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Bonusly vs Workhuman

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Bonusly

HR

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Workhuman

Employee Engagement

Bring more humanity to the workplace

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bonusly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Workhuman covers Social recognition.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bonusly and Workhuman actually diverge.

Attributes where Bonusly and Workhuman differ
AttributeBonuslyWorkhuman
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
CategoryHREmployee Engagement
Founded20121999

Identical on both: platforms (Web, Ios, Android, Api), 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 Workhuman

  • Social recognition
  • Service milestones
  • Peer-to-peer awards
  • Conversations (feedback)
  • Life events celebration
  • Community celebrations
  • Rewards marketplace
  • Workhuman IQ analytics

Both cover

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

Workhuman

  • Employee recognitionnot Bonusly
  • Service anniversariesnot Bonusly
  • Continuous feedbacknot Bonusly
  • Culture transformationnot Bonusly
  • Retention improvementnot 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

Workhuman

Nothing recorded yet. See the Workhuman review.

Pricing, plan by plan

Bonusly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 8 users
    • Peer recognition
    • Slack and Teams integrations
  • Team + Bizy$5/month
    • Unlimited seats
    • Advanced analytics
    • Milestone celebrations
  • Team + Bizy$60/year
    • Annual plan saves 2 months
  • Team Without Bizy$3/month
    • Everything in Team + Bizy except Bizy AI

Workhuman

On request
  • Social Recognition$undefined/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Manager recognition
    • Points & rewards
  • Service Milestones$undefined/month
    • Anniversary celebrations
    • Career milestones
    • Custom awards
  • Full Suite$undefined/month
    • All recognition products
    • Conversations (feedback)
    • Life events

Which should you pick?

Choose Bonusly if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want points-based rewards.
Bonusly review

Choose Workhuman if

  • You need social recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want service milestones.
Workhuman review

Questions people ask

Is Bonusly or Workhuman better?
Neither clearly leads. Bonusly starts at Free and Workhuman at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bonusly or Workhuman?
Bonusly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bonusly and On request for Workhuman.
Does Bonusly or Workhuman run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, Api, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Bonusly for free?
Yes. Bonusly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Workhuman starts at On request.
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 Workhuman is typically brought in for.
What can Bonusly do that Workhuman cannot?
Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog. Workhuman covers Social recognition, Service milestones, Peer-to-peer awards, Conversations (feedback). Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, Workday, GDPR.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bonusly: How much does Bonusly Team plan cost?

Bonusly Team + Bizy plan costs $5 per user per month with annual billing offering 2 months free. A Team plan without Bizy AI costs $3 per user per month ($30/year).

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Workhuman: Does Workhuman publish pricing on their website?

No, Workhuman does not publish specific pricing details on their main website. Organizations interested in Workhuman must contact their sales team directly to receive customized pricing quotes.

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Bonusly: Is there a free Bonusly plan?

Yes, Bonusly offers a free plan for up to 8 users, including peer recognition, Slack and Teams integrations, and mobile apps. No credit card is required.

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Bonusly: What does the Bizy AI add-on cost?

Bizy AI add-on costs $2 per user per month separately from the Team plan subscription.

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