Bonusly vs. Leapsome

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Bonusly
Score 9.5 out of 10
N/A
Bonusly is a continuous performance and employee recognition platform designed to bring recognition, feedback, check-ins, and 1:1s into the flow of work, enabling employees and managers to build consistent performance habits. Core Capabilities Peer Recognition & Rewards: Value-tagged shout-outs with points redeemable for global gift cards, curated physical items, and nonprofit donations. Continuous Feedback: Lightweight prompts and…
$0
per month per seat
Leapsome
Score 8.0 out of 10
N/A
Leapsome is a platform for Performance Management & Employee Engagement. CEOs and HR / People Operations teams in companies such as Trivago, Babbel and Mercedes-Benz choose Leapsome to enhance their people management processes. With Leapsome, you develop employees across your organisation. Leapsome combines tools for Goals & OKRs Management, Performance Reviews and 360s, Employee Engagement Surveys, Instant Feedback & Praise, and 1-on-1 Meetings into one easy to use and customizable…
$6
per month
Pricing
BonuslyLeapsome
Editions & Modules
Free
$0
per month per seat
Team
$3
per month per seat
Organization
Custom Pricing
per month per seat
Modular
$6
per month
Enterprise
custom pricing
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BonuslyLeapsome
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsBonusly offers three tiers: Free (free forever): Get started with core rituals like peer recognition and structured 1:1s—ideal for small teams building great habits from day one. Team: $3 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 the full power of 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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Community Pulse
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Considered Both Products
Bonusly
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I think it's because of the cost.
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I evaluated Donut points, but I felt like they were still in the process of creating features that Bonusly already has.
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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.
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I haven’t found any other platform that I would consider in a similar product to Bonusly. When we got involved with the platform, it was the only one of it’s type and we’ve been blown away with it since then.
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Bonusly builds a recognition-rich culture like no other reward and recognition software by empowering everyone to recognize their peers, direct reports, and managers. With nifty features and a simple interface, Bonusly is fun and intuitive to use and employees tend to adopt …
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The "big name" to me has always been CrewHu. Not sure why they aren't in the listing at the time of this writing but they are far and away the big name from my perspective. This is the main other tool we've seriously considered and I think it highlights the opposite points I've …
Leapsome
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I feel like Leapsome is a more effective tool than Betterworks. I have enjoyed using it, and I think it provides a lot of additional functionality. I also appreciate the training options that are provided in Leapsome.
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I didn’t select over workday since this was used in the previous organization. The major difference is that workday provides multiple functions which leapsome currently doesn’t have or have it and I am not aware of it may be. However, I still recommend Leapsome over workday …
Chose Leapsome
Leapsome had much more flexibility in terms of configuration. We could add specific questions in surveys that need to ask, as well as select questions suggested by Leapsome or earlier asked questions.

The output of the survey is amazing as well, its graphical, lets us know the …
Features
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Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Bonusly
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Ratings
Leapsome
6.2
Ratings
21% below category average
Corporate goal setting00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings4.00 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Bonusly
-
Ratings
Leapsome
7.7
Ratings
8% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Plan weighting00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Manager note taking00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Rater nomination workflow00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
Workflow restrictions00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings9.50 Ratings
Reporting00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
BonuslyLeapsome
Likelihood to Recommend
9.4
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8.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.4
(0 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(0 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BonuslyLeapsome
Likelihood to Recommend
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.
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Assessments are perfectly done over Leapsome, there is a great level of customization as well as awesome graphics as output. But the product is not used very frequently as assessments are quarterly exercises, if Leapsome could help align an employee towards the goal post assessment, that would be awesome.
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Pros
  • Great platform design - easy to navigate and fun to use
  • Great job connecting teams to communicate and celebrate hard work
  • Aces it on employee recognition and peer to peer feedback
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  • Performance management
  • Simple interface
  • Key KPI at the home page
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Cons
  • There should be more option to redeem points like custom rewards.
  • Then, more digital gift cards are popular for that specific country. We have a global workforce and there are different countries involved.
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  • Setting up a meeting on Leapsome for assessment was tiresome, good tool but needs to have better UX
  • The goals feature needs to be expanded a bit more
  • If it can be integrated with project management tools, that would be awesome
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Usability
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.
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Support Rating
I never had any issues with support. It's especially nice to be able to add location-specific rewards.
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Alternatives Considered
I haven’t found any other platform that I would consider in a similar product to Bonusly. When we got involved with the platform, it was the only one of it’s type and we’ve been blown away with it since then.
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I didn’t select over workday since this was used in the previous organization. The major difference is that workday provides multiple functions which leapsome currently doesn’t have or have it and I am not aware of it may be. However, I still recommend Leapsome over workday since its simple interface is effective to users. It is a user friendly tool that can still produce multiple KPI and reports which are required for people management
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Return on Investment
  • Employees are encouraged to "live the values" as other members see and recognize their achievements monetarily.
  • This spreads a load of recognition from just leadership/managers across the entire organization, potentially eliminating/reducing a recurring existing task your company is currently doing.
  • Features/freedom of posting in a 'social media' style environment encourages light-hearted comradery between employees.
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  • It has helped standardize the review process
  • I feel like it has (for better or worse) cause me to invest more time in performance reviews
  • It allows for strong visibility across teams
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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.

Leapsome Screenshots

Screenshot of Facilitate a culture of rapid development and learning through giving and receiving instant feedback and praise with anyone in the organisation.Screenshot of Allow employees to privately or publicly praise their co-workers for a job well done - on Leapsome or via Slack & Gmail. Studies show that this boosts engagement, learning and workplace relationships.Screenshot of Track and collaborate on goals at all levels to create alignment,
accountability and transparency across the organisation.Screenshot of Go beyond simple tracking by sharing feedback on goals or requesting feedback on them. Customize the visibility of each goal to share with the company, specific teams or individual colleagues.Screenshot of Our live dashboards give you an overview of your review at any time. In the background, smart reminders nudge participants to complete their reviews, while you can simply lay back and relax.Screenshot of Any review participant will see relevant goals, 1:1 notes, peer reviews and instant feedback notes in the context of the review. Leapsome helps managers avoid bias and write great reviews.