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Perkbox vs TINYpulse

Perkbox logo

Perkbox

Employee Engagement

Employee perks, discounts, recognition and a wellbeing hub in one benefits platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
TINYpulse logo

TINYpulse

HR

The employee voice platform

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Perkbox perkbox no longer publishes any pricing, plan names or minimum headcount, so buyers must run a full sales process before they can compare it against Reward Gateway or Vantage Circle on price.; TINYpulse no pricing published on the platform's marketing website
  • They diverge on capability: Perkbox covers Perks and discounts, TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Perkbox and TINYpulse actually diverge.

Attributes where Perkbox and TINYpulse differ
AttributePerkboxTINYpulse
Starting priceOn request$5/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android, Api
CategoryEmployee EngagementHR
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: 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 Perkbox

  • Perks and discounts
  • Perkbox Recognition
  • Wellbeing hub
  • Celebrations
  • Flexi points
  • Multi country delivery
  • Admin reporting
  • Mobile app

Only in TINYpulse

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

What people use each for

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

Perkbox

  • A United Kingdom employer wanting a benefits perk that employees can see the value of immediately, where the discount catalogue is deepestnot TINYpulse
  • An organisation replacing several separate suppliers for discounts, recognition and wellbeing with one platform and one loginnot TINYpulse
  • A company with high volume frontline staff where a few pounds a month of real redeemable saving matters more than an abstract wellbeing programmenot TINYpulse
  • An HR team that wants automated celebration prompts so managers stop missing work anniversariesnot TINYpulse

TINYpulse

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

Where each one falls short

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

Perkbox

  • Perkbox no longer publishes any pricing, plan names or minimum headcount, so buyers must run a full sales process before they can compare it against Reward Gateway or Vantage Circle on price.
  • The value depends entirely on redemption, and a catalogue weighted toward metropolitan retail and hospitality delivers much less to a distributed workforce in smaller towns, which is exactly the workforce most likely to have been sold on the saving.
  • Recognition points are funded by the employer on top of the platform fee, and that reward budget is usually the larger of the two numbers, so a quote that looks cheap can hide the real annual cost.
  • Catalogue depth outside the United Kingdom is thinner, so a multinational rolling out one platform gives materially different value to employees in different countries while paying a similar rate for each.
  • Perks platforms have low switching costs and high substitutability, which means renewal negotiations are competitive but also that Perkbox has limited ability to differentiate beyond catalogue and price.

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

Perkbox

On request
  • Perkbox$undefined/year
    • Quote only, with no plan names, rates or minimum headcount published
    • Recognition points funding is an employer cost separate from the platform fee
    • Rate varies by headcount, country mix and which modules are included

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 Perkbox if

  • You need perks and discounts.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want perkbox recognition.
Perkbox review

Choose TINYpulse if

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

Questions people ask

Is Perkbox or TINYpulse better?
Neither clearly leads. Perkbox starts at On request and TINYpulse at $5/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Perkbox or TINYpulse?
Perkbox starts at On request and TINYpulse at $5/month.
Does Perkbox or TINYpulse run on more platforms?
Perkbox runs on Web, iOS, Android. TINYpulse runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
What is Perkbox best used for?
Perkbox is most often used for a united kingdom employer wanting a benefits perk that employees can see the value of immediately, where the discount catalogue is deepest, an organisation replacing several separate suppliers for discounts, recognition and wellbeing with one platform and one login, a company with high volume frontline staff where a few pounds a month of real redeemable saving matters more than an abstract wellbeing programme, an hr team that wants automated celebration prompts so managers stop missing work anniversaries. Of those, a united kingdom employer wanting a benefits perk that employees can see the value of immediately, where the discount catalogue is deepest and an organisation replacing several separate suppliers for discounts, recognition and wellbeing with one platform and one login are not what TINYpulse is typically brought in for.
What can Perkbox do that TINYpulse cannot?
Perkbox covers Perks and discounts, Perkbox Recognition, Wellbeing hub, Celebrations. TINYpulse covers Pulse surveys, Anonymous suggestions, Cheers peer recognition, eNPS tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Perkbox: Does Perkbox publish pricing?

No. The pricing page offers flexible packages and a quote form with no plan names, per employee rates or minimum headcount.

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.

Source
Perkbox: Is there a minimum number of employees?

None is published. Perkbox has moved upmarket from its earlier self service positioning, so smaller employers should confirm eligibility early in the conversation.

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.

Source
Perkbox: Is recognition reward budget included?

No. Recognition points are funded by the employer separately from the platform fee, and that budget is typically larger than the licence itself.

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.

Source
Perkbox: Does it work outside the United Kingdom?

Yes, in Australia and parts of Europe, but the discount catalogue is much deeper in the United Kingdom and value per employee differs accordingly.

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