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Bonusly vs Kazoo

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Bonusly

Software

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Kazoo

Software

Employee engagement and recognition platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bonusly the free plan is capped at 8 users; Kazoo the kazoohr.com domain now redirects to worktango.com, so Kazoo is no longer sold under that name
  • They diverge on capability: Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Kazoo covers Social recognition.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bonusly and Kazoo actually diverge.

Attributes where Bonusly and Kazoo differ
AttributeBonuslyKazoo
Starting price$3/monthOn request
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20122014

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Kazoo

  • Social recognition
  • Performance management
  • Goal setting
  • Learning management
  • Engagement surveys
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Mobile app
  • Customizable workflows

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Workday
  • BambooHR

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 Kazoo
  • Redeeming points for gift cards and rewardsnot Kazoo
  • Recognition inside Slack or Microsoft Teamsnot Kazoo
  • Tracking recognition patterns across teamsnot Kazoo
  • Company-wide awards programmes on the top tiernot Kazoo

Kazoo

  • Employee recognition and reward point programsnot Bonusly
  • Performance conversations and goal trackingnot Bonusly
  • Employee engagement surveys tied to recognition 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

Kazoo

  • The kazoohr.com domain now redirects to worktango.com, so Kazoo is no longer sold under that name
  • No Kazoo-branded pricing, plan or per-employee rate remains published at the original domain

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

Kazoo

On request
  • Kazoo Platform$undefined/month
    • Recognition programs
    • Performance management
    • Learning paths

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 Kazoo if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You also want performance management.
Kazoo review

Questions people ask

Is Bonusly or Kazoo better?
Neither clearly leads. Bonusly starts at $3/month and Kazoo at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bonusly or Kazoo?
Bonusly starts at $3/month and Kazoo at On request.
Does Bonusly or Kazoo run on more platforms?
Bonusly runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Kazoo runs on Web.
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 Kazoo is typically brought in for.
What can Bonusly do that Kazoo cannot?
Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog. Kazoo covers Social recognition, Performance management, Goal setting, Learning management. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workday, BambooHR.
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