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Bonusly vs Setmore

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Bonusly

HR & Recruiting

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Setmore

Scheduling & Booking

Free appointment scheduling and customer management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Setmore 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; Setmore free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • They diverge on capability: Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Setmore covers Unlimited appointments.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bonusly and Setmore actually diverge.

Attributes where Bonusly and Setmore differ
AttributeBonuslySetmore
Starting price$3/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb, iOS, Android
CategoryHR & RecruitingScheduling & Booking
Founded20122008

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

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 Setmore

  • Unlimited appointments
  • Online booking
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Customer database
  • Email reminders
  • SMS reminders
  • Mobile app
  • Custom branding

Both cover

  • Zapier
  • Data encryption

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

Setmore

  • Online appointment and booking managementnot Bonusly
  • Service provider scheduling platformnot Bonusly
  • Customer communication via email and SMS remindersnot 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

Setmore

  • Free plan limited to 4 users maximum
  • Free plan limited to 200 appointments per month
  • Live receptionist add-on limited to US only
  • Custom enterprise pricing not published

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

Setmore

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Setmore 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 Setmore if

  • You need unlimited appointments.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want online booking.
Setmore review

Questions people ask

Is Bonusly or Setmore better?
Neither clearly leads. Bonusly starts at $3/month and Setmore at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bonusly or Setmore?
Setmore has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $3/month for Bonusly and Free for Setmore.
Does Bonusly or Setmore run on more platforms?
Bonusly runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Setmore runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Setmore for free?
Yes. Setmore 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 Setmore is typically brought in for.
What can Bonusly do that Setmore cannot?
Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog. Setmore covers Unlimited appointments, Online booking, Calendar synchronization, Customer database. Both handle Zapier, Data encryption.
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