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Motivosity Review

Motivosity is a peer recognition and rewards platform with values-based appreciation, milestones, nominations, spot bonuses and a global reward marketplace.

Company size
Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1
Pricing model
Per employee1
Deployment
Cloud2

Best for

  • Small and mid-sized employers that want price guidance before a demo
  • Programs that tie every recognition to a company value
  • Teams that want recognition, surveys, wellness and internal spaces in one platform

Not ideal for

  • Buyers who need a SOC 2 Type II report named on its security page
  • Very small teams that do not want a minimum annual spend
By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 9 sources, most recently checked
How we evaluated Motivosity

This review rests on the 17 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

Motivosity is a peer recognition and rewards platform for companies from about 75 to 10,000+ employees, with points or dollars to give, milestones, nominations, a ThanksMatters Visa card and rewards in 175+ countries. Prices are custom but published as guidance: a platform fee of about $0–$2 per employee a month, modules from about $1, and a $3,000 annual minimum for small businesses.

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Strengths

  • Published price guidance

    The pricing page gives a platform fee of about $0–$2 per employee a month, modules from about $1, and annual ranges by company size.

    Evidence: Pricing model: Per employee1

  • Recognition tied to values

    Each appreciation is linked to one of your core values, and employees give points or dollars to peers from a monthly allowance.

    Evidence: Company values tagging: Yes3

  • Fast launch

    Most teams launch in 30–60 days with 5–10 hours of admin time and a dedicated success manager.

    Evidence

    Typical implementation: 30–60 days, with 5–10 hours of admin time1

  • Global reach with tax support

    Rewards in 175+ countries and 140 currencies, 70+ languages, and AI-driven tax compliance support for 63 countries.

    Evidence

    Key features: Rewards in 175+ countries and 140 currencies, platform in 70+ languages, ThanksMatters Visa card for spending recognition dollars, No markups on rewards, AI-driven tax compliance support for 63 countries, Custom user groups with their own budgets, rules and catalogs, Service Shoutouts: customer praise by QR code, Each appreciation linked to one of the company’s core values1

Weaknesses

  • Minimum annual spend

    Small business plans start at $3,000 a year, which can exceed the budget of very small teams.

  • SOC 2 type not stated

    Its security page mentions a third-party audit for SOC 2 compliance but does not name the report type.

    Evidence: Single sign-on: Yes2

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Price at a glance

  • Pricing model

    Per employee1

  • Price transparency

    Partly published1

What Motivosity costs

Quick answers

How much does Motivosity cost?
Motivosity prices are custom: a platform fee of about $0–$2 per employee a month plus modules from about $1, with volume discounts. Small businesses typically pay $3,000–$10,000 a year.Based on Pricing model: Per employee1
Is there a minimum spend on Motivosity plans?
Yes. Small business plans start at $3,000 a year, and larger programs are quoted from your headcount and modules.
How long does it take to set up Motivosity?
Most teams launch within 30–60 days and need 5–10 hours of admin time, guided by a dedicated onboarding manager.Based on Typical implementation: 30–60 days, with 5–10 hours of admin time1
Are there hidden fees or reward markups with Motivosity?
No, according to Motivosity: it never marks up the rewards included in the platform, so the program budget goes to employees. Additional modules are priced from about $1 per employee a month.Based on Extra costs: Additional modules from about $1 per employee a month, Rewards are funded by the customer, with no markups (vendor statement)1

Coverage of core employee recognition software capabilities

Each core capability we evaluate in Employee Recognition Software, checked against Motivosity’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.

11 verified of 11 core capabilities

Employee Recognition Software

  • Peer recognition3
  • Manager and milestone awards1
  • Points and rewards catalog1
  • Budgets and approvals1
  • Chat and workplace integration3
  • Mobile and frontline access4
  • Payroll and tax handling1
  • Participation analytics3
  • HRIS integration5
  • Company values tagging3
  • Global rewards1

Specifications

Fit

Industry focus
Healthcare, Financial Services, Technology, Education, Professional Services1

Product

Modules
Employee Milestones, Peer-to-Peer Appreciations, Spot Bonuses, Nominations & Awards, Achievements & Challenges, Wellness Challenges, Lifestyle Spending Accounts, Service Shoutouts, Employee Spaces, Pulse Surveys, Rewards by Motivosity1
Mobile apps
iOS, Android6
AI features
Appreciation Intelligence (beta), AI-powered turnover risk insights, AI-driven tax compliance support, AI-powered recommendations from pulse surveys7

Integrations

API
Yes8
Single sign-on
Yes2

Motivosity integrations

Native integrations

Motivosity integrations

Motivosity integration coverage

The 10 apps that employee recognition software products document most often, and whether Motivosity documents each.

6 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Motivosity; 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.

Employee Recognition Software

Where it ranks

Motivosity alternatives

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Implementation and support

Typical implementation
30–60 days, with 5–10 hours of admin time1
Support channels
Email, help center chat, dedicated success manager2
Support hours
24/7 technical support1

Motivosity: frequently asked questions

Which tools does Motivosity integrate with?

Motivosity names Slack, Microsoft Teams, Okta, BambooHR, Rippling, ADP and Workday among its integrations, and offers an open API.

Does Motivosity handle taxes on rewards?

It includes AI-driven tax compliance support for 63 countries and automated reward reporting of taxable events.

What is Motivosity used for?

Motivosity is an employee recognition software product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Employee Milestones, Peer-to-Peer Appreciations, Spot Bonuses, Nominations & Awards, and 7 more.

What are the best alternatives to Motivosity?

In our employee recognition software ranking, the highest-scored products other than Motivosity are Bonusly, Assembly, and Awardco. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Motivosity alternatives.

Which is better, Motivosity or Awardco?

It depends on the team. Choose Motivosity if: you want price guidance before a demo: about $0–$2 per employee a month plus modules. Choose Awardco if: your security review needs SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001 or HIPAA. The full comparison: Motivosity vs Awardco.

What are the pros and cons of Motivosity?

Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: published price guidance, recognition tied to values, and fast launch. It is less suited to buyers who need a SOC 2 Type II report named on its security page and very small teams that do not want a minimum annual spend.

Does Motivosity have an API?

Yes. Motivosity offers an API.

Does Motivosity have a mobile app?

Yes. Motivosity lists mobile apps: iOS, Android.

How this page was made

  • What it is built from

    17 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 23, 2026.

  • Method

    Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology

  • Independent review

    Not reviewed yet by our independent reviewer. How we review

  • Hands-on testing

    We have not tested Motivosity hands-on: this page uses public information only.

  • Who made it

    The LeadChange Research Team, following a written research process. No named expert has reviewed this page. About us

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Sources

The 9 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Motivosity motivosity.com/pricing“Motivosity pricing is 100% custom. For inspiration, here are the most popular customer bundles.” “Whether you have 75 or 10,000+ employees, we’ll design a recognition solution that fits your goals and budget.”
  2. Motivosity motivosity.com/security“We run an AWS-managed infrastructure and all data is stored within the United States.” “We support single sign-on (“SSO”) & maintain role-based group and user access control.”
  3. Motivosity motivosity.com/platform/peer-to-peer
  4. Motivosity motivosity.com/mobile-app
  5. Motivosity motivosity.com/platform/employee-milestones
  6. 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.”
  7. Motivosity motivosity.com“Real-time eNPS, participation data, and AI-powered turnover risk insights across the org.”
  8. 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.”
  9. Motivosity motivosity.com/legal/privacy“1633 W Innovation Way Suite 150, Lehi, UT 84043”

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