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Bonusly vs Loom

Bonusly logo

Bonusly

Software

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Loom logo

Loom

Software

Record instantly, share anywhere

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Loom 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; Loom free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • They diverge on capability: Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Loom covers Screen & camera recording.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bonusly and Loom actually diverge.

Attributes where Bonusly and Loom differ
AttributeBonuslyLoom
Starting price$3/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20122015

Identical on both: 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 Loom

  • Screen & camera recording
  • Instant sharing
  • Video editing
  • Viewer analytics
  • Comments & reactions
  • Transcription
  • Custom CTAs
  • Drawing tools

Both cover

  • Slack
  • SOC2
  • GDPR
  • SSO

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

Loom

  • Asynchronous video communication and screen recordingnot Bonusly
  • Product demonstrations and tutorialsnot Bonusly
  • Meeting transcription and documentationnot Bonusly
  • Team communication and knowledge sharingnot 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

Loom

  • Free tier capped at 25 total videos with 5-minute maximum recording length per video
  • Free tier limited to 50 workspace members
  • AI features (auto-meeting recaps, auto-notes, auto-editing) only available on paid Business+AI and Enterprise tiers
  • Video branding (Loom logo) appears on free and Business plan videos; only removed on Business+AI tier

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

Loom

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Loom review.

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 Loom if

  • You need screen & camera recording.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want instant sharing.
Loom review

Questions people ask

Is Bonusly or Loom better?
Neither clearly leads. Bonusly starts at $3/month and Loom at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bonusly or Loom?
Loom has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3/month for Bonusly and Free for Loom.
Does Bonusly or Loom run on more platforms?
Bonusly runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Loom runs on Web.
Can I use Loom for free?
Yes. Loom 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 Loom is typically brought in for.
What can Bonusly do that Loom cannot?
Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog. Loom covers Screen & camera recording, Instant sharing, Video editing, Viewer analytics. Both handle Slack, SOC2, GDPR, SSO.
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