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Assembly vs Reward Gateway

Assembly logo

Assembly

Employee Engagement

Employee recognition platform for distributed teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Reward Gateway logo

Reward Gateway

Employee Engagement

Total rewards and engagement platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Assembly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Assembly client counts are capped by tier, at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional; Reward Gateway the pricing URL resolves to a contact and demo request page with no plan, no per-employee rate and no minimum published
  • They diverge on capability: Assembly covers Social recognition, Reward Gateway covers Benefits administration.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Assembly and Reward Gateway actually diverge.

Attributes where Assembly and Reward Gateway differ
AttributeAssemblyReward Gateway
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
Founded20211997

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Assembly

  • Social recognition
  • Points system
  • Analytics
  • Manager tools
  • Customizable workflow
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Google Workspace

Only in Reward Gateway

  • Benefits administration
  • Recognition programs
  • Engagement tools
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Integrations
  • Workday
  • ADP
  • BambooHR

Both cover

  • Rewards catalog
  • Mobile app
  • Reporting

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Assembly

  • Building client onboarding workflows without codingnot Reward Gateway
  • Creating invoice and payment apps instantlynot Reward Gateway
  • Capturing client intake with budget detailsnot Reward Gateway
  • Logging billable hours from app workflowsnot Reward Gateway

Reward Gateway

  • Employee recognition and reward programs with a points based currencynot Assembly
  • Employee discount and benefits marketplacenot Assembly
  • Internal communications and pulse surveys for frontline workforcesnot Assembly

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Assembly

  • Client counts are capped by tier, at 50 on Starter and 500 on Professional
  • Automation tasks are metered, at 100 a month on Starter and 1,000 on Professional
  • Extra internal users cost $29 each on Professional and $59 on Advanced, on top of the plan
  • Full white-labelling requires Advanced at $499 a month and SSO is Enterprise only at $2,000
  • The workspace locks when a trial lapses and the account may be deleted after 30 days

Reward Gateway

  • The pricing URL resolves to a contact and demo request page with no plan, no per-employee rate and no minimum published
  • The only routes offered are a 30-minute demo request, a broker referral or a phone call
  • The platform is split into separately named products for recognition, wellbeing, commuter benefits and discounts, none of which carries a published price
  • The company now trades as Reward Gateway | Edenred following the Edenred acquisition

Pricing, plan by plan

Assembly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 5 active contacts
    • 1 internal user
    • 50 build credits/month
  • Starter$20/month
    • 50 active contacts
    • 1 internal user
    • 200 build credits/month
  • Professional$90/month
    • 500 active contacts
    • 3 internal users
    • 200 build credits/month
  • Advanced$401/month
    • Unlimited contacts
    • 5 internal users
    • 200 build credits/month

Reward Gateway

On request
  • Reward Gateway Suite$undefined/month
    • Benefits platform
    • Recognition
    • Engagement programs

Which should you pick?

Choose Assembly if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want points system.
Assembly review

Choose Reward Gateway if

  • You need benefits administration.
  • You also want recognition programs.
Reward Gateway review

Questions people ask

Is Assembly or Reward Gateway better?
Neither clearly leads. Assembly starts at Free and Reward Gateway at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Assembly or Reward Gateway?
Assembly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Assembly and On request for Reward Gateway.
Does Assembly or Reward Gateway run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Assembly for free?
Yes. Assembly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Reward Gateway starts at On request.
What is Assembly best used for?
Assembly is most often used for building client onboarding workflows without coding, creating invoice and payment apps instantly, capturing client intake with budget details, logging billable hours from app workflows. Of those, building client onboarding workflows without coding and creating invoice and payment apps instantly are not what Reward Gateway is typically brought in for.
What can Assembly do that Reward Gateway cannot?
Assembly covers Social recognition, Points system, Analytics, Manager tools. Reward Gateway covers Benefits administration, Recognition programs, Engagement tools, Analytics dashboard. Both handle Rewards catalog, Mobile app, Reporting.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Assembly: Does Assembly have a free plan?

Yes, Assembly's Free plan is permanently free ($0/month) and includes 5 active contacts, 1 internal user, 50 build credits per month, and 3 apps. The plan never expires.

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Reward Gateway: How much does Reward Gateway cost?

Reward Gateway does not publish pricing on its website. The company uses a custom pricing model determined through direct consultation with prospects, tailored to organizational size, feature requirements, and specific needs.

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Assembly: What do Assembly's paid plans cost and what are the seat limits?

Starter is $20/month (50 contacts, 1 user), Professional is $90/month (500 contacts, 3 users), and Advanced is $401+/month (unlimited contacts, 5 users). Custom enterprise pricing available upon request.

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Reward Gateway: How do I get a price quote from Reward Gateway?

Interested organizations can request a 30-minute demo at https://www.rewardgateway.com or contact the sales team directly. This indicates Reward Gateway requires direct engagement with sales representatives to discuss pricing.

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Assembly: Does Assembly charge for additional build credits or apps beyond the plan limit?

Yes. Extra build credits cost $0.60 per credit. Additional apps beyond the plan limit cost $5/month each. Payment processing fees apply when collecting client payments.

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