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Motivosity
Recognition that actually matters
As of 30 August 2026, Motivosity starts at $3000/year. Motivosity is an employee recognition and engagement platform that helps companies build a culture of gratitude and connection. Softwr lists it under HR. Motivosity is made by Motivosity Inc, launched in 2013, available on Web, iOS, Android, API.
Overview
What Motivosity does
Motivosity is an employee recognition and engagement platform that helps companies build a culture of gratitude and connection. With peer-to-peer recognition, manager insights, and rewards, Motivosity makes it easy to appreciate great work and strengthen team relationships.
What people use it for
- Peer-to-peer recognition and spot bonuses
- Service milestones and work anniversaries
- Pulse surveys on employee sentiment
- Rewards and lifestyle spending accounts
- Nominations and awards programmes
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Where it falls short
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- No published per-seat pricing; only broad ranges provided by company size
- Minimum annual spend of 3,000 USD for small business plans; no monthly options available
- Custom module pricing starts around 1 USD PEPM with no published rate cards
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Pricing
What Motivosity costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Small Business
$3,000 /yr
- 20-250 employees
- Annual investment range 3,000-10,000 USD
- Platform fee approximately 0-2 USD PEPM
Mid-Market
$7,500 /yr
- 250-5,000 employees
- Annual investment range 7,500-75,000 USD
Enterprise
$40,000 /yr
- 5,000+ employees
- Annual investment range 40,000-300,000+ USD
Capabilities
Features
Peer-to-peer recognition
Spot bonuses
Social recognition feed
Manager insights
1-on-1 meetings
Pulse surveys
Rewards marketplace
Company values alignment
Slack
Integration with Slack
Microsoft Teams
Integration with Microsoft Teams
BambooHR
Integration with BambooHR
Workday
Integration with Workday
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Questions people ask
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How much does Motivosity cost?
Motivosity uses custom per-employee pricing (PEPM) model. Small businesses (20-250 employees) invest 3,000-10,000 USD/year; mid-market (250-5,000) invests 7,500-75,000 USD/year; enterprise (5,000+) invests 40,000-300,000+ USD/year.
SourceWhat is the platform fee per employee?
Motivosity charges approximately 0-2 USD per employee per month (PEPM) as a platform fee, with additional module costs starting around 1 USD PEPM.
SourceIs there a minimum contract?
Yes, Motivosity requires a minimum annual investment of 3,000 USD for small business plans with annual contract terms.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Motivosity
- Company
- Motivosity Inc
- Based in
- Lehi, UT
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