Bonusly vs Motivosity (2026): Pricing, Features, and Which to Choose

The short answer: Bonusly is the easier of the two to start with. It publishes its prices, has a free plan for up to 8 users, and its Team plan costs $3–5 per user per month. It pairs recognition with performance tools such as goals, 1:1s, and AI-written recaps. Motivosity sells custom annual quotes with a $3,000 yearly minimum, and its pricing page describes customers from about 75 to 10,000+ employees. It stands out for its rewards marketplace, a company-funded Visa card, and lifestyle spending accounts.

Every fact below comes from Bonusly's and Motivosity's own websites and help centers, checked on October 4, 2026. "Not listed" means we couldn't find it on the vendor's site, not that it can't exist. Sources are linked at the end. We make Give River, a third option, and we cover it briefly near the end.

Bonusly vs Motivosity at a glance

Pricing: published per-user plans vs. custom annual quotes

This is the biggest difference between the two.

Bonusly publishes its pricing. The free plan covers up to 8 users. The Team plan is $5 per user per month with Bonusly's Bizy AI assistant, or $3 without it, and new customers can pay $50 per user per year billed annually. The Organization plan, which adds leaderboards, Flash Points campaigns, SAML single sign-on, and a dedicated customer success manager, is custom-priced. Rewards are billed at face value, plus a convenience fee when you pay by card; prepaying by bank transfer has no fee.

Motivosity sells custom quotes only, billed annually, with a $3,000 minimum annual spend. Its pricing page describes a platform fee of about $0–2 per employee per month, with additional modules typically starting around $1 per employee per month and volume discounts. Surveys, Spaces, and Wellness are add-ons.

What that means for a 50-person team: Bonusly's Team plan lists at $150–250 a month, or $1,800–3,000 a year, before rewards. Motivosity's minimum is $3,000 a year before add-ons and rewards. Both bill your rewards budget separately from the software.

Recognition and rewards

Both platforms run peer-to-peer recognition tied to your company values, with points that employees redeem for rewards, and both automate birthday and work-anniversary celebrations (on Bonusly, from the Team plan up).

The reward catalogs differ in shape. Bonusly lists more than 1,200 rewards, including cash-out options such as PayPal and Venmo. Motivosity's marketplace covers gift cards, Amazon, and company swag stores, and adds the ThanksMatters card, a company-funded Visa card. Motivosity also offers lifestyle spending accounts: stipends for wellness, learning, or home office that you manage alongside recognition.

Both support charitable donations. Motivosity adds an optional company match.

Engagement beyond recognition

• Performance: Bonusly includes goals, 1:1 meeting tools, and AI-generated performance recaps. Motivosity doesn't list goals or coaching.
• Surveys: Bonusly runs pulse checks on a 1–5 scale. Motivosity's MV6 engagement survey is part of a paid Surveys add-on.
• Gamification: Motivosity has achievements, challenges, and leaderboards. On Bonusly, leaderboards and Flash Points campaigns are on the Organization plan.
• Wellness: Motivosity sells a wellness add-on that connects to fitness trackers. Bonusly doesn't list a wellness program.

Integrations and setup

Both work inside Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Chat, and both have iOS and Android apps. Motivosity lists more than 50 HRIS connectors; Bonusly connects to more than 30 HR systems on the Team plan and up. Bonusly offers Google single sign-on on every plan and SAML on Organization; Motivosity supports single sign-on.

Bonusly says implementation takes 4–6 weeks, faster for small teams. Motivosity's implementation guide describes 30–60 days.

Which should you choose?

Choose Bonusly if:

• You want to start free or on a small, published per-user budget.
• You want goals, 1:1s, and AI performance recaps in the same tool as recognition.
• Cash-out reward options such as PayPal and Venmo matter to your team.

Choose Motivosity if:

• You're a company of roughly 75 employees or more, comfortable with an annual contract.
• You want a company-funded Visa card, swag stores, or lifestyle spending accounts run alongside recognition.
• You want a long list of HRIS and payroll connectors, or a fitness-tracker wellness add-on.

A third option: Give River

Give River is a gamified recognition, learning, and engagement platform for teams of roughly 10–500 people. It publishes its pricing: a free plan that includes your first Season, Core at $5 per user per month, and Growth at custom pricing up to $9 per user per month, billed monthly with no long-term contract. It runs engagement in time-bound 1–3 month Seasons and includes River Runs micro-learning, charitable giving, and a River Guide coach on paid plans.

It doesn't win every row. Bonusly has a larger rewards catalog and built-in 1:1s, and Motivosity offers lifestyle spending accounts, which Give River doesn't. See the side-by-side pages: Give River vs Bonusly and Give River vs Motivosity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Bonusly cheaper than Motivosity?

For most small and mid-sized teams, yes. Bonusly's Team plan is $3–5 per user per month, so a 50-person team pays $1,800–3,000 a year before rewards. Motivosity sells custom annual quotes with a $3,000 minimum, plus paid add-ons for surveys and wellness.

Does Bonusly or Motivosity have a free plan?

Bonusly has a free plan for up to 8 users and a 30-day trial of its Team plan. Motivosity doesn't list a free plan or trial; it offers a demo and custom quotes.

Which one is better for a small team?

Bonusly fits small teams more easily, with a free plan and published per-user pricing. Motivosity's $3,000 annual minimum applies to every account, and its pricing page describes customers from about 75 employees up.

Do Bonusly and Motivosity integrate with Slack and Microsoft Teams?

Yes. Both integrate with Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Chat. Bonusly includes Slack and Teams on all plans.

How long does it take to implement Bonusly or Motivosity?

Bonusly says 4–6 weeks, faster for small teams. Motivosity's implementation guide describes 30–60 days.

Sources

Checked on October 4, 2026, from each vendor's own website and help center.

• Bonusly pricing
• Understanding Bonusly plans
• What you get on Bonusly's Organization plan
• Paying for Bonusly rewards
• Bonusly rewards
• Bonusly goals and 1:1 meetings
• Bonusly pulse checks
• Bonusly HRIS integrations and integrations
• Motivosity pricing and FAQ
• Motivosity reward marketplace and ThanksMatters card
• Motivosity lifestyle spending accounts
• Motivosity pulse surveys and wellness
• Motivosity integrations
• Motivosity implementation guide