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    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)

    PeopleGoal

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AUK based company providing an employee performance management system.

    $3

    per month

    Pricing
    BonuslyPeopleGoal
    Editions & Modules
    Free
    $0
    per month for up to 8 users
    Team
    $5
    per month per seat
    Organization
    Custom Pricing
    per month per seat
    Professional
    $4
    Per User Per Month
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    BonuslyPeopleGoal
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptional
    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.How long does implementation take? The average implementation cycle is between 1 to 6 weeks depending on requirements and company size. The PeopleGoal team is specialised in accelerated delivery with SMEs and enterprises. Is there a charge for implementation and training? There is a charge for custom training based on requirements under the Enterprise plan. Standard training is available for free. Is customer support available? Yes. Live in-app chat support is available as well as various other resources, such as the help center, FAQs and training. Enterprise customers have dedicated account managers and PeopleGoal provides email and phone support, admin and employee training and process consultations. Is there a discount for yearly service? Yes. An account manager or support representative can provide details. Is PeopleGoal GDPR compliant? Yes, PeopleGoal is GDPR compliant
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    Features
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    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Bonusly and PeopleGoal
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    Ratings
    PeopleGoal
    10.0
    2 Ratings
    25% above category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Subordinate goal setting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Bonusly and PeopleGoal
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    Ratings
    PeopleGoal
    9.4
    2 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Plan weighting00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Manager note taking00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings8.92 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
    Rater nomination workflow00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Workflow restrictions00 Ratings10.02 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings9.52 Ratings
    Reporting00 Ratings9.02 Ratings
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    15Five
    Score8 out of 10
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    Reflektive
    Score9.5 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Achievers
    Score9.8 out of 10
    Reflektive
    Score9.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.4
    (10 ratings)
    10.0
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    10.0
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    Usability
    9.4
    (5 ratings)
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    Support Rating
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
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    Likelihood to Recommend
    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.
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    ProProfs
    • Easy implementation with minimum budget.
    • Ambition to drive change in people management.
    • Reduction of heavy clunky processes and systems.
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    Pros
    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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    ProProfs
    • User friendly was number 1 for me.
    • Clear to navigate.
    • Amazing one-stop ability to locate what you need.
    • Very cool self-help.
    • Awesome customer service.
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    Cons
    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.
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    ProProfs
    • Every feedback has been taken into consideration with continual and quick implementation to better the system.
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    Likelihood to Renew
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    ProProfs
    The system is very user friendly and your folks will use it very smoothly.
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    Usability
    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.
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    Support Rating
    Bonusly
    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
    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.
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    ProProfs
    I reviewed about 8 solutions at the time of making the decision to go ahead with PeopleGoal. It was a process that took me 3 months to ensure we are making the right choice with PeopleGoal.
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    Return on Investment
    Bonusly
    • Employees put forth extra effort and take on additional responsibility.
    • More creative ideas from employees to improve business processes and solve problems.
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    ProProfs
    • We left W/D for PeopleGoal and have not looked back.
    • Ease of use for our staff.
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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.

    PeopleGoal Screenshots

    Screenshot of Company objectives alignment to employee goalsScreenshot of Feedback analyticsScreenshot of Real time employee performance reportingScreenshot of Performance reviewScreenshot of Employee Manager Check Ins