AN
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
"Fun way to recognize appreciation among cp-workers"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

What a great way to recognize appreciation and achievement among co-workers. This gives me a chance to reward fellow co-workers when I feel they have really gone above and beyond in their daily task. This program gives them a chance to spend their Bonusly on some rewards that won't even touch their monthly home budget. Additionally reading all the fun posts how my colleagues are recognized just make this a fun experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

Watching others abuse it and give out point for no reason or to the same person over and over, really taking the recognition for achievement out of the product; however, it isn't a fault of the product, but of the users so really I think it is a great designed social media like application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Edson O.
EO
Edson O.
Team Lead
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Simple, Visible Recognition with Real Rewards That Keeps Teams Engaged"
5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

It stands out because it makes recognition simple, visible, and tied to real rewards. Employees can quickly recognize each other with points and messages—often directly from tools like Slack or Teams—and those points can be redeemed for meaningful rewards, which keeps engagement high. It also reinforces company culture through a public recognition feed and value-based tagging, while giving managers useful insights into team dynamics through analytics. On top of that, features like automated celebrations for milestones and lightweight feedback tools help maintain consistent engagement without adding extra administrative work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

It works well for recognition, but it has some gaps. Rewards can feel limited or slow to earn, the platform depends heavily on active participation to be effective, and its analytics are relatively basic compared to more robust HR tools. Some users also mention usability hiccups and the need for a solid budget to keep rewards meaningful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AN
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
"Excellent Experience"
5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

I've had a positive experience using Bonusly. The platform makes it easy to recognize coworkers for their contributions, celebrate wins, and reinforce a culture of appreciation. The interface is intuitive, and giving recognition is quick and straightforward, which encourages more frequent and meaningful peer-to-peer recognition. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

One thing I'd like to see is continued expansion of reporting and customization options, but overall the experience has been excellent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Haritha P.
HP
Haritha P.
QA Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Revolutionized Team Morale with Instant Recognition"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

I use Bonusly for peer-to-peer recognition, which has really changed team morale. Being able to thank someone instantly with points when they cover a shift or lend a hand is fantastic. The Slack integration makes it super easy to use, and people get excited about redeeming points for Amazon gift cards or donating to charity. Bonusly makes recognition instant, public, and peer-to-peer, which means I can give recognition to my coworker at any time with points and a GIF. This really helps with those 'getting-lost thanks.' I especially recommend it for remote teams, as it helps new joiners become part of the team quickly. I love that anyone can recognize anyone and that it's easy to use, with the bonus of tangible redeemable gift cards that can be used for shopping, groceries, and movies. The initial setup was fast, taking under an hour, and the integration with our HRIS synced everyone automatically, making the rollout smooth. No IT help was needed, and it connected easily with Slack company-wide. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

Monthly allowances reset whether you use them or not. If I'm out of office and miss a week, I lose points to give. A rollover option would be fine. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Adam S.
AS
Adam S.
Spiritual Director
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Recognition with Helpful Reminders, Slack Integration, and New AI Tools"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

It’s very easy to use. I especially like the reminders to recognize my team, including the bar that shows which team members I’ve recognized this month and how long it’s been since I last did so. The Slack integration is a nice touch—though it can be a bit noisy—and I’ve never had any issues with the site’s responsiveness or overall performance. The onboarding was quick and easy, and the recent introduction of AI tools for recognition just increases the ROI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

I wish we didn't have to pay taxes on the rewards we redeem through Bonusly, but that's an issue with the American tax code and not with the site itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Financial Services
UF
Verified User in Financial Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Bonusly Makes Working Better"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

Bonusly is an easy-to-use employee recognition platform that makes workplace appreciation more engaging and rewarding. Its seamless integrations, reliable performance, and intuitive onboarding help teams recognize achievements effortlessly. The points-based rewards system adds excitement to peer recognition, while engagement insights provide valuable visibility into team culture. Overall, Bonusly delivers strong value by fostering collaboration, boosting morale, and creating a more positive work environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

One improvement I’d like to see in Bonusly is a more advanced search and filtering system. As recognition posts accumulate, it can sometimes take extra time to find specific shout-outs or past achievements. Enhanced search capabilities and additional filter options would make it easier to locate recognition history and track employee accomplishments. Despite this, Bonusly remains a valuable platform for fostering appreciation and engagement across teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Brian B.
BB
Brian B.
IT Manager
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Bonusly is a fantastic, easy-to-use platform for recognizing coworkers and building morale!"
5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

Bonusly provides such an easy way to recognize the contributions that your coworkers make each and every day. The familiar interface, similar to social media, make it easy to navigate and interact with. Plus, the ability to utilize media like GIFs in posts really makes the system engaging and, dare I say, entertaining! Our organization integrates Bonusly with Okta for single sign-on, so it makes it extremely easy for our employees to access. To top it all off, the interface is quick and responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

There isn't much to dislike, to be honest. If I were to be really picky, I would prefer there to not be any fees associated with cashing out your points via PayPal, but I understand that those fees are from PayPal and not Bonusly directly, so there may not be anything that can be done to address this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vasanth J.
VJ
Vasanth J.
Media Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"The easiest way to build a culture of recognition."
5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

The best thing about Bonusly is how effortless it makes peer recognition. I can appreciate a teammate in seconds, and that simplicity means it actually gets used regularly. Earning and redeeming rewards adds a fun element, and over time it has genuinely boosted our team morale. It turns everyday appreciation into something meaningful and rewarding for everyone involved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

The monthly points limit feels a bit restrictive, especially during busy months when there are multiple people to recognize. A little more flexibility in points allocation would make the experience even better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AN
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
"Bonusly: Encouraging Appreciation Across the Team"
5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

Bonusly makes it easy to recognize teammates for their efforts, collaboration, and contributions in a meaningful way. It encourages a culture of appreciation by allowing team members to give recognition along with points that can be redeemed as rewards, helping reinforce positive behaviors and celebrate achievements across the team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

I'd like to see more points allocated each month. It would encourage more frequent recognition and make it easier to acknowledge teammates' efforts and collaboration throughout the month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AN
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
"Great employee participation"
5/5
What do you like best about Bonusly?

Bonusly is easy to use and is always updating features. We have high participation across our employees and have found that it fits well with our population. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Bonusly?

It would be nice if we could disable some of the features that we're not using within Bonusly (i.e., 1 on 1s, goals, advice). We track these within a separate performance management system that handles annual performance reviews, disciplinary notices, etc. We would be interested in using Bonusly for performance management if possible. It would be ideal to have everything in one place, and to have Bizy assist with those different areas. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.