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Employee Engagement · head to head

Perkbox vs Workvivo

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Perkbox

Employee Engagement

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

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Workvivo logo

Workvivo

Employee Engagement

Employee experience platform for connected workplaces

From
$4/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.; Workvivo the pricing page publishes no price, no minimum and no per-licence rate; the vendor states cost depends on licence count and organisation needs and requires a custom quote
  • They diverge on capability: Perkbox covers Perks and discounts, Workvivo covers Social activity feed.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Perkbox and Workvivo actually diverge.

Attributes where Perkbox and Workvivo differ
AttributePerkboxWorkvivo
Starting priceOn request$4/month
Pricing modelquotesubscription
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
FoundedUnknown2017

Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Employee Engagement).

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

Only in Workvivo

  • Social activity feed
  • Employee recognition
  • Internal communications
  • Podcasts and video
  • Surveys
  • Analytics
  • Integrations
  • Zoom

Both cover

  • Mobile app

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 Workvivo
  • An organisation replacing several separate suppliers for discounts, recognition and wellbeing with one platform and one loginnot Workvivo
  • A company with high volume frontline staff where a few pounds a month of real redeemable saving matters more than an abstract wellbeing programmenot Workvivo
  • An HR team that wants automated celebration prompts so managers stop missing work anniversariesnot Workvivo

Workvivo

  • Company-wide internal communications and news for desk and frontline staffnot Perkbox
  • Employee recognition, badges and awards inside a social activity feednot Perkbox
  • Livestreamed all-hands broadcasts with multi-language auto-translationnot 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.

Workvivo

  • The pricing page publishes no price, no minimum and no per-licence rate; the vendor states cost depends on licence count and organisation needs and requires a custom quote
  • There is no free trial; the vendor offers only a demo
  • Real-time chat with voice and video is a paid add-on rather than part of the core platform
  • Agentic search across connected systems is sold separately as the HQ Agent add-on tier
  • Employee listening and engagement surveys sit in the separate Seer product, added on or bought standalone
  • Digital signage through Workvivo TV is another paid add-on
  • Plan and add-on changes go through a Workvivo CX Manager rather than self-serve

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

Workvivo

$4/month
  • Business$4/month
    • Social feed
    • Recognition
    • Mobile app
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Advanced analytics
    • Custom integrations
    • Dedicated support

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 Workvivo if

  • You need social activity feed.
  • You also want employee recognition.
Workvivo review

Questions people ask

Is Perkbox or Workvivo better?
Neither clearly leads. Perkbox starts at On request and Workvivo at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Perkbox or Workvivo?
Perkbox starts at On request and Workvivo at $4/month.
Does Perkbox or Workvivo run on more platforms?
Perkbox runs on Web, iOS, Android. Workvivo runs on Web.
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 Workvivo is typically brought in for.
What can Perkbox do that Workvivo cannot?
Perkbox covers Perks and discounts, Perkbox Recognition, Wellbeing hub, Celebrations. Workvivo covers Social activity feed, Employee recognition, Internal communications, Podcasts and video. Both handle Mobile app.

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.

Workvivo: How is Workvivo pricing structured?

Workvivo uses custom pricing based on the number of licenses you require and your organization's specific needs. The platform offers the core Workvivo HQ product plus optional add-ons including HQ Agent, Chat, Workvivo TV, and Seer.

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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.

Workvivo: Can I upgrade my Workvivo account with additional features later?

Yes, you can speak with your Workvivo CX Manager to request additional features or upgrade your account at any time.

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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.

Workvivo: What add-on products are available beyond the core Workvivo HQ platform?

Workvivo offers four add-on modules: HQ Agent for automation, Chat for internal messaging, Workvivo TV for digital displays, and Seer which can be purchased as an add-on or standalone product.

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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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