list price per month by number of employees
EmployeesTeam + BizyTeam (without Bizy)
1$5/mo$180 over 3 yrs$3/mo$108 over 3 yrs
5$25/mo$900 over 3 yrs$15/mo$540 over 3 yrs
10$50/mo$1,800 over 3 yrs$30/mo$1,080 over 3 yrs
25$125/mo$4,500 over 3 yrs$75/mo$2,700 over 3 yrs
50$250/mo$9,000 over 3 yrs$150/mo$5,400 over 3 yrs
100$500/mo$18,000 over 3 yrs$300/mo$10,800 over 3 yrs

List prices before discounts and add-ons.

Extra and hidden costs

  • Rewards are paid at face value when redeemed

    (a $10 Amazon gift card costs $10), separate from the subscription1

  • Bizy AI

    $2 per user per month on Team and Organization plans1

  • Organization plan includes 1,000 MCP tool calls per month; more can be added

    Listed by the vendor1

  • No extra charge for integrations

    Listed by the vendor1

Price comparison

Bonusly vs alternatives: lowest published price
ProductStarting pricePricing modelPricing details
Bonusly$3/user/mo1Per userBonusly pricing
Assembly$3/user/mo (Empower plan)2Per userAssembly plans and prices
15Five$4/user/mo3Per user15Five plans and prices
Leapsome$11/employee/mo4Per employeeLeapsome pricing
AwardcoSee plansTiered plansAwardco plans and prices
MotivositySee plansPer employeeMotivosity plans and prices
NectarQuote onlyQuote onlyWhat Nectar costs
AchieversQuote onlyQuote onlyAchievers pricing

Lowest published monthly price of a plan for employee engagement software, cheapest first at 25 employees. “See plans”: priced on another basis; “Quote only”: no published price.

Frequently asked questions

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.

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.

Do rewards cost extra?

Yes. Rewards are paid at face value when employees redeem them, separate from the subscription.

What plans does Bonusly offer?

Bonusly lists 4 plans: Free ($0/user/mo), Team + Bizy ($5/user/mo), Team (without Bizy) ($3/user/mo), and Organization + Bizy. List prices, before discounts and add-ons.

What do alternatives to Bonusly cost?

At 25 employees Bonusly lists at $75 a month; the lowest-priced alternatives compared here are Assembly ($75, the same), 15Five ($100, $25 more), and Leapsome ($275, $200 more), at list price.

Does Bonusly require a contract?

Yes. Bonusly bills its plans annually.

Who makes Bonusly?

Bonusly (employee recognition software) is sold by Smartly, Inc, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, US. Its plans and contract terms are set by Smartly, Inc.

How much does Bonusly cost per month?

On its lowest published plan ($3 per head), Bonusly comes to about $30 a month for 10 employees and $150 for 50, at list price before add-ons and taxes; the Team + Bizy plan lists at $5/user/mo. How that compares across the category: What employee recognition software costs.

What does Bonusly charge beyond the subscription?

Bonusly lists 3 extra costs: Bizy AI $2 per user per month on Team and Organization plans, Organization plan includes 1,000 MCP tool calls per month, and No extra charge for integrations.

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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.” “Monthly: $5/user/mo (includes Bizy AI) Annual: $50/user/year”
  2. Assembly joinassembly.com/pricing“Most Popular Empower Add peer-to-peer recognition, points, and AI-powered insights for bottom-up culture building. $3 per user / month (billed yearly)”
  3. 15Five 15five.com/pricing“Engage $4 per user per month (billed annually)”
  4. Leapsome leapsome.com/pricing“Pro $10 $5/employee/month”

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