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Bonusly vs Timepage

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Bonusly

Software

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
$3/month
Rated
-
Timepage logo

Timepage

Software

A new kind of calendar

From
$4.99/one-time
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bonusly the free plan is capped at 8 users; Timepage iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • They diverge on capability: Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bonusly and Timepage actually diverge.

Attributes where Bonusly and Timepage differ
AttributeBonuslyTimepage
Starting price$3/month$4.99/one-time
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiiOS, Apple Watch
Founded20121997

Identical on both: 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 Timepage

  • Unique scrolling interface
  • Weather forecasts
  • Smart notifications
  • Heat map view
  • Duration picker
  • iCloud
  • Google Calendar
  • Exchange

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

Timepage

  • Schedulingnot Bonusly
  • Appointment bookingnot Bonusly
  • Time trackingnot Bonusly
  • Resource managementnot Bonusly
  • Team coordinationnot 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

Timepage

  • iOS and Apple Watch only; no Android or web application
  • Limited platform coverage compared to cross-platform alternatives
  • One-time $4.99 price may feel premium for a calendar app without subscription model
  • No native macOS desktop application

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

Timepage

$4.99/one-time

No published plan breakdown. See the Timepage 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.

Choose Timepage if

  • You need unique scrolling interface.
  • You work on iOS, Apple Watch.
  • You also want weather forecasts.

Questions people ask

Is Bonusly or Timepage better?
Neither clearly leads. Bonusly starts at $3/month and Timepage at $4.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bonusly or Timepage?
Bonusly starts at $3/month and Timepage at $4.99/one-time.
Does Bonusly or Timepage run on more platforms?
Bonusly runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Timepage runs on iOS, Apple Watch.
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 Timepage is typically brought in for.
What can Bonusly do that Timepage cannot?
Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog. Timepage covers Unique scrolling interface, Weather forecasts, Smart notifications, Heat map view.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Timepage: What is the heat map view in Timepage?

The heat map shows a color-coded monthly view where each day's shade intensity indicates how busy that day is, providing quick visual overview of your schedule workload.

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