Affiliate Marketing · head to head
Postal vs Reward Gateway

Reward Gateway
Employee Engagement
Total rewards and engagement platform
- From
- On request
- Free plan
- No
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Postal no published pricing on homepage or accessible pricing page; Reward Gateway the pricing URL resolves to a contact and demo request page with no plan, no per-employee rate and no minimum published
- They diverge on capability: Postal covers Curated marketplace, Reward Gateway covers Benefits administration.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Postal and Reward Gateway actually diverge.
| Attribute | Postal | Reward Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Affiliate Marketing | Employee Engagement |
| Founded | 2020 | 1997 |
Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web), 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 Postal
- Curated marketplace
- Swag management
- Direct mail
- Event sending
- Budget controls
- Salesforce
- HubSpot
- Marketo
Only in Reward Gateway
- Benefits administration
- Recognition programs
- Engagement tools
- Rewards catalog
- Analytics dashboard
- Mobile app
- Reporting
- Integrations
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Postal
- affiliate marketing managementnot Reward Gateway
- Workflow automationnot Reward Gateway
- Reportingnot Reward Gateway
Reward Gateway
- Employee recognition and reward programs with a points based currencynot Postal
- Employee discount and benefits marketplacenot Postal
- Internal communications and pulse surveys for frontline workforcesnot Postal
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Postal
- No published pricing on homepage or accessible pricing page
- Onboarding timeline not guaranteed (typically 30-60 days mentioned but not binding)
- No feature-to-price comparison; cannot determine if features justify enterprise costs
Reward Gateway
- The pricing URL resolves to a contact and demo request page with no plan, no per-employee rate and no minimum published
- The only routes offered are a 30-minute demo request, a broker referral or a phone call
- The platform is split into separately named products for recognition, wellbeing, commuter benefits and discounts, none of which carries a published price
- The company now trades as Reward Gateway | Edenred following the Edenred acquisition
Pricing, plan by plan
Postal
On request- ProfessionalFree
- Custom pricing
- Marketplace access
- Integrations
Reward Gateway
On request- Reward Gateway Suite$undefined/month
- Benefits platform
- Recognition
- Engagement programs
Which should you pick?
Choose Reward Gateway if
- You need benefits administration.
- You also want recognition programs.
Questions people ask
- Is Postal or Reward Gateway better?
- Neither clearly leads. Postal starts at On request and Reward Gateway at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Postal or Reward Gateway?
- Postal starts at On request and Reward Gateway at On request.
- Does Postal or Reward Gateway run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- What is Postal best used for?
- Postal is most often used for affiliate marketing management, workflow automation, reporting. Of those, affiliate marketing management and workflow automation are not what Reward Gateway is typically brought in for.
- What can Postal do that Reward Gateway cannot?
- Postal covers Curated marketplace, Swag management, Direct mail, Event sending. Reward Gateway covers Benefits administration, Recognition programs, Engagement tools, Rewards catalog.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Postal: How do I get pricing for Postal's First Class service?
Postal does not publish pricing online. The First Class tier features unlimited sends, branded merchandise sourcing, global warehousing, pick-pack-kitting, and dedicated customer success manager. Contact Postal directly for custom pricing. Source: https://www.postal.com/pricing
SourceReward Gateway: How much does Reward Gateway cost?
Reward Gateway does not publish pricing on its website. The company uses a custom pricing model determined through direct consultation with prospects, tailored to organizational size, feature requirements, and specific needs.
SourcePostal: What payment options does Postal accept?
Postal accepts credit card or pre-approved invoicing for enterprise customers. Exact payment terms and invoice cycles are determined during sales consultation. Source: https://www.postal.com/pricing
SourceReward Gateway: How do I get a price quote from Reward Gateway?
Interested organizations can request a 30-minute demo at https://www.rewardgateway.com or contact the sales team directly. This indicates Reward Gateway requires direct engagement with sales representatives to discuss pricing.
SourcePostal: How long does Postal onboarding take?
Postal customers are typically fully onboarded within 30-60 days. Specific timelines depend on implementation scope and customer readiness. Contact Postal for your organization's estimated onboarding duration. Source: https://www.postal.com/pricing
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