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Bonusly vs Pinpoint

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Bonusly

HR

Employee recognition that builds culture

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Pinpoint

HR

Applicant tracking for in-house recruiters

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bonusly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bonusly the free plan is capped at 8 users; Pinpoint no pricing published; uses enterprise/custom pricing model requiring direct sales contact
  • They diverge on capability: Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bonusly and Pinpoint actually diverge.

Attributes where Bonusly and Pinpoint differ
AttributeBonuslyPinpoint
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded20122017

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

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 Pinpoint

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Career Site Builder
  • Employer Branding
  • Candidate Experience
  • Analytics
  • Automation
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed

Both cover

  • Slack
  • BambooHR
  • Google Workspace

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

Pinpoint

  • Talent acquisition and recruitmentnot Bonusly
  • Applicant tracking system (ATS)not Bonusly
  • Enterprise hiring workflowsnot 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

Pinpoint

  • No pricing published; uses enterprise/custom pricing model requiring direct sales contact
  • Pricing determined individually based on organizational scale and specific feature needs

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

Pinpoint

On request
  • Pinpoint ATS$undefined/month
    • ATS
    • Career Site Builder
    • Employer Branding

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 Pinpoint if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You also want career site builder.
Pinpoint review

Questions people ask

Is Bonusly or Pinpoint better?
Neither clearly leads. Bonusly starts at Free and Pinpoint at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bonusly or Pinpoint?
Bonusly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bonusly and On request for Pinpoint.
Does Bonusly or Pinpoint run on more platforms?
Bonusly runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Pinpoint runs on Web.
Can I use Bonusly for free?
Yes. Bonusly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pinpoint 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 Pinpoint is typically brought in for.
What can Bonusly do that Pinpoint cannot?
Bonusly covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Points-based rewards, Manager awards, Reward catalog. Pinpoint covers Applicant Tracking, Career Site Builder, Employer Branding, Candidate Experience. Both handle Slack, BambooHR, Google Workspace.

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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Pinpoint: How much does Pinpoint cost?

Pinpoint does not publish pricing on its website. Pricing is customized based on organizational needs, scale, and specific feature requirements through direct contact with their sales team.

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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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Pinpoint: How can I get a Pinpoint price quote?

You can request pricing through their Request Pricing page at pinpointhq.com/request-pricing or schedule a personalized demo at pinpointhq.com/contact/pinpoint-demo.

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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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