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Cooleaf vs TINYpulse

Cooleaf logo

Cooleaf

Employee Engagement

Employee engagement and recognition made easy

From
$4/month
Rated
-
TINYpulse logo

TINYpulse

HR

The employee voice platform

From
$5/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Cooleaf cooleaf's archived 2013 employer pricing (under its original wellness-marketplace business model, before its pivot to employee engagement) shows tiered per-employee-count fees rather than flat per-seat pricing: the mid Healthy Partnership tier had a $1,000 setup fee and monthly fees ranging from $150 for 1-100 employees up to $250 for 201-500 employees, with 500+ employees requiring a custom quote (archived pricing page, 31 August 2013); TINYpulse no pricing published on the platform's marketing website
  • They diverge on capability: Cooleaf covers Peer recognition, TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Cooleaf and TINYpulse actually diverge.

Attributes where Cooleaf and TINYpulse differ
AttributeCooleafTINYpulse
Starting price$4/month$5/month
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryEmployee EngagementHR
Founded20142012

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

  • Peer recognition
  • Rewards marketplace
  • Wellness challenges
  • Team activities
  • Gamification
  • Analytics
  • Mobile app
  • Social feed

Only in TINYpulse

  • Pulse surveys
  • Anonymous suggestions
  • Cheers peer recognition
  • eNPS tracking
  • Virtual suggestions box
  • Manager insights
  • Custom surveys
  • Trend analysis

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • BambooHR
  • ADP

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Cooleaf

  • Employee recognitionnot TINYpulse
  • Wellness programsnot TINYpulse
  • Team buildingnot TINYpulse
  • Culture improvementnot TINYpulse

TINYpulse

  • Employee engagement and feedback collectionnot Cooleaf
  • Organizational pulse surveysnot Cooleaf
  • Wellness program managementnot Cooleaf
  • Corporate culture assessmentnot Cooleaf

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Cooleaf

  • Cooleaf's archived 2013 employer pricing (under its original wellness-marketplace business model, before its pivot to employee engagement) shows tiered per-employee-count fees rather than flat per-seat pricing: the mid Healthy Partnership tier had a $1,000 setup fee and monthly fees ranging from $150 for 1-100 employees up to $250 for 201-500 employees, with 500+ employees requiring a custom quote (archived pricing page, 31 August 2013)

TINYpulse

  • No pricing published on the platform's marketing website
  • Requires demo request and direct sales consultation
  • Now integrated into WebMD Health Services as an engagement solution
  • Pricing model not transparent to prospective customers

Pricing, plan by plan

Cooleaf

$4/month
  • Essentials$4/month
    • Recognition
    • Rewards catalog
    • Mobile app
  • Premium$undefined/month
    • Wellness challenges
    • Advanced gamification
    • Custom integrations

TINYpulse

$5/month
  • Engage$5/month
    • Weekly pulse surveys
    • Anonymous feedback
    • Cheers recognition
  • Perform$7/month
    • Everything in Engage
    • Performance reviews
    • Goal tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Cooleaf if

  • You need peer recognition.
  • You also want rewards marketplace.

Choose TINYpulse if

  • You need pulse surveys.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want anonymous suggestions.

Questions people ask

Is Cooleaf or TINYpulse better?
Neither clearly leads. Cooleaf starts at $4/month and TINYpulse at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Cooleaf or TINYpulse?
Cooleaf starts at $4/month and TINYpulse at $5/month.
Does Cooleaf or TINYpulse run on more platforms?
Cooleaf runs on Web. TINYpulse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Cooleaf best used for?
Cooleaf is most often used for employee recognition, wellness programs, team building, culture improvement. Of those, employee recognition and wellness programs are not what TINYpulse is typically brought in for.
What can Cooleaf do that TINYpulse cannot?
Cooleaf covers Peer recognition, Rewards marketplace, Wellness challenges, Team activities. TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys, Anonymous suggestions, Cheers peer recognition, eNPS tracking. Both handle Slack, Microsoft Teams, BambooHR, ADP.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Cooleaf: How do I find out Cooleaf's pricing?

Cooleaf does not publish pricing on its website. Customers need to visit the full ITA Group website or contact their sales team directly to request pricing information.

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TINYpulse: How much does TinyPulse cost?

TinyPulse does not publish pricing on its website. Costs are determined through custom quotes based on organization size and feature requirements. Interested customers must schedule a demo with the platform specialist to receive pricing.

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Cooleaf: Is there a free trial available?

The website does not mention a free trial option. Trial availability would need to be discussed with the sales team.

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TINYpulse: Is there a free trial for TinyPulse?

No free trial information is available on the marketing pages. Customers interested in evaluating the product must request a demo directly from the sales team.

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Cooleaf: Can I see a demo before getting a pricing quote?

The website does not specify whether a demo is available without pricing discussion. Contact with the sales team or ITA Group would be necessary to request a demo.

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TINYpulse: Can TinyPulse be used as a standalone product?

TinyPulse is now offered as part of WebMD Health Services' engagement and feedback solutions suite. It is no longer maintained as an independent platform.

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