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Bonusly vs Factorial

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Bonusly

Software

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Factorial

Software

HR software that employees love

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Factorial has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bonusly the free plan is capped at 8 users; Factorial beyond a $8 per user per month starting price the pricing page publishes no plan tiers and no rate card, directing buyers to request a tailored quote
  • They diverge on capability: Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Factorial covers HR Management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bonusly and Factorial actually diverge.

Attributes where Bonusly and Factorial differ
AttributeBonuslyFactorial
Starting price$3/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20122016

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Bonusly

  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Points-based rewards
  • Manager awards
  • Reward catalog
  • Automated milestones
  • Public recognition feed
  • Analytics & insights
  • Custom company values

Only in Factorial

  • HR Management
  • Time Off
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Payroll
  • Performance
  • Recruiting
  • Shift Management

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Workspace
  • Zapier

What people use each for

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

Bonusly

  • Peer-to-peer recognition with points employees give each othernot Factorial
  • Redeeming points for gift cards and rewardsnot Factorial
  • Recognition inside Slack or Microsoft Teamsnot Factorial
  • Tracking recognition patterns across teamsnot Factorial
  • Company-wide awards programmes on the top tiernot Factorial

Factorial

  • Managing employee records, onboarding and offboardingnot Bonusly
  • Tracking time off, attendance and shiftsnot Bonusly
  • Running recruitment and performance reviews alongside HR datanot Bonusly

Where each one falls short

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

Bonusly

  • The free plan is capped at 8 users
  • Reward funding is separate from the subscription: a $10 gift card costs $10 on top of the per-user fee
  • The Bizy AI assistant costs $2 per user per month more, at $5 against $3
  • SAML single sign-on, awards programmes and a dedicated success manager are on the quote-only Organization tier
  • Advanced analytics and automations start at the Team tier

Factorial

  • Beyond a $8 per user per month starting price the pricing page publishes no plan tiers and no rate card, directing buyers to request a tailored quote
  • Time management, talent management, finance and IT management are sold as separate modules rather than included in the base product

Pricing, plan by plan

Bonusly

$3/month
  • Core$3/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Points-based rewards
    • Reward catalog
  • Pro$5/month
    • Everything in Core
    • Manager awards
    • Automated milestones
  • Custom$undefined/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Custom rewards
    • API access

Factorial

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic HR
    • Time Off
    • Documents
  • Business$5/month
    • All Free features
    • Payroll
    • Performance

Which should you pick?

Choose Bonusly if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want points-based rewards.
Bonusly review

Choose Factorial if

  • You need hr management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time off.
Factorial review

Questions people ask

Is Bonusly or Factorial better?
Neither clearly leads. Bonusly starts at $3/month and Factorial at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bonusly or Factorial?
Factorial has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3/month for Bonusly and Free for Factorial.
Does Bonusly or Factorial run on more platforms?
Bonusly runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Factorial runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Factorial for free?
Yes. Factorial has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Bonusly starts at $3/month.
What is Bonusly best used for?
Bonusly is most often used for peer-to-peer recognition with points employees give each other, redeeming points for gift cards and rewards, recognition inside slack or microsoft teams, tracking recognition patterns across teams. Of those, peer-to-peer recognition with points employees give each other and redeeming points for gift cards and rewards are not what Factorial is typically brought in for.
What can Bonusly do that Factorial cannot?
Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog. Factorial covers HR Management, Time Off, Time Tracking, Documents. Both handle Slack, Google Workspace, Zapier.
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