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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Access PeopleXD

    Score6 out of 10
    N/AAccess PeopleXD is a mobile-first, 100% SaaS HR and Payroll solution that connects processes from hire to retire including Payroll, People Management, Workforce Management, Talent, Recruitment, Learn, Compliance and Analytics.N/A

    Bonusly

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/ABonusly is an employee recognition and rewards platform designed to make peer recognition easy and fun, giving employees and managers real-time visibility into the everyday wins that often go overlooked. Core Capabilities Peer Recognition & Rewards: Value-tagged shout-outs with points redeemable for global gift cards, curated physical items, and nonprofit donations An AI agent named Bizy: an AI agent that helps everyone on a team show up better for each other, every…

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    per month (up to 8 users)

    Pricing
    Access PeopleXDBonusly
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Free
    $0
    per month for up to 8 users
    Team
    $5
    per month per seat
    Organization
    Custom Pricing
    per month per seat
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Access PeopleXDBonusly
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsBonusly offers three tiers: Free (free forever): Supports core rituals like peer recognition and structured 1:1s. Team: $5 per seat/month (or $30 per seat/year with annual billing). Built for managers and teams who want to stay connected, build trust, and improve every day. Unlocks habit-building features across recognition, guidance, 1:1s, and check-ins. Organization: Custom pricing upon request. Designed for companies that need scale, security, and analytics. Connect everyday culture to performance and engagement patterns, surface organizational insights, and prove impact with advanced reporting. A free trial is available for eligible tiers.
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    Access PeopleXDBonusly
    Considered Both Products
    The Access Group
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    Bonusly
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    100%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    9 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    10 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    Features
    Access PeopleXDBonusly
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Access PeopleXD and Bonusly
    Feature
    Access PeopleXD
    7.5
    1 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Bonusly
    -
    Ratings
    New hire portal8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Access PeopleXD and Bonusly
    Feature
    Access PeopleXD
    7.7
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Bonusly
    -
    Ratings
    Corporate goal setting9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Individual goal setting7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance tracking7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Access PeopleXD and Bonusly
    Feature
    Access PeopleXD
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Bonusly
    -
    Ratings
    Performance plans9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Review status tracking6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Access PeopleXD and Bonusly
    Feature
    Access PeopleXD
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Bonusly
    -
    Ratings
    Create succession plans/pools6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Access PeopleXD and Bonusly
    Feature
    Access PeopleXD
    8.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Bonusly
    -
    Ratings
    Job Requisition Management8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Access PeopleXDBonusly
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    Medium-sized Companies
    SumTotal (legacy)
    Score7.9 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    Cornerstone Galaxy
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Achievers
    Score9.8 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Access PeopleXDBonusly
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.4
    (10 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.4
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Access PeopleXDBonusly
    Likelihood to Recommend
    The Access Group
    It is very useful for the medium size or large scale of businesses, it almost settled down the HR and payroll basis transactions just click away. In this digital era it also provides you a desktop free or desktop away environment (accessible via cellphone). You may use it to extract your payslip, mark your leave, generate a report as an when it required
    Incentivized
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    Bonusly
    Bonusly has provided us a formal space to post recognition. While face to face recognition still occurs, this is a place where staff can post publicly or privately, but a majority choose public. It has been incredibly popular since our implementation. Staff love the ability to earn time off through recognition. That customized redemption is our most popular reward.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    The Access Group
    • People management
    • Payroll management
    • Talent management
    • Digital Learning
    Incentivized
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    Bonusly
    • Fosters a culture of appreciation for one another
    • Allows for each staff to select reinforcers of meaning to them specifically
    • Can help tomato sure celebratory dates aren’t forgotten (birthdays, work anniversaries)
    • Increases employee engagement
    • Connects distance employees and employees who don’t have a department team around them to remain engaged and connected to others
    • Allows for specific hashtags that can be tied into company values, to reiterate core values of the organization.
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    Cons
    The Access Group
    • Provide easy ways for customization
    • Provide more ways for integration of processes
    • Provide access at user level to prepare reports, drag and drop basis
    Incentivized
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    Bonusly
    • Moderation. The freedom to post anything for recognition can get out of hand depending on your tolerance/company culture. There are very little to no tools around better this.
    • Bonusly has not done much in the way of adding features. Hard to call it a con but other similar platforms have extended into allowing more directed involvement from the organization. In other words: Bonusly is a little TOO hands-off in some ways.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Bonusly
    Bonusly is easy to use and intuitive for anyone familiar with technology and using websites. There is a page where posts are made, and a page where rewards are redeemed. It is very straightforward.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    The Access Group
    No answers on this topic
    Bonusly
    I never had any issues with support. It's especially nice to be able to add location-specific rewards.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    The Access Group
    Access people HR suite (people XD) having a complete package as per the requirement of medium or large scale of businesses, all the HR and payroll related opts and benefits may gets via single window, but for the small businesses/enterprises its of very high cost and not useful on optimize level
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    Bonusly
    the cost was [the] main factor for us. I think the platforms are very similar. Bonusly is one focused on just employee recognition which is great and concise. BlueBoard offers a lot more by way of experiences and gift-giving for recognition but on the pricier side.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    The Access Group
    • Time saving for business
    • Cost saving for business
    • Effective and efficient system to use
    Incentivized
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    Bonusly
    • Employees put forth extra effort and take on additional responsibility.
    • More creative ideas from employees to improve business processes and solve problems.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Bonusly Screenshots

    Screenshot of Bonusly’s home screen, which brings recognition to life with a social, real-time feed. Employees celebrate contributions with value-tagged messages, images, and emojis, while points accumulate toward meaningful rewards. This hub makes appreciation easier, and keeps the habits that drive culture right in front of everyone.Screenshot of Bonusly’s rewards experience, that gives employees access to a global catalog of gift cards, curated physical products, and nonprofit donations—all with instant fulfillment. Its categories and clear point ranges help people find rewards. With no markups and full visibility into spend, teams get a richer rewards experience without added admin work.Screenshot of Bonusly’s insights dashboard, which helps managers understand team health at a glance. Recognition trends, participation patterns, and value alignment reveal where the team excels and where support might be needed. With simple filters and export options, leaders can make data-driven decisions and run more informed performance reviews.Screenshot of Bonusly’s 1:1 workspace, which brings structure, shared notes, discussion topics, and past highlights into a collaborative view. Managers and employees stay aligned on priorities, celebrate wins, and address blockers early, with context from recognition and feedback woven in.Screenshot of where Bonusly automatically pulls together recognition, feedback, and work highlights into an organized performance recap. Managers get a clear storyline of contributions across months, and employees see their impact reflected accurately. This supports more fair, consistent, and insightful performance conversations.Screenshot of how Bonusly integrates natively with both Slack and Microsoft Teams so recognition happens in the flow of work. Employees can give, receive, and react to recognition directly in their chat channels, boosting participation and making appreciation feel immediate and natural. With updates and celebrations surfacing where conversations already happen, recognition becomes a daily habit—not another tool to remember.