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Awardco alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Awardco alternative is Bonusly (2.2 GPA).
Awardco compared with 5 alternatives: Motivosity, Workhuman, Bonusly, Vantage Circle and Kudos.
Awardco's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AwardcoThis tool | Paid | No | Web |
| Motivosity | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Workhuman | Paid | No | Web |
| Bonusly | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Vantage Circle | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Kudos | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from Awardco
Motivosity
Employee recognition and rewards platform with a social feed
- Motivosity also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Motivosity also covers dashboards.
Suits: Companies with 75 or more employees that want a recognition budget tied to rewards
Workhuman
Social recognition and rewards platform for large employers
- Workhuman also covers dashboards.
- Workhuman does not cover surveys, which Awardco does.
Suits: Large global employers running one recognition program across countries
Bonusly
Peer-to-peer employee recognition and rewards
- Bonusly starts at $5 per user / month with Bizy, billed monthly ($50 per user / year billed annually).
- Bonusly also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Bonusly also covers community.
- Bonusly does not cover surveys, which Awardco does.
Suits: Companies that already work in Slack or Teams and want recognition built there
Vantage Circle
Employee recognition, rewards, wellness and survey platform
- Vantage Circle also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Vantage Circle also covers dashboards.
Suits: Mid-market and enterprise HR teams starting a recognition program
Kudos
Employee recognition and rewards platform from Calgary
- Kudos does not cover surveys, which Awardco does.
Suits: HR teams building a recognition habit in Teams or Slack
Limits worth knowing in Awardco
- No list prices are published; the plans page sends buyers to sales for a quote.
- Small companies with 100 employees or fewer are pointed to starter packages from $3,000, with no billing period stated.
- Plans are tiered by how many recognition types a company can choose (2, 3, 4 or all), not by price tiers shown on the page.
- A-Pay, company store, a technical account manager and HRIS sync are paid add-ons.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Awardco?
The alternatives to Awardco in this directory are Motivosity, Workhuman, Bonusly, Vantage Circle and Kudos. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Awardco.
Is there a free alternative to Awardco?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Bonusly offers a free trial.
Which Awardco alternatives work on Android?
The Awardco listing does not include an Android app. Motivosity, Bonusly and Vantage Circle list one.
Which Awardco alternatives work on iOS?
The Awardco listing does not include an iOS app. Motivosity, Bonusly and Vantage Circle list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.