# Bonusly vs Nectar

| Attribute | Bonusly | Nectar |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.7 (26% (low)) | 41.4 (58% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based system that enables employees to give each other recognition points, track engagement patterns, and redeem rewards from an integrated marketplace. The platform integrates with common workplace applications and provides mobile access for distributed workforces. It is indexed under Recognition Rewards.","source":"https://bonus.ly/pricing","question":"What is Bonusly?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bonusly offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $5 per user per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://bonus.ly/pricing","question":"Is Bonusly free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bonusly supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://bonus.ly/pricing","question":"What platforms does Bonusly support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Bonusly, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://bonus.ly/pricing","question":"Can Bonusly be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 6 integrations for Bonusly, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, HRIS systems, SAML SSO, HubSpot and Google Analytics. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://bonus.ly/pricing","question":"What does Bonusly integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Bonusly is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://bonus.ly/pricing","question":"Where is Bonusly available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"Platform for employee recognition and rewards, internal communications, engagement surveys, and performance management. Features peer-to-peer recognition, automated milestone celebrations, reward fulfillment, and integrations with HRIS and chat tools. It is indexed under Recognition Rewards.","source":"https://nectarhr.com/pricing-old","question":"What is Nectar?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Nectar supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://nectarhr.com/pricing-old","question":"What platforms does Nectar support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Nectar, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://nectarhr.com/pricing-old","question":"Can Nectar be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 12 integrations for Nectar, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, UKG, ADP, Workday, ADFS, Google Chat and BambooHR, plus 4 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://nectarhr.com/pricing-old","question":"What does Nectar integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Nectar. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Nectar not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://nectarhr.com/blog/trust-in-the-workplace","question":"What security certifications does Nectar have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Nectar is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United States and the United Kingdom.","source":"https://nectarhr.com/pricing-old","question":"Where is Nectar available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based system that enables employees to give each other recognition points, track engagement patterns, and redeem rewards from an integrated marketplace. The platform integrates with common workplace applications and provides mobile access for distributed workforces. | Platform for employee recognition and rewards, internal communications, engagement surveys, and performance management. Features peer-to-peer recognition, automated milestone celebrations, reward fulfillment, and integrations with HRIS and chat tools. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_user_monthly_plus_rewards","bamboohr_workday_hris_sync":true,"core_values_hashtag_tagging":true,"peer_to_peer_social_recognition_feed":true,"manager_points_budget_allocation_math":true,"slack_ms_teams_native_bot_integration":true,"company_branded_physical_swag_fulfillment":true,"automated_work_anniversary_birthday_rewards":true,"global_digital_gift_card_catalog_fulfillment":true}` |
| integrations.count | 6 | 13 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"HRIS systems"},{"name":"SAML SSO"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"Google Analytics"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"UKG"},{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"Workday"},{"name":"ADFS"},{"name":"Google Chat","native":false,"category":"chat","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"BambooHR","category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Gusto","category":"hris","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Ping Identity","category":"sso"},{"name":"SAML","category":"sso"},{"name":"VMware","category":"sso"},{"name":"Rippling","category":"hris"},{"name":"Zenefits","category":"hris"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free forever, up to 8 users","features":["Up to 8 users","Slack integration","Microsoft Teams integration","iOS and Android apps","Limited Team features"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Limited recognition features for small teams","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"8"}},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$5/user/month or $50/user/year (includes Bizy AI). Alternative pricing without Bizy: $3/month or $30/year.","features":["Everything in Free plan","Advanced pulse check analytics","Automated milestone celebrations","HRIS integrations and provisioning","24/7 chat support","Automated manager alerts","Bizy AI assistant included"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":50,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Full recognition and analytics features with Bizy AI assistant","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Organization","summary":"Custom pricing for enterprise deployments","features":["Company-wide analytics and insights","SAML SSO integration"],"description":"Enterprise-scale analytics and administration features","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier available. Team plan starts at $5/user/month; Organization plan requires contacting sales. Reward redemptions charged at face value.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://bonus.ly/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T23:12:22.339Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","summary":"Per employee per month; modular platform where recognition, communications, engagement, and workflows can be added as needed.","sourceUrl":"https://nectarhr.com/pricing-old","retrievedAt":"2026-09-05T21:05:23.369Z","billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":5,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | - | 99.95 |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type II","level":"Type II","status":"active"}]` |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://nectarhr.com/security |

## Capabilities (Recognition Rewards)

| Capability | Bonusly | Nectar |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Peer to peer social recognition feed | - | ✓ |
| Manager points budget allocation math | - | ✓ |
| Global digital gift card catalog fulfillment | - | ✓ |
| Company branded physical swag fulfillment | - | ✓ |
| Automated work anniversary birthday rewards | - | ✓ |
| Core values hashtag tagging | - | ✓ |
| Slack ms teams native bot integration | - | ✓ |
| Bamboohr workday HRIS sync | - | ✓ |
| Amazon business zero markup integration | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | Per user monthly plus rewards |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:14:32.596Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*