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Motivosity

Best Motivosity Alternatives

8 products that do the same job as Motivosity, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 31 sources, most recently checked

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Motivosity alternatives, closest first

  1. AwardcoSimilarity 80
  2. AchieversSimilarity 70
  3. WorkhumanSimilarity 70

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Published price

    Assembly

    From $75 a month billed annually at 25 employees (starting price); Motivosity does not publish comparable prices.

    $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually)1

  • Published pricing

    Bonusly

    Highest-scoring alternative that publishes its prices (8.8/10).

    $3/user/mo2

  • Higher LeadChange Score

    Awardco

    8.3/10 in Employee Recognition Software vs 6.8 for Motivosity; Bonusly (8.8), listed above for another reason, score higher still.

What should your next provider do better than Motivosity?

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Motivosity 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 Motivosity.

Built for the same job

  1. Awardco

    vs Motivosity: Awardco: prices published for other plans; Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Employee Recognition Software score 8.3 vs 6.8.

    Similarity80 of 100
  2. Achievers

    vs Motivosity: Achievers: quote-only; Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Employee Recognition Software score 6.2 vs 6.8.

    Similarity70 of 100
  3. Workhuman

    vs Motivosity: Workhuman: quote-only; Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Employee Recognition Software score 5.7 vs 6.8.

    Similarity70 of 100
  4. O.C. Tanner

    vs Motivosity: O.C. Tanner: quote-only; Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Employee Recognition Software score 5.9 vs 6.8.

    Similarity60 of 100
  5. Assembly

    vs Motivosity: Assembly: from $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually); Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Employee Recognition Software score 8.3 vs 6.8.

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $3/user/mo (Empower plan, billed annually)1

  6. Bonusly

    vs Motivosity: Bonusly: from $3/user/mo; Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Employee Recognition Software score 8.8 vs 6.8.

    Similarity55 of 100

    From $3/user/mo2

  7. Nectar

    vs Motivosity: Nectar: quote-only; Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Employee Recognition Software score 6.5 vs 6.8.

    Similarity55 of 100

Also cover what Motivosity does

  1. Workleap Officevibe

    vs Motivosity: Workleap Officevibe: from $4,999/yr + $32/manager/mo; Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Not scored yet in Employee Recognition Software; Motivosity scores 6.8.

    Similarity32 of 100

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

Why buyers look beyond Motivosity

  1. Minimum annual spend

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

  2. SOC 2 type not stated

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

Motivosity vs its closest alternatives

Employee Recognition Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScorePricing modelAPISOC 2 Type IIMobile appsISO 27001
Motivosity4–66.8Per employeeYesNot verifiediOS, AndroidNot verified
Awardco7–108.3Tiered plansYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Achievers11–136.2Quote onlyYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Workhuman14–175.7Quote onlyYesNot verifiediOS, AndroidYes
O.C. Tanner18–215.9Quote onlyYesYesiOS, AndroidYes
Assembly1,228.3Per userNot verifiedYesNot verifiedNot verified
Bonusly2,23,248.8Per userYesYesBonusly iOS app, Bonusly Android appNot verified
Nectar25–286.5Quote onlyYes, as an add-onYesYesNot verified

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

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to Motivosity?

Among products built for the same job in Employee Recognition Software, the closest to Motivosity are Awardco (80% similar), Achievers (70% similar), and Workhuman (70% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Awardco vs Motivosity: Awardco: prices published for other plans; Motivosity: from $3,000/yr. Employee Recognition Software score 8.3 vs 6.8.

Which employee recognition alternative to Motivosity has the lowest published price?

Assembly: From $75 a month billed annually at 25 employees (starting price); Motivosity does not publish comparable prices.

Which Motivosity alternatives publish their prices?

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

Which Motivosity alternative scores highest?

Bonusly scores highest at 8.8/10; Motivosity scores 6.8. Closest to Motivosity: Awardco (80% similar, 8.3).

Is there a free alternative to Motivosity?

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

Why do teams look for Motivosity alternatives?

The fit limits documented for Motivosity: minimum annual spend and SOC 2 type not stated. The “Why buyers look beyond Motivosity” section explains each one from its source.

Which Motivosity alternatives integrate with ADP Workforce Now?

Awardco, Achievers, O.C. Tanner, Assembly, Bonusly, and Nectar document an integration with ADP Workforce Now, like Motivosity.

Is Awardco better than Motivosity?

Awardco scores 8.3/10 in Employee Recognition Software against 6.8 for Motivosity; which fits better depends on your headcount, budget and the modules you need. Feature by feature: Motivosity vs Awardco.

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  • Hands-on testing

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Sources

The 31 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. 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)” “Enterprise Let teams with unique needs build exactly what they want.”
  2. 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”
  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. Motivosity motivosity.com/pricing“Customers pay a platform fee of approximately $0–$2 per employee per month (PEPM).” “Motivosity uses custom pricing based on your company size and the modules you choose.”
  5. 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.”
  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. 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.”
  8. Awardco awardco.com/platform/integrations“Open API integrations for ultimate data flexibility.”
  9. Awardco trust.awardco.com“SOC 2 Type II ISO 27001:2022 HIPAA GDPR CCPA”
  10. 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.”
  11. 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.”
  12. Achievers trust.achievers.com“Has an API available” “SOC 2 Type II GDPR CCPA CSA PIPEDA ISO 27001:2022”
  13. Achievers (Apple App Store listing) apps.apple.com/us/app/achievers/id945779451“The Achievers app puts the power of recognition in your hands.”
  14. Workhuman workhuman.com/employee-recognition-software-mid-market-companies“Complete the form to schedule your tour of the world’s #1-rated platform.”
  15. Workhuman workhuman.com/capabilities/integrations“With our open API, Workhuman can fit seamlessly into your workflow and enable real-time recognition.”
  16. 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.”
  17. 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.”
  18. 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.”
  19. O.C. Tanner octanner.com/products/integrations“Our developer tools make it easy to integrate recognition wherever your employees work.”
  20. 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”
  21. 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.”
  22. Assembly joinassembly.com“SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant”
  23. Bonusly bonusly.com/features/integrations“Build your own apps, automations, and reports. REST API with full documentation.”
  24. Bonusly trust.bonus.ly“ComplianceCCPAGDPRSOC 2 Type 2SOC 3”
  25. Nectar nectarhr.com/pricing“Get pricing Peer-to-peer & manager recognition”
  26. Nectar help.nectarhr.com/en/articles/10770969-open-api“Nectar's Open API currently has limited endpoints able to be accessed. The endpoints available are: Financial Reports User Upsert (can get and put data) = gather user data and create users Sending Custom Awards”
  27. Nectar nectarhr.com/security“SOC 2 (Type II as of Nov 30 2024)”
  28. Nectar nectarhr.com“Recognition, announcements, and surveys reach people by text, Slack, Microsoft Teams, or the mobile app”
  29. Achievers achievers.com/integrations
  30. Assembly joinassembly.com/integrations
  31. Nectar nectarhr.com/integration

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